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A New Decade: Give Science A Chance

Supply Chain Shaman

Only four percent of companies compared to their peer groups improved balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, and inventory turns. When compared to pre-recession years, we ended the decade with twenty more days of inventory. Days of Inventory Comparison. Relative Importance of Supply Chain Skills.

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Filling the Supply Chain Skills Gap: The Future of Supply Chain Belongs to the Developers & Supply Chain Executives Who Can Find the Talent

Veridian Solutions

They must oversee inbound and outbound inventory, manage warehouse space , consider order processing, handle employee complaints, report to stakeholders, supervise new system implementation and address the looming skills gap. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Download WhitePaper.

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ASCM 2023 Conference and a Conversation with ASCM’s CEO

Supply Chain Matters

State of Industry Supply Chains Regarding the state of industry, Eshkenazi’s observations were that industry supply chains are “ on the backside of the bullwhip effect ” with companies still managing inventories in a “ just-in-case ” environment with higher inventories and additional buffers.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

In a nutshell, the pandemic has increased the importance of supply chain, posited it as a ‘cool’ career choice, and strengthened the need for job seekers to improve their supply chain skill sets. Getting Started in Supply Chain. Track KPIs and benchmark the supply chain’s performance.