Industry Insights

9 Key Definitions Related to Smart Manufacturing

Smart manufacturing is a broad concept and is not something that can be implemented in a production process directly. It is a combination of various technologies and solutions which collectively, if implemented in a manufacturing ecosystem, is termed as smart manufacturing. All these technology and solution can be categorized under three broad categories as connectivity,

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Sourcing Strategies

What is a Request For Quotation (RFQ)? [Checklist]

An RFQ, or Request for Quotation, is the process of asking for the price of exactly what you’re looking for. In other words, a vendor asks another business to provide a quote for specific services or products. The process is a very common operation carried out by purchasing and supply managers, though it can be

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Sourcing Strategies

8 Types of Inventory Defined

Inventory can be defined as the array of finished goods or goods used in production. These goods are either stored in-house or in a warehouse so that a business can meet demand and fulfill orders. For some manufacturers, inventory may look like raw materials and work-in-process. For others, it may be a supply of finished

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Supply Chain Management

Procurement Goes Far Beyond Managing Spends

When we think about procurement, we think of purchasing parts and managing spends. But procurement far surpasses that role. In reality, procurement leaders provide real business value by looking at an organization’s needs and the supply market capabilities that exist. Procurement involves delivering value by lowering costs while increasing quality, and it’s a role that

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