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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

Expand the “FLOW” program for logistics information sharing to forecast transportation flow. Source: Supply Chain Insights ASCM defines resilience in the SCM Supply Chain Dictionary as the ability of a supply chain to anticipate, create plans to avoid or mitigate, and to recover from disruptions to supply chain functionality.

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The Importance of Value-Added Services in Logistics and SCM!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Furthermore, whether purchased in a store or plucked right from their doorstep, buyers want to receive their products immediately and in excellent condition. The sum of SMS (Short Message Service), data-over-cellular, and information-service income is used to compute total VAS income. – Inventory Management.

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Manufacturers Should Focus on This Most Critical Component for Manufacturing Operations Excellence

GlobalTranz

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence? Work centers?

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Read More: 10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023 ] The benefits of SCM analytics are numerous.

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5 Strategies For Improving Distribution Operations: An Essential Guide

SCMDOJO

It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics. This can include examining everything from inventory management and order fulfilment to warehousing, delivery, and customer service. Optimizing inventory can also be achieved by leveraging technology and data analytics.

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HWI Unleashes Continuous Innovation

Logistics Viewpoints

Dave Elias, VP of SCM (on the left), and Josh Stauffer, Sr. Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. It also includes information taken from HWI’s web site. Director of IT, of HWI. Then Covid hit!

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Vendor vs. Supplier: how to Distinguish and Manage

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Efficient SCM starts with a well-managed network of suppliers and vendors. Suppliers can provide raw materials for manufacturing products or act as an intermediary between the manufacturer and the buying company. Retail shops are vendors for each individual customer buying sneakers. And is expected to double by 2026.