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1 year ago Supply Chain Management, Systems & Software, Tools

24 Supply Chain Technologies which Are Shaping Present and Future of Supply Chain

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From the early assembly lines to cutting-edge robotic systems, the continually evolving supply chain technologies is Shaping the present and the future. Most recent trends in supply chain technologies focus on a smart, tech-driven solution to decrease operating costs and improve efficiency. These changes are based on leading supply chain establishments having immediate adoption and… Continue reading

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2 years ago Career Advice, Supply Chain Management, Tools

24 Excel Tips & Tricks to Becoming a Supply Chain Nomad

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Knowing useful Excel Tips & Tricks are important for supply chain professionals at all levels. I have come across some candidate who has a fantastic CV, but when asked to use simple Excel formulas like vlookup or pivot table, they struggle. I remember once candidate left halfway through the  as he struggles to apply the… Continue reading

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2 years ago Supply Chain Management, Tools

11 Vital Components of Material Management Technical Competencies to Master

Components of Material Management

When I started my blogging I wrote a blog on 8 Technical Supply Chain Competencies in Nov 2015. It was pretty basic and was more based on experience than research work. However, I did receive some good feedback on this article. On the back of that I have had opportunity to sponsor a Master’s research… Continue reading

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2 years ago Inventory Management, Tools

Quickest Way to Perform ABC Inventory Analysis- Based on Value, Volume & Frequency of Sales

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In supply chain most of us has been performing ABC inventory analysis for many years and in many different ways. This method has served us well and gives us several advantages. However, most supply chain analyst perform ABC analysis on value as you can see in this Wikipedia article and YouTube video. Over the years I… Continue reading

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3 years ago Systems & Software, Tools

3 Low Cost Inventory Management Software You Can Buy from Amazon

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The success and failure of a business can be determined by the efficacy of the inventory management practices it employs. Certainly, poor inventory control can lead to cash flow problems or customer service issues. It is for this reason that few people have asked me on social media if I can recommend some low cost… Continue reading

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3 years ago logistics, Management Science, Supply Chain Management, Tools, Transportation

Supply Chain Modelling – Approaches and Characteristics to Consider

Supply Chain Modelling

Supply Chain modelling is used in industry since last three or four decades. Considering the broad spectrum of supply chain, no model can capture all aspects of supply chain processes. To compromise the dilemma between model complexity and reality, a model builder should define the scope of the supply chain model in such a way… Continue reading

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3 years ago Management Science, Systems & Software, Tools

Proven Benefits of ERP systems for effective Supply Chain Management

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The main benefits of ERP systems are seen as the production of real-time data shared across integration and automation of business processes. This is particularly important in this new business environment where automation, effectiveness and efficiency in operations and real-time data are important factors for business success. Despite all these known benefits of ERP more… Continue reading

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4 years ago Management Science, Systems & Software, Tools

9 Critical Success Factors in ERP Implementation

This blog review of Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP Implementation procedures and critical success factors. Now the ERP use is generally common in big corporations and even SME’s are using various available ERP packages. But not every company gets the return from using the ERP system. I have been part of 3 different ERP systems… Continue reading

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4 years ago Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Tools

10 Supply Chain Improvement Tools You Should Know About

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Supply Chain Improvement Tools As most of the supply chain folks have faced a varying degree of supply chain issues, I thought it would be useful to share some of the supply chain Improvement tools I have used over the years to resolve recurring supply chain issues. Intensive competition, fast technological change, and shortened product… Continue reading

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