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How Do You Define a Mature Supply Chain Planning Organization? (Part 1)

Supply Chain Shaman

At that time, they planned on spreadsheets. Their goals were lofty, but their understanding of supply chain planning was hazy. In 2006, they made a decision to implement a supply chain planning solution. Table 1: Characteristics of a Mature Planning Organization. Tactical Supply.

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Supply Chain Leadership Driving Industry 4.0 & Resilience During Crisis – LogiSYM July 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, it is vital for organisations to ensure a reliable supply of products and services. Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Leadership in Supply Chain. This boosts revenues and optimises inventory.

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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Supply chain challenges.

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Why Blockchain Within The Supply Chain Makes Perfect Sense

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Kevin Doubleday who discusses the importance of blockchain within the supply chain. Current Supply Chains don’t operate at the cadence of business. Integrating Blockchain within the Supply Chain could change that. Download white paper.

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Unleashed SME Supply Chain Resilience Roundtable: Improving Cash Flow in a Manufacturing Business

Unleashed

In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four supply chain experts share their advice on avoiding insolvency during turbulent times. James Ewing: Procurement Manager at Renewable Parts Ltd. with 20+ years of supply chain experience. Try and make your capacity plan and your production plan realistic.

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Supply Chain Management in a VUCA World

Enterra Insights

It’s a term that started creeping into supply chain discussions several years ago. Back in 2011, supply chain analyst Trevor Miles ( @milesahead ) noted there is a similar sounding word supply chain managers should associate with VUCA. Supply chain management. ”[3].

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Traceability for manufacturers today

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Also, with changing consumer demands, and economic reliance on the industry, food and beverage companies clearly require improved efficiency in the business and throughout the supply chain to survive and thrive. Most recently, Nestle South Africa recalled its Kit Kat products over possible contaminants.