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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. ERP and APS technologies do not do a good job of managing in the face of variability.

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. The answer lies in network design, demand sensing, and the simplification of product platforms.

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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

However, this mature team found the technology insufficient. They gave lip service to the need for IT standardization, but ran their process on a custom built model that enabled reverse bill of material, and profitability analysis. Demand latency is two-eight weeks delayed from consumption purchase to translate to an order.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence. The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?”

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What is Operational Resilience? (And Why You Need to Prioritize It)

Resilinc

Not only does it affect supply, procurement, and purchasing, but it also impacts sales, marketing, and human resources. This data and the ability to quickly contact your suppliers from one platform saves time for your experts, improves communication, and starts collaboration directly with the right people on both sides.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. Implemented cross-docking in its supply network to enable inventory reductions. Established the strategic use of technology to gain supply chain efficiencies. Supply Chain Network Design. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.