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At which point should end-to-end (S2C) source-customer visibility begin in the manufacturing process?

Procurement Insights

In my December 2019 post , Sorry, Charlie, there is something wrong with the world’s seafood supply chain I talked about consumer demand for tracking the seafood industry from source to plate. I obviously think what EiKO is doing regarding process visibility is great – kudos to the company for its progressive customer-centric thinking.

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Sustainability in Procurement: Strategies and Challenges

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Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Visibility is crucial for supply chains

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As any supply chain professional will tell you, managing various day-to-day operations and keeping track of everything going on in the supply chain are among the most difficult parts of the job. Why is visibility so important? Reduced costs Ultimately, visibility boils down into long-term operational efficiency.

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How do you treat supply chain cataracts? Pizza – Domino’s Pizza!

Procurement Insights

Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. Keep that in mind.

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#1! Are you a Supply Chain Digital Champion?

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As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises.

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Supplier KPIs | 7 Performance Indicators You Should Be Measuring

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• A procurement function without supplier performance KPIs is likely a fruitless process. While this procurement function may work in the short term, it cannot meet long-term procurement needs and changing supply chain demands.

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Mitigating Risks and Future-proofing the Supply Chain

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This content is part of the latest WBR Report: As the world has been readjusting to the ripple effects caused by the pandemic in the past two years, successful enterprises have developed contingency plans to protect their supply networks from future shocks to the supply chain. Taking Steps to Increase Resiliency.