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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Suppliers using blockchain for supply chains: IBMs TradeLens, VeChain, SAP Blockchain, Hyperledger Fabric What Are Smart Contracts and How Do They Work? How Smart Contracts Improve Procurement Automated Payments: When a supplier meets predefined conditions (e.g., This creates opportunities for fraud, inefficiency, and payment delays.

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KRONOS Worldwide Improves Service and Reduces Costs with Managed Trans

Logistics Viewpoints

Meanwhile, customers’ procurement operations were seeing a new generation of talent come of age who were pushing for better value-added services and shipment visibility. KRONOS Worldwide implemented SAP’s ERP to gain more central control and streamline operations. SAP was acting as a recording tool,” Mr. Musabasic said. “We

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Optimizing Supply Chains Has Never Been More Important

Enterra Insights

The SAP staff observes, “The top supply chain optimization priorities havent really changed for decades, even centuries: Make sure customers are happy, increase efficiency and profitability, and balance supply and demand.”[2] Those areas are: Warehouse optimization. ” SAP Explainer, 19 August 2024. [3]

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Distributor Management – Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts for FMCG Principals

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Wholesalers 8 Steps to Drive Distributor Excellence Connect with Enchange Online Posts by Topics Dave Jordan (432) FMCG (385) Supply Chain (249) S&OP (226) Route to Market (196) Forecasting & Demand Planning (176) Performance Improvement (175) Distribution (134) Traditional Trade (114) Sales (112) CEO (111) Inventory Management & Stock (..)

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Manufacturing ERP Software Comparison: Guide to Buying in 2025

RFgen

This prevents stockouts, reduces waste from overstocking, and optimizes your warehouse operations. SAP BusinessOne: Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, SAP BusinessOne offers streamlined production management features, including material requirements planning (MRP), production scheduling, and bill of materials (BOM) management.

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The Best Ways to Use Project Management to Build Resilient Supply Chains Amid Global Disruptions

SCMDOJO

Enhance Warehouse and Distribution Strategies Companies that rely solely on centralized warehouses may experience significant delays if transportation issues or inventory shortages arise. Multi-location warehousing ensures critical products remain closer to key markets, reduces lead times, and enhances responsiveness.

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Driving Responsiveness and Profitability via Flexible Production Planning: Three Customer Case Studies 

BlueYonder

Combining standardization with flexibility A manufacturer of forklift trucks, warehouse equipment and automation technology was relying on traditional, static planning processes and legacy solutions that were not built for today’s demand and supply volatility.