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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Logistics Viewpoints

Let’s say visibility allows you to locate some bolts on a truck in Kansas and learn they will be late because of a raw materials shortage delaying your supplier, because one of their suppliers went bankrupt. Scenario analysis allows you to weigh alternatives by calculating the effects of possible changes. Analytics inform decisions.

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The Backorder, March 20 2024

Unleashed

Stabilising supply chains and reduced lead times have resulted in improved performance for the global manufacturing sector, based on an analysis of 2,600 organisations. Avoid having too much capital tied up in inventory; use stock optimisation software to set optimal min and max levels based on historical data and sales trends.

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Hurricane Harvey - Effects, Forecasts, and Operational Best Practices

Elementum

Rail freight networks operated by Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific in Texas, USA were heavily disrupted due to Hurricane Harvey, according to reports on Friday, August 25th. According to analysis by freight research firm FTR Transportation Intelligence , Hurricane Harvey will strongly effect over 7% of U.S.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

Full-spectrum analysis, which includes edge determination, minimum reflectance, defects, decidability, and more. We’ll grade your barcode for free, and you’ll receive information to ensure compliance, including: Click here to view a sample graded barcode report. A letter grade from A (4.0) to F (0.0) of your barcode. California. Connecticut.

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Pull Your Own Upset

Tompkins Blog

In 2011 Virginia Commonwealth shocked Kansas. In 2010 Butler overthrew Kansas State and Syracuse. What innovative approach can you take to reducing costs, increasing inventory turns, and growing revenue? A good supply chain design requires scenario thinking, predictive modeling, sensitivity analysis, and contingency planning.