Johnny Marx — November 2, 2016 — November 2, 2016 The last fifteen years have been a time of remarkable change for the supply chain manager. The manufacturing and distribution industry has become increasingly dependent on technology to control and manage its most important supply chain functions. The rise of China, India, and other emerging … Continue reading The Supply Chain Manager: Top Tips for This Role
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Digital demand and supply: The psychology of self-development for digital careers
Are your job skills keeping pace with today’s rapidly evolving digital culture? Columnist Jim Yu discusses ways to get up to speed and boost your career in the digital world. Jim Yu on October 21, 2016 The digital talent war continues as demand for data-driven marketing professionals soars to new heights. Wired announced the … Continue reading Digital demand and supply: The psychology of self-development for digital careers
The Manufacturer-Distributor Relationship
by Johnny MarxOctober 9, 2016 Manufacturers have two primary channels for getting their products to market and putting them in the hands of customers. The first channel is direct sales, which holds many challenges for manufacturers. Direct sales—selling directly to customers—requires manufacturers to be specialists in every aspect of the marketing and supply chain strategies … Continue reading The Manufacturer-Distributor Relationship
How to Take Cross-Merchandising to the Next Level
by Victoria Vessella Follow @v_vessellaOctober 3, 2016 If your company is experiencing a dip in sales, cross merchandising might be the answer to your troubles. There are many tricks of the trade merchandisers use to attract customers to their displays and maximize their sales, but few have proved to be as effective as cross merchandising. … Continue reading How to Take Cross-Merchandising to the Next Level
The Manufacturer-Distributor Dynamic: 4 Tips
by Caroline GoanOctober 1, 2016 The maintenance of a good manufacturer-distributor relationship has ramifications across all points of the supply chain. On a company-specific level, effectively nurturing a strong connection with suppliers and customers can equate to competitive pricing, higher availability, and the effective sharing of industry-sensitive information. On a wider basis, time and effort … Continue reading The Manufacturer-Distributor Dynamic: 4 Tips
What is a Supply Chain? How Can It Be Improved?
by Corey CarpinelliSeptember 28, 2016 If you’re involved in any kind of B2B transactions on a regular basis you’ve probably heard the term supply chain. You’re probably also familiar with some of the ideas that underly supply chain management. In an age of increasing automation, integration, and cross-company communication, you should establish an effective strategy … Continue reading What is a Supply Chain? How Can It Be Improved?
Long Term Supplier Relationships for Long Lasting Procurement Success
by Sunil Bagai July 18, 2016 Follow @ZenithtalentJuly 18, 2016 I’m about to head home from an incredibly productive and inspiring week at Contingent Staffing 2016. The conference is vital to the workforce industry because procurement professionals are becoming more influential leaders in organizations of all kinds. Their roles are evolving beyond purchasing. These experts … Continue reading Long Term Supplier Relationships for Long Lasting Procurement Success
5 Global Supply Chain Management Tips
by Christopher Moore July 18, 2016 Follow @cjmooreJuly 18, 2016 Does your business use parts and services from overseas sources? The logistics of a global supply chain can sometimes make or break a business. Regardless of where the products are being shipped from, they must be delivered to the customer in a timely manner, and … Continue reading 5 Global Supply Chain Management Tips
Demand Modeling: Tips for Manufacturers & Distributors
by Alden Morse July 3, 2016July 3, 2016 In manufacturing and distribution, supply chain logistics drives success, and demand modeling can be a vehicle for growth. In the past, supply chain design was undervalued, and system logistics were rarely revisited. Today, it is a critical function of business, with an emphasis on lean management and … Continue reading Demand Modeling: Tips for Manufacturers & Distributors
Supply Chain Strategy: 4 Keys to Success
by Alden Morse May 13, 2016May 13, 2016 Though most manufacturers and distributors understand the need for a good supply chain strategy, very few actually have one. Ask for a formal plan that details a company’s approach to managing its supply chain over a multi-year period, and you’ll often find yourself empty-handed. Despite this, crafting … Continue reading Supply Chain Strategy: 4 Keys to Success
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