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Lifting The Gray Curtain

Supply Chain Shaman

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?”

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HWI Unleashes Continuous Innovation

Logistics Viewpoints

For a more comprehensive explanation of this project you can view the video of the panel. HarbisonWalker International Manufactures and Distributes Refractory Products. But refractories are used in a wide variety of industries, particularly manufacturing industries with high temperature or corrosive production processes.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is the Hyperconnected Era or “The Internet of Things?”

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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What is Inventory Management Software and How Does It Work?

Unleashed

In manufacturing, inventory management software is also used to track parts, raw materials, and production documents – such as a bill of materials and work orders – through the supply chain. The purchasing manager can then create a purchase order for the required goods and send it to your supplier.

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10 Inventory Control Techniques That Are Evergreen

SCMDOJO

Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. This is achieved by helping business owners determine the right time to restock their items or purchase materials for production.

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10 Wholesale Distribution Industry Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Unleashed

Global supply chain disruption, rapid technological evolution, changing buying and selling habits – wholesale distributors have had to deal with some rapid and radical changes over the past couple of years. D2C logistics and eCommerce can still be burdensome for manufacturers who are not well-established in these areas.