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Supply Chain

Supply Chain

supply chain management, supply chain, erp, enterprise resource planning

The Role of ERP in Supply Chain Management

Updated: May 30, 2025 Published: September 15, 2021 Supply chain management plays an important role in the overall success of a business, especially for the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers rely on partners and vendors...
offset tariffs, tariffs, shipping containers

Offset Tariffs by Cutting Supply Chain & Procurement Costs

In today's volatile global trade landscape, enterprises face ongoing pressure to optimize their supply chain operations. Rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs demand a strategic and holistic approach to maintain profitability...
Free trade agreements, global trade, shipping containers

Global Trade is Complex: Isn’t It Time to Simplify?

Updated: May 20, 2025 Published: November 2, 2022 Tariffs and Ongoing Trade Tensions Tariffs have been a constant topic of discussion due to the new U.S. executive  administration now in place. The recent increase...
Supplier relationship management, QAD SRM, worker

Overcoming Supplier Relationship Management Adoption Challenges

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively is critical. As a former buyer specialist turned Presales consultant for QAD, I’ve seen firsthand how Supplier Relationship Management...
Advanced planning & scheduling, APS, food manufacturing

AI in Advanced Planning & Scheduling for Food & Beverage

Introduction: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Industry Food and beverage manufacturers face numerous challenges, including shifting consumer tastes, supply chain disruptions, and strict regulations. Traditional planning and scheduling methods often fall short, leading...
consumer product trends, fads

Navigating Fads: QAD’s Approach to Managing Shifting Consumer Product Trends

The Latest Trend in Baseball: the Torpedo Bat Consumer product trends and fads have always shaped consumer behavior. One moment, a product or idea rises rapidly in popularity, and the next, it...
FTZs, Foreign-Trade Zone, Cash flow

FTZs: A Supply Chain Manager’s Secret Weapon for Cash Flow

Supply chain managers know volatility all too well, and while some thrive amidst the chaos, enterprise leaders want stable results, even during economic uncertainty. Few things bring boardrooms peace of mind...
Automotive supply chain, Martinrea

Tech, Sustainability & Talent: How Martinrea is Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow

The automotive supply chain is undergoing a seismic shift. Today's leaders must juggle a complex array of challenges, from integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and prioritizing sustainability to managing talent pipelines and...
Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences, life sciences

How to Mitigate and Manage Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences

Can You Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences? Supply chain disruptions in the life sciences industry can have serious consequences. While it’s impossible to eliminate all risks, companies and the industry...
tariff changes, tariffs, global trade

Mitigate the Impact of Tariff Changes

Manufacturers and distributors are highly susceptible to global trade disruptions, particularly tariff changes stemming from trade wars, geopolitical shifts, or regulatory updates. Tariff changes can significantly impact production costs, supplier relationships,...