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The procurement Summit 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Organization: Revolution Events. The Procurement Summit will provide: Educational seminars on the latest industry issues. Procurement Metrics. The procurement Summit 2016. Date: 15 November 2016. Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester. URL: www.procurement-summit.co.uk/. Procurement Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement.

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10 Issues Keeping Manufacturers and Distributors Up At Night for 2015

GlobalTranz

Lot’s of questions here as many manufacturers and distributors are questioning what is beyond promotions, events / seminars and brand messaging. Price management, inventory management, process optimization, and utilizing appropriate metrics to drive performance (and compensation) are critical. To end-users and influencers?

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The Inkblot: Why Flowcasting really isn’t subject to interpretation

The Network Effect

Over the years, I’ve met many people at conferences and seminars who proudly state that “we’re doing CPFR” or “we’re doing S&OP”. Except in rare cases, all orders and stock transfers are administrative “non events” that trigger automatically with a single lead-time and without any human intervention.

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Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. In any event, Coke has turned to technology to speed its supply chain and logistics processes, such as its use of AGVs throughout its factories and loading docks. The company also announced it would be shuttering 150 low-performing stores over the next year.

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100+ Tips and Ideas To Increase Sales For Your Small Business

EMERGE App

Inside Scoop for Your Clients Are you having a promotion, clearance sale, or an organized event coming up? Carry your business cards always Don’t carry your business cards only when going for planned events or entrepreneur summits, walk with them always. Let your repeat customers be the first to know.

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50 expert tips on improving warehouse efficiency & productivity

6 River Systems

Monthly competitions, company events and other concepts that create a more interesting and fun environment will only have a positive impact on your warehouse.” Offer cross training and provide continual training seminars on new procedures to improve productivity.” Focus on employee retention. Maintain a flexible workforce.