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Reducing risk - How detailed planning helps avoid disruptions
2016-06-02 19:11:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Forward planning; managing supply chain partners well and staying on top of potential regional issues such as changes in weather or currency values can help apparel and textile companies avoid key supply chain disruptions such as out-of-stock situations, eroded margins and missed market opportunities.
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Reducing risk - The hidden costs of emerging sourcing locations
2016-06-02 17:40:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Uncertainty might sound like a rather nebulous concern for international clothing brands considering their sourcing, but it can be a very tough problem that undermines operational efficiency up and downstream.
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Reducing risk - How software can help supply chain visibility
2016-06-01 19:23:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software have become fundamental tools in the quest for excellence in apparel supply chain visibility. And waiting in the wings is blockchain, the technology underpinning the Bitcoin digital currency by providing a register of transactions - whose potential is already being embraced by supply chain experts.
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Proactive asset management for GIS: A six-step process for reducing risk, cost, and improving reliability
2016-06-01 15:07:00| Transmission & Distribution World
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Reducing risk - Why preparation is key when switching suppliers
2016-05-09 11:17:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Preparation, preparation and more preparation are key if brands and retailers are to reduce risks when shifting their sourcing to new countries and suppliers.
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