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If Only the Supply Chain was Reconfigured

Supply Chain Shaman

.” His narrative centers on the evolution of the global supply chain evolving with a focus on labor arbitration ignoring geographic distance and shipping issues. His belief is that the internet, container shipping, and global banking shrunk the supply chain. Forecastability. In 2015, the forecastable volumes were over 50%.

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What Is PPV? Purchase Price Variance Explained

Precoro

However, only 30% of CPOs claim they have achieved their cost-saving targets in 2023. One of the ways that procurement teams improve this figure is by tracking and improving the purchase price variance (PPV) metric. Why Is Purchase Price Variance Important?

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to running a company, when things break down executives have traditionally said “we need to improve our forecasting!” Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Unfortunately, most companies cannot, and will never be able to, consistently rely on highly accurate forecasts. Absolutely!

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How AI-led Demand Forecasting Helped Church Brothers Farms Optimize Order Fulfillment

ThroughPut

Church Brothers Farms grows over 40,000 acres and ships more than 50 million cartons on more than 4,400 trucks annually, with 8 or more pallets per truck for better coverage, efficiency, and sustainability for its nationwide clientele.

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The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy!

Supply Chain Game Changer

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping.

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Inventory Glut: Strategies and Insights for Modern Retailers

ShipBob

Financially, it can lead to significant losses as businesses are forced to sell stock at discounted prices, or worse, write off unsold inventory as a loss. In this guide, we’ll explore the main causes of inventory glut, innovative strategies to tackle it, and how working with a 3PL can help reduce inventory risk. The result?

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7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

ToolsGroup

7 practical strategies to minimize risk and manage supply chain shortages. The following strategies, based on data, analytics, and collaboration, are helping planners around the globe overcome a disrupted supply chain. Use analytics to put your available inventory to the best use. Get your product portfolio in shape.