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Industrie 4.0 Breakthrough: Networks of Flexible Plants

Logistics Viewpoints

The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions. The document gives business strategies based upon technical solutions. Although Industrie 4.0

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A Guide to Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Logistics Bureau

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate. Which ones to use?…

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10 Most Common Outsourcing Mistakes in Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The logistics industry has changed over the last decade, with outsourcing emerging as a cornerstone of a modern supply chain strategy. When you consider just how popular logistics outsourcing has become, you could be forgiven for thinking that success is a foregone conclusion.

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Supply Chain Glossary of Terms

Logistics Bureau

Accountability: In business (and therefore supply chain and logistics) management, accountability is the term used when an individual is answerable for the completion of tasks or performance of services. Bill of Lading: A document representing a formal agreement between a shipper and carrier.

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

By ARC’s definition, when a business spend management solution is used for direct procurement it is an MSCN. There are several hold types, but in Oracle the setting ‘Hold all new purchasing documents’ stops the ability to release any new purchase orders to a specific supplier site. One type of solution is business spend management.