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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. Dean Sorenson concurs.

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Brunswick Boat Group Improves Quality and Process Standardization with QAD

QAD

No manufacturer ever wants to deliver a product that’s anything less than exceptional. That’s simply the nature of modern manufacturing. They also have large manufacturing bases with multiple facilities, each of which may be using different technologies and moving toward digital transformation at varying rates.

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9 KPIs to Track for Proper Freight Management

GlobalTranz

In modern manufacturing and transportation, savings are everything. Nearly every company offers some sort of discounted shipping plan for large purchase orders, and more customers are demanding faster delivery at a reduced rate. Most industry experts rate the cost of logistics as very costly. Core KPIs to Track and Understand.

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Inside Arena With Catie Jelinski: Spotlight on Quality, PLM, and Patient Care

Arena Solutions

I am not an engineer; I have a degree in English from the University of Minnesota. My analytical mindset is not the same as an engineer; however, my approach complements how engineers look at issues and solutions. The classes centered on requirements and how PLM makes a difference in product manufacturing and quality.

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