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Achieving Revenue Gains from Distributed Logistics

FinListics Solutions

Ever since its inception, supply chain management has largely been focused on cost and expense management, seeking methods to reduce the costs of logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, procurement, manufacturing, and all the other business processes that makeup supply chains.

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The Straightforward Guide to Value Chain Analysis

Hubspot Sales

Inbound Logistics. Outbound Logistics. Outbound logistics describes this delivery process. Procurement. Inbound Logistics. Outbound Logistics. There are five primary activities and they include all the actions that go into the creation of a business' offering. Operations. Marketing and Sales. Operations.

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What is the value chain? Value chain definition, model, and examples

Zendesk

He breaks down the value chain first into primary activities, such as inbound logistics, operations, service, and marketing and sales. For example, look at the primary activity of inbound logistics. Let’s go back to looking at securing a new supplier in inbound logistics for raw materials for an upcoming product. Operations.

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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Apptivo

The Sourcing and procurement module. This module helps with procuring the materials and services businesses Need to manufacture their goods, or the items they want to resell. The Sourcing and Procurement module helps businesses procure the materials and services that they need to manufacture their goods. Transportation.

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. Ready to get started?

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E-Commerce Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

Market research and consumer insights inform product selection and marketing strategies, while product sourcing and procurement ensure a steady supply of high-quality goods. Order fulfillment and logistics ensure timely delivery, while customer service and support maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

Lack of clear authority, conflicting priorities, and the logistics of keeping 7, 10, or 12 people in the loop make the B2B buying process an increasingly tough sale. Their choices directly shape the direction of the procurement process and determine which solutions are selected.

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. Procurement strategies in response to network delays and bottlenecks. Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? So what’s working now?