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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

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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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Achieving Healthcare Transformation, Powered by Supply Chain

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It is also helping to bridge the supply chain management gap that has traditionally existed between healthcare providers and other industries such as manufacturing. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data. Share on Twitter. Big Opportunity Ahead. Watch a BSW webinar here.

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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

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By working closely with its suppliers to receive the best sales terms, fluctuating manufacturing capacity when needed and first access to the latest innovations, Raytheon secured its status as a leader in the defense systems market. Consumers are becoming increasingly more concerned with how their products are manufactured and sourced.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

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As the world is more distributed and players within the supply chain in transportation, manufacturing, and distribution are varied, applying a supplier quality management system in your business may allow you to stay more strategic and collaborative. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System.

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Flatbed rates move lower, but they're still pretty high

DAT Solutions

That pipe is manufactured almost entirely of imported steel. Cleveland to Harrisburg dropped 74¢ to $3.62/mile. Find loads, trucks and lane-by-lane rate information in DAT load boards , including rates from DAT RateView. Flatbed rates are coming down from record highs, but remain elevated even after some sharp drops.

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Ivalua NOW – Virtually A Successful Event! (Part 1)

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In the exhibitor hall you could visit the dozen or so partners, and ask to speak to a real live person, or watch videos, download information and so on. David also highlighted customers who are playing key roles in the fight against COVID – including Honeywell , L’Oreal , IKEA , LVMH , and Cleveland Clinic.

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

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This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production. The situation became dire in February of 2022 when Abbott Nutrition, one of the country’s three main powdered formula manufacturers, voluntarily recalled several formula brands and shut down its Sturgis, Michigan factory.