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Why I Love Supply Chain Management

Logility

At that point in my life I probably had only heard the term “logistics” as related to the military and the term “supply chain management” hadn’t been coined yet. Again, logistics or supply chain management wasn’t part of my vocabulary or part of a long-term career plan. A fellow MBA student and I drove to D.C. from East Lansing.

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Is There a Third Option for SCM Executives Looking to Revamp their Supply Chain Management Operations?

Kinaxis

Consulting firms deliver strategy and process improvements, but leave the customer to execute and sustain the new process, while software companies sell new supply chain capabilities without executing and driving its adoption. Is SCM a Core Competency? The answer is evident almost immediately when discussing SCM with these firms.

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What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success

SCMDOJO

Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey.

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

SCMDOJO

Best Practices like Logistics KPI Dashboard , Inventory Optimization Tool , Excess and Obsolete Inventory Guide , etc. Learn Technical Competencies In the realm of Supply Chain Management (SCM), technical competencies form the bedrock of effective professional performance.

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Logistics journal sees jump in submissions and special issues

NC State SCRC

As the Editor in Chief of the Logistics journal, I am striving to continuously improve the scope and reach of the journal, and explore innovative new topics that we are facing. In 2022, global logistics is more important than ever. Research is logistics management is sorely needed in all of these areas.

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11 Tips to Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level

SCMDOJO

Set Realistic Career Goals To build a successful career, establish achievable goals aligned with your aspirations, such as becoming a supply chain manager, logistics director, or category manager. Read More on Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You can Hire on our Website SCM DOJO!

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Accelerate your Supply Chain Management at Oracle OpenWorld 2019

Oracle SCM

By Evelyn Tao , Product Marketing Manager, Oracle SCM. For our current Oracle SCM Cloud Customers, we will also be hosting an exclusive SCM Focus Group where we will be discussing your transformation to the cloud and diving into how transformational tech is helping to build more predictive and agile business operations.