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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

On the other hand, a software development company wouldn’t need to purchase raw materials but rather goods – such as hardware – and services, like software subscriptions. Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

You cannot rely solely on a general management risk reports but also need to develop a specific view of risks, such as halal risks. A halal risk report could provide essential halal risk and market intelligence for brand owners serving Muslim markets.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month.

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How to Become DFARS Compliant and Avoid Counterfeit Parts in the Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain

RFgen

The Origin of DFARS Compliance Requirements Back in May 2012, after a year-long investigation, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) released a report about electronics counterfeits in the defense supply chain. The defense industry routinely failed to report cases of suspect counterfeit parts.

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US Federal Maritime Commission Report- Little Comfort for Industry Supply Chains and Consumers

Supply Chain Matters

The following Supply Chain Matters commentary highlights this week’s report by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released this week the report: Fact Finding Investigation 29- Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the U.S. Overall Report Findings. International Ocean supply Chain. Background.

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Supply Chain Costs: A Definitive Guide for Manufacturers

ThroughPut

Supply chain costs are defined as costs that constitute a considerable percentage of the total sales price of a product or service. Manufacturers usually define supply chain costs using the total cost of ownership. To this, they add the additional costs incurred before or after the product or service delivery.

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Supply Chain And Logistics Trends That Could Be Big In 2020

Logistics Bureau

As detailed in a 2017 report by Agility Logistics subsidiary Shipa Freight, businesses in the SME category—which comprises 95% of all the world’s companies and generates more than 50% of the gross domestic product in many countries—face considerable difficulties when trying to compete globally with their larger counterparts.