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Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance

Logistics Viewpoints

The modern supply chain is a complex network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all interconnected and reliant on a shared ecosystem of trust and accountability. As industries evolve and global markets expand, ethical considerations have become central to supply chain compliance.

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Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19

AIMMS

Supply chain planning t echnology can be used to evaluate these different scenarios, address many of the possible impacts and help businesses recover quickly from losses. The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal.

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

Or they may have expertise in manufacturing processes and have flexible capacity to allow contract manufacturing for new product introduction. Market Intelligence: Suppliers often have access to valuable business and supply market intelligence, which can inform a company’s strategy especially in the area of direct spend.

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Rising Above Supply Chain Disruptions

DELMIA Quintiq

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an example. Managing exceptional risks requires insights and visibility of key information – this gives you the ability to minimize the impact of these unexpected, yet huge disruptions. Are you making the most of your supply chain? Optimized plans.

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“Why Do I have to Wait?” Supply Chain Disruption Gets Its Day

Logistics Viewpoints

I believe there are many reasons for the current supply shortages and supply chain disruptions. After all, the shortages and disruptions have been persistent over time and widespread across geographies and items. In my opinion, this excessively low inventory level is a result of demand outstripping supply.

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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Lets break it down with some examples that hit home: Supplier Diversification : Reflecting on the disruptions caused by the pandemic, companies heavily reliant on Chinese suppliers faced significant challenges.

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Tariff Implications for Industrial Manufacturers

BlueYonder

On the positive side, companies such as a small manufacturer of advanced plastic components used across various sectors, such as medical, industrial, automotive and consumer products has experienced increased interest from clients eager to purchase American-made goods. Where do industrial companies focus to prepare for tariffs?