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The introduction of E-Procurement.

ModusLink Corporation

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

ModusLink Corporation

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

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Economic Aspects of Supply Chains

American Global Logistics

Gain Competitive Advantage by Understanding the Economic Aspects of Supply Chains Supply chains play a crucial role in driving economic growth and prosperity. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) the cost of U.S. All these help mitigate disruptions to supply chains.

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Ignore Supply Chain Risks… At Your Own Peril!

ivalua

The examples that Musk mentions in the video show that modern supply chains are becoming more global and more complex. The uncertainty surrounding Brexit aside, other recent events, like growing tensions with China and Iran , are daily reminders that today’s global business ecosystems are precarious.

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What is Scenario “What if?” Planning

DynaSys

Australian wildfire, Brexit, Iran/USA troubles… Who knows what will happen in the tactical horizon – 80 days from now. Tactically, we can consider many things – Alternative demand scenarios, Supply issues, and procurement opportunities, expanding lead times for fresh product imports. If we don’t plan “what if?”

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10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! Every aspect of our lives has been disrupted: our health, freedom of movement, employment, the economy, our ability to buy goods, and virtually every Supply Chain. Supply Chain Disruptions … So Far.

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Sorry, I’m Not Sure: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2018

Talking Logistics

I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. But I was right with some of my other predictions, especially my prediction that we would see a rise in cyber attacks in 2017, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.