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Supply Chain technology trends for 2020

All Things Supply Chain

the increased importance of being sustainable, the rise of supply chain technology or blockchain, the 2010’s saw some significant changes to the supply chain.… From the implementation of Industry 4.0,

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Zoom in on Reputational Risk

Spend Matters

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Section 1502 (2010) is a US law that requires companies listed on US stock exchanges to be diligent regarding the source of minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding areas. Stricter regulations and directives today require more vigilance and reliable reporting.

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Incoterms 2010 the Right Way - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

Incoterms 2010 the Right Way. The current version is Incoterms 2010. Incoterms is the important elements for logistics and supply chain management but its not very widely discussed in both academic and trade publication. Case Studies.

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What is Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and How to Calculate it?

SCMDOJO

Why is Purchase Price Variance (PPV) Important? This is where Purchase Price Variance (PPV) plays a crucial role and as per Emiliani, (2010), helps strategy makers evaluate spending and create well-structured cost-saving strategies. References Garnder, S. Huntzinger, J. Lean cost management: accounting for lean by establishing flow.

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What does a 2015 article have to do with Hershey’s 2025 acquisition of LesserEvil for $750

Procurement Insights

Under the heading Candy and supply base synchronization, I wrote the following: How important is effective internal collaboration? Managing varied raw materials and production processes stretched supply chain resources, prompting later efforts like Project Next Century (2010) to simplify operations. Just ask a candy company in the U.S.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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Retailing and marketing have become part of modern management practice (Chandler, 1977) and have been important factors in the wealth generation. But, first, an important disclaimer: this perspective is just that. It does not include all or even necessarily the most important logistical historical facts. Neil Southern, 2011).

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444: Women In Supply Chain, Gina Anderson

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today Gina will be talking all about her career journey; whats shes learned from many years spent on boards; the importance of business intelligence; and why shes a self-confessed parcel fanatic. Thats why this award is so important to Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executives. 08.24] Why Gina has entered her 7.0