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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The traditional manufacturing job defined the middle class. Each time, I turn on the channel, manufacturing jobs frame the global debate.

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3 Major Concerns About the Global Supply Chain

RFgen

Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that manufacturers have recurring concerns about the integrity of their supply chains. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges.

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3 Major Concerns About the Global Supply Chain

RFgen

Manufacturing organizations thrive in an environment where technology, infrastructure and culture come together to limit the potential damage done by supply chain disruptions. Therefore, it’s not surprising that manufacturers have recurring concerns about the integrity of their supply chains. Complexity. Regulatory Challenges.

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5S Lean Manufacturing: Practical Ways to Transform Your Firm

Unleashed

The basic principle of 5S is to organise workspaces in such a way as to improve flow, reduce processes and eliminate waste – and make your manufacturing business more efficient. What are the 5S principles in lean manufacturing? How-to steps for 5S implementation 1.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. For clarity, here’s a quick definition of each term: A free trade zone – or free zone as it is also known – can refer to specific-purpose manufacturing facilities.

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Trends 2019: Food

Enterra Insights

FAPC analysts observe, “Studies by medical professionals show a healthy gut is the key to overall wellness, and more than ever before, customers are seeking foods that support self-care and healthy immune systems. Benchmark analysts note, “Chefs are looking for new sources of protein. ”[4]. Gut-healthy options.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

Arkieva

In this post, Bram Desmet outlines the three main categories of supply chain complexity — Planning/Sourcing/Making/Delivering, Processes/People/Tools/Analytics, the impact of fast changing technology, increasing market speed and turbulence, attracting and developing talent. Supply Chain Complexity 1 – Plan/Source/Make/Deliver/….