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Winning strategies for distributors and manufacturers during an economic downturn

EazyStock

The right purchasing and logistics strategies give companies an edge during these unique, uncertain times and, during the return “to normal,” a greater competitive advantage and continued growth. With the right strategies in purchasing, logistics and supply chain, you can navigate through a recession and come out as a winner.

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How Cloud-Connected CAD and PLM Drive Collaborative and Streamlined Product Development

Arena Solutions

CHALLENGES OF REMOTE COLLABORATION AND OUTSOURCING IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Product failures like that of the Segway Electric Scooter and Google Glass are hitting closer to home for today’s innovators with the shift to remote work practices as well as the outsourcing of more design and production work to contract manufacturers (CMs).

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Just-In-Time Management – How to Manage Inventory in 2024

ThroughPut

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management, also known as lean manufacturing or the Toyota Production System (TPS), is a strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules.

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5 Retail Strategies for Supermarkets for AI-Driven Demand Forecasting and Replenishment Planning

ThroughPut

Sustainability initiatives and environmental concerns : Concerns around environmental degradation and achieving long term sustainability have brought forth the added expectation of dealing with sourcing and management of products in a manner that does not harm the environment. 5 Benefits of Efficient Order Replenishment.

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Three Mistakes Teams to Avoid in Selecting Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

In the process, try to seek help from independent sources. After looking at the software in demos, it is hard for teams to discern differences and rationalize what software attributes are the most important to drive success. The Criteria Manufacturing Companies Use to Make Decisions for Supply Chain Planning Software.

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Essential Guide for Demand Forecasting in 2024

ThroughPut

Demand forecasting predicts future customer demand using historical data and market analysis. On the other hand, demand planning turns these forecasts into actionable plans, considering aspects like inventory levels, production schedules, and procurement. You gain insights into external market dynamics.

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Collaboration Technology for a More Sustainable Supply Chain

Turvo

All systems and data are unified, integrating large volumes of data from multiple data sources such as TMS, warehouse management (WMS), dock scheduling, accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer resource management (CRM), and visibility applications. Get Even More Logistics Insights Now.