Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) is a product development approach that complements the Six Sigma problem-solving methodology. Promoted as “Six Sigma goes upstream,” Design for Six Sigma involves changing or redesigning the fundamental structure of the underline process or product. The major objective of Design for Six Sigma is to “design it right the first…
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Procurement is an exciting industry with diverse prospects available across countless organizations. With several Online Procurement Courses designed to introduce you to procurement management and administration process, there are only a few that stand out. The 9 Awesome Online Procurement Courses discussed below are intended to offer the right knowledge and skills essential to assisting…
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Since 1960 interest into the nature and value of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) within organizations continues to grow, it becomes increasingly desirable to establish a tactical linkage between the strategic benefits of EDI and observed operational value. Electronic Data Interchange or EDI is the electronic exchange of business data through the use of a standardized…
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Companies are increasingly trying to achieve sustainability in supply chain management (SCM). The goal is to achieve sustainable flows of products, services, information and capital to provide maximum value to all corporate stakeholders. The practices and structures of a globalized, capitalist world order gave rise to several challenges for corporations. Sustainable development is undoubtedly among…
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While logistics and supply chain managers tracking Lean operations usually seek to eradicate extra inventory, marketing, and sales programs, which often lead businesses to raise the volume of products they keep in stock, SKU becomes a critical aspect. Big brands with SKU implementation are attaining better evaluation and performance from their inventory with SKU rationalization.…
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My vlog on 5 Levels of Supply Chain Planning has surprisingly done well and in last 12 months have circa 10k views. In this vlog I have talked about where Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) fits in different levels of Supply Chain Planning hierarchy. In response, I have received few requests to recommend Best Sales…
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Since writing a blog on Supply Chain Management interview questions, I received lots of requests from people seeking to interview Buyer or Commodity Managers within the Procurement Function. Typically, such jobs are more suited for experienced managers in the field, but as newcomers or fresh buyers, these procurement interview questions are essential to start out…
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Artificial Intelligence (A.I) in procurement is transforming industries, and the leap of change is fast-tracking, that is a reason why I have mentioned A.I as key future supply chain trend . A.I in procurement can trade commodities and even out-perform teams of experts. The pace is becoming fast because A.I in procurement has a lead…
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In last 13 years, I have been conducting stocktaking every year. When I started as a graduate I was not really aware of the purpose of stocktaking or importance of stocking. I was more interested in weekend work extra overtime being paid! Now over the years, I have learned lot more advantages of stocking, rather…
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With any upward professional discipline like SCM, there will at all times be the need for Materials Management books and publications that are both astute and engaging. As every SCM Professional become more organized and entwined in the field, you would find a growing demand in SCM for Materials Management books, best practices, case studies,…
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