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Inventory Management: Why Excel Is Holding You Back

ToolsGroup

While Excel has long been a go-to for planners, the landscape has changed. Companies that embrace inventory optimization through modern tools are moving toward a high maturity supply chain model —and reaping the rewards. Let’s explore why relying on Excel could be costing you more than you realize. The result?

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Reinventing Supply Chains: Focus on Human Factors

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, in supply chain planning, this could not be further from reality. In May 2025, one in seven home-purchase agreements fell through resulting in the cancellation of 56,000 purchase contracts. Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. The reason?

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Supply Chain Efficiency: A Deep Dive into the Core Drivers

RFgen

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Healthcare providers are leveraging efficient supply chains to ensure critical supplies reach patients when needed most.

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Manufacturing ERP Software Comparison: Guide to Buying in 2025

RFgen

Think of it as the central nervous system of your operation, connecting everything from production planning and inventory control to supply chain management and financial reporting. Identify and address bottlenecks quickly, ensuring that production stays on schedule and meets quality standards.

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Retail Supply Chain Management: A Guide

Logistics Bureau

Like any Supply Chain, Retail Supply Chains have their own unique challenges. They’re different from the Supply Chains you might see in industrial companies or wholesaling companies. The retail supply chain is dealing with the consumer directly and the customer really is King.

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Procurement & Supply Chain Management: Aligning for Operational Excellence

Procurement Academy

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence.

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Essential Supply Chain KPIs to Track for Enhanced Decision Making

SCMDOJO

Understanding how your Procurement and Supply Chain KPIs are performing isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for survival and growth. Why You Need Visibility of Supply Chain and Procurement KPIs? Running procurement and supply chain without metrics is like driving blindfolded.