Manufacturing Supply Chain Management: Best Practices

Supply Chain

On-Time In-Full (OTIF) – A Complete Guide

On-Time In Full (OTIF) is a supply chain management KPI that measures how accurately orders are fulfilled. Here is why it is important, how to calculate it, and how to improve your OTIF score.

By Madis Kuuse 10 min read

Supply Chain

11 Supplier Relationship Management Tips for Growing Businesses

Supplier relationships play a major role in the effective operations of most companies that deal with physical inventory. The goal of supplier relationship management is to foster strong partnerships that benefit both the buyer and the seller.

By Madis Kuuse 10 min read

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Minimum Order Quantity – MOQ Meaning and Best Practices

Setting a minimum order quantity for products can be a very beneficial move for distributors and manufacturers. Here we look at the ins and outs of MOQs and give recommendations on how best to manage them.

By Mattias Turovski 14 min read

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Supplier Performance Management Best Practices

Supplier performance management is a vital supply chain process for any manufacturer or distributor that sources its raw materials or other items from external vendors. Effective SPM can bring a wealth of internal benefits and help foster better supplier relationships.

By Mattias Turovski 13 min read

Supply Chain

What Is Distributed Manufacturing?

In distributed manufacturing, production facilities are scattered throughout an extended geographical area, each one serving their local market, with their work coordinated with the help of cloud-based software. Distributed manufacturing is gradually gaining ground thanks to providing benefits such as shorter lead times and lower distribution costs.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

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What Are Lot Numbers and How to Use Them?

Lot numbers are unique identifiers assigned to specific batches of products, allowing for traceability and quality control throughout the supply chain. Understanding lot numbers is essential for businesses to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, efficient inventory management, and effective recall processes.

By Madis Kuuse 9 min read

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Batch Tracking – A Simple Guide

Batch tracking is a functionality that no batch production setup should go without. In this guide, we look at the fundamentals of batch tracking and see how MRP software can help achieve traceability.

By Mattias Turovski 10 min read

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Materials Management – Definition, Benefits, Best Practices

Implementing proper materials management practices allows businesses to make sure the correct materials with the best price and quality reach the shop floor at the right time and in the correct quantity. Follow these best practices to get more control over this essential segment of the supply chain.

By Madis Kuuse 12 min read

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What is Traceability and How to Achieve It?

Traceability is the ability to track a product or item throughout its entire supply chain, from its origin to the end consumer. Traceability enhances product safety and consumer trust by enabling companies to identify contamination or defect sources, perform targeted interventions and efficient product recalls, and increase transparency regarding the origins and handling of products.

By Madis Kuuse 12 min read

Supply Chain

On-Time In-Full (OTIF) – A Complete Guide

11 Supplier Relationship Management Tips for Growing Businesses

Minimum Order Quantity – MOQ Meaning and Best Practices

Supplier Performance Management Best Practices

What Is Distributed Manufacturing?

What Are Lot Numbers and How to Use Them?

Batch Tracking – A Simple Guide

Materials Management – Definition, Benefits, Best Practices

What is Traceability and How to Achieve It?

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Supply Chain

On-Time In-Full (OTIF) – A Complete Guide

11 Supplier Relationship Management Tips for Growing Businesses

Minimum Order Quantity – MOQ Meaning and Best Practices

Supplier Performance Management Best Practices

What Is Distributed Manufacturing?

What Are Lot Numbers and How to Use Them?

Batch Tracking – A Simple Guide

Materials Management – Definition, Benefits, Best Practices

What is Traceability and How to Achieve It?

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