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How manufacturers can respond to supply chain disruptions

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

This also includes delays in local manufacturing as well as inflationary pressures due to escalating costs because of the increased fuel prices – increases are already at 10% and shipping is about 30%. Supply chain challenges. Supply chain disruptions are making organisations re-assess processes like order fulfilment.

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Why Supply Chain Managers & Procurement Should Collaborate

GlobalTranz

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. So, why do supply chain managers not take advantage of this data with respect to procurement?

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6 Career Paths in Supply Chain Management You Can Take

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A myriad of professionals within the field ensures timely deliveries from suppliers and orchestrates manufacturing processes to meet your requirements, contributing to a rewarding career path in supply chain management. A logistics resource planner coordinates workers and transport fleets to fulfill customers’ orders.

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What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics?

Supply Chain Game Changer

And then at some point all of these activities were included under the banner of “Reverse Logistics” What on earth is Reverse Logistics? So What Is Reverse Logistics? The term “Reverse Logistics” was first coined by James R. And Why Is Reverse Logistics Important?

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Achieve the Environmentally Sustainable Supply Chain Consumers Demand

Logility

Through the intelligent use of technology, organizations can meet these goals and reduce the environmental impact of their supply chains to improve environmental stewardship, reduce damage to the planet, and ensure that sourcing is done sustainably. Manufacturers have begun meeting customer sustainability demands by re-using their waste.

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How Smart CEOs Leverage Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Historically Supply Chain was considered to include Procurement, Warehousing, Freight and Logistics. Procurement negotiates and sets the conditions for purchase of all goods and services, which by extension impacts cash flow. Further your Procurement team interacts with third parties all of the time.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.