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Received for Shipment Bill of Lading: Definition, How It Works, and Importance
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Received for Shipment Bill of Lading: Definition, How It Works, and Importance

Received for Shipment: Definition, How It Works, and Importance   Understanding the concept of ‘Received for Shipment’ is important in the shipping industry. This notation indicates that the carrier has received the cargo at the port facility for loading onto a specific vessel or voyage and serves to acknowledge receipt of the items for shipment. […]

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What’s Your Supply Chain Resolution for 2025?
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What’s Your Supply Chain Resolution for 2025?

Advance claims compliance to further supply chain visibility. Using standardized data sharing and RFID enables swift product identification and streamlines claims-related exchanges, helping stakeholders reduce manual effort. –Jonathan Gregory Director of Global Standards GS1 US Boost supply chain agility with enhanced demand forecasting and automated replenishment as 2025 will come with global trade uncertainty and […]

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Definition, Examples, and Strategies
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Supply Chain Risk Management: Definition, Examples, and Strategies

  In an interconnected global economy, smooth supply chain operations are crucial to business success. Yet, with myriad variables and dependencies, supply chains are exposed to many potential disruptions and all types of supply chain risks. Enter supply chain risk management. Supply chain risk management is a strategic approach to identify, assess, and mitigate risks […]

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Supply Chain Bottlenecks: Causes, Challenges, and Resolutions
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Supply Chain Bottlenecks: Causes, Challenges, and Resolutions

A supply chain bottleneck occurs when one part of the supply chain slows down or halts the entire process, disrupting the flow of goods and services. These bottlenecks can create serious problems for businesses, delaying production and deliveries, which can directly impact profitability and customer satisfaction. In modern supply chains, identifying and addressing these bottlenecks […]

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What Supply Chain Term Will Be Top of Mind in 2025?
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What Supply Chain Term Will Be Top of Mind in 2025?

Convergence because we can’t afford to have planning and operations working in their separate silos where plans can’t be executed or if they can they are very expensive to execute. Good companies plan. Great companies execute. –Tom Moore Founder & CEO ProvisionAi Optimization. 2025 will be a year of optimization as companies look to offset […]

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Marcus Chung: Guiding a Sustainable Career
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Marcus Chung: Guiding a Sustainable Career

RESPONSIBILITIES: Ecommerce and retail operations, supply chain, sourcing, production, sustainability, and IT. EXPERIENCE: Vice president, manufacturing and supply chain, ThirdLove; director, sourcing, Stitch Fix; vice president, responsible sourcing, The Children’s Place; director, responsible sourcing, Talbots; director, sustainability, McKesson; senior manager, social responsibility strategy, Gap Inc.; consultant, CEB (now Gartner). EDUCATION: MBA, University of California, Berkeley; […]

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Value Stream Mapping: Definition, Benefits, and Implementation
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Value Stream Mapping: Definition, Benefits, and Implementation

Value stream mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool in logistics and supply chain management. It allows you to visualize material and information flows, helping you identify waste and find opportunities for improvement.  In supply chain management, value stream mapping is essential. You can understand how raw materials and information move through your processes. This includes […]

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Beyond the Rack: Retail Supply Chain Strategies That Work
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Beyond the Rack: Retail Supply Chain Strategies That Work

In the challenging retail sector, supply chain efficiency can be the difference between succeeding and just barely hanging on. From weaving together disparate systems into a single information flow, to ensuring products appear effortlessly on shelves, to fulfilling online orders with lightning speed, here’s how thriving retailers rack and roll.

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