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Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. In fact, we are introducing our newest blog category so you may easily read all supplier quality management type posts here. . Cost of quality.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Unrest in Sudan.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Group’s sustainability policy is based on three pillars: Acting for People, Acting for Planet and Acting for Responsible Trade. Being in the logistics and transportation industry, we recognize our responsibility in preserving air quality, fighting climate change and accelerating energy transition. Acting for People.

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KPIs to assist manufacturers and distributors with supply chain challenges

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Inbound Supplier Quality Levels : The quality of products produced depends heavily on the quality of products delivered by the inbound suppliers. Therefore, it is important to measure how well these suppliers meet the expected high level of quality. can be measured to define this metric. Manufacturing KPIs.

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How Returns Management Works: Process, Tips, & Best Practices

Unleashed

It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. A good returns policy is crucial for ensuring a smooth customer experience. Should a returns policy be tight or lenient?

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Top 5 Roadblocks to Effective Inbound Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

If your vendors do not understand your organization’s policies and procedures regarding inbound freight , how can they adhere to your needs? Vendors need access to stringent, high-quality instructions for how to bring shipments to you. In other words, the term, “metrics,” can be deceiving. The first roadblock is simple.

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Integrated Supplier Management: Plan, Execute and Adapt

QAD

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. In the area of supplier management they look at broad-based metrics, such as: What needs to be planned, executed and adapted?