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Shortage vs. Surplus: Causes and Definitions

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Supplier Constraints. You likely have to work with a supplier for at least some part of your product. Sometimes, a supplier can cause issues in your workflow that end with you having an inventory surplus. It could be because the supplier is unreliable or they ran into an issue out of their control with the supplies they need.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

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Sourcing Agency A sourcing agency is like a helpful middle person between the people buying things and the ones selling them. These agencies are experts at finding good suppliers, talking about fair deals, and making sure everything gets to where it needs to be. It makes the job of getting goods and services easier.

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Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. would demand its implementation. And the limitations in supply chain visibility seem to start right here.