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Supply Chain Leaders Prepare For The Long Haul. Caution: It Will Be Gray.

Supply Chain Shaman

While my town in Pennsylvania is releasing restrictions, and people are starting to gather again in large groups, I say, “We cannot be too careful.”. Let me caution, this was not o9’s fault, just an extension of companies unclear on how to buy planning systems and trying to grab bright and shiny objects. A Long Road Ahead.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

Having an immediate view helps Mar-Bal excel at being responsive and helpful to its customers. Managing Shifts in Demand. Certainly, one impact of COVID -19 for many manufacturers has been a sudden shift in demand patterns. And just as importantly, these functions can be accomplished from remote locations.

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Four Strategies To Deploy As Supply Chain Hits Main Street

Supply Chain Shaman

My local Pennsylvania town’s recycling organization no longer accepts cardboard or glass. Basic economics rule: declining demand and increase in cost due to tariff costs. At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology. Here are some examples: Disruption. What to Do?