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The introduction of E-Procurement.

ModusLink Corporation

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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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. Manufacturers rely on their inventory to build their products, so they need to have the correct amounts on hand at all times. Supply Chain Management.

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Time to Look into the Future of Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. From the starting point of the traditional buy-sell, transaction-based purchasing, the practice has moved through stages of change that redefines most aspect of the business.

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Time for a Supply Chain Metrics Cleaning

Logility

Wait, it’s not spring; but does that mean you have to wait another eight months to review your supply chain? Often, it becomes necessary to reevaluate how supply chain performance is measured to ensure healthy operations. Ask yourself, “Are your supply chain metrics bogging you down?”

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High-Performance Companies Benefit From Upskilling Employees: You Can Too

Procurement Academy

Not only that, but a skilled workforce helps to improve supply chain sustainability and efficiency, making the company stand out as an industry leader committed to the highest level of practices. At Skill Dynamics, we’ve witnessed a strong connection between skill development and supply chain effectiveness.

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11 Tips to Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level

SCMDOJO

Embarking on a journey to elevate your supply chain career requires a strategic roadmap, and in this blog post, we unveil eleven proven strategies that will act as your compass to success. When I aimed to transition from a demand planner to a supply chain manager, I developed a five-year plan.

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Industry 4.0 Success Depends on Cognitive Technologies

Enterra Insights

Like other economic sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the manufacturing sector has had to reevaluate past business strategies to ensure they remain on track to survive and thrive in the post-pandemic environment. “Talk of Artificial Intelligence in manufacturing,” he writes, “has been around for years.