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People in Manufacturing: Procurement

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Procurement, also sometimes known as purchasing, is the group responsible for acquiring components, services, and other materials to manufacture a company’s products and to keep the operation running. That may still sound simple, but corporate purchasing, regardless of the commodities the buyer is responsible for, is anything but simple.

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An Easy Guide to Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

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The purpose of a purchase order. Purchase orders are a crucial part of your purchasing processes. Purchase orders (PO) document the purchasing part of your inventory management system and are legally binding documents. How do you create a purchase order template?

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From Predictions to Operations: Compelling Supply Chain AI Use Cases

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With so many changing variables, excel sheets or human intervention alone can’t gain the level of visibility needed to forecast the future. AI for supplier relationship assessment. Embracing AI for supplier management within the supply chain translates to: Optimizing your sourcing decisions through critical data insights.

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Order Fulfilment Explained: Process, Strategies, & Tips

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The order fulfilment process covers every step required to get goods to the people who purchase them, from the moment a customer places an order to when they receive their purchase. This can include freight forwarding and documentation management. Businesses that excel in order fulfilment have an opportunity to stand out.

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Guest Blog Part 2: Start Your eKanban Implementation with Value-stream Mapping and Engaging Your Suppliers

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So, once you have universal buy-in on the project (see Guest Blog1: Real-world Advice for Getting Started on eKanban ), the first step toward execution is to develop a good process, or value-stream map. Supplier performance. Freight costs. Replenishment lead time. Stock buffer health. Keep the Goals Top-of-Mind.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

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Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Francine has been an Interim (project) manager and senior business analyst with a track record in Operational Excellence, Process Design and Data Analysis.

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4 Ways to Lift Manufacturing Productivity: The MFP Approach

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But to transform MFP, manufacturers only need to focus on two: purchasing and production costs. Without complete traceability, a business can easily waste cash on uncompetitive pricing, freight costs or lost stock. For example, incorporating comprehensive supplier management tools or tracking margins with accurate landed costs.