Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Many companies were caught flat-footed if any part of their Supply Chain depended on the supply of goods from China, or any other country for that matter. There were calls to domestically source materials, or to establish Parallel Supply Chains. Supply Chain Priorities for the Second Wave.

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2018

Does your business source products and services from global markets? If your company is sourcing goods and services internationally you could be reaping many benefits. These include access to cheap raw materials and products, tax breaks and reduced labour costs. Do you have visibility of a global supply chain?

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

To address supplier challenges, you must ensure your preferred providers can meet your changing needs and that you have a diverse supply base. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue. Predictive Procurement Supports Supply Chain Resilience and Visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Businesses that source supplies and raw materials from overseas have had to endure long delays in shipments. Experts believe that future-proofing the supply chain against events like Covid-19 will involve switching to autonomous and digital solutions, such as warehouse robots and delivery drones.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

Building Resilience in the Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Mitigation To build resilience, start with comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities. Develop contingency plans to address these risks, and diversify your supplier network to reduce dependency on any single source.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Equipment Procurement: Sourcing the right tools and machinery for construction tasks.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Equipment Procurement: Sourcing the right tools and machinery for construction tasks.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges. Sourcing managers play a vital role in a business’s procurement process by identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2023

Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility. What we’ve learned is that if something can go wrong, it will; it’s not a matter of if, but when.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

If you’re buying raw materials or components, review your bill of materials to see if it’s possible to substitute materials or items for cheaper options or source from alternative suppliers. Gartner recommends that companies get involved in product design early to input the material.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

If you’re buying raw materials or components, review your bill of materials to see if it’s possible to substitute materials or items for cheaper options or source from alternative suppliers. Increased supply chain visibility. You can read more about demand forecasting techniques in our article.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Accurate demand forecasts enable effective supply chain planning.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. 2) Franchising Coca-Cola creates a global supply chain through a franchising model.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For instance, if a supplier is using unethical sourcing techniques, like employing children, it could speak to what you condone as an organization. For instance, a supplier’s inability to come through with raw materials on the set date, due to local turbulence, may delay or hinder the delivery of your end-product.

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EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

The other effect that holidays have on the supply chain, however, lies at the other end: manufacturing. Especially for companies sourcing goods from China, Chinese (or Lunar) New Year marks a 2-week (and often longer) holiday for Chinese manufacturers. In this case, supply completely drops off as manufacturers are closed.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2018

Most global supply chains are made up of multiple tiers of manufacturing, stretching from production of raw materials to final assembly. Often it’s those deeper levels that are the source of violations or inadequate working conditions. “You don’t change the world in a minute.”

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

At its heart is a source-to-pay suite offering a range of functionality, with a complete suite of cloud-based modules. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. All while offering risk mitigation derived from various different external data sources.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

Among its greatest strengths is the ability to monitor variations in raw-material costs, driven by economic cycles, changes in supplier stability, and tax policies, to name but a few relevant factors. In its current stage of development, A.I. serves as a “co-worker” that augments human decision-making, he says.

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

The supply chain may contain components of raw materials, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, resellers, agents, logistics, retailers and many other entities. Knowledge of part of this chain is not sufficient. Procurement needs to have real time data on the entire supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2025

The include: Increased trade tensions: The retaliatory measures coudl escalate trade tensions between the EU and the US, leading to further uncertainties for supply chain planning. Challenges: Increased production costs due to higher tariffs on key raw materials.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Global Supply Chain Disruptions Continue to Impact Logistics Operations In the realm of logistics, the ongoing global supply chain disruptions persist as a formidable challenge for businesses worldwide.From raw material shortages to transportation delays, companies are grappling with the adverse effects of these disruptions on their operations.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Companies that rely heavily on imported goods may face increased expenses,leading to potential price hikes for consumers.Moreover, the uncertainty surrounding the future of global trade relations could prompt businesses to reassess their sourcing strategies and diversify their supply chains to mitigate risks associated with trade tensions.

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