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High Speed 2’s approach to building supply chain transparency

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was set up by the UK Government to design and construct the railway and is responsible for procuring and coordinating a supply chain of designers and contractors to deliver billions of pounds worth of contracts. As a public funded project, supply chain transparency is critical.

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Lead Time Definition – How to Calculate & Reduce it?

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To make things simpler, having a clear lead time definition helps in making sure orders are fulfilled on time and customers are satisfied. With this in mind, we will explore in this blog the definition of Lead Time, its impact, and how mastering it can be your competitive advantage. Each type of lead time can impact the global process.

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Operational Efficiency: Definition, Examples, and Strategies

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Supply chain interruptions, worker shortages, and rising inflation costs that emerged with the pandemic have forever changed the economic landscape. By pivoting the focus to operational efficiency, these companies survived — and some even thrived — in severe market downturns.

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Supply Chain Collaboration — The Ultimate Guide

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Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.

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Revolutionizing Warehouses with Robotics: A New Era of Efficiency

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Nowadays, logistics landscapes and supply chain management are witnessing a breakthrough innovation: the automation of robots in warehouse operations. Global Supply Chain Complexities: Nowadays, global supply chains have been subjected to a heightened need for dynamism, responsiveness, and online visibility.

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Crucial MRP Metrics Every Supply Chain Pro Should Know

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This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. Supply chain professionals will be familiar with the term Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

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What are the best Supply Chain Strategies for 2021

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Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? Many nations are now facing the prospect of new lockdowns which will undoubtedly further impact global supply chains. . Supply Chain Risk Management on the World Stage – Lessons Learned. Global Supply Chains are Here to Stay.