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Overcome Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges with Digital Planning

ToolsGroup

In a recent KPMG study, 69% of manufacturing CEOs say acting with agility is “the new currency of business; if we’re too slow, we will be bankrupt.” Poor customer service levels. Safety stock builds up to cover service level requirements, which can lead to excessive working capital use, carrying costs and internal transfers.

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Top 10 Reasons Why Santa Has The Best Supply Chain

Kinaxis

4 His forecast is always accurate. Let’s see that forecast! #5 5 One currency for every country. 6 No customer service issues. If a customer is rude, obnoxious or grumpy they get a rotten egg and a lump of coal and told to stick it where the mistletoe doesn’t grow. #7 Milk and cookies. #6

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” Nine times out of ten improving customer service requires different management of the budget cycle and a rethinking of financial planning. Most budgets are completed in currency at a brand level.

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What is a Collaboration and Demand Review?

QAD

Delivering the right quantities, to the right places and on time, based on the forecast of consumer demand. Achieving the best customer service while reducing costs — i.e., avoiding excess inventory — and increasing profits. Using the same volume measurements, currency, values, and wording throughout the matrix is important.

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Unleashed SME Supply Chain Resilience Roundtable: Crafting A Recession Fit Supply Chain

Unleashed

Dominic Sutton: Co-founder at StockTrim – smart inventory forecasting software built for SMEs. Double down on the dollar For businesses that sell internationally, Michael Von Euw recommends taking advantage of favourable exchange rates to build an overseas customer base. So the customer services team just calms right down.

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What Makes a Good Order Management System? Choosing the right OMS for Your Ecommerce Business

Vinculum

Based on location and proximity to the customer, assign the responsibility for delivery to a warehouse. Keep track of orders so that customer service teams can better assist customers. REPORTING & FORECASTING. CUSTOMER-CENTRIC FUNCTIONALITIES. Order details should be provided to the warehouse.

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Blockchain and Supply Chain Analytics: Impact of Small to Large Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

This is an essential step in taking advantage of blockchain technologies, especially cryptocurrencies, which some consumers and supply chain partners will be using within the next few years as a primary currency. Analytics will be integral to using blockchain to small businesses to prove blockchain value.