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Supply Chain Leaders Rearranging Deck Chairs? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

They rock back and forth in improving singular metrics but struggle to improve a portfolio of growth, margin, inventory performance, and asset utilization. There are many supply chain technologists and consultants that made six-figure incomes and purchased multiple vacation homes on the back of false promises. Comparing 2010-2019.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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ERP Aids Your Sustainability Initiatives

QAD

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

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Molex Prizes Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

The fact that most manufacturers struggled to achieve supply chain agility during COVID is not news. Molex has more than 80 manufacturing facilities around the world supported by an 18,000 strong supplier eco-system that provide raw materials, electronic components, and services. The Molex Supply Chain. Keys to Success.

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Supply Chain Diagnostic: A Four-Step Process

Supply Chain Shaman

In my work with manufacturing companies recently, I am thinking a lot about the need for diagnostic testing. ” Or alternatively, “Is there data that could be sourced to help?” Build an industry peer group and gain insights on major trends. inventory turns. Ecolab was able to overcome the downward trend.

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Demand changes refer to shifts in customer preferences, market trends, or unexpected spikes in demand. These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. Geopolitical changes encompass alterations in international relations, trade policies, tariffs, or regulations.

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The Remedy for Disruption in the Medical Device Industry

QAD

Many medical device manufacturers are looking more closely at how they can make their operations less vulnerable to disruption. There may be opportunities your medical device manufacturing operation can leverage – in labor, materials, manufacturing and the supply chain – to make your infrastructure more resilient in the face of change.