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

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The shutdown resulted from a federal investigation following four cases of infant bacterial infections in babies who consumed formula from the plant, with the FDA reporting two deaths. The CDC typically receives reports of 2-4 infant infections per year. Image source: Sturgis Journal. Image source: MTL Blog.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

Today, during the COVID-19 response, ERP is keeping entire industries in operation with its ability to sustain business operations through remote access, automated reporting, electronic data exchange, and real-time factory controls. a leading manufacturer headquartered near Cleveland, OH. A good example is Mar-Bal Inc., Looking Ahead.

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

Supply Chain Trend

Jon: In 1990 I was leading a Booz Allen team launching a start-up division of world’s largest snack food company. We were engaged designing / testing a new business model for this start-up division. Niels: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP? Swimming up stream of the ERP culture.

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