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How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In current systems where Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and Transportation Management (TMS) are different models, alignment is impossible. I observe that organizations are unclear on outcomes and the definition of supply chain excellence. Supply chain excellence should be about driving value. You are right.

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Top 12 Most-Read Supply Chain Articles Of SCMDOJO 2024

SCMDOJO

Key takeaways Importance of Procurement Procurement vs. Purchasing Key Functions Departmental Structure Role Descriptions The blog emphasizes the significance of a well-structured procurement department with qualified personnel to achieve organizational objectives. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.

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Supply Chain Efficiency: A Deep Dive into the Core Drivers

RFgen

An efficient procurement process optimizes vendor selection and purchasing decisions to maintain cost-effective inventory levels. Core Drivers of Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain efficiency is driven by three fundamental factors that shape operational excellence.

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Retail Supply Chain Management: A Guide

Logistics Bureau

That’s why retailers place so much focus on buying well. For example, buying in large quantities from suppliers, to get a lower unit cost. By doing this retailers can overcome the challenges and achieve supply chain excellence and better performance and customer satisfaction. Often 60-70% of total sales.

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What areas of SCM are best suited for the application of AI?

NC State SCRC

Many of the managers I speak with are buying into the application of artificial intelligence in the workplace, but often struggle to identify specific processes that are best suited for AI.I Challenges with AI One of the biggest challenges I hear from managers are the worries around security risks. This will be changing soon.

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The Backbone of Logistics: Why Accurate Documentation Drives Supply Chain Success

SCMDOJO

Automated Document Generation Most modern logistics platforms now generate key documents like bills of lading, shipping labels, and invoices from order data or transportation management systems (TMS). In the procurement phase, documentation begins with purchase orders and supplier contracts.

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Ensuring e-commerce uptime

IT Supply Chain

In Salesforce’s State of the AI Connected Customer report, 43 per cent of respondents stated poor customer service was the reason they stopped buying from a brand. This shows just how important responsive customer support is to the shopping experience and, in turn, how important it should be to online retailers.