Globally, B2B marketplaces are growing fast. From behemoths like Alibaba and Amazon Business, to smaller start-ups that cater to......
Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or ......
As simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, supply chain management helps businesses thrive on a global scale......
We live in a global economy and that has made supply chain management all the more important for modern businesses — these d......
Supplier relationship management is often referred to as the B2B equivalent of customer relationship management. We’ll define ......
So you’re looking to grow your manufacturing business or the manufacturing arm of your existing enterprise. Chances are, espec......
The procure to pay process is complex and far more than simply making a phone call, or sending a few emails to arrange the purch......
What is the food supply chain? The food supply chain refers to the process of preparing a food product from start to finish: sou......
If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it, as the saying goes. Which is why those in the procurement space keep a sharp......
It’s a new age, and modern businesses must adapt their supply chain to the times. But what does that mean? Thanks to modern ......
The vitamin and supplement industry manufactures and sells goods to support dietary requirements, including products to compleme......
What is supply chain risk management? An important part of supply chain management, supply chain risk management is the process ......
The world of commerce is an ever-changing one. Tech developments such as 5G and the Internet of Things are reshaping everyday li......
As governments and hospitals work to stamp out Covid-19, manufacturers are also struggling to manage the virus’ impact on thei......
Recessions occur when there is a consecutive decrease in economic growth. The global economy is volatile, and its impacts can tr......
Globalisation means that our supply chains are more entwined and complex than ever. When a global disruption like the ongoing Co......
Manufacturers rely on suppliers and lead times to plan out their production line. Suppliers are a critical part of the supply ch......
Increasingly, the consumer market in the developed world is becoming dominated by a demand for products which meet certain crite......
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supply chain
A product’s lead time is the time between when an order is placed and when the product is delivered. This when you are on the ......
What is outsourcing? Outsourcing is the practice of hiring outside your business, or getting an individual to perform contracted......
It’s easy to oversimplify the differences between sourcing for parts locally or internationally. When considering where to pur......
