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Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision

ThroughPut

77% of the world’s largest ports are still facing backlogs, and that doesn’t just affect your logistics efficiency and costs, it impacts your entire supply chain and business. That is why logistics management software (LMS) is so much more today than what it used to be. Logistics has, however, come a long way.

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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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3 Core Metrics & 10 Soft Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance

GlobalTranz

Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. A pull system is better than a push system.

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8 Supply Chain Management Best Practices

QAD

Hiring the right people for relevant roles elicits optimal performance. Digital technology is essential to connecting the universe of supply chain management partners. Supply chain leaders need effective tools to share real-time information across networks of suppliers, customers, carriers, distributors, and government agencies.

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ToolsGroup Announces Significant Enhancements To SO99+ For Improved Supply Planning

ToolsGroup

Optimized Replenishment : Optimization of replenishment planning in challenging supply chain configurations such as multi-sourcing, network lost sales, equivalent products and inventory lot expiration dates. Intelligent decision making at the speed of business transforms supply chain performance. Version 8.60

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Sustainable Product Packaging Impacts Supply Chain Transformation

QAD

Packaging changes have impacted the procurement, manufacturing and distribution processes of organizations. As a result, manufacturers are compelled to invest in research and development to create innovative, sustainable and visually appealing packaging solutions. It still is. Packaging is being used to emphasize that message.

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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

Supply chain visibility is a company's ability to keep track of raw materials, components, and final products – in batches or individually – as they move through the entire supply chain from suppliers through production or assembly to retailers and end customers.