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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy

ivalua

Especially today, with some industries moving from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market, many suppliers can have their pick of customers, especially if some are easier to do business with, foster collaboration, listen to new innovative ideas and, most importantly, pay on time. Ivalua Supplier Risk and Performance Management Checklist.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014

Talking Logistics

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.” Forecasting.

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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

As the Automotive OEMs improved their supply chain risk management processes, they then turned to their key suppliers to improve their risk management processes. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. The implementation was not trivial. And we are making progress. Any final thoughts?

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2021: Manufacturing, a Year in Review

QAD

Changes in wine consumption affecting all areas of production and the supply chain including transportation, warehousing, distribution and packaging. Overall worker shortages, including agricultural workers, drivers, warehouse workers, etc. International and domestic shipping disruptions. Rise in ocean freight rates.

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What is Supply Chain Management? Importance & Benefits

QAD

E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Supply chain management is typically broken into three large buckets of intricate processes and roles: Concept: the full cycle, from sourcing and procurement to fulfillment.

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Real Benefits of Artificially Intelligent (AI) Inventory Solutions

Clear Spider

Optimized Inventory Management Pairing AI technology with your inventory management solution optimizes operations across your entire supply chain. Track inventory levels through sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing to warehouse operations across multiple locations.