Supply chain

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Case Analysis: Reducing Risk in Supply Chain Management (Textiles)

Case Analysis: Reducing Risk in Supply Chain Management (Textiles)

Supply chain
Written By – The Pro QC Quality Assurance Team Our team in India recently presented with the Indo French Chamber of Commerce and discussed a few applicable case studies related to “Reducing Risk in Supply Chain Management.” Daniel Ben-Ezra, Pro QC’s Country Manager in India, provided the following summary highlighting one of the cases presented: Client […]
Pallets from China can pose risks to supply chains

Pallets from China can pose risks to supply chains

Supply chain
For this post, we welcome a friend to the Pro QC team, Daniel M. Krassenstein, as a guest blogger.   Many U.S. importers regard procurement cost and pallet vendor selection as the shippers’ burden, but this is risky and exposes an importer to severe supply chain disruptions should their pallets not be compliant with local […]
Supply Chain Management – Webinar Review

Supply Chain Management – Webinar Review

Supply chain
Our Tampa office worked with the local ASQ section and Hillsborough Community College’s Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education and coordinated and instructed a series of webinars that will run through this month.  The webinar scheduled for today discusses Supply Chain Management, which many in our industry recognize is a broad topic. As a brief […]
Global Supply Chains are Changing Fast & Creating New Quality Challenges

Global Supply Chains are Changing Fast & Creating New Quality Challenges

Supply chain
Our latest newsletter featured an article written by Pro QC’s VP/Americas, Michael L. Hetzel. In the article, Michael expands on the ideas he presented in a recent interview with Awarely regarding trends in logistics and supply.  The original article is posted below. “Finally, product simplification/modularization/mass customization will dictate short supply chains and inventory reductions. Manufacturing […]
Using a Grid Analysis for Supplier Selection

Using a Grid Analysis for Supplier Selection

Supply chain
An article was published in MasterControl’s November newsletter that simplifies the process of supplier selection.  A grid analysis is great for almost any decision-making situation where you want to objectively compare multiple options.  It also complements many other decision-making tools as well. Per the article, factors that should be considered in the grid analysis for […]
Supplier partnerships are key

Supplier partnerships are key

Supply chain
Many organizations approach us and are currently in volatile partnerships with suppliers over missed deadlines or unacceptable quality.  Communication has broken down, and both parties are unclear of how to proceed and ensure customer value. The key to accomplishing objectives and mutually realizing benefits from continuous improvement initiatives is through cooperation and understanding from all […]
Managing quality in long distance supply chains

Managing quality in long distance supply chains

Supply chain
Michael L. Hetzel, Pro QC’s VP/Americas, partnered with GlobalAutoIndustry earlier today to share some insight and recommendations regarding managing quality in long-distance supply chains. The seminar, which was hosted by GlobalAutoIndustry.com, touched on a wide range of quality challenges unique to those engaged in international procurement.  Michael reviews the cost issues and various considerations for selecting […]
Supply chain management basics

Supply chain management basics

Supply chain
I recently stumbled on a series of videos produced by Arizona State University and the W.P Carey School of Business’ Department of Supply Chain Management (ASU-WPC-SCM) relating to the basics of SCM.  While basic in nature, the series is well organized and appears to piece together SCM quite well.  As a refresher, I think these […]
How do you select the right suppliers?

How do you select the right suppliers?

Sourcing/Supply chain
Selecting suppliers is undoubtedly one of the most challenging tasks organizations contend with.  Between finding, evaluating and selecting suppliers that will meet existing needs with room to grow doesn’t have to be an arduous process.  While requirements do vary greatly depending on industry, company size, demand, etc., the process of supplier selection can be simplified using a […]