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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In the supplier development literature, several researchers have recognised that supplier development is strategically important for the overall success of the firm and in turn contributes to a sustainable competitive edge and is considered one of the building blocks of supplier management practices. Authors like Wagner (2006a), Krause et al. (1998) suggested that it is…
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After optimizing and adding glamor to your LinkedIn profile, it is time to network. Regular participation in LinkedIn Supply Chain Groups is one way to grow your network and generate more leads as a Supply Chain professional. There are several Supply Chain groups on LinkedIn that present the prospect of strengthening connections with other professionals.…
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Do you desire a European masters in Supply Chain Management? By explanation, Supply Chain Management place emphases on how to economically and proficiently manage supply chain systems to obtain better distribution of product and services from supplier to consumer thus growing a business’ competitive advantage. It looks simple enough! Nevertheless, in present-day international marketplace, clients…
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In today’s world, foreign trade management is inevitable for all countries. Inasmuch as, no country can not produce sufficient quantities according to their needs. Sometimes they have surplus, sometimes vice versa and sometimes they can never produce. Countries, the production which is surplus sells the goods to foreign companies in order to have foreign currency. …
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Cost minimization is a key factor in handling logistics services, and this is becoming a growing interest in quality enhancement. However, Logistics Service Quality is difficult to quantify as it is a function of data gathered from variable client insights on the measurement process over time. The Logistics Service Quality can be defined regarding two…
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Machine Learning Forecasting is attracting an essential role in several significant data initiatives today. Year ago, I have mentioned machine learning as top 7 future trends in supply chain. Big retailers, Supply chain, and logistics experts are using Machine Learning Forecasting to aid improve customer engagement and produce more precise demand forecasts better than traditional…
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First and Foremost Happy New Year to you all! 2018 has started with new hope, new sprite and with new goals (in some cases!). These are the days for contemplating, thankfulness and optimism about what’s ahead by looking back the best supply chain posts of 2017. As each year comes to a close, we…
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Several individuals believe six sigma books are difficult to comprehend. Yet, I believe six sigma books has transformed the operations management world in countless ways. In effect, six sigma as process and product improvement methodology has proved its worth in supply chain management, operations, quality and service management. Six Sigma books offer a data-driven method…
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When I started my career in supply chain and procurement as a buyer, one of the first tasks given to me was three-way matching – and it was tedious and painful. On the top of that, I used to chase people to process non-PO based invoices, get approvals from senior managers and deal with inquiries…
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I am a blogger, researcher, strategist and speaker in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Operations Management. This blog is about all things to do with “Supply Chain Management”, Procurement and Leadership. Prime focus is to assist readers in “gaining knowledge” in operations world and help them making decisions and assist them to drive “Continuous Improvement” in the jobs and business they are in.
I have spent most of my career involved with Supply Chain Management, Research in Management Science and in senior leadership positions in Manufacturing (Electrical, Hydraulics & Textile) and eCommerce industries in Europe, Middle East & Pakistan.
is a Manufacturing Operations, Procurement and Supply Chain leader from international multi-site manufacturing experience in Electrical, Hydraulics and Internet industries
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