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The Supply Chain Impact of Europe’s Refugee Crisis

Kinaxis

According to a recent UNHCR report , nearly 60 million people were forcibly displaced in 2014 from countries such as Iraq, Eritrea, and Afghanistan. Several companies and projects have emerged to address this critical question. CHEP isn’t the only company stepping up to make a positive impact on the refugee crisis.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Purchasing and supplier management. Why Do Companies Have Too Many KPIs? A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. Inventory management. Warehousing.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

Some companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making. Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. The managers of such companies make results-based decisions and are truly at the helm.

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