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Marek Glaszewski

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Managing supplier shutdowns with order calendars

We know it’s stating the obvious, but if suppliers can’t fulfil your orders, you can’t meet customer demand. If you...

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Cost-effectively filling shipping containers

The effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains hit the shipping industry hard, with displaced containers blocking ports and causing...

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How cloud computing can make supply chains more competitive

More traditional supply chain strategies originated when the business environment was steadier. When business cycles are predictable, and demand is...

A wooden dice with a plus sign on one side and minus sign on the adjacent side on a wooden table next to a light blue wall what are the fundamental differences between jut-in-time and just-in-case stock control

Just-in-time vs Just-in-case stock control – a guide

JIT v JIC stock management For years companies have operated a just-in-time (JIT) supply chain model, only ordering stock items...