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Outside-in planning: a big elephant that needs a bite-size approach

Supply Chain Trend

It is not new in supply chain management either. Lee’s uncertainty framework (2002) shows how segment your supply chain in demand streams and how to define your supply chain response to that. It is not new in strategy. Elegantly put in a two by two we all love.

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What is Economic Order Quantity & its Advantages

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Like safety stock calculations , EOQ is one of the most important equations in supply chain planning. With the rise of COVID-19, the supply chain in is facing a huge challenge in the lead time. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. Lysons, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, 9th Ed. ,

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Is COVID-19 the New Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Digitalization?

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At the same time, companies are dealing with erratic customer behavior and badly disrupted supply chains. Why COVID-19 is Driving Supply Chain Digitalization. In 2019 MHI and Deloitte published their report “Elevating Supply Chain Digital Consciousness”. The Benefits of Supply Chain Digitalization.

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IBM’s enduring commitment to environmental leadership

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Learn more about the IBM Sustainability Accelerator Sustainability as a consistent practice While setting ambitious goals is important, we emphasize goals that are transparent and authentic, with near-term targets that help support present-day execution and accountability.

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Linking the Supply Chain and Reverse Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Reverse chain article and permission to publish here provided by Glen Munholland at circularsupplychains.com. Their Cargo Carousel System links the supply and reverse chains with its ability to drop-off new merchandise and pick-up recyclables at the same time. Email Address.

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The Importance of Measuring Scope 3 Supply Chain Emissions & How to Get Started

SupplyShift

To achieve the Paris Agreement’s envisioned limitation, countries and leaders worldwide must strive towards reducing emissions by approximately 45% by 2030 from 2010 levels. However, as McKinsey points out, the typical company’s supply chain creates far greater social and environmental costs than its own operations.

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The Importance of Measuring Scope 3 Supply Chain Emissions and How to Get Started

SupplyShift

To achieve the Paris Agreement’s envisioned limitation, countries and leaders worldwide must strive towards reducing emissions by approximately 45% by 2030 from 2010 levels. However, as McKinsey points out, the typical company’s supply chain creates far greater social and environmental costs than its own operations.