GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

(LLamasoft acquired the LogicTools assets from IBM in the spring of 2015.) As an analyst in the battered supply chain software market for a decade, it is fun to watch you grow. Clients buy your software because you make it real. LLamasoft Is Aggressively Aggregating Network Design Software Assets.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Companies are clearly using many more criteria other than cost and delivery to evaluate suppliers, indicating they are willing to pay a bit more if they are able to get better overall value from suppliers. A John Deere team discussed how they attempted to build a predictive cost model.

Procurement Analytics 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3

Logistics Network Optimization Software 186

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2021

Nick McGrane, Managing Director at K3 SYSPRO, asserts cognitive technologies (often referred to as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and/or cognitive computing) will play a central role in manufacturing’s future. Supporting this, a recent BCG report highlighted that “AI will be a must in the post-COVID world.”[1]

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I am writing my take on the acquisition of Terra Technology by E2open. It is a story of supply chain innovation. History of Terra Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The world of supply chain is active on my iPhone. In parallel, I have been hard at work on a report on multi-tier inventory optimization for the last two weeks.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Optimization Software 150

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at TMS software research firm Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

Study 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Here, I postulate that the supply chain dragon is data. Supply chain leaders are drowning in data and low in insights. How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Today, technology providers are selling analytics. The focus is on growth, but supply chains are not fit for purpose.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and L’Oréal’s approach to business that has allowed the company to continuously rank as a Supply Chains to Admire winner for four consecutive years. Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

It is a larger acquisition than the prior purchases of Terra Technology , Steelwedge , or SCM-Icon. Historically, the acquisitions of software products by technology vendors only provides value for the venture capitalists or the owners of the companies. The original platform technologies were Ariba and i2 Technologies.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

However, more 3rd Party Logistics Companies are expanding into the realm of putting an emphasis on the supply chain and engagement in the intermediary processes. Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions. What Data Analytics and Business Process Strategy Services Are Offered?

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

Gary Cokins ( @GaryCokins ), founder of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, asserts, “Analytics is becoming a competitive edge for organizations. Once being a ‘nice-to-have,’ applying analytics is now becoming mission-critical.”[1] Organizations are drowning in data but starving for information.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 3, 2015

Gartner analyst Jake Sorofman (@jakesorofman) reports that Gartner’s 2015 Marketing Spending Survey concludes, “Customer experience is the most pressing mandate … Continued The post Customer Experience (CX) Highlights the Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) presents special supply chain planning challenges for both smaller microbrands (e.g., Microbrand Dollar Shave Club reached a $1 billion valuation w hen it was purchased by Unilever in 2016. But the challenge is to actually take advantage of this data to leverage their business model.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Contents Supply Chain Movement 19 – 2015 Q4. Publishing date: 27 November 2015. Sharing Dutch supply chain knowledge in Turkey. Acquisition of GT Nexus Underlines Infor’s Focus on Supply Chain. Supply chains in Europe are facing a wide variety of changes. Winner of last quarter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The atoms and electrons of the supply chain are changing. Transmitted perfectly, replicated indefinitely; and with a one-time investment in network infrastructure, a digital task performs well with zero marginal cost. The third Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is over. 3D printing. The Internet of Things.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is where software robots interact with existing business and web applications to automate processes within a company’s walls.” ” There are numerous benefits to automating such tasks. More efficient supply chains. ”[2]. ”[2].

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

One of the least welcome consequences of supply chain snarls and labor shortages is rising inflation — and the food industry has been impacted like every other economic sector. ”[1] His prediction proved accurate. ”[1] His prediction proved accurate. ” At the moment, that prediction appears optimistic.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Target Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $25 for Online Orders. DHL launches next phase Resilience360 risk management tool to help customers avoid global disasters. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – January 2015. enVista Announces Record Revenue for 2014.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2021

They are working on an artificial intelligence tool called SmartTensors. They explain, “Without any human guidance, this technology sifts through millions of millions of bytes of diverse data to find the hidden patterns and features that make the data understandable, revealing its underlying processes or causes. 3] They are: 1.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 130

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

by Alexa Cheater If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain, it’s that things will change. It could be as relatively small as a last minute order or engineering change, or as big as an industry-wide shift that sends your end-to-end supply chain spinning in an entirely new direction. Global purchasing power.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

The smart folks at TMS software research firm Software Advice have published an insightful new transportation management software study titled Transportation Management Software – Small Business BuyerView. What is a Transportation Management Software? How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

Study 100

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 12, 2015

I was at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference earlier this week. In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: JDA Software Announces Game-Changing Strategic Cloud Collaboration with Google. Delivers Tools for Improved Driver Productivity and Enhanced Route Visibility.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 7, 2018

“But in today’s connected, digital economy, visibility and transparency have never been easier to obtain — even across complex, global supply chains.”[1] This led to the development of an array of supply chain technologies — RFIDs, remote sensing, satellite monitoring, even blockchain-based tools.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The supply chain team was attempting to explain their demand-driven project. I asked myself, “How ironic is it that the technologies and processes of the past are always presented as the answer.” Figure 1: Supply Chain Risk Factors. 2) Invest in New Forms of Analytics. It is MUDA.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). About the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Supply Chain Media and partners launch Supply Chain Satellite. The new, online tool called Supply Chain Satellite provides objective insights into a company’s logistics procurement strategy and hence supports decision-making related to logistics outsourcing.

Procurement Solutions 60

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

… With an ever-complex consumer purchasing path, it can be difficult for a brand to know where exactly to adjust their efforts. Data and advanced analytics. As the Deloitte analysts note, “Technology to gather and analyze data can help provide insights that companies can use to pave their path to recovery and future growth.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Suppliers of steel fabrication and metal working equipment and technology are looking forward to a significant rise in demand from the region’s resurgent construction sector, one of the key demand drivers for the fabrication industry. He writes articles about the industry on a frequent basis. Manufacturing manufacturing tips'

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 29, 2019

George Bailey, Managing Director of the Digital Supply Chain Institute, reports, “[2018 was] a banner time for supply chains and many companies have made substantial progress toward implementing a truly Digital Supply Chain that lowers cost and increases revenue.”[2]. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The consulting team pitches a theme–vision of supply chain best practices, big data analytics, or demand-driven value networks– to the executive team, and a new project is initiated. Question 1: What drives a Successful Implementation of Supply Chain Planning? The answer is no. How do I know this?

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

This will require the careful use of inventory management software in order to ensure the products are sent where they need to be, to meet the demand in various markets. At the forefront of the supply chain industry are two companies that are striving to compete in an increasingly difficult market.

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RFgen

JANUARY 28, 2015

This will require the careful use of inventory management software in order to ensure the products are sent where they need to be, to meet the demand in various markets. At the forefront of the supply chain industry are two companies that are striving to compete in an increasingly difficult market.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It really bothers some people that the term “supply chain” remains in wide use. For example, Kevin O’Marah ( @komarah ) writes, “‘Supply chain’ is a label with baggage. The term “supply chain” is a good example of that. The supply chain economy.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 12, 2023

”[1] They ask, “Can smart systems, services and the Internet of Things (IoT) seed a much-needed wave of innovation and technology adoption in the farming arena?” ” The answer to that question should be “yes”; however, no transition from one era to the next comes without cost. ”[4].

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