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Industry Insights from Chainlogix

Chainlogix is your dedicated partner in outsourced manufacturing and supply chain management. Enjoy the best practices, industry updates, and helpful checklists below.

 

 

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Aug 29, 2023
Welcoming Injection Works to Nelson Miller Group

Welcoming Injection Works to Nelson Miller Group

The company will serve as NMG’s in-country authority for custom thermoplastic injection molding and related services.

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Jul 18, 2023
Chainlogix and Nelson Miller are now Nelson Miller Group!

Chainlogix and Nelson Miller are now Nelson Miller Group!

Nelson Miller Group represents the combined strengths and capabilities of Nelson Miller, Inc. and Chainlogix.

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Oct 13, 2022
The True Cost of Your Supply Chain

The True Cost of Your Supply Chain

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is an essential tool to ensure savings from supplier negotiations actually hit your bottom line.

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Oct 04, 2022
20 Questions to Ask a Potential SCM Partner

20 Questions to Ask a Potential SCM Partner

You can tell a lot about a potential partner through a few initial conversations. Here are some questions to ask.

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Sep 22, 2022
Strategic Sourcing/Source to Pay

Strategic Sourcing/Source to Pay

Implementing an automated source-to-pay process leveraging technology can make a huge impact and create significant cost savings.

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Sep 14, 2022
Five Manufacturing Indexes that Need to be on Your Radar

Five Manufacturing Indexes that Need to be on Your Radar

Watch these five manufacturing indexes to stay aware of global data and trends as they relate to your organization’s supply chain.

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Sep 13, 2022
The Top 10 Logistics Indexes for Supply Chain Professionals

The Top 10 Logistics Indexes for Supply Chain Professionals

These indexes help you understand economic indicators and industry trends that impact your organization's supply chain.

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Sep 06, 2022
Taking the Guesswork Out of Demand Planning

Taking the Guesswork Out of Demand Planning

In today’s world of rapidly advancing technology, it’s possible to forecast future demand with greater accuracy than ever.

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Aug 31, 2022
Second and Multi Sourcing: Supply Assurance in Turbulent Times

Second and Multi Sourcing: Supply Assurance in Turbulent Times

Broadening your approved vendor list can create assurance of supply, cost savings, and improved customer service.

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Jul 07, 2022
The right partner for your plastic manufacturing needs

The right partner for your plastic manufacturing needs

The capabilities you should look for in an injection molded plastic manufacturer and the seven questions to ask.

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May 31, 2022
Designing and Building Your Plastic Injection Mold

Designing and Building Your Plastic Injection Mold

Producing your injection mold can be difficult. Knowing what to expect and important factors in tooling can help keep your project on track.

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May 26, 2022
Eight Factors for Managing Lead Time in Injection Molding

Eight Factors for Managing Lead Time in Injection Molding

When it comes to injection molding plastics, it’s best to avoid surprises.The following factors can reduce your lead time.

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May 19, 2022
What Superior Plastic Injection Molding Manufacturers Do

What Superior Plastic Injection Molding Manufacturers Do

Read the interview with the General Manager of CMTECH, and see what separates the great Injection Molding Plastics manufacturers from the average ones.

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May 13, 2022
ISO 9001 Certification: Ensuring Quality in Plastic Injection Moldings

ISO 9001 Certification: Ensuring Quality in Plastic Injection Moldings

Ensure your injection molding adheres to world-class quality standards by seeking out a manufacturing partner that has achieved ISO 9001 certification.

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May 10, 2022
Factors that Impact the Cost of Your Mold

Factors that Impact the Cost of Your Mold

Knowing the factors that affect mold cost as you begin to conceptualize and design your plastic part will ensure your injection molding project is set up for success.

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May 05, 2022
How to select the right resin

How to select the right resin

Considering that material selection is one of the most important factors in creating quality plastic parts, how do you choose the right plastic resin for your injection molding?

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May 03, 2022
Mold classifications and standards

Mold classifications and standards

The right mold is critical to achieve the quality, production, and cost objectives for your project. So how do you decide which material is right?

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Mar 16, 2022
How Outsourced Manufacturing Limits Supply Chain Interruptions

How Outsourced Manufacturing Limits Supply Chain Interruptions

Outsourcing your manufacturing and inventory management can alleviate panic by limiting the interruptions within your supply chain.

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Feb 16, 2022
How Supply Chain Outsourcing Can Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions

How Supply Chain Outsourcing Can Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions

Supply chain outsourcing benefits the flow of your daily business operations and secure financial success.

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Feb 02, 2022
Types of Supply Chain Partners: Brokers, Consultants, Total Sourcing Solutions and Contract Manufacturers

Types of Supply Chain Partners: Brokers, Consultants, Total Sourcing Solutions and Contract Manufacturers

Read on to become an expert in the global supply chain management industry’s offerings

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Jan 26, 2022
How Just In Case Inventory Can Eliminate Line Shutdown Due to Supply Chain Issues

How Just In Case Inventory Can Eliminate Line Shutdown Due to Supply Chain Issues

How supply chain outsourcing is the optimal method for obtaining JIC inventory management

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Jan 19, 2022
3 Ways to Respond to the Current Global Supply Chain Crisis

3 Ways to Respond to the Current Global Supply Chain Crisis

Build supply chain resilience by innovating in sustainability, utilizing big data, and outsourcing to a supply chain expert.

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Dec 29, 2021
Contract Manufacturers vs Supply Chain Companies

Contract Manufacturers vs Supply Chain Companies

Contract manufacturing versus supply chain management, what are the differences?

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Dec 08, 2021
Get Just-in-Time Delivery by Outsourcing Just-in-Case Inventory

Get Just-in-Time Delivery by Outsourcing Just-in-Case Inventory

Working closely with an inventory management expert can provide a safety net between your business and your supply chain.

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Nov 17, 2021
Make Business Gains with Global Warehousing Solutions

Make Business Gains with Global Warehousing Solutions

Outsourcing to global warehousing solutions provider has many benefits for your company.

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Nov 06, 2021
Building Supply Chain Resilience: Evaluating Foreign Suppliers & Managing Risk

Building Supply Chain Resilience: Evaluating Foreign Suppliers & Managing Risk

A supply chain management company can build supply chain resilience by equipping your company with global suppliers which decreases cost and improves reliability.

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Oct 20, 2021
3PL vs. 4PL Global Supply Chain Outsourcing

3PL vs. 4PL Global Supply Chain Outsourcing

Working with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner can serve as a s global supply chain outsourcing powerhouse, allowing you to save time, money, and to focus on your immediate business needs.

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Oct 11, 2021
6 Benefits of Total Sourcing Solutions in Contract Manufacturing

6 Benefits of Total Sourcing Solutions in Contract Manufacturing

Total Sourcing Solutions can provide a single point of contact for all your suppliers and improve your supply chain accuracy.

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Sep 29, 2021
3 Ways Using a Procurement Solutions Group Cuts Costs

3 Ways Using a Procurement Solutions Group Cuts Costs

3 ways using a procurement solutions group cuts cost: reduced labor costs, lower inventory and warehouse costs, and more purchasing power and scalability.

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Sep 22, 2021
Seamless Supply Chain Outsourcing in 4 Easy Steps

Seamless Supply Chain Outsourcing in 4 Easy Steps

Seamless supply chain outsourcing in 4 easy steps: assess your supply chain, identify opportunities, select the best partner, and work collaboratively.

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Sep 16, 2021
4 Things To Consider Before Outsourcing All or Part of Your Supply Chain

4 Things To Consider Before Outsourcing All or Part of Your Supply Chain

Before reaping the benefits of outsourcing your supply chain, know what to consider to avoid outsourcing risks.

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Sep 15, 2021
What Is the Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) in Supply Chain Management?

What Is the Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) in Supply Chain Management?

Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) in supply chain management includes the costs to purchase a product including purchase price, logistics, and overhead.

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Sep 08, 2021
Five Supplier Consolidation Benefits for Supply Chain

Five Supplier Consolidation Benefits for Supply Chain

Supplier consolidation benefits including saved time & money

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Sep 07, 2021
Visiontech Solutions Group (VSG) Announces Company Name Change to Chainlogix

Visiontech Solutions Group (VSG) Announces Company Name Change to Chainlogix

“Chainlogix” better conveys the company’s use of proven, methodical approaches to supply chain operation.

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Aug 23, 2021
The Black Swan Checklist: Building Supply Chain Resilience

The Black Swan Checklist: Building Supply Chain Resilience

The term “black swan event” refers to a low-probability, high-impact event capable of causing a major disruption to your business. Preparing for these events is tricky, but it’s an absolute necessity…

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Jul 15, 2021
What is Supply Chain Management Outsourcing?

What is Supply Chain Management Outsourcing?

Supply chain management refers to the overseeing of all the design, procurement, manufacturing, transporting, packaging, and redesign components involved in your company’s supply chain process.

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