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Is the Just-In-Time Supply Chain’s Time Over?

Enterra Insights

Sheffi observes, “One argument is that the just-in-time discipline enables companies to cut inventory carrying costs even if that comes at the expense of the integrity of their supply chains. ” Sheffi argues that one of the virtues of a JIT supply chain is that it inevitably improves product quality.

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New Balance Has Plans for Added U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Matters

Our Maine associates have proven that high-quality athletic footwear can be produced in the U.S. In a prior Supply Chain Matters published commentary in May of last year , we highlighted the grand opening of the company’s fifth manufacturing facility located in Methuen, Massachusetts. Further noted was that a U.S.

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New Balance’s Added U.S. Manufacturing Presence

Supply Chain Matters

Yesterday the company conducted a grand opening ceremony for this new production facility located in Methuen Massachusetts , just up the highway from where this blog originates. presence differentiates this company from the competition, in the perceptions of made domestically and in higher quality. . This Week’s Grand Opening.

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New Year’s Resolution #1 for Supply Chain Planners: Improve Performance Measurement

Demand Solutions

I’m not sure I’ve ever talked to a Demand Solutions customer who wasn’t at least tracking their inventory levels, overstocks, stockouts, and so forth. As you can see, line-item fill rate gives you a much more accurate look at the quality of customer service you’re delivering.

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How Shoppers and Retailers Can Reduce Waste This Thanksgiving

Elementum

Grocery retailers always risk losing precious inventory, but never is it more critical to receive the right foods at the right time than during Thanksgiving week. Offering surplus inventory at bargain rates is a sure way to salvage post-holiday profits and mitigate waste. How can retailers avoid waste this year?

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Reducing lead times from suppliers can help turn inventory faster, freeing up cash and ultimately satisfying customers. Quality information from accounting systems is of critical importance en route to a successful supply chain which helps movement towards sustainability. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

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Waste Not, Want Not: Thanksgiving and the Food Waste Conundrum

Elementum

Grocery retailers always risk losing precious inventory, but never is it more critical to receive the right foods at the right time than during Thanksgiving week. Offering surplus inventory at bargain rates is a sure way to salvage post-holiday profits and mitigate waste. How can retailers avert waste this year?