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How Procter & Gamble is thriving on supply chain complexity

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Source: Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Procter & Gamble (P&G) is known for best-in-class supply chain planning. GDM now serves more than 100 distributors on five continents and in 180 countries from Argentina to Zimbabwe. Equally it poses huge supply chain planning challenges.

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Supply Chain Roundtable Series: Getting Demand Forecasting Right 

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Unprecedented supply chain challenges have meant the risks and consequences of over- or understocking have been felt around the globe. We met with five supply chain experts to discuss how crucial demand forecasting is for mitigating risk, and what businesses can do to improve forecast accuracy.

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What You Can’t See Can Hurt You – Is Your Supply Chain Really Transparent?

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Increasing scrutiny of labor practices requires supply chain technology that proves accountability and compliance. Consumers are demanding greater transparency and want more information about worker treatment in the supply chain. . Key Takeaways. Lack of transparency also carries a huge reputational risk.

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Supply Chain Planning in Emerging Markets: Four Points to Remember

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Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. Now supply chain professionals have another different set of challenges on how to get product to the entire country where consumer-oriented outlets (i.e. Not knowing how much inventory is at each location. Here’s what we found: 1. Transfer taxes.

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3 Companies Using an MRP System

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An MRP system helps you track inventory levels, purchases and shipments of goods coming into your business. It does so by: Maintaining optimal minimum inventory levels Reducing the chance of waste, spoilage or stockouts Decreasing equipment and/or personnel downtime. Learn more: Inventory management software for manufacturers.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

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The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Uzbekistan. Virgin Islands, U.S.

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Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

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Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. Companies must invest in and balance their inventories more wisely to ensure optimal on-shelf availability in all commercial outlets. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Uzbekistan.