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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Advertising on Supply Chain Focus

    A few people have asked me how SCF is funded and maintained. Currently it is purely from my own pocket and some limited income from the Google Adverts that you see displayed near the top and the bottom of the forum. These google adverts are placed by companies and individuals all over the...

    Started by TopLink, 31 March 09 00:13
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  1. Logistics Service Management

    I will like to knw how to manage a companies logistics majoying on procurement and transportation

    Started by Matregie, 06 August 10 16:02
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  2. Help Needed on presentation uregently

    my boss has recently asked me to come up with a presentation about how one of the transfer of products from our current warehouse to customer own factory affect our business. As i m still new to this co. i have no idea where should i start and how do i go about doing it. Definitely buisness vol...

    Started by princesssue, 19 August 10 06:57
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  3. Career move into Purchasing, late starter, adivce appreciated!

    Hi, Whilst not strictly new to the world of purchasing i would appreciate some advice if possible? After 7 years in Sales, mainly recruitment, i took a temp admin role whilst looking for another position within a food wholesale business, after a month or so there i began undertaking some...

    Started by sparkle24, 16 August 10 21:01
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  4. Post Logistics

    Good day All: I request to have a partner in sharing logistics knowledge in the business world. Please contact me @ resources@matnode.com Mathias

    Started by Matregie, 05 August 10 13:53
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  5. A sample proposal for Logistics services

    Dear all: Please I will really appreciate if anyone can tell me where I could get a sample proposal on logistics services for consulting online, which I could build on. The reason for this is to create a proposal based on my local business here, so I could follow a format. Thanks for your help

    Started by Matregie, 10 August 10 12:46
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  6. What software do you use?

    Didn't find anything in a quick search.... Just wondering what you use to track your shipments, routing verification forms, customer information, etc. I'm using Access databases currently but feel there may be an easier and faster solution out there. Making all these forms and tracking...

    Started by FaurKris, 09 August 10 15:10
    • Replies: 1
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    16 August 10 17:20 Go to last post
  7. Global Certifications in Supply Chain

    Are there any global certifications in supply chain. Name, cost, testing location needed. What is the benefit of these professionally. Is PMP relevant to supply chain professionals ?

    Started by netquantum, 29 September 09 21:16
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  8. Book Recommendations.

    Hello, I am about to be a sophomore in college, and I find SCM to be very interesting. The problem is, finding a good book on the subject is pretty difficult since I do not yet have a good solid foundation on the subject. The only books which I have read which have any relevance to SCM...

    Started by Hayek_Fan, 29 July 10 05:41
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    02 August 10 22:05 Go to last post
  9. Question SAAS and Cloud Computing?

    Can someone explain the difference between SAAS and cloud computing?

    Started by lizawelch, 05 April 10 14:50
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  10. Newly interested in SCM - Advice on how to proceed

    I've been searching around for a few weeks now on information regarding a career change into SCM. I am fairly analytically oriented and after reading some job descriptions I feel that this career would fit my personality much more than my current line of work. Background: Bachelor degree in...

    Started by NidoGentz, 09 July 10 19:56
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  11. Role of an IT professional?

    Hi, I knew there are lot of IT services employed in SCM, not to mention software products like SAP, OracleApps and many more to say. But as what SCM domain accomodate an IT professional like me (having 7 yrs exp in software devllopment, JAVA platform). I have only started with learning A of SCM...

    Started by hariharan, 05 July 10 13:40
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    09 July 10 01:48 Go to last post
  12. Datachem CSCP CD Version 1.0 for sale

    If anyone is interested, I have the Datachem CSCP preparation CD for sale. I bought it for $246.55, but I will sell it for $150 (ONO) plus $15 for shipping and handling. Please contact me at punthipm@sbcglobal.net if you want to buy it. Regards, Punthip :)

    Started by punthip, 03 February 09 02:39
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  13. APICS CSCP or ISM’s CPSM or any other supply chain certificate?

    Hello Everybody, Glad to find such a comprehensive and interactive platform for supply chain management. I have done MBA in Marketing and currently having work experience of +7 years in shipping/logistics. In future I have a plan to move into supply chain consultancy. With this regard;...

    Started by rajbikram, 17 June 10 08:30
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  14. A model to estimate the total cost of a unique product??

    Hi, 1. Could anybody tell me if there is a model to estimate the total cost of a unique product? 2. What are the relevant parameters that contribute to the total cost of a keeping one unique product (for example a vacume cleaner) active? Answers appreacited, Thank you

    Started by Shadi, 30 June 10 14:37
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  15. Going to college in the fall, thinking about SCM major. Can anyone give me some info?

    I've never considered a business degree before, but I think I would be really good at and enjoy supply chain management. I love details and organizing everything down to the last letter (literally - I've considered going for an MLIS after undergrad), plus contingency plans. I have some questions,...

    Started by river, 29 June 10 22:56
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  16. Lightbulb Research methodologies and questionnaire for analysis of Supply Chain

    Hi, I am doing a intern in Supply Chain department of a automobile service company. Can anyone please help me out in which research methodologies should i adopt and what should be the format of questionnaire. Please help:)

    Started by a.singhal20, 10 June 10 12:40
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  17. Career Options

    Hello. I am currently doing a Masters in Purchasing & SCM. Doing it part time whilst working on the factory floor - and half way through. Just looking for a route in to this industry. I have an interest in IT. Is there any application I could/should get to know which may secure me a niche...

    Started by borderfox, 04 April 10 18:32
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  18. Increase Participation?

    I've noticed that there is minimal activity on this forum. What options are there to increase the activity, and therefore the value of the forum? Otherwise, other forums such as the LinkedIn Answers arena will be of more value to the community. This forum has great potential. Ideas?

    Started by SupplyChainQuant, 24 March 10 20:40
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    07 June 10 07:18 Go to last post
  19. Truckload; Less Than Truckload

    Are Full Truckload and Less Than Truckload internationally recognized standard terms? Meaning that if I were to used those with a european customer would she/he understand what I mean or are there other terms that are more used internationally (to express the same concept)? Thanks.

    Started by Kumoto, 23 April 10 13:17
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  20. Brainstorm - Building Membership & Participation

    Dear Members and Guests, Some members have recently remarked that the Supply Chain Focus (SCF) forum would be far more beneficial if there were more members and greater participation. I could not agree more. The more activity there is on a forum like this, the better for all concerned. I...

    Started by TopLink, 06 April 10 04:04
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  21. Which are the best trade shows?

    Just out of curiosity, which industry trade shows do you go to and do you find them helpful? We have signed up to exhibit at a couple this year, some are new ones and others have been running for years, I personally have no experience of any of them but would like to go to some as a visitor to...

    Started by Paragon_Routing_Software, 04 February 10 15:30
    logistics trade shows, trade shows
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  22. Need some Help regarding Job interview

    Hello everyone Philip Godkin here, i'm an Irish gradute of Supply Chain management and logisitics from DIT (Dublin Institute of Technology) and i am going for a job interview for a supply chain co-ordinator role in Saudia Arabia. I am looking for some information regarding SCM in relation to...

    Started by pgodkin, 10 April 10 15:35
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  23. Mentor/Mentee

    As we all know the Mentor is a kind of "Role Model" who helps the mentee with carrier advices, consultations, "out of the box" thinking. Is there somebody who has experiences as Mentor / Mentee? Regards, Sz.

    Started by noirsz, 05 March 10 20:43
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  24. Smile How to set tolerance in measuring forecast accuracy.

    Dear friends, I'm very new in Supply chain field, and very interesting in this forum. In my company, we have measured forecast accuracy with the following tolerance: SKUs Tolerance A +/- 3 B +/- 5 C +/- 15

    Started by thuypt, 20 February 10 04:52
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  25. Anyone involved in SCM in the pharmaceuticals here?

    Hello everyone Merry christmas from snowy UK(Halleluyah).I was hoping I could find someone that works in the supply chain function of any pharmaceutical company to share ideas with. I just joined a pharma company in the UK from a food industry and there are vast differences in the ways of...

    Started by Victoroghor, 23 December 09 12:01
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  26. Implementing an ERP system

    I am in the very early stage of implementing an ERP system for 4 manufacturing sites that are supported by 2 offsite warehouse locations. Solomon is the current software that is used for account, purchasing and inventory management. I am looking at adding WO and BOM to the system to round out the...

    Started by hidesert jeep, 07 February 10 19:04
    erp, implementation, mrp, solomon
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  27. making recommendations to increse sales

    Hi Guys, I am not sure if anyone on this forum will have an idea but I need some ideas here. I am in the process of making a recommendation to a firm on how to increase sales within a particular product group within a major retailer in the UK. If it be through proper merchandising or proper...

    Started by Victoroghor, 28 September 09 11:39
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    14 December 09 11:51 Go to last post
  28. Question Production planning and scheduling

    Dear all, I want to prepare a production planning and scheduling worksheet for a 5 molding machine. appreciate if you could share ideas to complete my task. In advance, thanks. Regards, Siv

    Started by subpad, 02 December 09 06:14
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  29. Exclamation Please, retweet our webinar

    :rolleyes:One of my clients, is holding a supply chain related webinar on SaaS Business Intelligence, December 9, 2009. Please, contact me directly and I'll provide you with a link for free registration for this webinar (US-based). Also, I would appreciate, if you could re-tweet this webinar to...

    Started by SupplierEvaluations, 23 November 09 19:35
    business intelligence, free webinar, join free, saas bi webinar, supply chain management
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  30. 3PL and SCM Rankings

    Sooooooo...I need help. It's probably one of those things that will come off the top of your head but would take me several hours of Googling. I'm really new to the 3PL industry (like, baby new). What are some of the best publications or research consulting firms which publish rankings of...

    Started by AlexanderCLewis, 26 October 09 02:39
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  31. Home decor and others

    Bye I Think that your question can find solution. Do youu heard about Barakkuda. (barakkuda.com). I wou ld like to recomand to you. You can get quotes from Chinese manufacturers there. Best regards.

    Started by Johnson, 12 October 09 00:56
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  32. What does APIs means?

    Hi, I am reading a job description and it has the following paragraph: "Summary The purpose of the Supply Operations Specialist is to manage the procurement, toll manufacturing, shipping and customer service activities of assigned APIs and finished SKUs from vendors and tolling facilities to...

    Started by LREYES, 04 June 09 04:47
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  33. Unhappy any help is appreciated

    I just graduated from the university and now work in a freight forwarding company for a month. Is anyone here can share any experience with me about how to start a career or how to adjust myself to a new stage in life.

    Started by sop fly fly, 23 September 09 07:50
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  34. Smile looking for Datachem CD's

    Hi, I am here in USA for short visit. So, if anyone is planning to sell their Datachem CD's for DSP,ECO and SMR. Please send me a email to xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the selling price and shipping cost. I am looking for V6 and above. "Please visit Harsha's profile page and leave a visitor message...

    Started by duffyhair, 14 September 09 22:25
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  35. Another question about trade.meritline

    Anyone how does it work? trade.meritline.com free b2b service for wholesale trading, I have joined, seems great no limit to use all features but just do not know how it works. Should I just wait after upload my needs?

    Started by willanfei, 13 May 08 09:57
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    08 September 09 09:41 Go to last post
  36. Questions about a career in SCM

    Hey all I'm studying at the undergraduate level in a business school in Canada that has a commerce degree in supply chain operations management. I am currently in accounting but I am seriously considering switching to this major. But I'm still new to whole field to SCM so I'd like to hear...

    Started by winbacker, 06 November 07 03:54
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  37. Datachem SCP software for sale.

    I have a Datachem software for APICS certified Supply chain professional (CSCP) exam for sale. It has over 700 practice questions. I bought it in April 09 for 250$ including shipping. I am asking for $ 150 + $5 for shipping via priority mail. If interested please mail me at akotha@inbox.com.

    Started by ajaykotha, 17 June 09 20:50
    apics, cscp, datachem, scp, supply chain
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  38. Smile item with intermittent demand & slow moving item

    buddy, Some questions are haunting around in my mind, I can not figure out. My question is how to set up reorder level and reorder quantity for item with intermittent demand? for example, Jan(demand=100), Feb(demand=0), Mar(deman=0), April(demand=0),May(demand=90), June(demand=20). How to handle...

    Started by heroadu, 04 June 09 12:42
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  39. Inquiry

    Hello everyone.. I'm currently doing my master in logistics and SCM, and need to specify my thesis topic. I have chosen a leading petrochemical company to write my thesis about. However, I can not choose my topic for the reason of the size of the thesis and also because I don’t know the current...

    Started by Aziz, 11 June 09 01:51
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  40. Win-Win Partnerships in SCM

    Hi, What do you think about win-win parnerships with suppliers in SCM? Does it really works in competitive environments? We should consider that it involves sharing of information, collaboration, similar culture. A great number of managers in Brazil, from several segments, believes that it is...

    Started by PatriciaGuarnieri, 20 May 09 21:16
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  41. Forecasting software

    Hi everyone, I have just joined the this forum on today, I have a question that is related to my work. Does anyone have use any good, cheap and easy to use forecasting software. I have used the Excel "Data Analysis" forecasting software but I doubt it is really good enough and the company I work...

    Started by David 444, 21 May 09 10:54
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    22 May 09 13:15 Go to last post
  42. Most of the Supply Chain news is bad?

    well i have been scouring the net looking for good places to get my fix of transport and logistics news, I am subscribed to alot of news related websites, anything to do with international shipping, logistics, transport, rail, supply chain etc, and i think about 90% of what i read is BAD NEWs!! :(...

    Started by mattstics, 14 May 09 12:19
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    14 May 09 14:42 Go to last post
  43. the right way forward

    Hi I have been working in a supply chain and logistics company as a IT consultant for a WMS system for 2 years. Prior to that I was in sotware development for an OEM company. Currently my role caters to Spare Parts logistics. I want to make my way towards more generic supply chain areas and see...

    Started by turjom, 20 April 09 08:04
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    • Views: 343
    20 April 09 22:30 Go to last post
  44. Smile Happy New Year

    I would like to thank all forum members for there support, and postings that you have made throughout Year 2007. Welcome to Year 2008, lets make it a good one, and expand this forum to make this the first choice for SCM advice on the web. Fortune favours the bold, so lets make it happen. ...

    Started by Starbucks Junkie, 02 January 08 08:08
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    17 April 09 21:35 Go to last post
  45. Post current problems in scm

    i searching for a topic in scm to do my thesis. particularly in mechanical industry, can anyone suggest me some current problems in scm.

    Started by jkrdas, 16 April 09 16:50
    • Replies: 1
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    16 April 09 22:09 Go to last post
  46. Smile question

    Hello I am bright and new comer , really thanks this site. But for my working are sales of the air transportation into global.. I wonder where i can find some channel to seek the potential customers who are looking for the this part of the supply chain ... Also i'd like to share my...

    Started by TOP888, 26 March 09 19:03
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    27 March 09 08:13 Go to last post
  47. Question about supply and stock ordering

    Sales forecast: Feb-40000 Mar-15000 Apr-12000 May-8000 Jun-8000 Jul-10000 Aug-15000 Sep-40000 Oct-60000

    Started by Advokat87, 16 March 09 11:57
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    16 March 09 18:06 Go to last post
  48. New Article Library

    Hi, We are trialling a new article library forum for more professional articles that are not part of our competition but may be of interest to SCF members. You can find the forum and rules here: Artical Library I may move some existing articles on the forum into here, just to get it...

    Started by TopLink, 21 February 09 23:45
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  49. Supply Chain Professionals - Such a Thing ?

    Hi, Have been reading the stuff here for a while and thought it time I signed up and participated. When you hear people talk about the 'Professions', they nomally mean Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants and so on. People in these jobs have undertaken a lot of training and require formal...

    Started by Larry, 12 February 09 03:23
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    13 February 09 06:22 Go to last post
  50. Liner Paper Recycling

    I'm looking to recycling "liner" non-stick paper. These papers come from taking off labels to placed on bottles, barcoding or RFID tags. Does anyone know of anyone else who recycles this type of paper or have any experience doing so? :confused:

    Started by dnguyen527, 08 January 09 04:09
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 340
    08 January 09 11:09 Go to last post

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