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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development. Logistics In line with the past several years, inventory management continues to be the top focus area in logistics.

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Supply Chain Data Management: Making Data Make Sense for Supply Chain Planning

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In addition, it’s difficult to manage data for a fast-paced, global supply chain, especially considering that 75% of supply chain data originates outside the ERP system. This complexity creates risks of miscommunication and disruption, often involving incorrect or incomplete data. SCDM is the Answer.

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Cloud-Based ERP guide for Operational Excellence

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In this ultimate guide, we’ll show you how to elevate your business operations, from procurement and logistics to manufacturing and more, ensuring a path to operational excellence and strategic success. Operational Excellence with Cloud-Based ERP Procurement Management Efficiently manage your procurement processes with ERP.

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The Outsourced Supply Chain with Hannah Kain

The Logistics of Logistics

Hannah is a board member of the National Association of Manufacturers, WBEC-Pacific, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) where she also serves as WBENC Forum 1st vice chair, board chair of How Women Lead–Silicon Valley, and is a member of the Committee of 200 for executive women.

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Automation in Manufacturing: Uses, Examples, & Trends

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Many modern businesses now rely on automation in manufacturing to get products built faster, optimise workplace processes, and get orders to customers more efficiently. Let’s take a look at some of the manufacturing automation options available, their benefits, and current trends to consider. How does automation in manufacturing work?

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Unilever’s Relentless Commitment to S-Curve Transformations

Logistics Viewpoints

S-curves have been applied to product development, returns from an IT project, a new manufacturing process, and other business activities as well. It was believed a SCP transformation would reduce inventory, improve service and free up cash flow. Almost one day of inventory has been cut from days of inventory outstanding.

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Supply Chain Planning In Excel: A Perilous Path

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Limited Data Handling Capabilities Excel is a versatile tool for basic data management and analysis, but when it comes to handling vast amounts of complex supply chain data, it falls short. Supply chain planning involves numerous variables, such as demand forecasts, inventory levels, lead times, and production capacities.