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Is Your Supply Chain Recession Proof? A Guide for Building a Resilient Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable. A resilient supply chain is one that can absorb shocks and continue functioning with minimal disruption.

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7 Supply Chain Lessons from Lenovo

Supply Chain Opz

Lenovo has been consistently ranked on the list of supply chain top 25 by research and advisory firm Gartner Inc for more than 4 years in a row. However, the majority of Lenovo''s supply chain case studies focus on the use of information system and the benefits of the acquisition of IBM’s PC business in 2005.

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Why are liquid networks in procurement important to understand?

Procurement Insights

September 2005 – It is my position that a true centralization of procurement objectives requires a decentralized architecture that is based on the real-world operating attributes of all transactional stakeholders starting at the local or regional level. Supply chain risk management is proactive and data-driven.

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Procurement industry conferences, trade wars and Black Swan events – 2025 to 2030

Procurement Insights

hundreds to low thousands) as globalization increased supply chain complexity. 20112015: Rising Professionalization Events like Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo and World Procurement Congress (nearing its 21st year by 2025) gained traction. ERP systems) and supply chain visibility needs. 2,000+ by 2022).

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The History of Supply Chain Management! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Over the last 100 plus years of the history of supply chain management has evolved from an initial focus on improving relatively simple, but very labor-intensive processes to the present day engineering and managing of extraordinarily complex global networks. History of Supply Chain Management: Roots.

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Technology Support in Integrated Business Planning: Automation, Augmentation and Human Centricity

Supply Chain Trend

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.

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Enhancing Logistical Efficiency: Strategies for Improvement

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To optimize operations, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact, a multifaceted approach is required. Backloading: Optimizing vehicle utilization through backhauling is key to logistical efficiency. Initiatives like Tesco’s Supplier Collection and Onward Supply Schemes demonstrate significant fuel savings.