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Integrated Supplier Management: Plan, Execute and Adapt

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Integrated Supplier Management is a must – manufacturers are still dealing with the effects of the global chip shortage, the Suez Canal blockage, changing trade policies and other global supply and demand disruptions. That is why we developed the Integrated Supplier Management diagnostic tool.

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Transportation vs Logistics with Marty Wadle

The Logistics of Logistics

Logistics services include: 3rd party logistics, 3PL, 4th party logistics, 4PL, Just-in-Time (JIT), Payment Auditing, Freight Auditing, Payment Processing, Freight brokerage, Freight broker, Digital Freight Brokerage.

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Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Your Procurement team should set clear expectations for suppliers — and it’s important to constantly re-evaluate supplier agreements and make necessary adjustments. Perhaps 30 days of inventory isn’t enough in times of crisis, and terms should be updated.

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Vendor Managed Inventory. Inventory Management. Vendor Management. Customer / Supplier Management. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Global Trade Management (GTM). Transportation Management System (TMS). Warehouse Management System (WMS). Fulfillment. Logistics Services.

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Pandemic Prepared! 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience

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“About 10% of our suppliers were impacted by this crisis and experienced financial issues,” he said. But because we were proactive, we were able to build inventories ahead of time so that we had enough material in the pipeline before the crisis really hit peak.”. Balance supply chain risk and resilience with ROI.

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REPOST: 3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Vendor Managed Inventory. Inventory Management. Vendor Management. Customer / Supplier Management. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Global Trade Management (GTM). Transportation Management System (TMS). Warehouse Management System (WMS). Fulfillment. Logistics Services.

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People in Manufacturing: Procurement

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Purchasing pros are also responsible for negotiating purchase order terms, such as freight methods and responsibilities, payment terms, and price breaks for quantity purchases. The inventory department kept track of item usage on an inventory card, and the inventory card had an attached requisition form.