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Definitions Matter

Supply Chain Shaman

I just went live this year with a Fortune 25 company, and their factories book against their orders online. Translation of the demand forecast into planned orders to minimize manufacturing constraints. Feasible plan for tactical manufacturing planning (outside of lead time) reflecting actual constraints.

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[e-Book] The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries

GlobalTranz

The logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, and transportation industries are going through a time of rapid and unprecedented transformation. In this e-Book, we will explore emerging technologies and applications which will forever change the industries of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and transportation forever.

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Supply Chain Matters Book Review: Profit From The Source

Supply Chain Matters

From time-to-time the Supply Chain Matters blog features book reviews which we believe would be of value and a learning asset to our extended global supply chain management community of readers. Book Content. One of the statements is: “ In many companies, if not most, procurement is an unglamorous, unloved part of the business.

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[e-Book] How To Shift From Tactical To Strategic Logistics and Transportation Management To Create A Competitive Advantage

GlobalTranz

We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here.

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[e-Book] The Most Impactful Supply Chain & Logistics Trends in 2017

GlobalTranz

Download the all new Cerasis e-book "The Most Impactful Supply Chain & Logistics Trends in 2017" by Filling out the Form Below. Finally, we include trends you will see in manufacturing and manufacturing technology. We hope you enjoy this new e-Book. Download all of our educational e-books here.

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When the Rubber Hits the Road

Supply Chain Shaman

Last week, after booking an additional $1B in unexpected supplier costs in the third quarter, the CFO led the company’s focus on restructuring to “support efficient and reliable sourcing of components and internal development of key technologies and capabilities.” COVID impacts also continue. Don’t Be Like Ford.

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

Advanced planning evolved with a focus on modeling manufacturing constraints. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP. Procurement: Purchase price variance and procurement cost.