Spot Purchasing vs. Contracts: Which is the Right Choice for Your Raw Material Needs?
by As any manufacturer knows, raw materials are essential in the production of finished goods. Without a reliable supply of raw materials, production can come to …
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The Importance of a Balanced Approach to COGM and COGS Prioritization
When running a business, it can be challenging to decide where to allocate resources and prioritize expenses. One common decision is whether to prioritize COGM …
Costs / Distributions / Information Systems / Inventory / Manufacturing / Planning / Procurements / Transportations / Warehousing
The Importance of Transparency in Supply Chain Audit for Improved Efficiency and Risk Management
Supply chain audit is the process of evaluating and testing all aspects of your supply chain, including planning, purchasing, production, delivery, and customer service. Its …
Costs / Planning / Warehousing
Improving the Efficiency of Non-Standard Warehouses: Renovation or Better Utilization?
As a business owner or manager, having a non-standard warehouse in terms of facilities, layout, and so on can indeed be a challenge. Have you …
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Navigating Office Politics in Supply Chain Management: Strategies for Success
Office politics is a common phenomenon that occurs in various types of organizations, including the supply chain industry. It refers to the activities of individuals …
Fast Logistics vs. Cheap Cost: Which One is More Important?
Shipping and logistics have become increasingly important in the era of global trade. However, with the plethora of shipping services available, it often confuses entrepreneurs …
Make or Buy? A Guide to Making the Right Decisions
When you want to sell a new product in your store or make a new product in your factory, you have to decide if you …
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The Importance of Business Process Mapping and How to Do It Effectively
In this post, I’ll talk about why mapping business processes is important. When I say “business process,” I mean all of the operational tasks in …
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Why is Sales and Operations (S&OP) Planning Important? How to Effectively Do It?
In this post, I will discuss what Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) is, why it’s important, and how to do it effectively. Without wasting time, …
Costs / Inventory / Planning / Warehousing
Can Excess Inventory Benefit Your Business?
Keeping excess inventory is not good. I’m sure those of you who work in supply chain management agree on that. Excess inventory disrupts your cash …