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7 Pitfalls of Outsourcing and How to Avoid Them - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

Outsourcing is a very effective tool for companies of all sizes to cut costs. One of the earliest and most cited articles is called " The Seven Deadly Sins of Outsourcing " by Barthelemy 2003. Case Studies. 7 Pitfalls of Outsourcing and How to Avoid Them.

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RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?

GlobalTranz

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. Over time, Wal-Mart used supplier-reseller relationships and business intelligence tools to evaluate performance and returns of RFID implementation.

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Supplier Risk Management Considerations for the Coronavirus Outbreak

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When comparing this outbreak with the outbreak of SARS in 2003 it is striking to see how quickly Coronavirus has eclipsed SARS in the number of infections. This crisis demonstrates the increasingly global nature and complexity of supply chains and the imperative to manage the risk within this complex supply chain.

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10 Ideas for More Efficient & Productive Warehouse Operations

GlobalTranz

Faster Part & Tool Retrieval. Faster part and tool retrieval is a key component of achieving greater organization and efficiency in the fulfillment process. Automated storage and retrieval systems can, for example, increase picking accuracy while yielding better inventory control. Manufacturing Warehouse warehouse operations'

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5 Spooky Excel Error Tales That Could Become Your Nightmare

Arkieva

In June 2003, a simple copy-and-paste error led to the Canadian power generator company, TransAlta buying more US power transmission hedging contracts in May at higher prices than usual. .” Due to this, Excel should be used a supplemental (presentational tool) that works with your preexisting forecasting or data analysis tool.

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SunButter saved $250K in voids with A+ insights from Crisp

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SunButter started as a school lunch solution, not a retail brand – but after bottling their first jar in 2003, the governor held it up on TV and said, “This is the future of North Dakota.” Enter SunButter: a nut butter alternative that’s free of common allergens while also boasting great sunflower flavor with more vitamins and minerals.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

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While Lean focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to achieve seamless workflow, Six Sigma targets reducing variation and improving quality through data-driven analysis and statistical tools. – DMAIC methodology links tools and techniques in a sequential manner. – Comparatively simple deployment tools.