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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. based manufacturers shifting sourcing to Mexico instead of Asia traditionally took advantage of USMCA trade benefits while maintaining supply chain agility. For example, U.S.-based

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

By fostering collaboration across all stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, companies can enhance visibility, streamline processes, and proactively address disruptions. Make to Order: Here, products are manufactured based on specific customer orders.

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Active Supply Chain Design: A Key Imperative for De Risking Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Management practices such as lean manufacturing and just-in-time inventory management, along with globalization, have made tremendous impact on cost and service, but have accentuated risk. Lean manufacturing also focused on managing these operational risks, especially within the four walls of the enterprise. are most exposed to risk?

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ToolsGroup Strengthens Leadership Team with Eric Austvold as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

ToolsGroup

Known for promoting teamwork and driving revenue growth, Eric recently led a $100M Process Manufacturing unit at INFOR, a top global SaaS ERP provider. He holds a BS in Applied Mathematics from The University of Wisconsin-STOUT. Those interested in pre-scheduling a meeting with them are invited to book it here.

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Nine Key Steps to Enabling Resilient Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Nari holds a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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A Holistic Approach to Freight Savings with Mike Eberl

The Logistics of Logistics

I grew up mostly in Madison, Wisconsin. I enrolled in the forestry program at the University of Wisconsin, but two years in I had an epiphany that I wanted to pursue business. I graduated with a major in finance, investment, and banking from the University of Wisconsin. [02:44] What was your major in college?

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XX and XY: A Different World in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

Verda Blythe from University of Wisconsin spoke of the building of soft skills in the academic setting to help both women and men embrace diversity. In preparation, we are finishing up research on supply chain planning excellence, big data and supply chain, supply chain talent, and digital manufacturing.