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#1! Are you a Supply Chain Digital Champion?

ivalua

Digital supply chains use one integrated network for all relevant supply chain partners, including procurement, suppliers, service providers, and even customers. High levels of visibility reduce supply chain risk and address sustainability initiatives, such as tracking a product’s full line of custody.

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My Biggest Mistake: Inventory Levels are the Thermometer for the Management of the Company

Arkieva

Companies that perform better on inventory, are simply better managed. Companies that perform worse on inventory, should replace their management teams. In general, it improves the company performance. Supply chain segmentation is a key in strategy implementation.

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7 Supply Chain Challenges That Exist Today

4WL Consulting

This heightens the need for having a global procurement network which can support and respond to a company’s supply chain needs in a timely manner. The challenge for companies is not only to identify a lean concept but devise a lean solution. #4

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Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

In my work I encouraged companies to improve their demand forecasts and advocated, that if this happened, overall performance could improve. The original AMR Research analysis focused on a benchmarking sample of over 70 companies. Bimodal Supply Chains Are a Viable Strategy. The ERP II vision was just too limiting.

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Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices and Trends

HICX Solutions

Greater focus on sustainability There has been an increased awareness of ESG considerations amongst the general population, with more significant numbers of end consumers seeking out companies that align with their own ethos and shunning those that engage in unethical and exploitative practices.

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Building your Supply Chain Strategy: The Five Tenets of High-Performing Supply Chains

BlueYonder

The last 15 years have been a rollercoaster for supply chain professionals as companies embraced supply chain innovation, moving up the five steps of the supply chain maturity curve, supported by new technologies. Figure 1: A fresh look at the Five Tenets of High-Performing Supply Chains.

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What You Really Need To Know About Your Suppliers – And Why

HICX Solutions

Managing both the risk and value generated by suppliers is more vital than ever and is a core requirement for procurement functions and indeed for organisations generally. The regulatory and compliance burden has increased in recent years in terms of organisations needing to understand much more about their suppliers and supply chain.