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Logistics Procurement Strategy Insights & Tips

Logistics Bureau

For those procurement or Supply Chain executives in suitable organizations, there is an increasing number of uncertainties to manage, especially in today’s tough economic environment. Is there any definitive boundaries for procurement not to step across? If you think so, you are probably too conservative.

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If Only the Supply Chain was Reconfigured

Supply Chain Shaman

This is especially true in the world of demand management. The sad thing is that most companies will never know because they are blindly measuring the wrong metric and driving a supply-centric agenda. The Functional Manager. Functional metrics throw the supply chain out of balance creating waste and increasing turbulence.

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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

The class discovers the current blackholes of the supply chain (direct procurement and contract manufacturing. Revenue management is siloed and distinct from demand management, while Transportation Management (TMS) has nothing in common with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). Lack of aligned metrics.

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Ann Grackin: Is the Crisis in Demand Management Being Exacerbated by Spreadsheet Dependency?

Logility

Demand management has always been at the top of supply chain professionals’ list of challenges. Issues such as: poor ability to analyze customer demand data, such as POS; poor linkage between market demand and procurement; and poor mix, inability to spot underperforming products, and poor execution in promotions were reported.

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Inventory Management Best Practices for Tech Companies: Knowledgeable Insights by ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

Beyond physical control, inventory management provides essential data and insights that enable informed decision-making in areas such as procurement and stock replenishment. It plays a vital role in maintaining the right quantity of products on hand to meet customer demands while avoiding overstocking or stockouts.

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Inventory Management Best Practices for Tech Companies: Knowledgeable Insights by ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

Beyond physical control, inventory management provides essential data and insights that enable informed decision-making in areas such as procurement and stock replenishment. It plays a vital role in maintaining the right quantity of products on hand to meet customer demands while avoiding overstocking or stockouts.

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Inventory Management Best Practices for Tech Companies: Knowledgeable Insights by ModusLink

ModusLink Corporation

Beyond physical control, inventory management provides essential data and insights that enable informed decision-making in areas such as procurement and stock replenishment. It plays a vital role in maintaining the right quantity of products on hand to meet customer demands while avoiding overstocking or stockouts.