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6 Supply Chain Management Books That Will Optimize Your Strategies

All Things Supply Chain

Streamlining the process of converting raw materials into valuable products that are ultimately delivered into consumers’ hands can make or break any business. This hugely complex process relies on a…

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Risk management solution providers and what their customers really want – Exiger

Spend Matters

Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment. For today’s vendor viewpoint we asked Austin Fuller, Director, Product Marketing at supply chain risk management specialist Exiger Have you witnessed a significant change of appetite for risk-related tech over recent years from your customer base? “Yes,

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Supply Chain Shortages And Its Impact On Manufacturing

All Things Supply Chain

These disruptions stem from a variety of causes, including labor shortages, raw material deficits and increased… Globally, supply chain issues have become a pressing challenge, particularly impacting the manufacturing sector.

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The Best Ways to Use Project Management to Build Resilient Supply Chains Amid Global Disruptions

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One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them. This proactive approach minimizes downtime, reduces financial losses, and strengthens overall operational efficiency.

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Should-Cost Model – The Ultimate Guide

Procurement Tactics

Understanding the drivers behind raw materials and manufacturing costs is imperative to creating cost savings opportunities for the procurement and supply chain industry. The first column shows the raw materials used to make a soda. Ensure that the percentages for all raw materials add up to 100%.

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Effective Strategies for Raw Material Storage

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Raw material storage is a vital aspect of any business, especially in the rapidly changing world of ecommerce. With the right strategies in place, companies can ensure that their raw materials are protected and efficiently managed, leading to improved productivity, reduced costs, and ultimately, greater customer satisfaction.

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Mapping the Knowledge Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

When I write about supply chains, I think readers naturally envision product and/or material supply chains. In a physical supply chain, raw materials are processed or refined and made into…