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Supplier Onboarding is Core to a Digital Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Molexs story is interesting because they excelled at overcoming these cultural issues. The most common form of trading partner collaboration is purchase order collaboration. With PO collaboration, buyers send digital purchase orders over the network to suppliers or other trading partners. The buyers dont report to Mr. Gainsford.

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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

SCMDOJO

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence.

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Manufacturing ERP Software Comparison: Guide to Buying in 2025

RFgen

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne: This platform specializes in discrete manufacturing , excelling in areas like shop floor control, quality management, and detailed product costing. It excels in project management, project accounting, regulatory compliance management, and other industry-specific requirements.

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Leading Inventory Attack Teams with Richard Lebovitz

The Logistics of Logistics

He is a board member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and a contributor to the Forbes Technology Council , Manufacturing Today, WardsAuto , Supply Chain Brain, Industry Today, Aerospace Manufacturing and Design, ASSEMBLY , and more. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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Realizing the Value of Supply Chain Optimization for Tire Manufacturing

DELMIA Quintiq

From raw material procurement to final product sales, these supply chains’ ability to minimize inventory through product life cycle controls and facilitate prompt product supply is every bit as important as product differentiation strategies. The establishment of efficient global supply chains has become critical to competitiveness.

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Yes, I am a Zealot. I Still Believe. Do You?

Supply Chain Shaman

That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function. We have let buy- and sell-side transactional relationships erode value. Automotive is a perfect example of what not to do in building supply chain value.

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Why 2021 Will Be A Breakout Year For Sustainable Manufacturing

IQMS

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%