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As planners, we use countless acronyms in our daily work, they simplify communication and keep supply chain operations aligned. Planning Acronyms #day1: MRP - Material Requirements Planning: MRP helps a material planner to make sure the right parts and raw materials are available at the right time so production doesn’t stop, while also avoiding keeping too much inventory on hand. ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning: For a Material planner ERP is like a control tower it integrates demand, supply, inventory, and supplier data so decisions are faster, more accurate, and aligned across the supply chain. BOM - Bill of Materials: A Material Planner uses the BOM as the foundation for planning. It is a starting point for MRP runs, purchase orders, and ensuring production gets the right materials at the right time. DOH - Days on Hand: Tells you how many days your current inventory will last, based on average daily usage or demand. Material Planners can see how long inventory will last, so they can purchase on time, avoid shortages, and reduce excess stock. WOS - Weeks of Supply: It shows how many weeks your current inventory will last, based on forecasted demand. WOS helps a Material Planner quickly judge if inventory is healthy, too low, or too high making it a practical tool for smarter planning decisions. MPS - Master Production Schedule: MPS helps a Material Planners turn demand forecasts into a practical production plan, ensuring materials are available to support smooth operations. 💫 Each of these acronyms represents not just a term, but a tool that helps planners balance supply, demand, and efficiency. 💫 👉 Which of these acronyms do you use the most in your day-to-day work? #SupplyChain #Planning #MaterialPlanner #Operations #Logistics #InventoryManagement

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From Chaos to Control: Integrating Warehouse Operations into the Supply Chain - it was the topic of my speech at the inSklad Forum yesterday. We discussed an important idea — warehouse issues are often not warehouse problems!!! They are symptoms of a disconnected supply chain and the absence of an integrated planning process. Integrating warehouse logistics into S&OP allows businesses to achieve what so many still lack - a shift from chaos to control. It’s about synchronizing sales, procurement, and resources. About predictability, stability, and long-term resilience. My gratitude to all colleagues in the room for the attention, dialogue, and professional questions. I’m truly glad to see efficiency, analytics, and process transparency becoming core priorities for Ukrainian businesses. #SupplyChainManagement #S&OP #Resilience

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🤝 Procurement Insight Studies show that 65% of supply chain disruptions come from issues with suppliers — not internal operations. That’s why building strong, transparent relationships with vendors is just as critical as negotiating prices. 💡 Quick tip: Always have at least 2 qualified backup suppliers for key materials. It reduces risk and keeps production running smoothly. 👉 How do you usually handle supplier risk in your company? #Procurement #SupplierManagement #SupplyChain #Logistics #RiskManagement

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❤️‍🔥🔥 Top 100 Procurement, Supply Chain & Quality Abbreviations Every Professional Should Know. ❤️‍🔥 Do you speak the language of industry fluently? From Procurement to Production, and from Quality to Logistics, these abbreviations drive every conversation, report, and audit in the manufacturing world. Over the years, I’ve realized that knowing the right terminology doesn’t just make communication faster — it builds confidence, clarity, and credibility in every professional discussion. So here’s something valuable for every engineer, buyer, and supply chain professional 👇 ✅ I’ve compiled the ultimate list — 100 key abbreviations used across: Procurement & Sourcing Supply Chain & Logistics Quality Management & Continuous Improvement Lean & Operational Excellence ✨ Share this to help others and follow VIJAYAKUMAR D for more insights like this. #Management #Training #Productivity #Excellence #Careers #ProjectManagement #LeadershipInQuality #ProfessionalDevelopment #TrainingAndDevelopment #CareerProgression #SkillsEnhancement #ProjectManagementSkills #EngineeringCareer #QAEngineerLife #QualityCareer #QualityJobsIndia #Lean #LeanManufacturing #LeanPrinciples #LeanThinking #LeanStrategy #LeanProcess #LeanTransformation #LeanProjects #LeanByVijay #Kaizen #KaizenBlitz #ContinuousImprovement #Excellence #Waste #WasteElimination #Wastemanagement #ValueAdded #ProcessOptimization #ProcessImprovement #WorkflowEfficiency #ManufacturingExcellence #TIMWOOD #7Waste #3MWaste #Andon #Jidoka #PullSystem #LineBalancing #Flowchart #VSM #VSMStudy #VSMTools #Kanban #TaktTime #SMED #OEE #OEEOptimization #ISO #ISO9001 #ISO9001Certification #IATF #IATF16949 #IATF16949Certified #QMS #QMSImplementation #QualityCompliance #QualitySystems #QualityManagementPrinciples #QualityAuditChecklist #Standardization #CertificationProcess #RegulatoryRequirements #CoreTools #APQP #PPAP #PPAPSubmission #SPC #MSA #ControlChart #SPCTools #CheckSheet #CheckSheetTemplates #SOP #ProcessMetrics #ProcessControl #ProcessCapability #7QCTools #17QCTools #Fishbone #Ishikawa #Histogram #Histograms #HistogramAnalysis #ParetoChart #ParetoAnalysis #Flowchart #RootCauseAnalysis #5Why #5WhyAnalysis #G8D #8D #ProblemSolvingSkills #DefectPrevention #LeanSixSigma #SixSigmaLife #SixSigmaTools #DMAIC #DMAICMethodology #6Sigma #BlackBelt #GreenBelt #YellowBelt #BlackBeltProjects #GreenBeltProjects #YellowBeltTraining #TPM #TPMImplementation #TotalProductiveMaintenance #15S #5S #5SImplementation #KPI #KpiPerformance #QualityMetrics #QualityGoals #QualityPerformance #ProcessMetrics #ProductionAnalysis #DataAnalysisQuality #AutomotiveIndustry #AutomotiveEngineering #AutomotiveIndustryJobs #QualityControlTools #QualityAssuranceProcess #QualityImprovement #QualityCulture #QualityPlanning #QualityProfessional #QATeam #QualityWithVijay

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Market intelligence is crucial in procurement. The non negotiables... 🔦 Supplier segmentation (who does what, and who does it best). 💰 Market rates, volume discounts, cost drivers, benchmark pricing. 🚨 Risk profiles of all available options, financial and operational. 🧑‍💻 New product development and obsolescent technologies. 📈 Commodity fluctuations and right time to buy (and right time not to buy). Someone needs to own market intelligence. Procurement are expected to know which way the wind is blowing. #markets #procurement

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Yesterday, during one of our supply chain sessions, a powerful discussion came up about inventory accuracy in store operations. The root cause? 👉 Process compliance. Or rather… the lack of it. One participant asked: “Why do some teams skip steps in the process even when they know the rules?” We were talking about SOPs, system checks, and why these processes exist in the first place. And I said: 👇 “Most people don’t break rules because they want to. They break them because the rules don’t feel meaningful.” Let’s be real. If a team sees the checklist as just more red tape... If no one explains why each step matters… If the process feels like a burden, not a guide... Then it is only a matter of time before steps are skipped. What reminded ourselves: ✅ Process is not about control. ✅ It's about consistency. ✅ It's about trust. ✅ It’s the backbone of accuracy. In supply chain, one skipped step can lead to wrong stock counts, delivery errors, or worse, loss of customer trust. So the next time your team misses a step, Don’t just correct them. Connect with them. Explain the “why.” Build belief, not just rules. Because when people understand the purpose, They follow the process with pride. Thank You Bechem Manaseh Muhammed Shaz Karishma Motiyani Aviation Training Center LLC

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Most don’t get supply chain right. This document explains supply chain roles with Game of Thrones. The Supply Planner – Tyrion Lannister ↳ Clever, resourceful, and always three steps ahead ↳ Turns limited resources into winning plans   The Demand Planner – Daenerys Targaryen ↳ Visionary and bold ↳ Reads the future like flames, always chasing the next big wave   The S&OP Lead – Jon Snow ↳ Nobody wants the role, but he unites the houses ↳ Keeps peace, builds trust, and makes hard calls   The Inventory Manager – Samwell Tarly ↳ Loves books and balance ↳ Tracks every detail and hates losing control of the records   The Procurement Manager – Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish ↳ Schemer and dealmaker ↳ Has five backup suppliers before anyone else knows there’s a problem   The Logistics Manager – Arya Stark ↳ Swift and relentless ↳ Moves unseen, adapts fast, and always delivers what’s needed The Production Manager – Brienne of Tarth ↳ Disciplined and reliable ↳ Gets the work done with loyalty, precision, and zero shortcuts Any others to add?

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