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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Companies are realising that high dependency on global sourcing from the cheapest source is a dangerous strategy in securing supply and continuity of manufacturing operations. The human factor out of manufacturing and logistics. The future of manufacturing and logistics is not anymore people centric, but technology centric!

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer. Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016. Netherlands.

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Most desirable logistics location of Europe in 2018

Supply Chain Movement

The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’. The Netherlands secured first place based on the results from the large-scale survey among logistics decision-makers within manufacturing and retail companies in Germany. Netherlands. Madagascar.

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The Importance of Transparency in Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Transparency, on the other hand, involves moral and ethical dimensions of activities associated with sourcing and manufacturing. Rootstock analysts explain, “Manufacturing supply chains need transparency throughout the process to avoid bad press outcomes from failures in the chain.” Footnotes. [1]

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Rethinking your optimum

Supply Chain Movement

The benefits of the Self-Learning Supply Chain in manufacturing. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. Learn more about: How data, advanced analytics and optimization technology combine to give your company the adaptability it needs in challenging markets. How pricing can be used as a lever for profit. Madagascar. Marshall Islands.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

In addition to being responsible for manufacturing and logistics, a CSCO also has to ensure alignment with internal departments such as Sales and Marketing, and with external partners such as customers and suppliers. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. Life’s as a chief supply chain officer (CSCO) is not always easy. Madagascar.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Netherlands. Netherlands Antilles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. â–  Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of. Madagascar. Marshall Islands.