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No Supply Chain Strategy? Here’s How to Develop One

Logistics Bureau

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The Rise of Enterprise Mobility in Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

this exercise helps retain mobility in the damaged joints". A strong acceptable use policy for employees can also contribute to a successful enterprise mobility strategy. The top three technology priorities of industrial manufacturing CEOs are mobility (73%), cybersecurity (72%) and data mining and analysis (70%). mōˈbilədē/.

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[Infographic] What Successful Manufacturing Leaders Do from 8am-8pm

GlobalTranz

After all as Eric Kimberling's analysis of 'leadership lessons' says: “The differing results of manufacturers are due to unique leadership traits of their executive teams.”. Exercising in the morning stimulates your mind and body for the rest of the day. It is what these leaders do, from 8am to 8pm every day that makes the difference.

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How manufacturers and distributors can mitigate disruption in the global supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

To assist with the short-term solution, the answer is an extensive data-gathering exercise. Align your business and supply chain strategies. In the long term, manufacturers need a robust business strategy that drives their supply chain strategy. The benefits of ERP. Use data to improve operations.

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Warehouse Product Slotting: The Ultimate Guide

Logistics Bureau

For example, slotting strategies often involve placing the fastest-moving SKUs close to the warehouse dispatch zones, minimising picking operatives’ travel distances and times. Therefore, any slotting strategy should focus on minimising such travel. The terms merely relate to the level of detail you assign to your slotting strategy.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Peter Lukszys, University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison): In terms of different logistics applications, we see a lot of interest in humanitarian aid logistics and the impact of logistics strategies on climate change. Many businesses use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. It is also an exercise in trade-offs.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The Path to Cost Reduction: Intel decided to try what was considered an unlikely supply chain strategy for the semiconductor industry: make to order. It also required a considerable number of hours to be spent each month taking physical inventories and updating the company’s ERP platform. Procurement analysis.