Building a New SCM Department from Scratch: Obstacles and Solutions
by Starting a new department in any company is an exciting time filled with possibilities and opportunities for growth. However, it is not without its challenges. …
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Delivering on Customer Expectations: Why Shipping Options Matter in E-commerce
As e-commerce continues to expand, retailers face the challenge of meeting rising customer expectations. Shipping is a critical aspect of online shopping, and customers now …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
What is Capacity Planning? How to Do It Effectively?
Your Sales Team informs that the sales volume in the next 5 years will increase significantly. They asked the manufacturing team to be able to …
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Why the Right Mindset is Needed in Supply Chain Management
In a monthly meeting with the Board of Directors, a supply chain manager I know brought up their excess inventory levels. Conditions at that time, …
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How to Treat KPIs the Right Way to Improve Your Supply Chain Performance
Some people just want to show good KPI numbers. They want to avoid questions from Top Management why their KPI targets were not achieved. There …