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Strategies for optimising supply chains oil and gas

Optimising Supply Chains in the Refinery Industry: Strategies for Efficiency and Cost Reduction

21 Aug 2023

Efficient supply chain management is crucial for the success of any industry, and refineries are no exception. With complex operations and a global network of suppliers, optimising supply chains in the refinery industry becomes essential for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining a competitive edge. Prepare to discover some of the strategies that can be employed to optimise supply chains in the refinery industry, leading to improved operational performance and cost reduction.

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Document Security Manufacturing

Document Security in Manufacturing: Protecting Intellectual Property and Sensitive Information

18 Aug 2023

Manufacturing organisations rely heavily on their intellectual property (IP) to stay competitive in the market. However, IP can also become a prime target for malicious actors such as dishonest competitors, ex-employees, and cybercriminals. Given this, safeguarding your IP is of paramount importance. This article delves into the matter of protecting intellectual property and document security in manufacturing and offers proven strategies that can help improve your organisation's security.

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Logistics for food suppliers

The Growing Role of Logistics for Food Suppliers

16 Aug 2023

Logistics for food suppliers are critical for success throughout the food and beverage supply chains. Efficient, sustainable logistics can be a major competitive advantage and help meet customers’ changing needs and preferences.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Practices

Supply Chains Are Preventing Themselves From Implementing Sustainable Practices

14 Aug 2023

Supply Chains Are Preventing Themselves From Implementing Sustainable Practices. While you likely already know the challenge of incorporating environment-focused procedures into logistics, you may need to learn the reasons behind the struggle. Supply chains prevent themselves from implementing sustainable practices because they intrinsically rely on traditional and untenable methods.

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Manufacturing Adhesive

How To Choose The Right Adhesive For Your Manufacturing Needs: A Guide For Product Designers

11 Aug 2023

Do you want your products to last longer? Well, the adhesive you use in manufacturing can make your products more durable. Using an adhesive of good quality enhances the trust of the customers in your product. Using the wrong adhesive could compromise the safety of the product, leading to potential hazards for users. It is very crucial that you choose the right adhesive to improve your brand reputation.

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The use of Blockchain in the supply chain for security and visibility

Blockchain in the supply chain for security and visibility

10 Aug 2023

Blockchain is a digital ledger technology invented for use in cryptocurrency networks. In these networks, anonymous parties execute encrypted transactions according to a predetermined protocol. Users may transfer digital assets without contracts or third-party negotiation using blockchain ledger technology, which is a distributed system that does not require centralised management. The use of blockchain technology in supply chain is an emerging application of the technology.

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