Unleashed

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Manufacturers typically perform planning, sourcing (finding suppliers), making (manufacturing), delivering and returns. Supply chain efficiency, therefore, is the measure of getting the right product to the right place at the right time — and at the least cost. Remember, efficiency is not the same as efficacy. Traditionally, supply chain management was a top-down approach.

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Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 70

Stord

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Tesla is scrambling to move Model 3 sedans to China , anticipating imminent tariffs on American cars that would make its product more expensive. Import fees on American cars are a problem for many companies, but Tesla’s lack of manufacturing capacity in China makes it unable to shift production to within the country to mitigate penalties. Consequently, the company is focusing its supply chain on moving product to this key market before potential tariffs go into effect and raise prices.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Healthcare in the United States of America is a USD $3.2 Trillion industry, yet is often described by experts as a “cottage industry” due to the lack of maturity surrounding its contract management and supply chain practices. Research suggests that up to 40% of funds spent are non-value-added in nature. The dynamics of the sector is complicated by the number of different supply chain participants involved, and the fragmented nature of different systems used in various locations for data captu

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

QuickBooks Connect is an event that brings entrepreneurs, small business owners, accountants and developers together to grow, learn and connect with each other over the course of two days. Take this opportunity to discover the latest trends in innovation and how they can impact your business. You can also experience hands-on activities including product demos, vendor booths and networking with thought leaders.

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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Eyvo

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

IS INDIA HEADED FOR A PARADIGM SHIFT IN PROCUREMENT? By Deepa Mordani. Socrates said,“ The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new!”. This truly applies to procurement. A term that is at the centre of every business, big or small and yet, is the most understated. It’s the department that sits at the centre of an organisation, drives purchases and is responsible for the bottom line profits.

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3AG Systems

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Customer analysis may be the most important market segmentation analysis you can perform for your business. Without it, trying to find new customers, or selling more services to existing customers, will likely have limited success. Unless you really get to know your customers, your business won’t be a in position to meet their needs. The traditional approach to customer analysis is often driven by marketing because this team needs to understand the customer to target them directly.

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Eyvo

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

IS INDIA HEADED FOR A PARADIGM SHIFT IN PROCUREMENT? By Deepa Mordani. Socrates said,“ The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new!”. This truly applies to procurement. A term that is at the centre of every business, big or small and yet, is the most understated. It’s the department that sits at the centre of an organisation, drives purchases and is responsible for the bottom line profits.

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions India Forecasting Software Procurement 40

Insights Solutions Global

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

In this post, we are going to talk about the price issue of Metal CNC from the following aspects: How much do metal CNC machines cost? What affects the cost of CNC parts? And how to cut CNC machining cost? The post How Much Does A Metal CNC Machine Cost? appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Global How To 40

Freightera

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

It’s been great to see the media attention pouring towards Freightera in the recent months, but having Freight Waves article about our green mission coming out on Valentine’s Day was still rather auspicious. We loved the article’s angle and depth. Freight Waves journalist Linda Baker wrote a comprehensive article giving justice to Freightera’s unique story.

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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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