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Is A Customer-Centric Strategy the Same as Demand-Driven? Outside-In?

Supply Chain Shaman

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” The translation of independent demand into cycle stock reduction in production planning and material buying in demand-driven MRP. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Companies struggle how to use market, customer sentiment, and channel data. This issue is that the orders have inherent order latency (The time for customer purchases to translate to manufacturing orders). There is a belief that the efficient response—the tightly integrated lean supply chain—defines supply chain excellence.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. If I am going to buy goods from this geography, then I use this process. Logistics personnel and supplier management pointers. Tips for improving customer experience.