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Improved Supply Chain Visibility Requires an End-to-End Solutions

Logistics Viewpoints

Is this the visibility shippers so desperately need? I talked to Steve Dowse, the senior vice president of international solutions at FourKites. We have many different data sources,” Mr. Dowse went on to say. “We Some shippers have more and better data sources that can be leveraged. It is a rough prediction.”.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Becton Dickinson (BD) has been on a journey to improve visibility into their extended supply chain. They call this their “n-tier” supply chain. Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. Chasing N-Tier Visibility.

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Unlocking Success: Why Strategic Sourcing Is Important for Your Company

Precoro

To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing. Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation.

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What is Procurement? Process, Strategies, Software

Unleashed

Behind every successful product business is a thoughtful procurement strategy designed to optimise the supplier management and purchasing process. This guide answers exactly what is procurement, how procurement works in a business , and which tools and strategies lead to supply chain success.

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

It is crucial for organizations to understand the importance of Purchase Order collaboration to effectively manage their direct spend, optimize operations, and mitigate risks. Here is a summary of the key supply chain characteristics of each of the manufacturing strategy and how it impacts collaboration with suppliers.

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Obstacles to Multi-Tier Supply Chain Visibility!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility.

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18 Best Supply Chain Analytics Software Solutions to Improve Business Efficiency

ThroughPut

This piece will unveil the top 18 supply chain analytics solutions currently shaking up the market. These aren’t just tools but potential game-changers for your bottom line in the long run. What is Supply Chain Analytics Software? Ready to dive in?