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Procurement Analysis: a Game Changer for Purchasing Strategically

Precoro

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. From whom are we buying?

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9 Critical ERP Features for Discrete Manufacturers

OptiProERP

Manufacturers need specific functionality to run their businesses effectively. Let’s examine what ERP functionality is critical for discrete manufacturers. Inventory Management. Having the right inventory on hand to build your products is crucial. It should track the status and location of every inventory item.

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Time for a Supply Chain Metrics Cleaning

Logility

This holds true no matter if your company is a retailer, wholesaler, distributor, or manufacturer. The bottom tier measures operational excellence through schedule adherence and asset performance. Improving forecast accuracy has one of the biggest impacts on improving service levels and reducing costs.

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Insights from the C-Suite: Supply Chain People Are Making a Difference in the World

Material Handling & Logistics

Whereas APICS itself once was focused largely on production and inventory control, since its acquisition of the Supply Chain Council in 2014 the organization has reestablished itself with a focus on helping its members achieve supply chain excellence. Will they care about how it’s made? Will they care about how it got there?