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Supply Base Optimization: 6 Steps to Ensure Success

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Supply base optimization is a strategy used to reduce the number of suppliers you work with, especially those who are inactive or limited-use suppliers. This way, organizations can spend more time with fewer suppliers. . 6 steps for successful supply base optimization. Current inventory. Last PO issue date .

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The Intelligent IBP Manifesto – key principles for a new planning paradigm

Supply Chain Trend

Intelligent IBP effectively combines human and machine strengths with good decision practices to consistently make timely, high-quality, horizon agnostic business decisions. I think it is time to update the IBP belief sytem to be more reflective of current times, technology & ways of working, and create a modern IBP vision.

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A Short Guide to Behavioural Coaching in Support of World Class S&OP

Supply Chain Trend

Effective S&OP requires commitment, trust, empowerment, role modeling, constructive engagement, and a collaborative spirit (Tuomikangas & Kaipia, 2014). A coach could help with time management or help to deal with the pressure. This coaching process is time consuming and significantly different than consulting.

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A Short Guide to Improve Behaviours in Support of World Class S&OP

Supply Chain Trend

Effective S&OP requires commitment, trust, empowerment, role modeling, constructive engagement, and a collaborative spirit (Tuomikangas & Kaipia, 2014). A coach could help with time management or help to deal with the pressure. This coaching process is time consuming and significantly different than consulting.

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Are Black Swan Events Real Or Are They A Product Of Hindsight

Procurement Insights

Patterns repeat , especially when traced across supply chains, political risk, economic policy, and procurement cycles. Why / Why Not COVID-19 Pandemic (2020) Partially Predictable (Gray Swan) SARS, MERS, and H1N1 had already exposed vulnerabilities in global health supply chains and just-in-time logistics.