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Study Shows 74 Percent of Digital Supply Chain Planning Transformations Influenced by COVID

ToolsGroup

BOSTON, May 12, 2021 – A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software , and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) has found that only 3% of companies experienced no COVID-related business impact, and 42% of organizations say the pandemic has accelerated their digitization plans.

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Five-Year Study Showcases the Benefits of US Foreign-Trade Zones

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However, the effectiveness of FTZs just got a lot clearer as the US released a five-year study on the operations and impact of the US FTZ program and similar FTZ-type programs in Canada and Mexico. Key Findings From the US FTZ Program Study 1. saved in 2021 alone through FTZs, it’s clear that FTZs significantly benefit companies.

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ToolsGroup Acquires Evo for Industry Leading Responsive AI

ToolsGroup

Fabrizio Fantini, Founder and CEO of Evo commented, “Together with ToolsGroup, we can shape the vision for the supply chain of the future – one that powers smarter supply chain decisions for human managers through optimal price and inventory calculations. We are very excited about this new chapter in Evo’s journey.”

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Our 2021 Top 10 List! (Part 2)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Our 2021 Top 10 List! So let’s review our Top 10 list articles for the second half of 2021! With such promise there are a myriad of ideas and topics for Supply Chain students to explore as they do their theses and studies to complete their educational curriculum. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Logistics at Risk!

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What are the best Supply Chain Strategies for 2021

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As we began to study supply chains, it became obvious why the supply chain strategies have evolved in this fashion. Efficiency concepts like using lean initiatives and just-in-time delivery to manage inventory have become commonplace for many years and have made individuals like Deming household names in many business schools.

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The UK Electronics Manufacturing Recovery: 2021 Revenue Up 30%

Unleashed

UK electronics manufacturers have seen a sales revenue lift of 30% in 2021 vs 2020, outpacing the average performance of manufacturers of 24%, according to data from a soon-to-be released Unleashed State of Manufacturing report. Average gross profit margin , 2021 Again, these figures are a positive sign for electronics manufacturing.

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Asking the Right Questions Is The First Step To Drive Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In the past study, of 600 companies studied, 4% make a list. It seems easy, right?