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Is Covid-19 the Death of Global Supply Chains?

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Three Reasons Public Sector Must Transform Grants Management NOW

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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. trillion, making grants roughly 17% of the total federal budget. . Federal grants often make up a large portion of any state, county or municipal budget.

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Lean Six Sigma for SMEs: A Path to Continuous Improvement

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While Lean focuses on eliminating waste and optimizing processes to achieve seamless workflow, Six Sigma targets reducing variation and improving quality through data-driven analysis and statistical tools. – Reduced flexibility and less ability to react to new conditions and circumstances.

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10 Must-Read Supply Chain Analytics Books for 2023

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If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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IBM and business partner bring intelligent equipment maintenance to automotive company with IBM Maximo

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(hereafter as Shuto Technology) to help a joint venture Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in China to obtain information in an accurate and cost-effective way for on-site technicians. This makes the client’s equipment repair work more efficient and improves the reliability of its equipment.

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A guide to efficient Oracle implementation

IBM Supply Chain Blog

ERP systems like Oracle’s streamline business processes and reduce costs, leveraging information to help organizations make better decisions in rapidly changing landscapes. These include Oracle SCM for supply chain management , Oracle HCM for human capital management and Oracle Procurement for procure-to-pay.

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

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Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?