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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Rider (1970)).

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Product Suites are the Future for Supply Chain Tech Stacks!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! You have also invested in supply chain systems to manage and monitor the flow of goods. In fact, the average mid-size and enterprise company has four supply chain system investments each!

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Tariffs and Procurement (Part 3): Tech capabilities for proper tariff management

Spend Matters

Effective and efficient tariff management is rooted in robust direct materials and supply chain risk management. Direct materials management is essential for aligning demand, supply and product objectives throughout the product lifecycle.

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The Rise of Women in Supply Chain: Career Choice

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In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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World Class Manufacturing – Session 3

Sourcing and Supply Chain

Sourcing & Supply Chain has organized the 3rd and final session on World Class Manufacturing at 19.00 Speaker – Mr. Jayanta Chakraborty (FIE) * Materials Management veteran with 30+ years of experience * Fellow of Institution of Engineers * Best Faculty Award 2019 winner from Indian Institute of Materials Management.

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Why a network model makes sense for today’s automotive suppliers

The Network Effect

Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by today’s automotive suppliers, and why a network model for their supply chain can help. Today, in order to accomplish these goals, continuous improvement in global supply chain execution has become a core supply capability required by most automotive OEM’s.

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Effective Strategies for Tracking Raw Materials in Your Inventory System | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

Monitoring these materials is important for several reasons. Examining raw materials in ecommerce reveals a complex web of supply chain dynamics. From sourcing to production, each material has its own path before becoming part of the final product.