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Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. To achieve that, Franklin Sports supply chain needed to be improved significantly. Without an efficient supply chain, a company can’t meet the demand that exists, and competitors swoop in and grab market share.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Highlighted by a Tiny Computer Chip

Enterra Insights

Jason Koebler and Joseph Cox explain, “In the 2015 novel Ghost Fleet , the spark that starts World War III is not a nuclear bomb, but a supply chain hack. Jordan Robertson and Michael Riley explain what happened next.[2]. ” He also acknowledges that under-investment in supply chain risk management is understandable.

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30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

An up-close look at the the young people who embody the best traits of the new Supply Chain Generation. While the ratio of male-to-female managers in the supply chain field has hovered around 9:1 for an uncomfortably long time, that trend may slowly but finally be changing. 30 Supply Chain Leaders Under 30—Class of 2016.

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10 Must-Watch Negotiation Movies: Master the Art of Persuasion with These Gripping Films

SCMDOJO

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

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Customer Segmentation Remains Relevant and Necessary

Enterra Insights

Business journalist Jordan Beier asserts, “Your business serves a wide range of customers with unique interests and needs. Procurement steps : selection criteria, motivation to purchase. 3] Jordan Beier, “ What Is Customer Segmentation? ” Customer Segmentation and Why It’s Important. ” Footnotes. [1]

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How Floranow is Maximizing Customer Delight With Locus

Locus

Another key challenge was equitable pay: buyers ended up paying more and growers ended up getting less for their crops due to an ineffective and obsolete supply chain. on-time delivery rates The buyers that Floranow caters to are currently based in the GCC and Jordan. Digitalizing the last-mile to bring 99.5%

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FMCG Supply Chain: Famous Last Words

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

In the context of the FMCG Supply Chain, “Famous Last Words” are usually uttered just before something disastrous or unexpected happens. Procurement Manager: “All RM/PM supply contracts are guaranteed up to year-end.”. Rarely is the term used with the expectation of good news to follow.