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Beginners Guide to Supply Chain Management

World of Procurement blog

While 'supplier' may refer to any level in the supply chain, 'vendor' often implies the final distributor before goods reach the consumers. A manufacturer is a party in the supply chain that transforms raw materials into finished products. What Is a Manufacturer?

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Beginners Guide to Supply Chain Management

World of Procurement blog

While 'supplier' may refer to any level in the supply chain, 'vendor' often implies the final distributor before goods reach the consumers. A manufacturer is a party in the supply chain that transforms raw materials into finished products. What Is a Manufacturer?

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Understanding Offshoring, Onshoring, Nearshoring, and Rightshoring in Procurement

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The primary motivation for nearshoring is to benefit from cost savings while maintaining cultural and logistical proximity, which can reduce risks and enhance collaboration. Rightshoring Rightshoring is a strategic approach that focuses on finding the optimal balance between onshoring, offshoring, and nearshoring.