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Teaching Cases – “Global Sourcing at Nike” and “IKEA Goes Online”

SCM Research

It is always exciting to discover new teaching cases, especially when they are of very high quality. The first is called Global Sourcing at Nike and takes the perspective of Amanda Tucker, Vice President of Sourcing at Nike (authors: Michael W. Two cases have just won awards in the 2023 Case Center Awards and Competitions.

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The Role of Blockchain in SCM, with Examples

SCMDOJO

Integration of supply chains is widely helpful in lowering costs and increasing quality. What is a supply chain management system (SCM)? When talking about SCM, we can elaborate it as integrating all dependent business activities, including resources and actors, to smoothen the workflow.

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How Can Manufacturers Manage Disruption and Improve Productivity?

Logility

How can manufacturers manage disruption and improve productivity? By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Therefore, manufacturers must continually look for new ways to improve the productivity and profitability of their operations.

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Demand Planning Data Sources: ERP, CRM & PLM

QAD

Having a good Supply Chain Management (SCM) process is crucial for offering excellent customer service. And one of the keys for a good supply chain management (SCM) is gathering data from various areas of the business. It’s fair to say that your information is likely not unified in one system offering a single source of truth.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

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Logility and New Generation Computing Launch Supply Chain Traceability Solution Documenting Chain of Custody from Cotton Source to Importer of Record

Logility

Blockchain Allows Brand Owners and Retailers to Trace Source Materials Ahead of Pending U.S. In addition, we see broad applicability across many industries as consumers demand greater visibility and understanding of where products are sourced and manufactured.”. ATLANTA/MIAMI — December 3, 2020 — Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Interestingly, in Q3 2023, 38% of manufacturers, distributors and retailers missed their target for revenue guidance for the quarter. The result was restatement.