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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

When the product has a defect after its production, it is sent back to the inventory to reuse or recycle it. Sustainable procurement: consists of environmentally friendly purchasing that carry reduction, reuse, and recycle. Vishal Gupta, 2013). Cardwell, 2014).

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7 Hurdles to Well-Managed Inventory and How to Top Them

MIT Supply Chain

Inventory mismanagement. Ingrained attitudes can block better inventory practices. Depending on which corporate silo you belong to, inventory can be a liability, an asset, or something in between. How do supply chain (SC) professionals overcome these biases and implement optimal inventory management solutions?

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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Acronym Babble? Digital Icing on a Stale Cake? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

At the NRF event, I feel that the words were largely overhyped and the solutions showcased on the floor largely underdelivered. As these words filled the air in session after session, the promises were vast and overarching, but the solutions showcased in the vendor booths on the floor were largely the same.

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Supply Chain Movement 20 – Trends & Consulting

Supply Chain Movement

Following on from its other two highly popular subway maps of supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the third edition of the Consulting Subway Map Europe showing the European supply chain consultancy sector. 26 | Global Trade Map.

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Throwing Down the Gauntlet

Supply Chain Shaman

How value chain activities are carried out determines costs and affects profits.” ” Institute for Manufacturing, 2013. __. However, no company in this chart is on a linear path towards improving both margin and inventory turns. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. What can we learn?

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Top 10 CEOs Who Have Had Roles in Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

During her tenure as a supply chain professional, Barra has been credited with implementing a new global purchasing and supply chain system, which helped GM reduce costs and improve its supply chain operations. Brian Krzanich Brian Krzanich, a former CEO of Intel Corporation, served in this position from 2013 to 2018.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

Instead of setting up brick-and-mortar stores, or keeping inventory on hand, you can start offering this new product on your new store. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. Sales of industrial robots to all industries increased compared to 2013. Forecasting Demand.