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What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success

SCMDOJO

Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey.

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Does the finance chalice pass SCM by?

Global Trade Management

From its initial inception and sourcing of materials to the procurement process and subsequent management within the supply chain, every step is intrinsically linked to financial considerations. Beyond a mere supporting function, finance is intricately interwoven throughout the entire lifecycle of a product.

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How can sales determine what is important to procurement when selling to them?

NC State SCRC

I am working on a new book focused on the sales and procurement relationship in supply chains with my friend Howard Richman, who has a wealth of experience working for companies like Merck, Citrix, and others. Serviceability – What are the elements of delivery, warehouse operations, and transportation performance?

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

Read More: 10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023 ] The benefits of SCM analytics are numerous. While supply chain management and SCM analytics may seem similar at first glance, there are some key differences between the two. What is the Difference Between Supply Chain Analytics and Supply Chain Management?

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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Students graduate with foundational knowledge across all areas of SCM, positioning them to work in multiple capacities for the top global companies.

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Warehouse Cost Reductions: 3 Understandings Driven By Inventory Management & Lean Principles

GlobalTranz

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, data integrity is vital.

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

SCMDOJO

SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. SCaaS offers a solution by enabling hospitals to engage in strategic procurement, ensuring standardized operations throughout the contract duration.