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What is Economic Order Quantity & its Advantages

SCMDOJO

While the previous points of criticism are valid and worth considering, EOQ might help procure both; the repetitive items and the MRO (maintenance, repair and operation) items. Author : Emad Atef – CSCA, MBA (Candidate), Procurement and Sourcing Manager. Lysons, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, 9th Ed. ,

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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

That will be in 2015, after the peak of oil [supply].”. 2015 is less than three weeks away, and a barrel of Brent crude oil is $65.70 Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). million bbl/d in 2015.” . If you want that oil, that’s what you will have to pay for it.

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Time to Squeeze Carriers for Better Rates?

Talking Logistics

There was a deceleration in freight volumes during the second half of 2015 which continued into the first month of 2016. percent in December from November , with December 2015 freight shipments down 2.0 For the fourth quarter of 2015, the Freight TSI was down 1.2 percent from December 2014. percent compared to Q4 2014.

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Sustainable Supply Chains Requires Effective Supply Management Capabilities!

Supply Chain View from the Field

Globalization has created the emergence of sophisticated supplier networks, creating management challenges as exposure to volatility and complexity of global sourcing has emerged. Walmart, Nike, Gap, BP, Baxter, Apple, Aldi, and others can attest to the dramatic impact of sustainability risks on their brand image and customers.

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Sustainable Forestry: Can We Get It Right?

EcoVadis

million tons in 2015). Corporate Commitments to Zero Deforestation and Responsible Sourcing. An increasing number of major multinational companies are committing to tackle deforestation issues in their supply chains in a view to enhancing environmental and social impacts through responsible sourcing. million tons in 1995 to 62.6

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Uh-Oh! Insights On How P&G Failed And What This Means For You

Supply Chain Shaman

The details: 2001-Acquired Clairol for 4.9B$ 2002-Divestiture of Jif and Crisco to Smuckers–813M in Stock 2003-Acquisition of Wella for 7B$ 2005-Merger with Gilette for 57B$ 2008-Purchase of Nioxin for 300M$ 2009-Purchased Art of Shaving for 60M$ 2009-purchased ZIRH for 40M. Discontinued in 2011. A case is not a case.

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How Big Food and Beverage Could Revolutionize the Natural Movement

Elementum

The organic food market in the US alone is expected to grow 14 percent from 2013 – 2018 and is expected to take in over $104bn by the end of 2015. It just means changing up their sourcing and working with suppliers to make those changes. Meanwhile, natural food companies are increasing in number and profit.

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