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The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Operational Excellence in the New Normal- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment. It is a complex challenge requiring consistent and relevant information.

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How the World Wide Web Disrupted Manufacturing

QAD

On this day in 1993, CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland, put the WWW into a public domain to ensure an open standard, a tool that would eventually connect the entire world. Purchasing decisions might happen differently online, and a good user experience design is essential for meeting customers on their terms.

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How the International School of Zug and Luzern Achieved Time- And Cost-Savings by Transforming Its Purchasing Process

Precoro

Zug Campus - Source: ISZL website Initial purchasing process at ISZL Before last year, when faculty and staff at the International School of Zug and Luzern wanted to buy something, they could briefly discuss it with the principal or other budget holders and then order what was needed instead of going through a formal process.

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The Beginning of the Beginning: A Progress Report on the Digitisation of Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Inventory tracking enables flexible e-Commerce fulfillment models and allows for managing shocks caused by shop closures. Prior to La Poste, he was Head of Eastern European and Mediterranean Regions, and Country General Manager Switzerland at TNT. Suppliers need to prioritise actions to support solutions.

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A convincing industry approach: SupplyOn’s Rail Community boosts the efficiency of the railway industry

SupplyOn

SBB relies on RailSupply to significantly improve efficiency in purchasing and procurement logistics. The goal of this changeover was to significantly streamline the SBB’s purchasing and procurement logistics. Suppliers supplying several SBB divisions will benefit in particular.

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How Opna Bio SA Built a Successful Procurement Process as a Biotech Startup

Precoro

At present, Opna Bio SA comprises two small Research and Development companies, one in Lausanne, Switzerland and one in South San Francisco, USA. Odallo also processes all purchase orders and sets up new suppliers in the system. She and Ms. Another concern was having to manage PO and invoice approvals via email. . "We

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How TESTEX Increased Order Processing Speed by Threefold

Precoro

Unsung heroes like the ISO-accredited TESTEX certification institute ensure that the textiles and leather products we buy meet strict international safety regulations and quality standards (such as OEKO-TEX®, UV STANDARD 801, and more). The management agreed to test Precoro in the course of a 1-year pilot project in Switzerland.