Manufacturing Supply Chain Management: Best Practices

Inventory Planning – A Quick Guide

Inventory represents the very foundation of any manufacturing or distribution operation. Keeping the raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories at optimal levels is crucial for short- and long-term business success.

By Mattias Turovski 10 min read

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Traceability in the Food Industry – Basic Requirements and Best Practices

Few manufacturing sectors are as dependent on good traceability practices as the food and beverage industry. In this article, we look at why traceability is so important for food manufacturers and which features should be foremost implemented.

By Mattias Turovski 10 min read

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Purchase Order Management – Achieving Consistent Deliveries

For any manufacturing company that relies on components and raw materials from suppliers, purchase order management constitutes an important set of practices that can significantly simplify the procurement process. In this article, we look at how to achieve consistent success with your procurements using the best purchase order management practices and solutions.

By Mattias Turovski 9 min read

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What Is Co-Packing or Contract Packing?

Co-packing means having a specialized packing company package your manufactured goods into their final selling form. Using a co-packer helps small manufacturers focus on their core competencies, save money on packaging equipment, labor, and logistics, and sell their products in higher-quality packaging.

By Madis Kuuse 6 min read

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Procurement Planning – A Simple Guide

A thoroughly planned procurement process helps to ensure that a company’s purchases arrive in a timely manner and in the right quantities, from the best vendors and with good prices. A well thought out procurement plan helps businesses stay in control of the product manufacturing cycle and avoid last-minute surprises.

By Mattias Turovski 9 min read

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Distribution Management Basics for SMEs

Distribution management is an integral part of any well-functioning business that sells physical products. Although the actual shipping of goods takes a central role in the process, distribution management includes many other processes that support timely and cost-effective deliveries.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

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What Is Pipeline Inventory?

Pipeline inventory consists of goods that a company has ordered but which have not yet arrived in the facility. Managing this type of inventory can help schedule production or shipments in advance, reduce standing inventory levels, and avoid stock-outs.

By Mattias Turovski 8 min read

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Incoterms – A Simple Guide

Incoterms or International Commercial Terms are used to facilitate and standardize trade processes, especially logistics and shipping. As of today, there are 11 different Incoterms that all allocate different responsibilities to both parties of a transaction.

By Madis Kuuse 9 min read

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What Is Decoupling Inventory?

Decoupling inventory is the strategic buffer stock of subassemblies and WIP that could be used when suppliers are unavailable, when there are internal disruptions like machinery breakdown, or when demand is greater than expected. It allows companies to prevent all-around stoppages and mitigate the bullwhip effect.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

Supply Chain

Inventory Planning – A Quick Guide

Traceability in the Food Industry – Basic Requirements and Best Practices

Purchase Order Management – Achieving Consistent Deliveries

What Is Co-Packing or Contract Packing?

Procurement Planning – A Simple Guide

Distribution Management Basics for SMEs

What Is Pipeline Inventory?

Incoterms – A Simple Guide

What Is Decoupling Inventory?

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Supply Chain

Inventory Planning – A Quick Guide

Traceability in the Food Industry – Basic Requirements and Best Practices

Purchase Order Management – Achieving Consistent Deliveries

What Is Co-Packing or Contract Packing?

Procurement Planning – A Simple Guide

Distribution Management Basics for SMEs

What Is Pipeline Inventory?

Incoterms – A Simple Guide

What Is Decoupling Inventory?

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