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How manufacturers can adopt a sustainable supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

A sustainable chain involves implementing sustainable practices at each stage of the supply chain, from raw material sourcing and production to transportation, distribution, and end-of-life disposal. Extend what is already made – repair and maintain products to maximize their lifetime; implement a return strategy when applicable.

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The Greenest Mile: Planning’s Role in Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

I was drawn to Hunter and Amory Lovins, who advocated a strategy pairing energy efficiency with renewables, long before its current popularity. For example, confectioner Mars is building deeper relationships with fewer palm oil suppliers to increase their ability to monitor and impact deforestation. But what about the role of planning?

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What is Preventive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Conger

Continue reading to learn more about this essential strategy to ensure your equipment performs optimally at all times. Examples include cleaning and lubricating the moving parts or replacing parts before they wear out. The secret to achieving efficiency lies in adopting robust maintenance strategies. Let’s dive in!

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Why Companies Need a Supplier Relationship Management Strategy

GlobalTranz

A vigorous supplier relationship management (SRM) strategy can assist organizations in maximizing partnership value, minimize risk, and manage costs through the entire supplier relationship lifecycle. A comprehensive supplier management strategy helps organizations arrange suppliers based on different tiers of importance and reliability. .

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

According to the Council of Logistics Management, it is “the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal.

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Setting Goals and Making Plans for Your Brokerage’s 2022

Parade

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Tech and the Data Garnered from It Can Drive Smarter Strategy The , tools that tech provides are one thing; the data it collects and synthesizes so that companies can learn something from are infinitely valuable to gaining end-to-end visibility.

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Setting Goals and Making Plans for Your Brokerage’s 2022

Parade

Here’s why technology should be part of your overall strategy. Tech and the Data Garnered from It Can Drive Smarter Strategy The , tools that tech provides are one thing; the data it collects and synthesizes so that companies can learn something from are infinitely valuable to gaining end-to-end visibility.