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7 Things To Consider For Efficient Spare Parts Management

SCMDOJO

In the world of manufacturing and maintenance, effective spare parts management is essential for maximizing equipment uptime and reducing costs. Ensuring Timely Repairs: Having a well-managed inventory of spare parts ensures quick and timely repairs. Yet, handling spare parts can be tricky and needs careful planning and execution.

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6 Critical Supply Chain KPIs!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Get Our EBOOK HERE. Procurement Cost. The cost of procurement includes not just the purchasing cost of inventory that is negotiated with suppliers, but it also includes hidden costs related to transportation, negotiation, duties and more. Inventory Turnover (Cash). Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Drew Morgan !

Supply Chain Game Changer

This interview is with Drew Morgan, Director, Global Supply Chain and Procurement at ModusLink. One of the areas which stood out for me early on as needing improvement was the Inventory Management performance. As we did a deep dive on Inventory management a few things were clear to me. That is when I met Drew Morgan.

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How to Prevent the Next Semiconductor Shortage

QAD

One of the reasons cited for the shortage was insufficient forecast information to provide adequate planning for the 22 week lead time, which is typical of semiconductor manufacturing. Poor inventory management and lack of full inventory visibility, including inventory held by next tier suppliers.

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How a digital transformation can maximize the value of your meat supply chain

DELMIA Quintiq

The right planning system will support every link in the supply chain — sales, logistics, supply chain, procurement, operations, planning, customer service and management. Offer high service levels while keeping inventory levels low. Find out more in our exclusive eBook on the fully connected meat supply chain.

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Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

In a nutshell, the research states there is a correlation between cost, inventory, and forecast performance. My problem is I see many organizations working hard on the forecast, but not improving inventory and replenishment processes; and, I think that the Hierarchy of Metrics did not go far enough. Just the opposite.