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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 4.9/5

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Inventory shortages.

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Blockchain has Potential

Enterra Insights

Sharing information with suppliers. Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. Managing trade documentation. Verifying and monitoring suppliers. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. Footnotes. [1]

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The Supply Chain has Big Aspirations for Blockchain

Enterra Insights

Roberto Torres ( @TorresLuzardo ) reports, “In its 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Technologies, Gartner found most blockchain technologies remain stuck in an ‘experimentation mode.’ ” The firm predicts, “By 2021 the technology will begin to evolve past this phase. Sharing information with suppliers.

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The 10 inventory management trends to watch for in 2022

Unleashed

It’s seen businesses adapting rapidly, with technology playing a key role in giving managers the flexibility and efficiency to thrive. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1.

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Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Big Data and Analytics, and Digitalization are all phrases that are emblematic of revolutionary changes both today and in the future. There is no longer any need to send, change, and receive purchase orders on paper or by fax. All purchase order activity can be managed electronically.

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Supply Chain Management in a VUCA World

Enterra Insights

. “When I began my career,” he writes, “there was no such thing as ‘Supply Chain Management’ Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. He concludes, “Nowadays I view ‘Supply Chain Management’ as involving most every aspect of any business.