Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

UPS Supply Chain Solutions has begun offering its customers added tools, guidelines and recommended pointers for best navigating this ongoing crisis. This is not about doom and gloom, but rather learning and applying the lessons that should have been instilled from the pandemic: Broader supplier sourcing options across multiple regions.

Shipping 52

Shipping Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

Luxembourg and Sweden sent 58 and 120 ventilators respectively. The USISPF through donations from its member companies also sourced 1,00, 000 portable oxygen concentrators for home and hospital use. USA also ensured immediate supply of raw materials for the development of Covishield vaccine in India.

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India Supply Chain Saudi Arabia Portugal 105

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA. In 1995 IKEA faced an organizational shift in purchasing and sourcing methodology. Now bear with me here…. They wanted to expand their production, and become more competitive globally.

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Purchasing Skills Pricing Training 54

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA. In 1995 IKEA faced an organizational shift in purchasing and sourcing methodology. Now bear with me here…. They wanted to expand their production, and become more competitive globally.

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Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Purchasing Skills 43