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Unlocking the Power of Inventory Control Techniques

Logility

It’s no longer a luxury but a necessity, a critical cog in the wheel of successful supply chain management and warehousing. Defining Inventory Control Inventory control, often interchangeably used with inventory management, is a systematic approach to sourcing, storing, and selling inventory—both raw materials and finished goods.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. How can you use electronic payment methods to get better terms?

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Reverse Logistics: What is it, and Why is it So Important?

Unleashed

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. A further 41% said they buy multiple versions of the same item with the intent of returning some of them. When the goods arrive back at the warehouse, an efficient process again saves money.

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Supply Chain at a Crossroads – Back to the Shadows or into the Spotlight?

Supply Chain Game Changer

There are many reasons for this lack of due consideration: Many Supply Chain operations, like manufacturing, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics are hands on, blue collar type jobs. Supply Chain is a massive source of competitive advantage and differentiation.

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A Brief History of B2B Data Sharing – and What’s In Store

NC State SCRC

Supply chain partners have been using EDI , a standard electronic format, to share data and transact business for more than sixty years, and it continues to evolve. Ordering a new car meant hearing the salesperson blabber on about electronics shortages causing their low inventory. Finding toilet paper resembled a Hunger Games quest.

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Procurement Analysis: a Game Changer for Purchasing Strategically

Precoro

Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. Thorough analysis allows procurement professionals to surface, visualize, and present purchasing patterns, which are then evaluated by the stakeholders. From whom are we buying?