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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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Thoughts From The Top: ?Sales Management and The Supply Chain Struggle

Brooks Group

In this day of supply chain issues and extended delivery times, their sales teams are struggling to stay motivated. What’s a sales manager to do? Second, open up visibility into the supply chain. Share updates from suppliers. Today, more and more clients are sharing a common problem.

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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. What is one day worth to your customers?

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The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

Two key factors critical for devising a robust purchasing and supply management strategy are: Strategic importance of purchasing: This factor measures the ratio of raw material costs to total costs, their impact on profitability, and the value addition done by the entire product portfolio. 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. We’re seeing it first hand. The ecosystem: When creating value, think outside your own business.

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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. Supply Chain Management: Coordinating the procurement and logistics of raw materials and components.

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Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry Value Chain: Deep Dive

Flevy

The CPG Value Chain covers all stages from raw material sourcing to after-sales service, requiring seamless integration of diverse activities. Effective value chain management enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and fosters innovation, thereby creating significant value for customers and stakeholders.