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The Future of Inventory Management

Kinaxis

by Andrew Dunbar This post concludes my inventory management blog series. Throughout this series I’ve proposed an elevated role for the inventory manager that challenges the assumption that an inventory manager is a victim of his colleagues’ business decisions and plays only a limited role in formulating inventory results.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. These functions include procurement, production planning, inventory management, logistics, and customer service. Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance efficiency.

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What Is PPV? Purchase Price Variance Explained

Precoro

One of the ways that procurement teams improve this figure is by tracking and improving the purchase price variance (PPV) metric. In this article, we'll explain what PPV is, why it matters, and how tracking this metric can benefit your procurement processes. Decrease of bargaining power can also result in unfavorable PPV.

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Is Your Company on top of its Inventory Planning Game?

Logistics Bureau

Good inventory management, like everything else, starts with good planning. But planning isn’t just the start; it’s the very foundation of effective inventory control. Inventory planning also happens to be an area that many companies fail to prioritise sufficiently. The Basics of Inventory Planning.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

SCMDOJO

Pros: Utilizes a hands-on approach with simulated problem-solving and team collaboration Offers a self-assessment document to assess your own S&OP process Keep track of how well you’re doing while you complete the learning goals. The information is presented in a simple and understandable way.

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Supply Chain Best Practices during a Quarantine

SupplyPike

To stay compliant with your buyer’s OTIF or ORAD policies, you will need to make sure you cite the right reasons for PO cancellations. Your buyer may also need to work on directing inventories to more active locations. Another solution is to create inventory reserves. If possible, request that your buyer widen delivery windows.

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8 Steps in the Procurement Process and How to Optimize Them

OptiProERP

The procurement process can be complex, involving various steps such as identifying the need for the goods, researching potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing inventory. Therefore, the document should include all relevant information, such as technical specifications, performance standards, and delivery requirements.