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

ToolsGroup

The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software. Outdated forecasting software only increases the risks surrounding a disrupted supply chain. There are Five Symptoms of Outdated Forecasting and Inventory Planning Software: Have you diagnosed your problem– and solution–to improved demand planning? Data source: Datasembly.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

However, the extensive reliance on ERP solutions to maintain widespread, fundamental business continuity, as we are seeing today, has never been experienced on such a large scale. a leading manufacturer headquartered near Cleveland, OH. Today it stands out as a critical tool for production continuity with a minimum of onsite workers.

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Focusing on Customer Experience

Enterra Insights

Critically, marketing teams can’t lose sight of where buyers are on their path to purchase, and must use journey analysis to constantly evaluate what matters most to ensure they are delivering value at every opportunity.”[3]. Today’s consumer is an empowered consumer; and, one their most powerful tools is social media.

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

Supply Chain Trend

Kirkegaard founded DCRA Inc a supply chain solutions firm leveraging best of targeted management consulting and supply chain technology solutions with an emphasis on S&OP. was one the first to develop dedicated S&OP technology solutions. Unlike many algorithmic “black box” tools (e.g. The DCRA Inc.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

To mitigate risk and improve quality from its Chinese suppliers, Cequent used IQS’ (Cleveland) global infrastructure to implement a domestic quality and compliance program in China on Unchecked Suppliers. Other factors-such as poor tooling and equipment as well as basic communication challenges-can contribute to poor quality.