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McKinsey & Company in 2015 reported that 80% of the goods (compared to 20% today) would be manufactured in a country different from where they would be consumed.  In 2020, this prediction has proven to be accurate. There are lots of global events that have impacted supply chains in 2019 through 2020.  Nationalization and COVID-19 […]

The procurement function in the construction industry has resisted change for many decades. But in recent years, new trends have proven a force to be reckoned with, as many organizations begin adopting and embracing new strategies in a bid to stay competitive. We explore current methods that are in practice and also the new wave […]

The purchasing function can have an overwhelming impact on the bottom line of an organization. The purchasing department helps to maintain the financial health of organizations by procuring goods and services that meet operational needs and keep operations moving smoothly while providing the highest value. Selecting suppliers is one of the critical aspects of the […]

Expediting purchases in inbound logistics is normal but it is painful for many companies who use this approach. Typical reasons for expediting are potential delay on contractual delivery dates, damage products, supplier product upgrade and most importantly, client’s critical specification.The reality of business life is defined as Expediting. Delays brought about by human and non-human […]

Having green procurement in place in the food and beverage industry will positively impact the environment as well as human health. Waste that are not well managed will resort to dumping and open burning. Hence, everyone should adopt green procurement practices to curb further waste growth.As the rise in demand for food and beverage goods […]

Printing industry is going through a metamorphosis due to digitalisation. From a traditional mass production, it is moving towards mass customisation and this trend must be fostered by the printing business world for its survival. The profits in this business which was over 25% a decade ago has since declined below 10%, hence making the […]

Fundamentally, warehousing involved two activities, there are inbound and outbound operations. Inbound refers to the sourcing, purchasing, receiving, investigating, put-away, storage, that is incoming organization. On the other extreme, outbound is tied in with picking, pressing, moving, all these are leaving the association. Outbound procedure is more work concentrated than inbound processes. Particularly, request picking […]

Purchasing is a highly complex hierarchical procedure with targets that reach a long way past the conventional conviction that purchasing essential job is to acquire products and ventures because of inward needs. The general targets of buying can be requested in five critical zones: supply movement, manage the sourcing strategy capably and effectively, make supply […]

Warehouses are playing an important role in the flow and delivery of the products from the manufacturers to the end-users. Operating a warehouse at the maximum efficiency is a challenge for a warehouse owner as the activities of the warehouse are complicated processes. Consequently, a human being is limited to overcome all the challenges and […]

Technologies innovations are making diverse across logistics industry might be one of the most affected segments.Substantial utilization of manual procedures and a lot of information put away in various manners and in better places, the logistics business has maybe the most to pick up from executing new advances and following the most inventive technologies innovation […]

An integrated transportation solution, a coordinated transportation arrangement powers associations to look at framework organizations in an undeniably widely inclusive and inventive way. The dedicated plan gives increasingly important incorporation and versatility to scale their focal points as fundamental. Makes a model for reliable improvement by giving all the mentioned data, which can be changed […]

Logistics assume a gigantic job in the smooth activities of a business. In any case, at scale, it is amazingly hard to run an immaculate Logistics division because of the sheer number of factors and requests that such a logistics would be dependent upon. Logistics can be thought of as the business work liable for […]

Although globalisation significantly reduces the vastness between various regions worldwide, the physical division of these same regions is still a prominent reality. As the distances between regions widen, the higher the possibility that shipments are susceptible to damages in any complex transport operations. Damages to goods can range from impacts to undesired temperature fluctuations inclusively, […]

In the logistics sector, KPIs are significant for estimating production, costs, and quality rates.  It includes certain measurements that are common in the logistics sector. It can help distinguish and sort out issues during its ordinary activity. These estimations can be viewed as elements for the improvement of the activity in the calculated. Logistics involve […]

While the use of various chemicals in experimental research is essential, it is also important to safely store and maintain them as a part of the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program. The properties of chemicals and their reactivity vary broadly and if chemicals are not managed, stored, and labeled properly, they can have harmful […]

The population in the world is expected to growth from 7.7 billion to 9.7 billion by year 2050 according to United Nations. And we are in the global warming effects which cause shortage of the supply in agriculture productions in next few decades. With the advance of digital technologies development, one of the must use […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the digital technologies progressing rapidly and is a current topic of broad interest. AI has contributed to a more efficient and intelligent way of streamlining business operations, which helps companies achieve cost reduction, improve efficiency and productivity and improve responsiveness to market demand. This article aims to look into […]

Procurement is a purchasing process that controls quantity, quality, sourcing and timing to ensure the best possible total cost of ownership. Procurement professionals are nowadays key member of firm’s core team and are actively participating in new product development, managing supplier risk and sustainable procurement. Digital technologies are enablers and supporting procurement in this direction. […]

Procurement has grown significantly more strategic over the past twenty years, now, digital supply chain management and analytics are bringing new strength to the strategic role. The main mission of procurement has broadened from cost leadership and assurance of supply to strategic insights for decision making. Digital procurement is an exponential shift that allows organizations […]

Rapid advancements in digital technologies nowadays and the application of these disruptive technologies in Procurement enables strategic sourcing become more predictive, transactional procurement become more automated, and supplier relationship management become more proactive. It is imperative that procurement organizations understand digital procurement, staying up to date cutting edge trends, technologies and how to effectively utilize […]

Special inventory in warehouse environment are guided by policies, federal laws and compliances that are set up by organizations. In warehousing contracts, special inventory imposed by a government body are Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), and Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA). Private associations such as Round table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Convention on International Trade […]

Negotiation takes place almost every day in our daily life whether is it negotiating for a higher salary or for a better deal when shopping. These negotiations do not play a significant impact even if they are unsuccessful. However, it is not the same in the business context. A good negotiation is absolutely vital to […]

Resource constraints and environmental pollution resulting in global warming are driving the transformation of world economy from that of linear “take-make-dispose” which consumes and transforms raw materials into products that are used until they are eventually discarded as waste, to a circular “make-use-recycle” model which purports to eliminate waste and ensure sustainability. Circular supply chain […]

There are many aspects to consider when selecting the most suitable mode of transport to get products from point A to B. The effective use of transportation equipment and modes reduces shipping and logistics costs. However, export planning is not always as simple as it seems. Depending on the destination, goods consigned to a foreign […]

Integrated Logistics is a goal to achieve customer’s satisfaction at the lowest total cost with a one-stop solution to the shipping and logistic requirements of the company. Integrated Logistics refers to specific logistics practices and operational activities that coordinate the flow of materials from suppliers to the customers throughout the value stream. A strong integrated […]