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Manufacturers Must Seek Better Supply Chain Visibility

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Unfortunately for manufacturers, there are many areas in need of improved visibility such as customer demand, inventory, total cost, and supplier risk. There are two initiatives that we believe manufacturers should elevate to the top of the priority list for their company: tracing the upstream supply chain and supplier capacity management.

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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis

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It also requires a focus on procurement-supplier relationships, and striving to be the customer of choice for your suppliers. It also requires a focus on procurement-supplier relationships, and striving to be the customer of choice for your suppliers. Balancing New Priorities Makes Procurement More Valuable.