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Navigating The River of Demand

Supply Chain Shaman

This large food manufacturer used a popular technology to forecast monthly using orders as an input. They had never been in the same room to discuss demand holistically from sales teams to procurement. To fill the time in the agenda, I developed the River of Demand exercise. The large food company operated regionally.

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6 challenges facing medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can provide a cure

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As members of one of the most highly regulated industries in the world, medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges. From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence.

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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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Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Alternatively, you may want to relocate – totally or in part – where your product is manufactured. This practice is illegal. Free trade agreements (FTAs).

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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Logistics Viewpoints

nodes), flows of the products between origin-destination pairs, and policies (inventory, replenishment, asset utilization etc) with no clear accountability on how the recommendations make their way into planning and execution. Strategic placement of inventory buffers to ensure sufficient ability to absorb shocks.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. They would go to a Tier 1 manufacturer and ask them to identify the Tier 2 suppliers for the parts that went into a specific component. Do I need more inventory? Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm.

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.