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Eliminate the Bullwhip Effect – Communicate with Your Suppliers

QAD

Exacerbated by the pandemic, global supply chain challenges have included manufacturing lockdowns, labor issues across all sectors, transportation challenges ranging from port backups to a lack of truck drivers, and rapid and sudden changes in consumer demand. Price fluctuations and discounts resulting in increased purchases.

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5 Best Logistics Books to Keep Within Reach

Supply Chain Opz

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA.

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

SCMDOJO

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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What is Supply Chain Management? Importance & Benefits

QAD

E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. Logistics is a larger focus for transportation companies. Industry: carrier regulations, trade compliance and transportation. Function: operation management, logistics and inventory. What is Supply Chain Management?

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Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices and Trends

HICX Solutions

Therefore, awareness of changes in global regulatory legislation and a focus on sustainable procurement have never been so important for organizations of all sizes. This is not only in terms of their ethos and values but also in providing them with the best possible customer experience when purchasing from an organization.

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Order Fulfilment Explained: Process, Strategies, & Tips

Unleashed

The order fulfilment process covers every step required to get goods to the people who purchase them, from the moment a customer places an order to when they receive their purchase. Shipping and logistics: Selecting the appropriate shipping method, arranging transport, and coordinating with couriers for delivery.

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From Predictions to Operations: Compelling Supply Chain AI Use Cases

ThroughPut

Yet, the challenge doesn’t lie merely in recognizing this risk but in the complex process of assessing and nurturing supplier relationships. Traditional manual approaches and one-size-fits-all tech solutions fall short, offering scant assistance. The solution? AI for supplier relationship assessment.