Manufacturing Supply Chain Management: Best Practices

Supplier Performance Management – Best Practices for Manufacturers

Supplier performance management is a vital supply chain process for any manufacturer or distributor that sources its raw materials or other items from external vendors. Effective SPM can bring a wealth of internal benefits and help foster better supplier relationships.

By Mattias Turovski 13 min read

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What Is Distributed Manufacturing?

In distributed manufacturing, production facilities are scattered throughout an extended geographical area, each one serving their local market, with their work coordinated with the help of cloud-based software. Distributed manufacturing is gradually gaining ground thanks to providing benefits such as shorter lead times and lower distribution costs.

By Madis Kuuse 7 min read

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What Are Lot Numbers and How to Use Them?

Lot numbers are unique identifiers assigned to specific batches of products, allowing for traceability and quality control throughout the supply chain. Understanding lot numbers is essential for businesses to ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, efficient inventory management, and effective recall processes.

By Madis Kuuse 9 min read

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Batch Tracking – A Simple Guide

Batch tracking is a functionality that no batch production setup should go without. In this guide, we look at the fundamentals of batch tracking and see how MRP software can help achieve traceability.

By Mattias Turovski 10 min read

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Materials Management – Definition, Benefits, Best Practices

Implementing proper materials management practices allows businesses to make sure the correct materials with the best price and quality reach the shop floor at the right time and in the correct quantity. Follow these best practices to get more control over this essential segment of the supply chain.

By Madis Kuuse 12 min read

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What is Traceability and How to Achieve It?

Traceability is the ability to track a product or item throughout its entire supply chain, from its origin to the end consumer. Traceability enhances product safety and consumer trust by enabling companies to identify contamination or defect sources, perform targeted interventions and efficient product recalls, and increase transparency regarding the origins and handling of products.

By Madis Kuuse 12 min read

Supply Chain

What Is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)?

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the process of managing a product throughout its lifespan, from concept to manufacturing to disposal. Using PLM or MRP software to manage their products could bring manufacturers benefits ranging from better collaboration to optimized production processes and higher product quality.

By Madis Kuuse 10 min read

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Management – Best Practices for SMEs

Supply chain management encompasses everything from negotiating vendor contracts for raw materials to handling returns of a product. While it is a central concept for any company producing or selling physical goods or even services, this post focuses on the importance and best practices of SCM from the perspective of small and medium manufacturers.

By Mattias Turovski 11 min read

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Material Planning – Definition, Tools, and Tips

Material planning is the process of figuring out what and how much is needed in order to produce goods within a specified timeframe, and ensuring the timely delivery of those materials. Accurate material planning can contribute significantly to the efficiency and profitability of a company.

By Madis Kuuse 13 min read

Supply Chain

Supplier Performance Management – Best Practices for Manufacturers

What Is Distributed Manufacturing?

What Are Lot Numbers and How to Use Them?

Batch Tracking – A Simple Guide

Materials Management – Definition, Benefits, Best Practices

What is Traceability and How to Achieve It?

What Is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)?

Manufacturing Supply Chain Management – Best Practices for SMEs

Material Planning – Definition, Tools, and Tips

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Supplier Performance Management – Best Practices for Manufacturers

What Is Distributed Manufacturing?

What Are Lot Numbers and How to Use Them?

Batch Tracking – A Simple Guide

Materials Management – Definition, Benefits, Best Practices

What is Traceability and How to Achieve It?

What Is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)?

Manufacturing Supply Chain Management – Best Practices for SMEs

Material Planning – Definition, Tools, and Tips

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