GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

History of Reverse Logistics is at the Core of The Stories of War, Retail, eCommerce, and Automotive Aftermarket : As you will see today the history of reverse logistics is quite older than the buzz word of it being thrown around more often today, due to the rise of internet retailing, also known as eCommerce. Read the Full Post.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Procurement Lead Time: Efficient procurement lead time ensures timely access to raw materials, a fundamental step toward efficient production.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Improves customer satisfaction with quicker delivery. In this article, we’ll discuss why lean supply chains are gaining popularity, why ecommerce retailers should consider moving to lean supply chains, the best lean supply chain techniques, and how to use the right 3PL partner to help you transition to a leaner supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As grocery retail value chains have innovated past new challenges, increased value chain integration asks a relevant and timely question: is it time for retail value chains to behave and operate as one single ecosystem ? Aligning the grocery retail ecosystem around real-time inventory marks the initial stride.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

Backordering comes into play when a customer wants to buy a product that is currently unavailable and the wholesaler or retailer allows them to place an order for the item. Continuous improvement: Regularly assess your backordering process to identify areas for improvement. This helps avoid returns or dissatisfaction.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

” Here is a summary of how these Global Supply Chain and Business Leaders responded and shared their lessons learned: Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. Ron Emery, Continuous Improvement Consultant. Plus, metrics protect you. I have to say be yourself and try to be humble.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

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Unleashed

JUNE 11, 2024

ERP systems are typically used in the manufacturing, distribution, retail, and healthcare sectors – though they may be found in other industries as well. Businesses with a large budget and limited time for software procurement and training. Complex organisations with very specific, time-sensitive, or highly regulated needs.

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Unleashed

JUNE 20, 2023

But monitoring the cash conversion cycle metric can help businesses save themselves from this fate before it’s too late. Excess inventory examples To paint a clearer picture of why too much inventory is bad for business, let’s consider a recent example of excess inventory from footwear retailer, Adidas.

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Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2024

It focuses on identifying all the key players involved – from suppliers and manufacturers to distributors and retailers – and understanding the interconnections between them. Identify all stakeholders in your supply chain This refers to all suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and customers. Here are the steps.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

Public awareness and mass retailer initiatives have driven major sustainability efforts over the last two decades among CPG manufacturers. Driven by aggressive targets and retailers’ “supplier scorecards”, their progress has been enabled by advances in materials engineering and manufacturing technology. . Among the challenges: .

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Other indicators included data pulled from the Federal Reserve economic database, the Producer Price Index, the Purchasing Managers Index, as well as internal metrics such as the size of the company’s own sales force. Talent should be part of building a procurement transformation, and not an after-thought.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

William Crane, Founder & CEO of IndustryStar Solutions , is an entrepreneur and experienced executive in supply chain with demonstrated results starting, launching and enhancing procurement, logistics, supplier quality and manufacturing companies globally. An open two-way communication between the buyer and seller should be the goal.

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