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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. The techniques require different degrees of sophistication, but even the relatively simple exercise of putting data from different sources in the same space and producing a visual representation can suggest strategies for transformation.

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Build a Digital Playbook Beyond Scenarios to Thrive in Uncertainty

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain policies and configurations are tested and leverage reinforcement learning to yield the best possible strategies. By understanding the behavior of the supply chain under diverse conditions, companies can develop strategies that enhance flexibility and responsiveness.

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Why Fixed-Rate Contracts Can Be a Risky Bet for Ocean Freight Importers

Dedola Global Logistics

Partner with a Trusted Freight Forwarder : Dedola Global Logistics offers expertise, robust tracking, and a consultative service approach for reliable transport. Conclusion: Balancing Cost and Reliability : Fixed-rate contracts may not justify their risks; adopting flexible strategies and partnering with experienced freight forwarders is key.

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6 challenges facing medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can provide a cure

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

To contend with these pressures, medical device manufacturers crave actionable, real-time, accurate, and reliable data throughout the entire supply chain. Manufacturers can exercise better control over the return and exchange of items bought from suppliers, ensuring smooth operations.

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Self-reliance and the sustainment of the force – logistics as the bedrock or quicksand of operations in a crisis

Logistics in War

While some aspects of this article may be dated, the article speaks to a range of issues directly relevant to national security in a post-National Defence Strategy age. Firstly, it recommended conducting realistic wargames and exercises to reflect threats and the capability of the logistics enterprise to respond.

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Preparing for preparedness – how should we begin?

Logistics in War

Governance and logistics reliability and assurance frameworks which ensure strategic and tactical concepts are viable depend on this analysis. All militaries enjoy large-scale exercises, simulations and desk-top analyses but very rarely do they focus upon the logistics process.

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Know Your Supply Chain KPIs – Procurement

Logistics Bureau

How reliable are your suppliers? That should be enough of an incentive to consider product availability as a valuable indication of your suppliers’ reliability, provided your procurement team is ordering in line with any framework agreed with the vendor. The higher the ratio, the lower the vendor’s reliability.