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Mattel leverages diversified supply chain amid new China tariffs

Let's Talk Supply Chain

As the specter of new tariffs on Chinese imports loom large, the toy giant’s strategic use of a diversified supply chain comes to the forefront, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

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Essential Guide to Supplier Collaboration

Jaggaer

It’s no longer just about maintaining good relationships; it’s about turning those connections into engines of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions.

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Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance

Jaggaer

By selecting and developing the right suppliers and establishing streamlined, transparent communication with them, manufacturers gain the agility and resilience to respond to customer demands, rise to the top, and navigate disruptions more easily. That makes agility a foundational part of your manufacturing strategy.

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Navigating trade turbulence: What tariffs are really exposing in Procurement

Spend Matters

The US administrations announcement of reciprocal tariffs in early April sent a jolt through global supply chains. For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses. That is where technology can help.

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Supplier collaboration software: A full overview

TYA Suite

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success.

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Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study

Supply Chain Opz

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1? 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc.

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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

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In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.