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2024: Planning for Success Amid the Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s human nature to want to start a new year with new goals—the ever-present new year’s resolutions. Sourcing and procurement comes in close second at 88 percent, followed by innovation at 87 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development.

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National Barcode Day 2023

Enterra Insights

3] Since those tagging techniques are costlier alternatives for manufacturers, the lowly barcode will probably be around for a little while longer. Unlike the current version, the new code system will have colors and it may be rectangular rather than the present square shape.”[6] It will take some time though.

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AI in eCommerce: Benefits, Use Cases, and Risks

Unleashed

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. billion by 2027. Let’s dive in. There are data privacy and cybersecurity risks.

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Key trends in the vitamin and supplement industry: 2021 report

Unleashed

The vitamin and supplement industry manufactures and sells goods to support dietary requirements, including products to complement health and fitness regimes. Products manufactured include vitamin and mineral supplements, along with dietary products designed to support weight-loss and strength-building.

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The 10 inventory management trends to watch for in 2022

Unleashed

For manufacturers and other organisations looking to improve their inventory management processes, cloud technology represents a major opportunity – especially when it comes to remote working. through 2027 ( Allied Market Research ). Read more: The 10 Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2021. Inventory forecasting.

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How to Classify Your Medical Device Under the EU MDR and IVDR

Arena Solutions

no notified body involvement) under the IVDD as follows: • Class D devices: May 26, 2026 • Class C devices: May 26, 2027 • Class B and Class A sterile devices: May 26, 2028 STEPS FOR CLASSIFYING YOUR MEDICAL DEVICE UNDER THE EUROPEAN REGULATIONS 1. sterile gauze, personal protection kits) Class Im: Include a measuring function (e.g.,

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #7

Supply Chain Trend

Steve Hainey is an international speaker who has had over 20 years’ experience in global multi-site supply chain planning for Fortune 100 & 500 manufacturing companies of retail consumable goods, chemical materials, and medical device products. of it from my most recent IBF presentation in October. I created my own!

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