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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

This practice is supported by a dynamic SRM strategy that retains information that can be used for analysis. Irina holds an MBA from Brandeis University and BA from Cleveland State University. The overall objective of SRM is to streamline transactions and manage communications.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

To mitigate risk and improve quality from its Chinese suppliers, Cequent used IQS’ (Cleveland) global infrastructure to implement a domestic quality and compliance program in China on Unchecked Suppliers. Left unchecked, Chinese suppliers-like domestic suppliers-may ignore quality.

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Three Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024

BlueYonder

I have been going to MODEX since 2004 when it was called NAMH (held in Cleveland) and have made an incredible number of connections, some of which have become lifelong clients and friends. According to research by Interact Analysis , less than 10% of warehouses are mechanized or automated and have a long runway for growth.

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2023 Ivalua NOW Nashville: Recap + Photos!

ivalua

Timing does as well,” said Malek, “Success requires a more proactive approach, with greater analysis and engagement of the business and suppliers.” “As procurement evolves from its historical focus on cost to a more strategic role, it is not just the range of objectives that change.

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9 Headlines Striking Fear into Shippers Lacking a Strong TMS

Supply Chain Collaborator

Headline: Daimler Trucks to Cut its Workforce at Cleveland, NC Factory by 30%. Analysis: When manufacturers look at their orders for the upcoming year and determine sales will be down significantly, they cancel orders for more and newer equipment to transport their goods. Headline: Truck Stocks Plunge in 2015.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

a leading manufacturer headquartered near Cleveland, OH. The company uses DELMIAworks manufacturing ERP system for demand pattern analysis and demand planning as it works with its network of suppliers and negotiates buying agreements. A good example is Mar-Bal Inc.,

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #5

Supply Chain Trend

We pulled in all a colleague out of our Cleveland office “Don” (a near retirement manufacturing expert) for some additional perspective. Our analysis of data along with Don’s diagrams were magical in illustrating to decision makers that the process was broken but indeed there was a solution.