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A Detailed Comparison of edX Supply Chain Courses vs. SCMDOJO Academy

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As businesses become increasingly global, professionals in the supply chain field must keep up with new technologies, trends, and best practices. Summary Table edX Supply Chain Courses vs. SCMDOJO Aspect SCMDOJO edX Focus & Specialization A dedicated platform focused entirely on supply chain management.

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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

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Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. In this blog, we cover the key differences between procurement and supply chain management, and explain where the biggest disconnects typically occur.

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MIT MicroMasters Program In Supply Chain VS SCMDOJO

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Supply chain management has grown tremendously in recent economic times. However, the question arises: Which platform can provide the best supply chain courses? There’s tough competition between the MIT MicroMasters Program in Supply Chain and SCMDOJO. Let’s discuss both of these platforms and see what they offer.

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Achieving Supply Chain Resilience: Strengthen and Adapt Your Operations

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Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. Companies often struggle to plan for such challenges, which is why developing a strong and resilient supply chain team is so important.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Plus, discover actionable first steps to boost your operations and reduce costs.

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Why Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility is No Longer Optional!

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Subscribe Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply chains are more complex than ever, stretching across continents, industries, and multiple stakeholders. What is Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility?

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6 Common Causes of Supply Chain Disruptions and How to Overcome Them!

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover? In the multifaceted world of supply chain management, there are numerous variables that can cause unexpected disruptions. Natural Disasters Natural disasters can wreak havoc on your supply chain operations, causing severe disruptions. Disaster Strikes!!!

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance. This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?

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The Transformative Role of Supply-Chain Leaders in Today’s Business

A new survey shows 55% of enterprises anticipate a major supply chain disruption to strike any time. With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. This new report from The Economist and GEP explores how procurement and supply chain professionals are responding to shifting business dynamics.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency. Enhance your transportation and load building efficiency with our comprehensive guide.

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

In "The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment," you'll find lessons from AT&T and GSK on managing today’s supply chain disruptions.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions.

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From Basic to Brilliant: Early Optimization of Material and Transport Planning

Explore how a global manufacturing organization steadily advanced its supply chain maturity – starting with basic transportation management and evolving towards a fully integrated, optimization-driven planning approach.