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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

ToolsGroup

Seven ways companies, consumers, and the government are responding. Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production. Image source: Sturgis Journal.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. In the process, it has highlighted an aspect of manufacturing ERP that is not as visible in more normal times— business continuity.

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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

As the port of Long Beach continues to suffer blockage and delays, companies are taking a fresh look at alternate ports for supply chain relief. Portland, San Diego, and Cleveland are cited by American Shipper as locations with more capacity to consider. Production-to-Purchase Retail and Supply Chain Planning.

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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

The business landscape is ever changing, numerous innovations have allowed companies to transcend borders and become global entities. While the opportunities are numerous so are the challenges; in this fiercely competitive global marketplace success requires companies to pay closer attention to supplier relations.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Companies that operate within the freeport areas benefit from tax incentives. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport? When were freeports first used?

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #5

Supply Chain Trend

Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Mr. Kirkegaard holds a BS in manufacturing / industrial engineering and a Masters Degree in Finance. The DCRA Inc.

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