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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This also includes delays in local manufacturing as well as inflationary pressures due to escalating costs because of the increased fuel prices – increases are already at 10% and shipping is about 30%. Supply chain challenges. Supply chain disruptions are making organisations re-assess processes like order fulfilment.

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Why Supply Chain Managers & Procurement Should Collaborate

GlobalTranz

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. Supply Chain Managers and Procurement Professionals Avoid the Conversation.

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What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics?

Supply Chain Game Changer

And then at some point all of these activities were included under the banner of “Reverse Logistics” What on earth is Reverse Logistics? So What Is Reverse Logistics? The term “Reverse Logistics” was first coined by James R. And Why Is Reverse Logistics Important?

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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Study Shows Two-Thirds of Companies Yet to Execute Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

New survey finds that most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, with fear of change and data challenges as leading roadblocks. . Drivers of supply chain planning digitization vary significantly by company, with 42% identifying increased operational efficiencies (e.g. BOSTON, Mass.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. So, for example, outsourcing sales activity is not typically a good idea if yours is a retail sales company. Indeed, I caution you against outsourcing anything you consider a core business function.