Lean concepts such as just-in-time, virtual inventory, supplier rationalization, and fewer distribution facilities reduce total supply chain costs. They also increase supply chain risk. Elemica, a supply chain operating network, offers these tips for preventing supply chain disruptions.
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This report discusses optimizing how you allocate and manage your freight spend
Elemica Featuring Supply Chain Brain
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Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve: The Process Industry Executive Agenda for 2016 and Beyond
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ELEMICA TRACK App E-BOOK
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When Bigger Is Better
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The Power of a Supply Chain Operating Network
Arun Samuga, Elemica’s VP R&D, talks with Adrian Gonzalez of Talking Logistics about the power of being on a network, especially from a communication and collaboration standpoint. The larger the...
Best Practices in Use of Railcar Fulfillment Systems
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Building an Ecosystem to Deliver Value Across the Infinite Variety
As you see and study products that consumers consume, or products marketed to but ignored by consumers, patterns start to emerge. Understanding those consumer patterns and learning from them can be...
The Power of the Network
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The Outside-In Supply Chain
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Inside-Out Supply Chain Versus Outside-In Supply Chain
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