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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

SCMDOJO

SCaaS providers typically use advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to improve visibility, traceability, and collaboration across the supply chain. allowing them to shift their focus towards core activities like market share and product management. Why outsource Demand Planning?

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The Impact of Employee Skill Proficiency on Business, Innovation, and Supply Chain Performance

Skill Dynamics

After all, these training programs provide a range of benefits, spanning from specific role-focused activities like inventory control, supply, and demand planning, or project management, to giving employees the tools they need to drive their creativity and productivity, thus significantly contributing to business success.

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The Supply Chain Gender Pay Gap is Narrowing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Anecdotally, this is a bit lower in Canada, except for particular functions with very strong starting compensation like Demand Planning. The top 5 technical skills were, in order: Inventory Management, Project Management, Best Practice Knowledge, Computer Skills, and Risk Management. Soft skills on the rise.

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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) – Initial Steps to Success

The Network Effect

by Brewster Smith, Project Manager, Tompkins International. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a fundamental process that all retail, manufacturing and consumer products companies should have in place. Surprisingly, many companies do not have a process to formally balance product supply with product demand.

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Better Visibility for Direct Spend – Anne-Sophie Le Bloas from Ravacan

The Procuretech Podcast

Data may have changed by the time you have tried to update and work collaboratively on an Excel and email-based project. Managing multiple tiers of supply and directed buys. Demand planning. Data may have changed by the time you have tried to update and work collaboratively on an Excel and email-based project.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

Team Dynamics: Comprises a team of experts, providing a collaborative approach to sourcing solutions. From negotiating better deals to managing global logistics, these professionals offer a tailored approach to procurement, allowing your business to thrive in the intricate landscape of international trade.