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Why You Should Conduct Internal Quality Audits

Arena Solutions

Leveraging internal audits to align quality management with key business metrics When asked what are the benefits of conducting an internal audit? Christine said, “I have used internal audits as the baseline to improve our overall business metrics.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

This issue is that the orders have inherent order latency (The time for customer purchases to translate to manufacturing orders). There is a belief that the efficient response—the tightly integrated lean supply chain—defines supply chain excellence. Orders do not represent market demand. If this is you, don’t accept the status quo.

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When Variability Is Our Only Constant

Supply Chain Shaman

Over 93% of companies use Excel Spreadsheets to develop their plans. Companies need to be aligned to a common set of metrics in a balanced scorecard to mitigate risk. Functional metrics introduce risk and throw the supply chain out of balance. Workshop Participant Feedback. Build a Unified Data Model. I am tired.

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

Luckily, the current movers and shakers of the logistics and supply chain world are all too happy to dole out sage advice in the form of blog posts, interviews, podcasts — you name it. Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography.

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100+ Tips and Ideas To Increase Sales For Your Small Business

EMERGE App

So waiting for customers to recognize and buy your products may only prove detrimental to your business despite your product or service quality. Who is most likely to purchase your product immediately? The latter will cause them not to buy your product that is intended to be an answer to their need. I know you ask.