All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 13, 2017

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…

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 4, 2024

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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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Brexit causing supply problems for small UK manufacturers New post-Brexit trade restrictions have increased the cost of parts and raw materials for two thirds of small British manufacturers, a survey…

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 12, 2023

The network includes 47 yarn and textile suppliers that have committed to using Circulose, a material made from recycled fibers.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 23, 2024

Calculating raw materials inventory accurately is vital for any ecommerce business. This article will guide you through the steps of calculating raw materials inventory using Finale Inventory and provide tips for optimizing your inventory management and overcoming common challenges.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 4, 2024

One important aspect of inventory management is tracking raw materials. Raw materials are the foundation of your products, and accurately tracking them in your inventory system is vital for maintaining optimal production levels and meeting customer demands. Monitoring these materials is important for several reasons.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 22, 2023

Raw Materials Costs Iron ore, limestone, and coal are the main raw materials used for making HRC steel. Any increase in these materials’ prices will directly affect the cost stability of HRC steel prices. This additional interest apart from top HRC steel importers reflect the cyclical price fluctuation.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 6, 2023

You can focus on slowly adopting a circular supply chain where the raw materials are recycled back into the production process. Furthermore, for composite products, you must identify the most important raw materials or semi-finished products and their origin.

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ProcurePort

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Procurement is best described as the business of obtaining the raw materials needed by a company. A lot of people often use the terms procurement and sourcing interchangeably. While they are indeed linked, they are quite distinct processes in themselves. The post What is Sourcing?

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 13, 2023

Using environmentally-friendly materials Businesses should source sustainably produced raw materials that are made from recycled materials or products produced without harmful substances. For example, you can use bio-based raw materials which replace fossil raw materials that have a huge negative effect on the planet.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 8, 2024

Executives' 2024 priorities make sense given geopolitical tensions and the rising costs of raw materials and other inputs, said Boston Consulting Group's Paul Goydan.

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Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 25, 2024

The parent company behind brands like Dial soaps said about a quarter of its value chain emissions are caused by packaging and raw materials.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Auto companies are pouring billions of dollars into new facilities and supplier agreements as they strain to secure needed raw materials.

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Supply Chain Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers are among those that could be hit hardest, with companies at risk of running out of raw materials within two to six weeks.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It focuses on optimizing processes from raw materials to the final products. Plus, it changes how businesses outsource their raw materials, which can now be done online. It dictates the raw materials you will need to procure, as well as the level of production. Improve Demand Forecasting.

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 18, 2022

The beauty supplier is working to enhance vendor relations to get ahead of raw material constraints.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 29, 2021

Rising demand from electric vehicles and challenges in securing raw materials will deliver a battery supply crunch for automakers already grappling with a chip crisis.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Commodities are Tangible products, which usually refer to raw materials that are used as inputs in producing other goods and services. Commodity Trading is the exchange of essential raw materials and goods. Commodity Trading is the exchange of essential raw materials and goods. What is Commodity Trading?

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ProcurePort

JUNE 2, 2022

• Direct purchase orders are issued in the acquisition of raw materials that go into the final product in a manufacturing enterprise. •

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ProcurePort

JANUARY 20, 2022

Procurement teams rely on a multitude of frameworks to source and supply needed goods, services, and raw materials. A direct purchasing system (DPS) is a contemporary mode of procurement that has been adopted by numerous enterprises. This ‘free […].

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ProcurePort

APRIL 21, 2021

Source to pay is one of the core processes alongside procure-to-pay that procurement teams rely on to ensure raw materials and required services are available as and when needed. So, what is s2p? Glad you asked. The post What is Source to Pay (S2P)?

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ProcurePort

JANUARY 13, 2022

They follow similar procure-to-pay procurement life cycle steps as when buying raw materials for fabrication of goods for sale. Do companies follow the same procure-to-pay procurement steps used in direct spending when making in-house related purchases? The answer is yes. Let’s find out. What […].

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ProcurePort

APRIL 1, 2021

Procure-to-pay, also known as purchase-to-pay (P2P) is a fundamental procurement process designed to source and pay for the raw materials and or services needed by an enterprise to produce finished goods. […]. What is the role of a procure-to-pay portal in the P2P cycle?

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ProcurePort

MARCH 17, 2021

What is a bill of materials (BOM), and how does it impact the life of manufacturers? If you’re assembling a product, it’s important to have a manual that specifies the correct raw materials and provides a clear step-by-step manufacturing process. The post What is a Bill of Materials (BOM) and How Do You Create One?

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

So, the CFO became my new boss, and because of the benefit we had seen in raw material purchasing we were then able to support indirect procurement, which was great and one of the reasons I took the job as I had never really done indirect procurement before. otherwise, they won’t be here in a year.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2021

through year-end as spiking prices for everything from polypropylene, chemicals and other raw materials to logistics and labor show no signs of abating, Chief Executive Officer Mike Roman said. Mounting inflation will weigh on 3M Co.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Where OEMs in the past could concentrate on securing supply of expensive components, now they have to think about everything that goes into production, including raw materials, too.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

This case study will demonstrate how an outsourced raw materials management and finished goods distribution solution can help a manufacturer maintain efficient material flow and reduce costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.

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Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The aluminum maker is diversifying its supply base after raw material constraints lowered production levels at its Indiana rolling mill.

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Strategic Sourceror

JANUARY 20, 2023

When transportation centers near critical waterways are unable to deliver goods beyond their central distribution points, manufacturers located further inland are unable to source the raw materials needed to deliver finished products. Flooding could severely impact the resiliency of global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 10, 2024

From the rapid shift to electric vehicles and skyrocketing costs to raw material shortages, geopolitical tensions, and volatile market demands, suppliers face pressures that can define their success or failure. The automotive supply chain has never been more challenging.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 17, 2022

But one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to cut emissions, energy and consumption of raw materials is to rethink the way drinks are packaged and transported. Many efforts to reduce waste in the beverage industry have concentrated on recycling the billions of plastic containers, aluminum cans and glass bottles used each year.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 16, 2024

Michelin suspended shifts at Spanish plants during the weekend of January 13 due to raw material delivery delays that arrive by sea from Asia.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

From raw materials sourcing to production, storage, and delivery, it monitors if these processes may cause harm to the environment and communities. . The reduction in waste by reusing and recycling the materials establishes a balance where input is equivalent to output. . Databases and ERP.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 16, 2024

GM is aiming to source more of its raw materials for electric vehicles from the U.S, to manage battery cell costs and decrease its reliance on imported materials.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Stefan Benett, managing director with Inverto, discusses the challenges of obtaining sufficient production capacity and raw materials to keep Europe’s energy sector on track to achieve “net-zero” emissions targets.

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