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Easier pharmaceutical packaging with optimised supply chain

Logistics Business Magazine

Pharmaceutical manufacturers face numerous challenges ranging from decreasing batch sizes and increasing item diversity to massive time and cost pressure. The digitalisation of the supply chain offers manufacturers great potential, enabling them to meet these challenges. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE WHITE PAPER.

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Leveraging the power of ERP to optimize inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Using proven inventory management processes, supply chain design, and planning helps optimize your stock. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.

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Cycle Inventory in Supply Chain Management

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

As we were studying logistics and supply chain, something occurred to me: why couldn’t we simply order a lot so that we have enough inventory for a long period of time? It follows the following formula: A lot size (or batch size): Q : is the quantity that a stage of supply chain either produces or purchases at a specific time.

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How manufacturers and distributors can improve inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

As we have seen over the past 20 years, disruptions to supply chains have global impacts on all industries. Inventory exists because a buffer is needed to balance out the uncertainties between demand and supply. Inventory takes many forms, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. Survey findings.

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3d printing goes mainstream

10xLogistics

As my readers know I have been talking about 3D printing for a long time and have been theorizing and brainstorming how this will impact manufacturing, supply chain and the overall method of acquiring goods. So, supply chains have to be ready for rapid deployment of new products. There was even a display! Most want both.

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Six Must Have Supply Chain Capabilities for Success in the Food and Beverage Industry

247 Customs Broker

To succeed in today’s hyper-competitive market, F&B companies must build a strong foundation of flexible supply chain processes, run by knowledgeable and experienced people and enabled by integrated and agile systems. Inventory is one of the most visible supply chain expenses and is a line on the Balance Sheet under current assets.

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Sustainability and due diligence laws force action

Logistics Business Magazine

In addition to the digitisation of industry and commerce, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have also emphasised the importance of supply chain management and sourcing. In Germany, the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has been launched, and the European Union is working hard on regulations.