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A Better Approach to Supply Chain Segmentation?

ToolsGroup

Editor's Note: There will be no blog post next week. Most companies segment their supply chain by breaking it down according to operational and logistical metrics. But there is another way to segment supply chains that begins with the customer. Segmentation helps handle complexity more effectively.

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The value of Supply Chain segmentation in Pharma

Supply Chain Movement

Last month I have been asked to make a presentation at the Global BME Supply Chain conference in Frankfurt about supply chain segmentation in the Pharma industry. I do truly believe that this topic is the next opportunity area for meaningful improvement in overall Pharma supply chain practices.

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How to Attain “Stage 4” Supply Chain Planning Maturity

ToolsGroup

Gartner has identified five stages of supply chain planning maturity and they say that 70-80% of companies plan to increase their supply chain planning (SCP) technology spend over the next two years to climb to the next level. For this blog, we’ll focus on just one of those steps, from Stage 3 to Stage 4.

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Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices and Trends

HICX Solutions

As an increasing number of organizations engage with vendors on a global level to fulfill their supply chains, the need for supply chain robustness has never been so critical. The Global Supply Chain Landscape: What is the current situation?

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Supply Chain Segmentation: Divide and Conquer

CHAINalytics

So, relying on a single approach to your supply chain may not be the best way forward. Segmentation divides your network into sections that align supply response capabilities and channel demands for optimized net profitability.

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Press release: 99% of supply chain professionals concerned about the consequences of high employee churn?

Procurement Academy

New report reveals retention issue in supply chain – with significant implications for organizations. At a time when supply chain teams are under extreme pressure, keeping skilled people is more important than ever. Our data paints a picture of supply chain organizations under stress,” comments Preston.

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7 Supply Chain Challenges That Exist Today

4WL Consulting

This heightens the need for having a global procurement network which can support and respond to a company’s supply chain needs in a timely manner. 5 Identifying the Right KPIs Identifying and implementing the right KPIs to manage and operate supply chains effectively remains one of the biggest problems in supply chain management.