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In Chains: How to Approach Human Trafficking in your Supply Chain

Elementum

Many OEM’s use labor organizations to source laborers because it is cheaper and more efficient; however, by doing so they run the risk of employing forced laborers in the process. Suppliers often allow forced labor in order to cut costs. In the United States, the conscious use of forced labor is explicitly banned.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

S&OP is an integral process, which means the active involvement of Finance, Sales, Product Management, Production, Purchasing, etc. However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. New Caledonia. New Zealand. Papua New Guinea.

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Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0

Supply Chain Movement

New Caledonia. New Zealand. Papua New Guinea. The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. An avalanche of new start-ups ends up with a winner takes all outcome for a specific functionality. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues.

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Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

New Caledonia. New Zealand. Papua New Guinea. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. The new 24-hour economy is demanding production of smaller batches and delivery of smaller quantities to customers.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Cost as a percentage of sales (Logistics or Supply Chain). When measuring the effectiveness and cost of your supply chain you will need to set up and monitor KPIs which give visibility of cross functional activity as well as those which apply to individual supply chain components. Purchasing and supplier management. Warehousing.

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