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Is It a Good Idea to Invest in Hiring a Purchasing Manager?

Precoro

One should keep in mind that every transaction has an additional hidden cost in labor and overheads, such as the time spent sourcing products, tracking deliveries, matching invoices, and overseeing suppliers. In the article, we look critically at the role of the purchasing manager and discuss how to determine the value of hiring one.

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Dispelling Untruths: 10 Generative AI Myths

Logility

During this time, the same AI tools that underwrite new technologies have been key in improving efficiency and optimizing all areas of logistics and supply chain processes including forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing, network optimization, and more.

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SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES (SMBs)

Vecco International

Vecco International provides a game changing supply chain Planning & Inventory Management (PIM) product for “smaller” manufacturing, distribution, and construction businesses (SMBs). Smaller manufacturers do not require bespoke configuration but cannot afford the up-front fees or the investment of key staff for a successful on-boarding.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

SCMDOJO

It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. You’ll also learn about supply chain management and the various stages of the procurement process. Pros: It forms part of the CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations qualification.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17-21, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Cyber Insurance Becomes a Must for More Manufacturers (WSJ – sub. Source: Amazon patent. I haven’t seen a demo of the solution, so I can’t comment on its functionality.

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Inventory Replenishment Strategies that Increase Profits

EazyStock

For manufacturers, running out of raw materials can lead to delays in production, while wholesalers and retailers can experience a short-term drop in sales and longer-term issues with customer attrition. This gives you the ability to group SKUs into more insightful matrixes and set inventory stocking and replenishment policies accordingly.

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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

Locus

Minimizing risk : By keeping unscrupulous suppliers and manufacturers at bay, businesses can protect themselves from reputational damage. They can do this by tracking and documenting all the labor, handling, and materials components from source to destination. Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo. Sources: ??