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Why Technology-Driven Manufacturing SMBs Outperform Their Peers

OptiProERP

Ninety-three percent of small business owners use technology, and 94% report that technology helps them run their business more efficiently. Suppliers can connect directly to a business with a vendor portal that lets them access purchase orders and be responsive in real-time.

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Critical Supply Chain Planning Capabilities Needed to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic and Future Supply Chain Disruptions

Logility

A major fire in China has a different impact than a major earthquake and tsunami in Japan, a volcanic eruption in northern Europe or a category 5 hurricane in the southern United States. Dan Gilmore of SC Digest recently posted in his Supply Chain Video News for the week of March 16 a surprising stat released by ISM.

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How to Sell CBD Online: Information and Tips on Selling CBD From Home

ShipBob

ShipBob can only fulfill orders for CBD products from our US fulfillment centers that meet the following criteria: Products are manufactured by a US-based company. THC and is legal in the United States.* However, it is recommended that you stay aware of the state of legalization as laws can always be altered or overturned.

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Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?

Supply Chain Shaman

It is Labor Day weekend in the United States, and the plane is full. Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively. There are two buffers in the supply chain: inventory and manufacturing capacity. However, it is worth it.

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How to Get a Job in the Supply Chain Sector

Logistics Bureau

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry?

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How Important is 1% to Your Supply Chain?

BlueYonder

I spent 10 years in the United States Coast Guard, specializing in driving boats. A forecast error as small as 1 percent can lead to a parent not being able to locate and purchase that must-have toy for their child. For instance, let’s look at what a 1 percent difference means when navigating by compass.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. of small businesses in the United States.