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What Every CFO Should Know About Aligning Finance with the Supply Chain

Logility

Finance teams speak about business issues in terms of currency and margins, while supply chain operations make decisions based on volumetric conversations around units, capacity, and lead time. Optimize inventory planning CFO budgetary goals can also shape supply chain plans by enabling aggressive optimization of inventory plans.

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Strategic sourcing enters a new age. Are you keeping up? (Part 2)

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In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. alternatives.

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The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain

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The ongoing pandemic crisis can challenge your supply chain organization’s very capacity to add value. Challenges of your Supply Chain – Your Capacity to Add Value. Finally, be mindful of the currency expected for your receivables and payables. Some global buyers are beholden to just one source.

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Are Asian Economies Heading for a Bumpy Ride in 2022

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However, despite becoming the latest epicenter for sourcing and manufacturing activities, economic growth in certain countries is expected to slow down this year due to various reasons. Not only are they conducive to the aviation industry, they also significantly impact the economy of many smaller countries through their buying capacities.

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Why Automation Is the Food Industry’s Answer to Supply Chain Disruption

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To ensure long-term growth and protect customer loyalty, businesses need to strive for the automation of supply chain planning – from anticipating emerging demand and optimizing manufacturing capacity to adjusting inventory allocations, minimizing costs, and increasing efficiency when required.

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Things to Know About Investing in NKN!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Crypto, or cryptocurrency, is a type of virtual currency that may be used for a variety of purposes, including trading and exchange on numerous cryptocurrency exchanges available online. Additionally, purchasing and selling products and services over the internet is also made possible using this form of digital currency.

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

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These include: Capacity Planning: Ensuring timely availability of resources, such as manufacturing capacity and distribution center capacity, to meet logistics and supply chain needs. As the global demands on supply chains intensify, SCM professionals must continuously cultivate new skills and refine existing ones.