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Planning for supply chain risk assessment and mitigation
Natural disasters, geopolitical tensions and unacceptable social or environmental practices can endanger supply chains, but the right tools can mitigate the risks. Continue Reading
supplier relationship management (SRM)
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the systematic approach of assessing suppliers' contributions and influence on success, determining tactics to maximize suppliers' performance and developing the strategic approach for executing on these ... Continue Reading
GS1
GS1 is a global, not-for-profit association that maintains standards for barcodes and RFID tags and for supply chain messaging such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Continue Reading
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Supply chain risk management tools vary from generic to niche
Specialized supply chain monitoring and risk tools exist, but you're more likely to use an assortment of general-purpose analytics, financial and GRC applications. Continue Reading
bill of materials (BOM)
A bill of materials (BOM) is a comprehensive inventory of the raw materials, assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components, as well as the quantities of each, needed to manufacture a product. Continue Reading
GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network)
GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network) is an internet-based network that enables trading partners to exchange product-identification data in a standardized way in real time.Continue Reading
smart factory
A smart factory is a highly digitized and connected production facility that relies on smart manufacturing.Continue Reading
cloud ERP
Cloud ERP is a type of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that is hosted on a cloud computing platform, rather than on premises within an enterprise's own data center.Continue Reading
sales and operations planning (S&OP)
Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a process for better matching a manufacturer's supply with demand by having the sales department collaborate with operations to create a single production plan.Continue Reading
transportation management system (TMS)
A transportation management system (TMS) is a subset of supply chain management (SCM) that deals with the planning, execution and optimization of the physical movements of goods.Continue Reading
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bullwhip effect
The bullwhip effect is the magnification of demand distortion as it moves upstream in the supply chain from customer through to the manufacturing process.Continue Reading
Key factors to consider before moving to SaaS-based ERP
Cloud benefits extend way beyond IT infrastructure and labor costs. SaaS may be where ERP is ultimately headed, but it's not all upside, and halfway measures may be best.Continue Reading
Hybrid ERP demands process integration, easy data access
SaaS apps can strengthen areas where ERP is weak, but to ensure the combo adds value, both sides must communicate seamlessly at the business-process, messaging and data levels.Continue Reading
working capital
Working capital is the difference between a business's current assets and current liabilities.Continue Reading
What should companies know about sustainability software?
Sustainability is composed of social, environmental and economic pillars. That's why technologies focused on this market address different needs. Here's a narrow glimpse.Continue Reading