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Podcast: Marcia Williams on Supply Chain Optimization and Digital Transformation

Requis

Today, as the founder and managing partner of USM Supply Chain Consultants she has put her expertise in supply chain, procurement, finance and project management to work to help her clients achieve greater profitability. From there I had many great opportunities; I worked for Alcoa, the aluminum company, in supply chain, and also for Cummins.

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Introducing QAD Adaptive ERP 2023 and Enhancements for QAD Adaptive Applications

QAD

Enhancement Highlights For QAD Adaptive ERP and QAD Adaptive Applications, the latest enhancements help companies with manufacturing operations and complex supply chain s rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

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Global Trade and Decoupling from China

Enterra Insights

The most prominent of these were the Kennedy Round (1963-67), the Tokyo Round (1973-79), and the Uruguay Round (1986-94). This opening up, coupled with the rise of China and India — which accounted for 38 per cent of the global population in 1990 — also gave companies access to ultra cheap labor markets. percent in 2013). ”[2].

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

Some companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making. Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. The managers of such companies make results-based decisions and are truly at the helm.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Purchasing and supplier management. Why Do Companies Have Too Many KPIs? A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. Inventory management. Warehousing.

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