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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain optimization has also improved in significant ways that can address these trade-offs better than before. Analytical techniques like linear programming can create the mathematically “optimal” plan, but these methods must be implemented well to avoid creating other challenges. The myth of the “perfect plan”.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

The most significant factor to improve resilience (ability to drive reliability in the face of variability) is organizational alignment. For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. Over four-hundred days of war in Ukraine. Growing tensions between China and trading partners.

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The One Key Shift in Your Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies that can Drive Better Business Continuity and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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8 Steps in the Procurement Process and How to Optimize Them

OptiProERP

So what is procurement? Procurement is acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source. It involves sourcing, negotiation, ordering, delivery, and payment for goods or services. What Are the Types of Procurement?

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13 Important Roles of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Optimization

SCMDOJO

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. How does data analytics help supply chain optimization? Both of which are crucial components for an optimized supply chain. Why is it crucial?

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Shippers- Optimize Truckloads With Intelligent Solutions

Locus

Retailers should find ways to optimize truckloads to reap benefits. If you’ve got enough goods to fill up a truck, or if your goods are time-sensitive, fragile, or valuable, FTL is the showstopper choice.In But, remember, just like getting the VIP treatment at a concert, it doesn’t come cheap.

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Unlocking Success: Why Strategic Sourcing Is Important for Your Company

Precoro

To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing. Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation.