So why would a company or stakeholder need to visualise a supply chain? This will depend on what you are trying to achieve and whether you are going to look at the supply chain from either a process or strategic perspective.
The Institute of Supply Chain Management held its first ‘Grow your business’ event on the 11th April 2013 with great success.
All businesses are different and there are a range of factors that go into manufacturing which can differentiate an organisation from the competition; improving the quality of the manufacturing process within your business may be the key to increasing business efficiency and growth
Since the beginning of humanity there has always been trade. A caveman noticed the other village had something their own wanted, so they offered something in return. The trade of goods and services is ingrained in our very being, we evolved with collaboration in mind – It’s part of our psychological and physiological make-up and necessary for our survival.
Every company in the world uses logistics in some form, although not all will employ a full-time logistics manager; the purpose of a logistician is to organise the movement of supplies and raw materials necessary for the business to operate. Inbound logistics are then used in conjunction with outbound logistics to distribute products of services where they are in demand.
The value of continued learning after leaving the formal education system was highlighted this week. National Apprenticeship Week began on Monday 8th March and saw colleges and universities partner with businesses to push the importance of vocational qualifications and increasing employability.
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