Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance.

Inventory Reduction 163

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163

Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 14, 2015

ERP systems are designed to integrate transactions from finance, human resources, procurement, operations, sales and marketing, logistics, and other functions in a firm. They have been touted as the key to manufacturing excellence and supply chain integration… But what is the real ROI on ERP system implementation?

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 60

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order. All industries operate today with more inventory than in the pre-recessionary period of 2004-2007. Let’s learn from the past to unlearn to rethink supply chain excellence.

Optimal Sourcing 236

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 236

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. What drives my passion?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

I remember December 2007 like yesterday. While the macroeconomic signals trigger market downturns, to meet Wall Street expectations, manufacturers usually push products into the market. The inherent buying patterns of consumers are also changing. Sensing the channel is critical to match manufacturing flows to the channel.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” As a result, companies should buy inventory management technologies based on process requirements, IT standardization and cultural fit. Seven Misconceptions.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

A Demand-Driven Value Network as defined by AMR Research in 2007: A network that senses demand with minimal latency to drive a near real-time response to shape and translate demand. The translation of independent demand into cycle stock reduction in production planning and material buying in demand-driven MRP. The Building Blocks.

Material Savings 186

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 186

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent? Please subscribe here.

Inventory Reduction 61

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 61

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 25, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. » SAP acquired Ariba, what does it mean for the on-demand, procurement and SAP world? Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Healthcare.

Pharmaceutical 22

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

VTech drove significant improvement in operating margin through the recession of 2007-2009 and then drove improvement in both inventory margin and operating margin for the period of 2010-2012 with some regression in the period of 2013-2015. The North American operation is the top manufacturer in the US cordless market.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published. Download an Excel version of the list here for free ! shipping address for E-Commerce purchasing.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software San Francisco Predictive Analytics Software 120

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Steve Hainey is an international speaker who has had over 20 years’ experience in global multi-site supply chain planning for Fortune 100 & 500 manufacturing companies of retail consumable goods, chemical materials, and medical device products. I have purchased the E-Book myself and truly enjoyed it. . Just keep moving forward.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 60

Vinculum

JANUARY 18, 2023

Founded: October 2007. Customers can now reload their Metro cards, pay their water and electricity bills, transfer money to other bank accounts, reserve hotels, buy rail and bus tickets, and more. Hyperpure, a one-stop procurement service run by Zomato, provides restaurant partners with excellent nutrition and kitchenware.

India 52

India Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Meanwhile, turbulence is the norm for manufacturing supply chains. When the recession of 2019-2020 happens, the whiplash will be higher than the 2007 recession. At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology. I watch in amusement. Be Careful on Customer Service Automation.

Inventory Reduction 202

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 202

Vinculum

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

India is making its hand in the tech business to get a great sale through online purchasing. The manufacturing sector grabs 100% FDI for the growth and flourishing of the market, which will help in the rise of the economy in an unpredictable manner. Direct Purchase Import Model. billion in 2017. The types of Business models.

India 52

India Modeling Software Modeling Purchasing Skills 52

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Further, if one does a Google search on data science groups in private industry, numerous large industry groups formed just since 2007 appear. The latest smart manufacturing concept that we developed and demonstrated is the robot-on-a-cart concept for autonomous assembly or conveyer tending. Drones & Autonomous Vehicles.

Pricing Training 54

Pricing Training Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 54