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Learning to Work with Machines That Learn What the Experts Know

NC State SCRC

These studios will benefit by having “super-users” interact with them, forming “playbooks” that provide guidelines on decision-making in the face of uncertainty. If an individual is working from a different role, whether in shipping, logistics, or procurement, they will be coming at the system from a very different frame of reference.

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Blockchain and Reverse Logistics: Recapturing Costs and More

GlobalTranz

They expect manufacturers to adhere to the guidelines within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), governing proper disposal of goods, including reclamation of raw materials and removal of personal information from electronic devices. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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6 Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Heroes of Their Company!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In the logistics aspect of the supply chain, this equates to better monitoring and adherence to guidelines governing drive time, fuel use, deadhead and more. Every system is different, but this is merging into a single cohesive set of systems that can be integrated through the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Sorting out Risk in FinTech Source Chains

NC State SCRC

The tools here are very immature, and must be compliant with what are very general guidelines provided by the OCC and FRB policies, which are also written in a very general manner. A further complication arises because of the inability to correctly classify the project, supplier, and procurement transaction.

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6 Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Heroes of Their Company!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In the logistics aspect of the supply chain, this equates to better monitoring and adherence to guidelines governing drive time, fuel use, deadhead and more. Every system is different, but this is merging into a single cohesive set of systems that can be integrated through the Internet of Things (IoT).

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50 expert tips on supply chain optimization

6 River Systems

Keep in touch with cross-functional colleagues. “Whether you’re in procurement, supplier quality, production control or logistics, supply chain is only one ingredient in the pie of successfully bringing a product to market. The procurement manager realized that the company could give the supplier’s products a foothold in those markets.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

If you haven’t developed any KPIs or monitoring processes, start thinking through what measures define success or failure, and how Procurement can go about confirming a supplier stays on track. ” — Chadwick Stephens, 5 Ways to Improve Your Procurement Crisis Management , Procurement Pulse by NASPO; Twitter: @NASPOnews 30.