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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Make to Order: Here, products are manufactured based on specific customer orders.

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5 Key Trends in 2024 for Asian Manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers. Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. Manufacturing will continue to be shaped in 2024 and beyond, by technological advances.

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Life Sciences and the Journey to Supply Chain Resilience: A Q&A with Craig Fix

Resilinc

Do you currently work primarily with Life Sciences clients at Resilinc? I have nearly 30 years of experience as a global procurement and supply chain leader in High-Tech and Life Sciences. It has to become embedded in the processes of sourcing, strategic category management, purchasing, compliance and supplier development.

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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 Coffee Pot Conversation That Will Not Happen

Supply Chain Shaman

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) A balance sheet analysis shows that 95% of publicly traded manufacturers are stuck (when compared to peer group) at the intersection of growth and margin, margin and inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) and growth. AMR Research was an industry analyst firm in Boston.

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Trends 2022: Manufacturing

Enterra Insights

The manufacturing sector covers such a broad spectrum of products and processes that any discussion about industry trends must take place at a very high level. One of the megatrends that has been driving manufacturing for over a decade is digitization. Manufacturing Trends. Manufacturing workers want higher pay.

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A Look Back at the Automotive Industry in 2022

Resilinc

million vehicles, a sales total not seen since 2011. What caused this rocky year for car manufacturers? In this blog, we’ll take a look at the supply chain trends that shaped the automotive industry in 2022. ESG Concerns About Battery Minerals Major ESG questions also loom over the sourcing of critical battery minerals.