Episodes
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- 03 September 2024
Machine builders excel in creating machines so complex, that even the individual components are complex systems. This complexity leads to tail supply chains that are becoming longer, more global, and increasingly difficult to manage.Too complex to manage on their own? Yes, that’s what we s...
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E02
- 10 September 2024
During the COVID pandemic, the focus was on lead times and product availability. Now that supply chains have largely stabilized, the attention has shifted towards lowering the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).In this episode, we explore how high-tech manufacturers can navigate increasing pres...
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- 10 September 2024
Bauke attended a guest lecture by Professor of Responsible Procurement Jo Mehaan, and recalls a point she made in her first slide: by 2035, we will reach a point of no return - where the world can no longer sustain economic growth.
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- 10 September 2024
Big data - it's been a buzzword for years, but are companies making the most of the data they have? In this episode, we take a closer look at how AI is changing the game: from collecting data to - finally - getting insights from that data.We discuss AI's tangible benefits for tail supply...
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- 10 September 2024
Country of origin regulations, Conflict Mineral Acts, EU Directives, and sanctioned countries - just a few of the regulations companies must adhere to. But how do you manage these risks when dealing with a global tail supply involving thousands of suppliers and millions of items?
About Tail Supply Conductors
Thousands of suppliers, millions of products: the tail parts of a supply chain don’t get as much attention as the strategic parts - until they run out and cause a production stop.
In Tail Supply Conductors, the specialists at MAG45 dive deep into the often-overlooked 'tail' of the supply chain. Discover how an integrated approach can help companies manage this critical aspect more efficiently.
In Tail Supply Conductors, the specialists at MAG45 dive deep into the often-overlooked 'tail' of the supply chain. Discover how an integrated approach can help companies manage this critical aspect more efficiently.