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How Country of Origin Shapes Global Trade and Compliance

Bristlecone

An example of excellent brand perception is Patagonia. Consumer perception significantly impacts buying power and brand integrity. The COO influences many aspects of the overall supply chain process, impacting purchasing decisions and affecting global expansion. It may also be affected by societal or cultural norms.

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The Renewed Importance of Production Planning and Operational Excellence in the New Normal- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment. Refocusing on Operational Excellence In the previous section, we identified a number of drivers for operational efficiency.

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How the World Wide Web Disrupted Manufacturing

QAD

On this day in 1993, CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland, put the WWW into a public domain to ensure an open standard, a tool that would eventually connect the entire world. Purchasing decisions might happen differently online, and a good user experience design is essential for meeting customers on their terms.

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Incredible Trends in Cryptocurrency!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The crypto banks were firstly launched among the audience in 2019, and Switzerland was the first nation to offer the license. You will not regret your decision to buy bitcoin ever in your future. No doubt that you will enjoy it and understand how worthy the launch of cryptos has been among the public.

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How the International School of Zug and Luzern Achieved Time- And Cost-Savings by Transforming Its Purchasing Process

Precoro

Zug Campus - Source: ISZL website Initial purchasing process at ISZL Before last year, when faculty and staff at the International School of Zug and Luzern wanted to buy something, they could briefly discuss it with the principal or other budget holders and then order what was needed instead of going through a formal process.

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The Beginning of the Beginning: A Progress Report on the Digitisation of Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Prior to La Poste, he was Head of Eastern European and Mediterranean Regions, and Country General Manager Switzerland at TNT. He holds numerous board positions for organizations and ventures across the globe.

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A convincing industry approach: SupplyOn’s Rail Community boosts the efficiency of the railway industry

SupplyOn

SBB relies on RailSupply to significantly improve efficiency in purchasing and procurement logistics. The goal of this changeover was to significantly streamline the SBB’s purchasing and procurement logistics. Suppliers supplying several SBB divisions will benefit in particular.