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The Supply Chain is Suffering Labor Pains

Enterra Insights

He elaborates: “ [The ASCM] paint a picture of an industry with stellar opportunities, including a median salary for supply chain professionals of $86,000, 38% above the national number, and a typical starting salary for industry newcomers of $60,000. [An What’s more, the doors are open to those wish to pass through.

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Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path?

Supply Chain Game Changer

SCM encompasses the integrated planning and execution of processes required to optimize the flow of materials, information and financial capital in the areas that broadly include demand planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and storage, transportation — or logistics — and return for excess or defective products.

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Snapshot of 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Part Three

Supply Chain Matters

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year.

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Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act!

Supply Chain Game Changer

There are many factors which can lead to an inability to secure supply of the goods or services that you need to conduct your business. A predominant issue is having single, or sole, sourced parts. If the supplier provides materials that can be sourced elsewhere then you have a path to developing a contingency plan.

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Why is Not for Profit Procurement so Different

Claritum

Where goals and motivations are concerned, the NfP sector is defined by the greater restrictions placed on changes to their goals: this coming from legislation, funding source restrictions and having to adhere closely to their defined purpose. Though they often underestimate the skills needed to deliver on new eProcurement technology.