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Measuring Up?

Supply Chain Shaman

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. In our recent analysis of supply chains that are “working well” , we find higher performance when companies have source, make and deliver reporting to the supply chain organization. The period of 2007-2008 was the great recession.

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My Take: E2open Buys Terra Technology

Supply Chain Shaman

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Over the last decade the use of Terra Technology’s DS product improved short-term demand forecasts by 37% at 13 consumer products, and food and beverage companies.

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Unpacking Supply Chain Traceability: A Comprehensive Guide

RFgen

Raw Material Tracking Traceability from the raw materials stage through the consumer tracking stage enables lean manufacturing and gains in productivity. This involves collecting data on the source of each material, including the country of origin, the supplier, and the conditions under which it was produced.

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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes

Unleashed

Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions. To be credible, an ecolabel or certification should be third-party audited.