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How manufacturers can enable innovation on the factory floor

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

There is a common cliche that necessity is the mother of invention – and by extension, innovation. The past two and half years have certainly brought a variety of challenges and opportunities that have made innovation not just a preference, but essential for manufacturers and distributors to thrive into the future.

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Procurement Synonyms: All The Words You Need to Know in 2023

SCMDOJO

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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What’s the Difference Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement?

ivalua

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis.

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Sustainable Packaging: A Challenge and Opportunity for Food Manufacturers

QAD

Ever since consumers started purchasing goods commercially, the ways in which products are packaged determine how most food manufacturers differentiate themselves from the competition. To this day, many products are identified and referred to by their packaging. Many purchases are driven by the way a product is packaged.

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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From Requirements to Launch: Arena’s Expanded QMS Capabilities Help Speed Innovation

Arena Solutions

Getting high-quality, compliant products to market is a long and arduous journey for most manufacturers. Regardless of the business, today’s manufacturers are under pressure to innovate faster and gain first-mover advantages while operating under the constraints of stringent regulatory requirements and greater product complexity.

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Food Waste is a Big Problem That Can be Solved

DELMIA Quintiq

Source: [link]. The United States, for example, wastes about 40% of their food , amounting to about 125 to 160 billion pounds—much of which is perfectly edible. However, the bigger share of food that goes to waste happens in supply chains, which differs from food waste and is referred to as “food loss.”