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Obstacles to Multi-Tier Supply Chain Visibility!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. Benefits of Investing in Supply Chain Visibility To address these challenges, businesses are increasingly turning to supply chain visibility solutions.

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Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers

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Manufacturers have unique insight into the state of global inflation – they’re often hit earlier and harder than other industries by increasing overhead costs, from raw materials prices to wages. Consequently, staying on top of these financial trends gives manufacturers a critical edge in predicting their bottom line.

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How to Use Predictive Procurement in Chemical Manufacturing

Arkestro

Using a huge range of raw materials for production, companies in this industry supply chemicals to virtually every sector. Shipments are global, and so are the sources of raw materials. Some raw materials are in short supply. Purchased 35,000 different raw materials.

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Inventory Management — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

What is Inventory Management? Inventory management refers to the process of handling a company’s inventory, which includes raw materials, parts, and finished products. Businesses use various methods of inventory management, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on what they require.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand. Automation Automation can streamline supply chain operations, from order fulfillment to inventory tracking.

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348: How COVID Changed Last Mile Delivery Forever, with SEKO

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility. It’s about visibility, it’s about the experience.” You can increase your conversion by providing more options!”