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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

A transparent and well-controlled supply chain plays a crucial role in a company’s success. To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly.

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Surviving an Economic Downturn in the Retail Sector

Enterra Insights

The good news, however, is they have plenty of options in their product assortments, store footprints, customer behavior and even virtual worlds as they face these economic headwinds, using tools including basket analysis, which shows what customers are buying, and assortment planning, which helps retailers decide what to sell.”

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Machine Learning in Supply Chain: Definition, Uses, Case Studies

Unleashed

We also break down several case studies of companies currently using machine learning in their supply chain processes. Machine learning is a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) which can use software, particular systems, or algorithms to analyse data without needing specific programming directions to do so.

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Understanding & Improving an End-to-End Supply Chain

ShipBob

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

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2016 Supply Chain Trends: 7 of 12 Trends that Will Drive Supply Chain Management in 2016

GlobalTranz

Start today by re-imagining your supply chain. Employ comprehensive solutions that support the entire source-to-settle process and create value for all parties involved in it. 2016 Supply Chain Trend #2: Responding to Innovation & Change But with An Eye On Fundamentals.

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Lean Manufacturing Driven by Rapid Return on eKanban Technology Investment

synchrono

Through the use of supplier quality certifications and blanket (long-term) purchase orders, a manufacturer can accurately and effectively calculate the optimal level of inventory needed to fulfill demand requirements through the duration of replenishment lead time. Ensuring supplier performance. Eliminating inventory waste.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

That figure highlights like no other how critical the interrelations are between an enterprise and its supply chain. In other words, the majority did not recognise the need for close alignment between supply chain and general business strategies. Supply Chain Network Design. Long delivery lead times.