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18 items in Articles & Blogs from 2022 · Sorted newest to oldest
2022
18 posts · Jan 15, 2022 – Jul 5, 2022
The Impact of Rising Temperatures on Global Supply Chains
The world depends on global supply chains, however, the network is prone to disruptions. Labor shortages, virus outbreaks, technological issues, and more can lead to substantial delays and increased costs but one factor is more frightening to supply chains than any other i.e. the rising temperatures. With rising temper
By Nilay
BlogHow to Improve Collaboration between Cross-Functional Teams?
Cross-functional team collaboration is a key factor to grow and scale a business successfully. It drives continuous improvement within the organization, enables agility and creative problem solving, and also reduces costs. Most importantly it keeps everyone aligned with the organizational goals. However, when teams wor
By Team ScaleUp
BlogOptimizing Supply Chains with Continuous Process Improvement
In today’s world, the most critical challenges businesses face are adapting to rapidly changing market conditions and changing consumer expectations. The strategy that might have worked for businesses in the last few years may require an overhaul to meet the present requirements. To meet these ever-changing needs, orga
By Team ScaleUp
BlogThe Strategic Benefits of Agile Procurement
There is no doubt that we are living in unprecedented times that have disrupted local, regional, and global supply chains pushing many procurement organizations to find ways to evolve and meet their targets. To thrive, a new approach to managing and organizing work in an adaptable manner is a must. In this article, we
By Team ScaleUp
BlogWhy should you hire a PMP Certified Consultant for project/program management?
The PMP (Project Management Professional) certification has gained importance among project managers as well as recruiters. Today most employers list ‘PMP certification’ as a required or strongly preferred skill when posting a job opportunity. Organizations that support PMP certified professionals have more well inform
By Team ScaleUp
BlogStrategic Sourcing in a Supplier’s Market – What does it mean for global businesses?
The role of effectively sourcing goods and services from suppliers has become unavoidable as businesses continue to tie together the power of globalization to expand performance. Strategic sourcing plays a vital role when it comes to the competitiveness and cost structure of a business. It can help in improving the val
By Team ScaleUp
BlogHow to increase supply chain agility?
Whether it is a global pandemic, trade wars, geopolitical instability, tariffs or natural disasters, these disruptions make a significant impact on supply chains globally. With such unpredictable disruptions, companies must invest in building key capabilities in their supply chains i.e. agility, resilience, and sustain
By Team ScaleUp
BlogOptimum Material Requirements Planning (MRP) – How to get it right?
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is one of the most important processes for manufacturers that should be run at the right frequency. With the right MRP, an organization can expect an increase in on-time shipments, lesser inventory carrying costs, lower inventory shortages, and happy customers. Whether it is done th
By Team ScaleUp
BlogFixing your supply chain challenges in 2022 and beyond
The year 2021 saw supply chain issues getting worse due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, the computer chip shortage had a ripple effect across various industries. There were concerns raised about everything from restaurant food supplies to coffee shortages to lithium supply for electric vehicle batteries
By Team ScaleUp
BlogAnalyzing collaboration Between Humans and Robots across supply chain
The interest in collaboration between humans and robots across the supply chain has been on the rise and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted this aspect even more. Automation alone can be inflexible and expensive since robots are typically designed to carry out only one specific task. The companies are realiz
By Team ScaleUp
BlogOptimizing Supply Chain to Address Cold Chain Challenges in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The incredibly growing complexity of the pharmaceutical supply chain has forced the industry to rethink the way of managing cold chain logistics. Cold chain logistics has become a complex process over the last few years demanding fundamental transformation and a structural revamping to put cold chain logistics into per
By Team ScaleUp
BlogEffective contingency planning in project management
Contingency planning is all about having a backup strategy for your business in case of any unforeseen events that may knock off your plans off track. Every project undertaken in a business has a unique set of risks, therefore when project managers carry out a risk assessment and identify potential threats, a proactive
By Team ScaleUp
BlogAnalytics trends for 2022 and beyond – Enabling businesses to leverage the power of data
The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation across businesses, which, in turn, has led to generation of massive data. When managed and leveraged in an appropriate way, data can be a goldmine for businesses to make smarter decisions. For most of the businesses, supply chains are the lifeblood. Collaboration acro
By Team ScaleUp
BlogEffective network planning in supply chain management – It’s vital!
Network planning in supply chain management is a complex task that involves coordinating different individual companies, integrating several processes and activities in the supply chain network to improve the value of products or minimize system-wide cost while satisfying the demand of consumers. What is network planni
By Team ScaleUp
BlogGlobal Supply Chain Disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict – An in-depth analysis!
Global supply chains are now facing another challenge after the pandemic led disruptions – the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The supply chains have been fragile since the beginning of the pandemic, and this military conflict between Russia and Ukraine is only exacerbating the situation for several companies in various indus
By Team ScaleUp
BlogProject Management Resources – Cost Benefit Analysis for projects
When you are managing a project, invariably you have to weigh one option against another. A cost benefit analysis is the easiest way of comparing all your options to determine which will be the right one for your project. What is Cost Benefit Analysis? CBA or Cost Benefit Analysis is an efficient technique that is
By Team ScaleUp
BlogGetting started with a career in supply chain management
Looking for a career in supply chain management? You are not alone, especially now when the COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness about the global importance of this crucial sector- and has shown it to be a great career option. Supply chains involve a series of processes that takes a product from the manufacturer to t
By Team ScaleUp
BlogPush vs. Pull vs. Hybrid Supply Chain Model- All that you need to know!
Supply Chain extends from the factory where the goods are manufactured to the time they are delivered to the customer or to distribution centers and further to retail channels. Supply chain strategies determine when the product should be manufactured, delivered to distribution centers and finally made available in the
By Team ScaleUp