Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment. Refocusing on Operational Excellence In the previous section, we identified a number of drivers for operational efficiency.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This includes providing excellent customer service, so businesses can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Oversees the procurement process, ensuring efficient ordering, timely deliveries, and adherence to company policies. Manages supplier relationships, fostering communication and building long-term partnerships. Enroll Now!

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

For companies struggling to prioritize or identify their overarching goals, SASB’s materiality matrix is another excellent starting place. For example, Earthworm Foundation helped Nestlé develop the first quantitative No Deforestation, Peat and Exploitation (NDPE) policy in the Palm Oil industry. How will you improve supplier buy-in?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 17, 2021

For companies struggling to prioritize or identify their overarching goals, SASB’s materiality matrix is another excellent starting place. These goals fall into one of two primary types: Absolute goals , which only take KPIs into account—for example, reducing GHG emissions 30% by 2025. Secure Buy-In. Source: sasb.org.

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Precoro

MAY 27, 2021

It can either make you a company's superhero or add extra headaches and purchasing risks because poor supplier management leads to the following problems: Missed saving opportunities and not enough leverage in negotiating with new suppliers. Poor supplier performance due to the lack of oversight, analytics and clearly defined requirements.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence. The Importance of Alignment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2023

Reducing Cost per Delivery Reducing cost per delivery is a critical KPI for companies. Research has shown that about 90 percent of online users want to know what the return policy is before they make a purchase, making a customer-centric return policy important. Here are the key points from our discussion.

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