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Beginners Guide to Supply Chain Management

World of Procurement blog

A manufacturer is a party in the supply chain that transforms raw materials into finished products. Making : The manufacturing step where raw materials are converted into finished products. Delivering : Also known as logistics, this phase involves transportation, warehousing, and delivery to customers.

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Beginners Guide to Supply Chain Management

World of Procurement blog

A manufacturer is a party in the supply chain that transforms raw materials into finished products. Making : The manufacturing step where raw materials are converted into finished products. Delivering : Also known as logistics, this phase involves transportation, warehousing, and delivery to customers.

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What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success

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Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.

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NFTs & Supply Chain: What Are The Applications?

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The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. Reverse Logistics is quite costly for companies, especially in the FMCG sector. Non-fungible means non-interchangeable tickets stored on a blockchain (electronic digital ledger). Challenges .

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Speed, Collaboration and Innovation – Key Words for the New Procurement Decade

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Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation. So the need for businesses to act with speed and agility has never been greater.

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Covid-19 and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) [Step-by-Step Guide]

World of Procurement blog

Companies that maintain good relationships with their suppliers will reap the benefits during and after the coronavirus pandemic; however, the current situation is highlighting the “good and bad” work of procurement teams in regards to supplier relationship management (SRM).

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Organizations may also choose to vet each supplier to ensure their own sustainability practices align—from the suppliers of raw materials for production to those who provide shipping boxes. It also can help optimize transportation costs and service-level agreements as well as improve inventory management and visibility.