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Actionable tips to save electricity, save money and save the planet!

04 May 2022

Whether your working from home, worried about the rising fuel costs, or want to reduce your carbon footprint saving electricity is becoming a priority for most of us. The good news is that there are steps we can take to reduce our electricity consumption quickly and easily. The experts at Compare the Market have put together a really useful guide FREE for you to download from the IoSCM website.

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Everything you need to know about effective inventory management

03 May 2022

Whenever we hear the word “inventory” most of us imagine huge warehouses sitting right next to a big port or a production facility. Inventory is a much bigger concept than stock and warehouses.  In simple words, inventory means company’s goods. Irrespective of whether these goods are raw materials or on the production floor or if they are ready to consume, these goods at all different stages is inventory. In this article we find out everything we need to know about effective inventory management.

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Everything You Need To Know To Make International Shipments

29 Apr 2022

When you want to send a shipment from your country to another part of the world, it may be scary to think that your package will travel a long distance before reaching its destination; In addition, you may have multiple questions about legal requirements, shipping cost or delivery time, among other topics. In this article, MyXBorder team - a specialist in delivery from myntra to the UK, have explained in detail everything you need to know to send international shipments from your country to another.

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10 Supply Chain Issues and How Education Can Bridge the Gap

27 Apr 2022

The global supply chain environment has room for improvement. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire world faced a major crisis and the supply chain industry faced one of the most significant disruptions in recent history - now referred to as the Great Supply Chain Disruption. And, yes, the pandemic seems to be coming to an end, but the effects it’s made linger for us to deal with. That means that the disruption will continue in 2022 and major issues will remain present. Luckily, with proper education and skill acquisition of those working in the supply chain, we can bridge this gap faster and more successfully.

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5 Things B2B Supply Chain Can Learn from B2C Software Companies

25 Apr 2022

In B2B, you need to maintain a good relationship with vendors and make an informed buying decision in order to stay ahead of the competition, which is especially true now in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it can be quite challenging as many B2B companies still use old and outdated methods when purchasing goods and services. In this face-paced world, B2B companies need to take advantage of modern digital technology to manage vendors and mitigate risks. It will not only help them to easily procure goods and services but also build strong relationships with vendors.

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Celebrating National Tea Day 2022

21 Apr 2022

Today is National Tea Day, the perfect opportunity to sit down with Britain's favourite brew in your hand and find out more about the production of tea and the supply chain that ensures we can keep our cupboards stocked with delicious blends. Sustainability in the tea trade is a key focus for many manufacturers and trade organisations as is the protection of Assam, the worlds largest tea growing region, from future climate change.

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