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Beginners Guide to Supply Chain Management

World of Procurement blog

At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. The supply chain not only includes the production of goods but also their storage and transportation.

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Beginners Guide to Supply Chain Management

World of Procurement blog

At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. The supply chain not only includes the production of goods but also their storage and transportation.

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Understanding Offshoring, Onshoring, Nearshoring, and Rightshoring in Procurement

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This strategy aims to leverage local resources , reduce supply chain risks, and stimulate the domestic economy. Onshoring can involve relocating manufacturing facilities or sourcing products and services locally to support domestic suppliers and Made in America policies. Offshoring Offshoring is the opposite of onshoring.

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How to Avoid Costly Errors in Supply Chain Management!

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Lacking optimization in the supply chain process. Another standard error within supply chain management is neglecting the optimization of the process. As something is used more and more, the quality will become less efficient. A big part of your supply chain process is to increase transparency.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

Core Phases of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management involves five core phases that are coordinated to enable the flow of products, information, and finances between a company and its suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, retailers, and customers.