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Value Chain vs. Supply Chain: Key Distinctions

Arpedio

When it comes to business operations, the terms “value chain” and “supply chain” are often used interchangeably. In essence, the value chain is the process by which businesses create and deliver value to their customers.

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How We Can Align our Corporate Strategy and Supply Chain Strategy

Flevy

Most organizations struggle to find a true strategic fit between their Corporate Strategies and their Supply Chain Strategies. For most organizations, they operate within a highly complex and globally interconnected Supply Chain. Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Procurement.

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How Aramex’s Young SAM Program Provides Strategic Value and Impact

Strategic Account Management Association

Aramex is a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, headquartered in Dubai and listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Aramex services include international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, integrated logistics and supply chain management, and e-commerce solutions.

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The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

A robust purchasing and supply management strategy should evaluate the risks associated with global sourcing, deal with uncertainties, anticipate supply and price instabilities, and shift focus from operations to strategic supply management. Ensure a mix of long-term contracts and annual agreements to save money.

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The Value of Reliability

Holden Advisors

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us many lessons, not the least of which is the value of a reliable supply chain. It’s become crystal clear that the businesses with a reliable supply chain have a distinct advantage over their competitors who don’t. We’ve all felt it. D o the math and then validate it with them.

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The Future of SAM – Revisited

Strategic Account Management Association

Regardless of the organization we work at, we could be outspent, out resourced or out marketed but we do have the opportunity to outthink our competition. Kaj Storbacka is a professor at Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki and Founder of Market Shaping Lab. Become market makers. Panelists: the three experts of SAM.

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Forget Rewards: Why B2B Loyalty Marketing is Different

Customer Think

Companies need reliable support systems, services and deliveries—consider the current supply-chain crisis. Business buyers are highly dependent on their suppliers, for the success of their own businesses. Once in place, companies avoid chan.