Collaborative Programs: Not a Chore But an Opportunity
Programs such as vendor managed inventory (VMI) and efficient consumer response (ECR) fuel supply chain growth.
Programs such as vendor managed inventory (VMI) and efficient consumer response (ECR) fuel supply chain growth.
Production vendor managed inventory enables manufacturers to gain supply chain control.
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From retailers to OEMs, companies track parts and finished goods to drive supply chain visibility and flexibility.
Shifting production closer to the U.S. can benefit supply chains, but nearshoring also presents obstacles.
Positioning product packaging downstream in the supply chain offers food manufacturers varied selling opportunities.
The number of stockkeeping units has increased considerably. Doing an ABC analysis helps eliminate unneeded inventory.
Supply chains must develop strategies for reducing risk related to climate change, such as drought and extreme weather.
Leading food manufacturers and producers make sustainability best practices part of their supply chains.
Demand-driven supply chains strive for synchronicity between functions and among partners to ensure optimal performance.