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Three Reasons Public Sector Must Transform Grants Management NOW

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To reduce inefficiencies and fraud, grant activities are governed by several regulations including these two relatively recently enacted laws: The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) – This law expands on federal awards reporting reforms that began with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

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How Do You Define a Mature Supply Chain Planning Organization? (Part 1)

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2006, they made a decision to implement a supply chain planning solution. Clear understanding that the focus needs to be on the probability of the forecast, and that the focus needs to be outside-in based on channel data. Use of Forecast-value Add techniques to improve the accuracy of the forecast. Procurement.

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Let the Qs Begin

Supply Chain Shaman

While the performance rankings were based on comparisons of inventory turns, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for the periods of 2006-2013 and 2009-2013, the concept is that to be a supply chain leader you must outperform and drive improvement. We find that this is true of too few companies. ” Yes, I said.

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Is Covid-19 the Death of Global Supply Chains?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Many supply chain, sourcing & procurement teams have been asked to row upstream without a paddle during this time of crisis. All the while, McDonald’s retained its global approach, brand, image, operations & supply chain ( Guardian 2006 ). Will COVID19 create more Local Supply Chains?

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SanDisk’s Story of Customer Segmentation Strategies Using Inventory Postponement

Supply Chain Shaman

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. In fact, the teams ignore the forecast. Orbit Chart for SanDisk for 2006-2014. It is systemic.

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Balanced Supply Chain Careers for a Balanced Supply Chain

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Manufacturing and procurement are focused on cost, which may result in long production runs or large minimum order quantities driving inventory up. As a result he has little interest in forecasting or portfolio management. January/February 2006.). The VP sales has built his career in sales. He breathes quality.

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Supply Chain Movement 19 – Software & Leaders

Supply Chain Movement

In 2006, with an export value of EUR1.5 46 | Tools & Technology. • Better forecasts and implementation best practices. • Apps for more efficient procurement procedures. Some companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making.