Elementum

MAY 26, 2022

Some of the most successful firms have hung on for too long with failed philosophies and prioritization models — like Lean, and Just-in-Time provisioning. They expanded first into other parts of eastern Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, India), then into eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine) and Mexico. Up Next: Finding New Solutions.

Supply Chain Disruption 78

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 9, 2016

An excerpt from our book “The Procurement Value Proposition” got a nice section of CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly edition this week. As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative, led by Professor Robert Monczka.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

Here, I’ll cover private label products first and how you should go about sourcing for suppliers. If you can’t drink caffeinated products there’s little sense in starting a small-batch coffee roaster that sources sustainable green coffee beans. Your website and Amazon FBA are just tools for your business.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Table 1: Supply chain design and strategies during pandemic Prior to the pandemic, supply chain strategies were primarily focused on cost-saving measures, employing lean management principles. Companies emphasized offshore sourcing, single suppliers, and centralized warehousing to optimize their operations.

Purchasing Skills 130

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Strategies include sourcing more items directly from manufacturers to improve margins, SKU rationalization and space reduction, “show more carry less” and assisted-store ordering. The company’s growth, driven by customer demand, is supported by a lean business model. billion in annual sales across 500 stores.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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