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Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain

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In sharp contrast with organizations that have fewer women in leadership, more than half of businesses actively focusing on gender equity and inclusion have 50% higher profits and 61% higher revenue growth—73% of these are official leaders in customer satisfaction scores. Where did your supply chain journey start? I moved to the U.S.

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The Supply Chain Gender Pay Gap is Narrowing!

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

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Supply Chain Planning as a Service has emerged as a game-changer, enabling companies to efficiently outsource non-core activities. Why outsource Demand Planning? Demand planning outsourcing is one of the most highly discussed topics when it comes to SCaaS.

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Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path?

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SCM encompasses the integrated planning and execution of processes required to optimize the flow of materials, information and financial capital in the areas that broadly include demand planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and storage, transportation — or logistics — and return for excess or defective products.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

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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. With a keen eye for cost efficiency and project excellence, the Freelancer brings expertise in various aspects of the procurement process.

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6 Career Paths in Supply Chain Management You Can Take

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Planning roles include: A supply chain planner analyzes performance and improves processes. A demand planner estimates the future demand for given products. (Do Do check out our Demand Planning Ultimate Guide ) A production planner ensures the required manufacturing output meets the demand.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

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in Management Science, he brings a wealth of knowledge to help your organization optimize processes and enhance supply chain performance. Dr. Muddassir has worked on various client projects and helped them with his expertise and knowledge. Projects: Richard as a supply chain specialist has done a number of projects for the clients.