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Where are all the N95 Masks? A Supply Chain Dilemma

NC State SCRC

The representative managed to pivot and dodge the question, with a common response being heard a lot on the news: “It’s a fluid situation” President Trump may yet use his authority under the Defense Protection Act to mobilize industry to manufacture scarce goods like N95 masks. ”, they are nowhere to be found.

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Perspectives on the Global Trade Environment: A Panel Discussion

NC State SCRC

Our panel represented a diversity of views on these issues that shed a lot of light into these problems. The goal is to create redundant sources based on supplier-specific and country-of-origin, to ensure that each product category has redundancy as a form of insurance on the supply chain.

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The Circular Supply Chain Explained + 13 Realistic Strategies

Unleashed

We take a look and offer strategies and case studies, along with tips from supply chain professionals. We take a look and offer strategies and case studies, along with tips from supply chain professionals. Where this is not possible, other changes can be made to the product or process to reduce waste and the carbon footprint.

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Inside Look at Four Companies With Exceptional Quality Management Systems

Arena Solutions

These three quality pioneers have significantly impacted how businesses and organizations approach quality in product development and manufacturing today, as well as in modern quality management methods. Edwards Deming, the architect of the quality movement.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. But what does that mean for industry employment? Are they ‘good’ or ‘evil’ for industry employment?

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #1

Supply Chain Trend

On top of this we can see examples of marketing driven service providers that very doubtfully brand their product S&OP, or make up new names for existing S&OP processes. 71% think we need more industry standards around S&OP. 71% think we need more industry standards around S&OP.

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Can Technology Improve Contract Renewal Processes? Paper 4 in the Series on Contract Management

NC State SCRC

After the analysis and strategy is developed, the RFP sent and supplier selected, sourcing professionals must take over contract management to ensure that the agreement between the supplier and the buyer is well negotiated and upheld. Contract management is a key stage within the strategic sourcing process.