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Advantages of cloud computing for supply chain management

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Many more traditional supply chain strategies originated in a steadier business environment. Predictable business cycles and stable demand allowed supply chain professionals to focus less on solving challenges and more on cost reductions. The transition to cloud solutions in supply chain management.

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2021 Strategies for Inventory Management and Supply Chain Recovery

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You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. With that said, how can you keep your supply chain running as smoothly as possible in the meantime? The best way to safeguard your supply chain will be by building resilience into your operations. That will be years.

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How do rising interest rates and inflation affect global supply chains?

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Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. Global supply chains.

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Supply Chain Risks: Different Types and How To Mitigate Them

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Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. Hanjin Shipping, the 7th largest shipping company in South Korea, went bankrupt and caused a 3% capacity reduction in the global supply chain.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

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Quality control processes Pricing and total cost structure Compliance with regulations and standards Financial stability and staying power Cultural fit with your values and priorities You'll want to collect information through supplier questionnaires, capability statements, site visits, and product samples/demos.

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Why Predictive Procurement in Health and Pharma is the Future

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Procurement and sourcing teams worked tirelessly to find solutions to disrupted supply chains. In the June 2020 Harvard Business Review article, “ Why Investing in Procurement Makes Organizations More Resilient ,” the pandemic’s impact on global supply chains is directly addressed. Take the Next Step.