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How Procter & Gamble is thriving on supply chain complexity

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Source: Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. There are extremely long distances between some transportation hubs. P&G knew that it needed to improve its S&OP forecast quality, while reducing the human effort and inventory needed to meet customer service levels.

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Supply Chain Planning in Emerging Markets: Four Points to Remember

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And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. Not knowing how much inventory is at each location. Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. Here’s what we found: 1.

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Logistics Report: Forecasting More Shipping Delays; Cargo Swamps Airports; Alibaba’s Shifting Compet ition

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Hunt Transport issued a sobering outlook that extends beyond the current chaotic peak season, the WSJ Logistics Report’s Jennifer Smith writes, with seaport congestion growing heading toward the holidays and retailers looking to maintain restocking efforts into the first quarter. Transportation. Sourcing Journal). Advertisement.

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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations

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This is why supply chain managers are always stressing over demand forecasts — something that tops the list of most critical inventory management practices. This isn’t to say you should avoid international sources for goods. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” goods is more complex than it used to be. Ali Hasan R.

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WMS Software for Warehouses in Dubai

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In the United Arab Emirates, e-commerce is experiencing rapid growth. The entire market environment in the United Arab Emirates appears to have changed due to e-commerce, from the increased use of online marketplaces to the arrival of merchants from other countries to claim their digital property.

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Advancing Resilience Amidst Trade Disruptions and Tariff Swings

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

One of the most valuable lessons from trade disruptions is the importance of diversifying sourcing locations. To safeguard against such risks, companies must explore multiple sourcing options. Additionally, maintaining inventory buffers safeguards against sudden demand spikes or supply shortages.

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Transforming the GCC Chemical Industry with Supply Chain Integration – LogiSYM September 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It is the fastest growing sector in the GCC with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates as the top producers. GCC chemical industry is not immune to global trade fluctuations, transportation constraints and escalating competition, elevating the importance of supply chains to improve the bottom line.

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