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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

In his opening keynote address, Target CEO Brian Cornell said the supply chain crisis necessitates greater data transparency and analytics to win in the short term. Portland, San Diego, and Cleveland are cited by American Shipper as locations with more capacity to consider. We need to address the data.”.

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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. But even multi-sourcing is not enough.

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The Backorder, March 20 2024

Unleashed

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report.

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Three Reasons Public Sector Must Transform Grants Management NOW

ivalua

To reduce inefficiencies and fraud, grant activities are governed by several regulations including these two relatively recently enacted laws: The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) – This law expands on federal awards reporting reforms that began with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

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Kinaxis Kinexions ’22: Ready. Together.

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I attended Kinaxis Kinexions ’22 in San Diego, CA. It began with the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of necessities for life. can create an agile plan for business and minimize costs (transportation, manufacturing, holding), while maximizing value (revenue and margins).

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Kinexions, a tale of growth and potential

Kinaxis

by Trevor Miles I’m on my way back from Tokyo where I attended our user conference, Kinexions Tokyo , in Japan, just 5 weeks after our Kinexions North America user conference in San Diego. At the conference, that transformation was captured best by a pharmaceutical manufacturer and Schneider Electric. Dow AgroSciences.

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Asset Management Best Practices Using Low-Code: Part 2

TrackVia

Preventative Maintenance Implement a robust preventive maintenance program based on asset usage, manufacturer recommendations, and industry standards. Here are some best practices: Maintenance Scheduling: Develop a maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations, usage patterns, and predictive analytics.