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Manufacturers Should Focus on This Most Critical Component for Manufacturing Operations Excellence

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We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence?

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

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We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Professionals in this field often find themselves venturing into manufacturing, IT, technology, ERP systems, and even commercial roles. Eight core competencies stand out, encompassing crucial aspects of SCM.

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Lead Time Definition – How to Calculate & Reduce it?

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This total time can be further categorized into key components: Procurement Lead Time: This dimension, situated in the upstream supply chain, covers the duration from placing an order to receiving it. Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes.

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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.

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6 Strategies for Better Supply Chain Management in the Current Economy

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Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. The right prediction and contingency planning tools will ensure a complete view and an effective response to risks such as suppliers going out of business, political upheaval, and natural calamities affecting manufacturing.

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Inside Johnson & Johnson’s Supply Chain Operations

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Because supply chain management (SCM) is so crucial to the quality of the products it produces, Johnson & Johnson has deliberately made SCM a core focus of their business. This shift necessitated the adoption of digital technologies to manage the complex logistics of sourcing materials and delivering products internationally.

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The Essential Reference Guide for a Supply Chain Leader

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2) Implement Continuous Improvement Projects ( Lean, Process Capability, Six Sigma ) with Key Strategic Suppliers to Drive Cost-Out and Supply Base Capability. . 4) Improve Materials Management Competency in Supply Base. .