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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

ToolsGroup

The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software. Outdated forecasting software only increases the risks surrounding a disrupted supply chain. There are Five Symptoms of Outdated Forecasting and Inventory Planning Software: Have you diagnosed your problem– and solution–to improved demand planning? Data source: Datasembly.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

However, the extensive reliance on ERP solutions to maintain widespread, fundamental business continuity, as we are seeing today, has never been experienced on such a large scale. a leading manufacturer headquartered near Cleveland, OH. Today it stands out as a critical tool for production continuity with a minimum of onsite workers.

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Supply Chain Secrets Going Global – But Where Should we Share Them?

Logistics Bureau

Anybody who knows me well is aware that in addition to working with my wonderful colleagues at the Logistics Bureau, I run several spin-off businesses. Worldwide, One-Man Logistics Seminars. Supply chain and logistics outsourcing. Procurement and purchasing. Career development in supply chain and logistics.

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Ocean freight solutions Ocean rates and capacity have been a big concern for all shippers for quite some time. We will continue to pull forward seasonal purchases by 30 days and we're optimizing which China and U.S. However, it has been impacted by raw material shortages and as a result, backlogs are high.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

To mitigate risk and improve quality from its Chinese suppliers, Cequent used IQS’ (Cleveland) global infrastructure to implement a domestic quality and compliance program in China on Unchecked Suppliers. Other factors-such as poor tooling and equipment as well as basic communication challenges-can contribute to poor quality.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Each of these freeports is an important logistical, transportation, and trade area offering a competitive advantage to businesses that operate within them.