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Five success factors for supply chain design

Logistics Business Magazine

Managers must therefore provide their teams with robust mechanisms and modern technologies to help them manage supply chain complexity. Tools include scenario planning, cross-functional communication and AI-supported decision-making. Scenario planning is a tool to forge resilient chains. Amazon & Co. have led the way.

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ERP addresses the challenges of Make to order manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

On the shop floor we see challenges around scheduling to meet delivery requirements, managing the utilisation of capital intensive equipment with small production runs reducing efficiency and creating bottlenecks. Managing varying resource availability while meeting customer orders requires effective planning and scheduling.

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How AI and Machine Learning Changed Procurement Management

CLX Logistics

At the heart of these challenges lies the need for advanced tools and technologies to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and unlock hidden value within procurement processes. Let’s explore the role of AI and ML in addressing these challenges, providing a comprehensive overview of their applications, benefits, and potential pitfalls.

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Supplier Relationship Management: Expert Guide for Field Service

WorkWave

Organizations operating under a reactive SRM approach tend to have limited visibility into their supplier relationships and may lack a long-term strategy for supplier management. On the other hand, strategic supplier relationship management involves a proactive and long-term approach to managing supplier relationships.

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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

As the Automotive OEMs improved their supply chain risk management processes, they then turned to their key suppliers to improve their risk management processes. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. There were several things they were looking to accomplish in the near term.

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Coronavirus Series – Inventory Management Challenges & Solutions

EazyStock

In this four part blog series we discuss how inventory management teams can use inventory optimization to help deal with the impact of the Coronavirus in the medium and long term, focusing on demand forecasting, supplier management and inventory planning. Save Time by Automating Inventory Management Calculations.

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Inbound vs. Outbound Logistics: Understanding the Key Differences and Optimizing the Last Mile

Locus

Managing and controlling the flow of finished products from the organization’s facilities to the end customers or distribution centers. Focus Procurement, receiving, storage, and inventory management. Inventory management: According to this report 67.4% of supply chain managers use Excel spreadsheets as a management tool.