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Transforming Global Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Purchasing agents should have a complete picture of where and how resources originate, and routes associated with each step in the progression.” Cecere writes, “Realize the latency and distortion of the current demand planning programs and build outside-in processes. ” • Prioritize business continuity.

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10 questions about supply chain optimisation

Supply Chain Movement

In order to make the best possible supply chain decisions, it is vital to make a distinction between the various optimisation areas: the supply chain network and the associated stock allocation, the usually monthly supply and demand planning, weekly and daily production planning and scheduling, risk mitigation and the cost to serve.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. Supply and demand planning. Inventory planning. Inbound and outbound logistics planning. The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order.