Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. Responsible Sourcing. Responsible Sourcing.

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Logility

AUGUST 7, 2017

Ask yourself, “Are your supply chain metrics bogging you down?” ” To manage a supply chain containing complex dependencies between teams, departments and partner companies across international boundaries requires a rich set of metrics. Functionally isolated metrics lead to sub-optimized supply chain performance.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here we examine manufacturing downtime in detail, including what it is, what causes it, and what it can cost your business. What is downtime in manufacturing? Alternatively, downtime can be planned – for instance, manufacturing equipment can be halted for preventive maintenance. Cyber attacks.

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USC Consulting Group

DECEMBER 5, 2018

This holiday season, American consumers are expected to spend more than $720 billion , an increase of nearly 5 percent over sales figures from 2017, according to the National Retail Federation. What exactly are these peak season manufacturing best practices? Manufacturers that plan for this eventuality set themselves up for success.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Not surprisingly, companies that employ advanced analytics to improve decision making and execution have the results to show for it.”. One of the new tools available to decision makers is predictive analytics. Leveraging predictive analytics is as close as business leaders will come to having a crystal ball.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

Redwood Materials was founded by former Tesla Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer JB Straubel in 2017. Redwood has indicated a commitment to solving the ability to source battery anode and cathode components in the United States and producing them from an increasing amount of recycled content. In February of this year.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

According to OECD and National Health Expenditure data, US healthcare spending per person was approx $10,224 in 2017. It is also helping to bridge the supply chain management gap that has traditionally existed between healthcare providers and other industries such as manufacturing. Share on Twitter. Share on Twitter.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

The blockchain has the potential to transform the supply chain and disrupt the way we produce, market, purchase and consume our goods. Cheng-Shorland explains, “Supply chain is driven in large part by the procurement process. Everything moves through the process based on the procurement contract.”

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to obtain the most accurate inventory levels possible. Meanwhile, failure to notify consumers about out-of-stock items during purchase could result in the permanent loss of a customer. A need for real-time inventory management has arisen, but until now, we didn't have a way to make it a reality.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

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Claritum

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. As featured in the ‘ The 10 Most Innovative Procurement Solution Providers ’ article published in the September 2017 Insights Success Magazine , Claritum discuss the drive for a New Wave of Easy-to-use Procurement Products…. A Varied Range of Unparalleled Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

Capacity 120

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The news is reporting that supply chains are going to be disrupted this holiday season, so more and more consumers are starting early. The key is to make sure all the costs are transparent up front during the purchasing process. Are charges known at time of purchase? The Holiday Season. Industry Trends.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

” As Howland notes, what changed was how manufacturers marketed their goods. The conundrum, Howland notes, was this: “With the extra marketing and extra cachet, products became more expensive, bulking up margins for manufacturers and retailers alike. Brand name manufacturers didn’t rest on their laurels.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2021

That’s where forecasting and predictive analytics come into play. Predictive analytics involve techniques like data mining and machine learning to predict future trends from past and current data. You might be asking yourself: What is the difference between traditional forecasting and predictive analytics?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The award, based on beating the industry peer group on rate of improvement on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) while outperforming their peer group, is tough to achieve. Based in Paris, L’Oréal is a global personal care manufacturing company.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Back in 2017, Andrew Busby ( @andrewbusby ), Founder and CEO of Retail Reflections, declared, “Cognitive computing is forever changing how we shop. 4] • Forecasting : Paul Winsor ( @PaulWinsor1969 ), general manager of retail at DataRobot, observes, “The really impactful part [of cognitive analytics] is around forecasting.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 2, 2023

million Americans in the auto parts manufacturing business, but the damage will hit smaller auto suppliers that are further down the supply chain the hardest. Two Detroit auto suppliers that manufacture shifts, pinions, gears, and other parts for the Big Three have filed notices of potential layoffs with the state of Michigan.

Automotive 75

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Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Logility recently added onto the experience, allowing students to dive further, learning how to source vendors, issue purchase orders and even track work-in-process and inbound shipments. FIDM and Logility’s partnership began in 2017 and has since expanded to include more technology applications. and Bümo, Chriselle Lim.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

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AFFLINK

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Implementing an effective supply chain strategy involves thinking of the supply chain as a whole: manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, marketing, research and development, sales, and customer engagement must all be considered in order to meet evolving business needs. Cheers to 2017. Cisco Systems.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It’s December 1, the beginning of the end of 2017. Logility Acquires Halo Business Intelligence to Expand Advanced Analytics. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Financial Results. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. How did we get here so fast? Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Answer at the end.).

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2018

A slew of global purchasing managers indexes all point to deep supply constraints as this year's economy looks to be the strongest since 2011. A slew of purchasing managers indexes published on Jan. A slew of purchasing managers indexes published on Jan. 2 from China, Germany, France, Italy and the U.K. China Growth.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

”[3] He adds: “ Analyzing the customer lifecycle allows you to better prepare your marketing, sales, and customer service teams to turn one-time purchasers into loyal promoters. Meanwhile, manufacturers have been passing along higher costs to the end consumer, who appears to be taking note and shifting their shopping behavior.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

On Wednesday morning, when I finished speaking at the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing in Fort Lauderdale, an executive from J&J pulled me aside and said, “Our strengths, are now our vulnerabilities.” Unfortunately, this gives them little time to keep up. Many feel overwhelmed. How do we compete?” Now it is just data.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

According to the staff at Scorpion Planogram, at the height of the pandemic, “Many [consumers went] to brick-and-mortar stores with specific purchases in mind, whether that meant a large, well-planned grocery trip or an expedition to find a good reusable mask.”[2] What are they buying online for curbside pickup or delivery?

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2019

Even when a consumer concludes making an in-store purchase is their best option, they are likely to have used their smartphone to search for other options or to compare prices. The digital path to purchase is becoming the norm for many consumers and both retailers and manufacturers are taking notice. Customer service.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 31, 2019

Multinational enterprises deal with a dizzying array of paperwork involving procurement deals, purchase orders, shipping data, etc. ”[3] They go on to note, “A traditional ERP simply cannot keep pace with the rate of change and the need to innovate and optimize quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively. ”[5].

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Koesters reports a study by IDC found, “40% of digital transformation initiatives will be supported by cognitive computing and AI capabilities to provide critical, on-time insights for new operating and monetization models. First, retail transformation is necessary because consumer preferences and paths to purchase are changing.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. Jennifer Furey and Rebecca Harris, attorneys at Goulston & Storrs, report, “Millennials are expected to inherit approximately $30 trillion in assets over the next 30 to 40 years. sources of raw materials.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Our prior full edition of this column was published on July 14 and featured news related to global battery manufacturer Panasonic and warehouse services start-up Flexe. Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 Fairmarkit Announces $35.6

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. The post This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 22, 2019

Reporting on this development, Jennifer Smith ( @jensmithWSJ ) and Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) write, “Looking to cut inventory while meeting e-commerce demands, the retailer wants more of the goods it orders delivered on time and in full. Walmart recently made headlines when it toughened delivery demands for its suppliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

The SAP acquisition of Ariba slowed innovation and the purchase, and then the failed promise of investment in Crossgate was disappointing to SAP supply chain business users. Could we use Open Source Hadoop to process transactions across all networks with powerful in-memory processing? My interest is in direct material spend.

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