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Revealed: The Sectors Cutting Product Lead Times Fastest

Unleashed

And, at a time when people probably needed a comforting cuppa more than ever, keeping tea on the shelves became more of a struggle due to lockdowns in India and Kenya. One reason is that manufacturers and logistics firms stepped up their digital strategies during this time in response to the crisis.

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Richard Markoff: “Don’t be too rigid in what we define”

Supply Chain Movement

What is the strategy of the Company (or Division/Supply Chain): Operational Excellence, Product Leadership or Customer Intimacy? This can be anything from picking and packing in the warehouse, demand planning and the S&OP process, to production planning and shop floor scheduling. We always put the customer first and foremost.

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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

People are still worried about having efficiencies in their warehouses, making sure they’re laid out properly, and having the right processes. A lot of companies now will have regional hubs with just smaller satellite warehouses in each country. People are still concerned about outsourcing logistics and doing that right.

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In the crosshairs: Real-time logistics visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This strategy has been followed by many of the pure-play visibility platforms (Project44, USD 190mn in funding raised) and by early movers such as Samsara (USD 930mn in funding raised). a warehouse, yard and store) or along lanes. The Secret to Rapid Digitisation: A Dual Platform Strategy. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Talent development can make an important contribution to the execution of their supply chain strategies, but not all leaders pay the same amount of attention to this topic. That calls for various different skill sets, states Carlos Cordon, Professor of Strategy and Supply Chain Management at the IMD Business School in Lausanne.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

For this reason, KPIs are essential for any business improvement strategy. Warehousing. When a KPI shows that performance is consistently meeting or exceeding the required level, you can decide to raise the bar and set a higher standard to aspire to. Inventory management. Purchasing and supplier management. Production/manufacturing.

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