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The Fallacy of the Self-driving Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

So, I smile, catch my dinner partner’s eye and ask, “In our prior conversations, you mentioned the lack of clarity on the definition of supply chain excellence in your current deployments and how this is a barrier to implementing supply chain planning properly. “ Reflection. Were the plans feasible? Are the plans executed?

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4 Ways to Lift Manufacturing Productivity: The MFP Approach

Unleashed

To put that another way: by the time a business in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan or the United States gets to Thursday they have produced, on average, what the UK needs a full Monday-Friday to do. The issue is also particularly bad for manufacturers. So what’s going wrong? How does multifactor productivity work?

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Is AliExpress Safe? A Basic Guide for Importers!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The platform has risen enormously in recent years, and so has people’s skepticism, questioning the possible risks of buying from AliExpress. It’s a big benefit when buying from AliExpress. It’s also worth noting that Chinese citizens can’t buy directly from AliExpress. Is AliExpress Safe?

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National Ag Day 2024

Enterra Insights

It takes real dedication to excel in the agriculture field (no pun intended). As the world population soars, there is an even greater demand for the food and fiber produced in the United States.”[3] Achieving this standard while keeping products in stock can be quite challenging for many food manufacturers.

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Raise a Toast to Digital Business!

Supply Chain Shaman

It is the week before Thanksgiving in the United States; and as a good Yank, I am reflective. Manufacturing is core to the middle class and a healthy economy. The word digital is everywhere in their presentations– digital path to purchase, digital agriculture, and digital manufacturing. I am giving thanks.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

In the United States, the median wage for a Logistics Manager is around $70,000 annually. It also discusses marketing concepts like advertising, media buying, direct marketing, and market research which is unprecedented. Prior knowledge of lean manufacturing is required. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 5/5 4.

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Changing Mental Models

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the course of the last week, I have been working on healthcare research. As I worked with healthcare leaders, and shared the research available on slideshare , I better understood the individuals’ pain. Medical Device Manufacturer. They are primarily focused on cost management on new purchase decisions.

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