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The role that ERP systems can take in helping IM&E

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The adoption of digital strategies is a major feature of new strategies that manufacturers are planning. This is an interactive web platform that enables online transactions and streamlines collaboration with suppliers for processes like requesting quotes and tracking the progress of supplier deliveries.

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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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ERP for mixed-mode manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Discrete manufacturing makes distinct ‘things’, process manufacturing makes ‘stuff’ (for example, fertilizer). Specific industries have specific manufacturing strategies for good reason. For example, different grades of chocolate depending on the percentage of cocoa. Manufacturing planning and scheduling.

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What is Supply Chain Visibility and Why Isn’t It Enough?

Logistics Viewpoints

In a survey of 150 global manufacturing executives, 47% committed to improving supply chain visibility and tracking. According to the Global Supply Chain Disruption and Future Strategies Survey Report, this goal was the top-ranked planned tool investment. This example illustrates why supply chain visibility isn’t enough.

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Editor’s Choice: 4 Factors to Determine if Self-Distribution is a Viable Alternative for your Health System

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Here are some details from the Wall Street Journal : At the heart of Target’s strategy is utilizing what the retailer has (and Amazon doesn’t): a base of more than 1,800 brick-and-mortar stores that the company is increasingly using to fulfill orders placed online. Hey Sears, are you paying attention here?

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Blockchain and Trucking: A Match Made on the Road

Shipchain

With fewer trucks on the road that have available capacity, more freight volume and changes in distribution channels have led to what the industry calls a “Capacity Crunch.” Blockchain is a tracking technology and trucking requires tracking. Blockchain and Trucking Restore Visibility to the Supply Chain.