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Another Ducking Digest: August 21, 2023
Another Ducking Digest: August 21, 2023
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2023
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Podcast episode
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In this episode of Another Ducking Digest, Sarah Scudder and Lindsay delve into the intricacies of Purchase Orders (POs) within small and mid-sized manufacturers. They explore the common pitfalls that can plague these businesses. Inaccurate info led to delays, financial discrepancies, and even audits. Lindsay shares 10 all-too-familiar mishaps from his manufacturing supply chain experience, including expedite errors, unauthorized spending, supplier woes, pricing mismatches, and communication breakdowns. Listen in to learn about solutions like process adjustments, effective secondary procedures, and vigilant compliance.
Released:
Aug 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (92)
INSIGHT-OUT: Learning The Benefits Of PO Process Automation with Lindsay Smith: TO AUTOMATE OR NOT? THAT IS THE QUESTION. Many people are not too open to the idea of automating their processes, and the same goes for people in supply chain, particularly in purchase orders. This is why we have Lindsay Smith. He is the Solutions Principal for Manufacturing Industry at Insight, and he will be talking with us about the benefits of having an automated purchase order process, only here in this latest episode of What The Duck?! Show Highlights: Introducing Lindsay Smith How Lindsay wound up in the supply chain Understanding Purchase Order Process Automation When is the best time to start a PO - process automation Defining the long lead part and short lead part It's not always the buyer's fault Quotes: Lindsay - Why he is drawn to manufacturing “I suppose it's in my DNA. My dad spent his career in manufacturing was NCR, but over and above that, it's exciting. It's the fulfillment of buildi by What the Duck - Another Supply Chain Podcast