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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. Traditional procurement, with its long-term contracts and rigid supplier ties, just isnt cutting it anymore. They may be able to shave 15% off their costs and dodge a tariff bullet. What Is Agile Procurement?

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Controlling Supply Chain Cost for Sustainable Growth

Blue Grace Logistics

What you will learn in this blog: Leveraging Data Analytics For Invaluable Insights Implementing Lean Principles for Waste Reduction Effective Management Of Supply Chain Costs As companies navigate market fluctuations and challenges, effectively managing supply chain expenses becomes pivotal for success.

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3 Tools to Minimize Waste: A Boon to Lean Manufacturing Strategies

GlobalTranz

Lean manufacturing is one of the leading waste minimization technologies inside a manufacturing industry. Most of the manufacturing industries have already incorporated lean manufacturing strategies to undermine the non-additive materials from their products. The 3 Most Important Tools for Lean Manufacturing Strategies 1.)

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Circular Supply Chains with Deborah Dull

The Logistics of Logistics

Circular supply chains are interconnected systems that use secondary and regenerative inputs to generate value by reducing and extending resource use. Join the Circular Supply Chain Network to be among the first to know when we have live discussions, webinars, new courses, and more! Circular supply chains find and monetize waste.

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4 Key Trends to Watch in Smart Manufacturing and Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

I remember reading an MIT paper on manufacturing technology trends a couple of years ago. One of the biggest challenges facing automotive, aerospace and defense manufacturers is the limited shapes a part can be cut, molded or welded in. This leads us into our final trend of distributed smart manufacturing. Source CIO.com.

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These are the 2018 Manufacturing Trends That will Drive 2.1% Growth In American Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

The US energy industry is also awaiting changes in basic operating procedures, which are expected to dramatically reduce energy costs. Supply chain executives need to take a few moments to learn more about the top 2018 manufacturing trends that will make it possible. Check Out the Top 2018 Manufacturing Trends.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] 3 Core Supply Chain Management Trends Gearing Up to Change SCM Forever

GlobalTranz

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The results show some of the biggest supply chain management trends in supply chains for 2015.