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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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The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

The procurement function in most organizations deserves more attention than it gets. This paucity of attention and capabilities is a certain path to extinction in this age of abrupt supply and demand shifts, intense competition, material and resource scarcity, and political turmoil. Decide on make-versus-buy choices.

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Turning lemons into lemonade: Five ways to reset on customer management fundamentals in a post-pandemic world

Strategic Account Management Association

In business, it has created an opportunity to reflect on how companies are managing customers, and it has given customers a window of opportunity to re-evaluate their supplier relationships to determine which partnerships are truly valuable. But that’s a topic for a different day. It all starts with selecting the right accounts. #4:

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Semiconductor Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

The complexity of semiconductor manufacturing, coupled with the need for continuous innovation and stringent quality control, demands a meticulously managed value chain. Primary activities in the Semiconductor Value Chain include: Research and Development (R&D): Innovating new semiconductor technologies and improving existing processes.

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The Modern Supply Chain: Global Challenges and Best Practices

Speaker: Bart Huthwaite - Principal, RSM, Operations and Supply Chain

We’re in the midst of economic turmoil, the aftermath of a global health crisis, and continuous tensions between international organizations, so how can you ensure your supply chain is powerful enough and flexible enough to weather the storm? Your company is depending on this! Save your seat today!

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Business Strategy How-to Guide: Develop, Implement, Evaluate

CMOE

What It Is At CMOE we view strategy as a flexible blueprint for determining an organization’s priorities, initiatives, and direction. This blueprint may include a set of principles and practices to help key stakeholders make the best-informed decisions that will elevate the value of their organization.

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Logistics & Transportation Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

This sector includes freight transportation, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management, all of which are critical for ensuring that products reach their destinations efficiently and on time. from 2021 to 2027, driven by the rise of e-commerce, globalization, and advancements in supply chain technology.