Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

Optimal Sourcing 110

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

Procurement Analytics 98

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process.

Procurement Analytics 16

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer?

Procurement Analytics 71

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Suppliers are facing increasing pressure from the buyers of their goods and services to report their environmental, social, and governance data. Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. The data, which is reported on the EcoVadis platform, highlights the supplier’s emissions.

Resource Reduction 224

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Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

Supplier scorecards are globally accepted as a key tool for managing a more profitable supply chain. A good scorecard helps identify which vendors deliver the best value, explains the drivers of performance, and is a preferred collaboration tool for improving supplier relationships. 2 Identify and get access to the right data sources.

Negotiating Skills 157

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

is advanced supply chain analytics. Advanced supply chain analytics is turning the current uncertainty into strategic foresight. In this blog, we’ll delve deeper into the potential of advanced supply chain analytics and understand why it is the need of the hour.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 5, 2022

The process of spend analysis has specific goals of efficiency and saving money by increasing visibility into spend, which can decrease overall procurement costs. is vital to procurement and the supply chain. We’ll also cover why choosing the right spend analysis software is critical to success. In-house software.

Analysis 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Solvoyo’s Solution Bugaboo: something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance. Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Absolutely!

Forecasting 191

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 19, 2023

S pend analysis in procurement is a longstanding concept, however, implementation can be difficult without the proper tools. Over the years, implementing this kind of analysis has become more accessible than ever with the advent of robust procurement tools and software.

Analysis 52

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. Cost reduction is still very important. Read more. .

Procurement Analytics 120

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. This is not to say that they believe Procurement doesn’t play a role, but rather that they don’t view Procurement as playing a critical role beyond cutting costs and finding suppliers.

Procurement Analytics 50

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Introduction Procurement is a complex. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. the procurement function. the procurement function. The procurement environment is dynamic and constantly changing with.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With reports of retail layoffs and overstaffing at companies (such as Walmart and Amazon) to cover Omicron-related staffing shortages, it would appear the shortage of workers may be abating. As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5 Source: Bloomberg.com.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

Inventory Management Software 97

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CormSquare

JANUARY 24, 2017

But the question is, what are the other main challenges in procurement being faced today? This survey was done on 324 senior procurement lea ders fr om 33 countries offering a deep insight into current procurement preoccupations. Cost Reduction. Unsurprisingly, number one on the list is Cost Reduction.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Morgan Working Capital Index 2020 , there is significant capital trapped in the form of working capital that can become a vital source of additional liquidity for corporations. The cash conversion cycle (CCC), also called the net operating cycle, is a metric used to measure the efficiency of a company's cash management and liquidity.

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Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 6, 2012

According to the latest American Shipper benchmark survey, transportation spending increased in 2012 – according to 75 percent of respondents – remaining unscathed by budget cuts. Shockingly, though, companies are failing to invest in the necessary procurement tools to manage spend and optimize their transportation networks.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

It helps to reduce your inventory costs , improve operational efficiencies, enhance customer experience, and increase your sales and profit margins. Using metrics such as inventory turnover rate , sell-through rate, and gross margin return on investment allows you to monitor your inventory performance more effectively.

Inventory Reduction 52

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EcoVadis

MARCH 31, 2017

Many procurement teams are finding holistic approach can provide huge advantages. Here’s an overview of the important criteria to consider when searching for a solution: What is the Industrial Breadth of the Solution? Your organization may know very little about many of these industries, especially when it comes to risk and CSR.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

Difference Between Procure to Pay and eProcurement. Procure-to-Pay is the sequential process we described earlier. Eprocurement or e-procurement comes from electronic procurement. It relates to the digitization of this process through specialized tools. Benefits of an eProcurement Solution.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

In this series of posts, I am going to make an argument to augment ERP planning with new cloud-based solutions to improve decision-making. A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8 On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. The company branded as GT Nexus in 2001 and purchased Tradecard in 2013.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Get More Out of Your Kroger 84.51° and Market6 Data How Automation and Advanced Metrics You Won’t Get in 84.51° can help you grow your sales at Kroger and avoid inventory headaches. They are all essential parts of Kroger’s analytics capabilities and, if leveraged correctly, can provide crucial insights to improve business operations.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality? If you can excite the people around you about sourcing responsibly, chances are you’ll be able to formulate a network of internal champions.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2023

While clearly important in today’s constantly changing business environment, so many companies continue to struggle with how to measure and improve their performance – grappling with questions like: Which metrics really matter? Each requires its own portfolio of metrics. Even where the same metrics are used, there are differences.

Inventory Reduction 64

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Unleashed

JUNE 8, 2023

Behind every successful product business is a thoughtful procurement strategy designed to optimise the supplier management and purchasing process. This guide answers exactly what is procurement, how procurement works in a business , and which tools and strategies lead to supply chain success.

Procurement Solutions 52

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The demand planning process can be extremely complex as it requires the analysis of numerous factors, including historic and current datasets and internal analytics. Review data from relevant sources This step requires an understanding of what data will be useful , and what should be left out.

Supply and Demand 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JUNE 10, 2014

Many organizations are focused on driving analytics as a foundation for competitive advantage. Often overlooked in this discussion is the importance of establishing a foundation for analytics through the process of data readiness and data cleansing. First, the user is contacted and the “raw” data is collected from different sources.

Analytics Software 89

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EC Sourcing Group

JANUARY 12, 2023

Procurement success is defined by the outcomes. Spend Visibility is the foundation of any mature procurement function because it identifies inefficiencies and areas of opportunity that lead to better decision-making and ultimately, better outcomes. The path to your desired outcomes may seem tricky, but Simfoni can help.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

Procurement Solutions 78

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Some tips for using supply chain agility to manage compliance challenges: Conduct regular assessments of the legal and regulatory landscape in the markets where you operate or source from and identify potential changes or challenges that could affect your supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Almost two decades of reporting. Today’s risk management solutions focus largely on supply sensing and early alerting. Some solutions now include proactive event management driving recommendations to correct/prevent disruption. Demand latency is the time cycle to translate a channel purchase to an order.)

Gartner 369

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

To gain this kind of transparency, businesses must create a global map of their supply network, right down to the source. Today’s consumers want to know where their products come from, and that their purchases aren’t contributing to environmental and human rights violations. Where are you? What do you sell?

Supply Chain Software 52

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

To gain this kind of transparency, businesses must create a global map of their supply network, right down to the source. Today’s consumers want to know where their products come from, and that their purchases aren’t contributing to environmental and human rights violations. Where are you? What do you sell?

Supply Chain Software 52

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