GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We continue our top blog posts of 2014 from our main categories today by focusing on something at Cerasis we are experts in : Logistics. We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. Top 15 Logistics Blog Posts of 2014. Read the full Post.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse Logistics Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 243

QAD

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Numerous forces drive your organization’s need for visibility across supplier activities. Global demand and supply chain networks naturally include distance, cultural, time-zone, tariff, geopolitical and other types of challenges when working with suppliers.

Supplier Management 94

Supplier Management Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Network Software 94

Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain efficiency is essential for any business to remain competitive and profitable throughout its timeline. It involves the coordination and integration of various activities and processes to ensure the delivery of products and services from suppliers to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Purchasing Skills 52

QAD

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Supplier relationship management falls under the larger supply chain management function your business requires to operate. Not to be confused with supplier risk management, supplier relationship management refers more to effectively managing supplier relationships to achieve better business outcomes.

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 98

QAD

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Manufacturers are realizing the benefits of tightening relationships with suppliers to better manage the procurement of goods and lower supply costs. Collaborative processes transform a typical transaction-based association with suppliers into two-way-access and a mutually beneficial relationship.

Manufacturing Procurement 95

Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Demand Planning Software 95

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Learn how Resilinc is using predictive AI and generative AI to innovate supply chain risk management. In part one of our AI in supply chain blog series, “ How is AI Revolutionizing Supply Chain Risk Management?”, It makes supply chain risk management more proactive and helps customers mature their SCRM programs.

Predictive Analytics Software 97

Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 97

ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Inventory Management has always played a key part in any successful Supply Chain. Correctly managing inventory levels helps companies to swiftly adapt to unpredictable changes within the marketplace. It is crucial for all businesses looking to scale, to understand the importance of having the ability to shift production towards demand.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This blog will review how category managers and supply planners can use cluster analysis to make smarter decisions and grow sales. Retailers can apply cluster analysis techniques in different ways to find groups of customers, products, stores, or suppliers that behave similarly. Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail.

Optimal Sourcing 193

Optimal Sourcing Analysis Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills 193

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, excess inventory can be a major hindrance to growth and profitability. That’s why streamlining your inventory management strategies is crucial for success. That’s why streamlining your inventory management strategies is crucial for success. What Causes Excess Inventory?

Inventory Reduction 88

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction Inventory Management Software 88

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

QAD

JUNE 8, 2023

Despite everyone from KPMG to Deloitte suggesting a positive correlation between increased ESG and competitive advantage, some companies are feeling overwhelmed by its complexities and aren’t eager to take on the added investment in time, effort and — especially — money to implement a comprehensive ESG plan. Is the juice worth the squeeze?

Waste Reduction 88

Waste Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction Price Reduction 88

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

As we have already seen in a former blog , enterprises often fail at maximizing the value of collaborating with smaller companies. Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. It all starts with building up a transparent relationship.

Supplier Management 147

Supplier Management Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 147

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. Effective supplier negotiations do not limit to the best price but a mutually beneficial agreement from both the parties that can have a profound impact on the company. It is a skill that needs a strategic approach and it is not something anyone can do.

Negotiate Pricing 88

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Purchasing Training 88

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 12, 2024

Boeing’s plans to take over fuselage and airframe structures key supplier Spirit AeroSystems may have run into an additional obstacle, namely the one other key customer. and UK plants run by Spirit AeroSystems if Boeing goes ahead with plans to buy one of the industry’s key suppliers. All rights reserved.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training North Carolina Ireland 52

QAD

MAY 2, 2023

Explore alternative suppliers, production locations, and distribution channels to create a network that can adapt to unexpected changes. Utilize Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions to identify and manage potential new partners effectively.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 94

HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It ensures businesses can maintain performance and avoid potential disruptions as and when they occur, resulting in securing their reputations and avoiding losses in revenue. Not only can this lead to consumers opting for a competitor, but it can also lead to business partners deciding to pursue alternative business relationships.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. Connecting the supply chain with Cloud ERP for tracking and traceability.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 105

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

After a dramatic drop at the beginning of the pandemic, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software public valuations are near twice the ten-year average. Today, organizations are larger, more complex, and the speed of business is faster. Data does not move at the speed of business. The reason?

Supply Chain Planning Software 359

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 359

QAD

JUNE 22, 2023

Supply chains are in a constant state of disruption and companies must be prepared to pivot between diverse suppliers at any given time. The company also wanted to build better relationships with suppliers, lower its minimum cost of quality and boost supply chain resilience. That’s simply the nature of modern manufacturing.

Quality 92

Quality Groups Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 92

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My last post on the Supply Chain Shaman blog was forty-five days ago. I spent the month of March trying to help business leaders mitigate the impact of the pandemic. My goal was to drive insights for business leaders on Forbes and LinkedIn. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study.

Supply Chain Planning Software 427

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 427

QAD

JUNE 27, 2023

Supplier development refers to the collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing the capabilities and competitiveness of crucial and strategic suppliers. The objective is to improve various aspects such as cost, quality, cycle times and technology for the mutual benefit of both the manufacturer and the supplier.

Cost Reduction Strategies 94

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Material Savings 94

HICX Solutions

AUGUST 31, 2023

Table of Contents What is Supplier Information Management? What are the benefits of Supplier Information Management? It is a pivotal component of supply chains for organizations of all sizes due to the increasingly complex dynamics of today’s global market that interconnects organizations, suppliers and consumers.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Procurement Solutions 52

QAD

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

investments in Chinese entities operating within three key sectors: semiconductors and microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and select artificial intelligence systems. By tightening control over the flow of critical technologies and investments, the U.S. Treasury Secretary to impose limitations or bans on U.S.

Automotive 94

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 94

EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The question is no longer whether these trends will impact your business, but whether you’ll lead the charge or race to catch up. Embracing AI-driven tools immediately can place businesses ahead of the curve. It’s a strategic move that can differentiate a business in the marketplace. Why Act Now? Why Act Now? Why Act Now?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Let me start this blog by asking, “Shouldn’t you be worried too?” So, I write this blog with this bias. Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. I expect disruption. I find little coverage on the root issues.

Supply Chain Design Software 424

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 424

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

His responsibilities are leadership of Jabil’s global commodity management, quoting, supplier relationship management efforts. Noted are the key investments and initiatives made by Jabil prior to the pandemic, that became instrumental in responding to global wide material shortages. Bob Ferrari.

Manufacturing Procurement 109

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy 109

ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

Or let’s say Scoops decides to acquire its dairy supplier. So Scoops acquires its supplier or its retailer but not another manufacturer. Horizontal integration involves the acquisition of a competitor or a closely-related business that operates at the same or similar stages of the supply chain. Supplier Stability.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 156

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 4, 2024

Coupled with the art of trying to balance unpredictable material demand with volatile prices and its effects on the business, with the need to keep raw material to a minimum to free up capital juxtaposed to the need to import raw material with long lead times. In planning for material requirements, they face three key challenges.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

Supplier scorecards are globally accepted as a key tool for managing a more profitable supply chain. Key uses for a supplier scorecard include: Measuring performance and driving improvements. Justifying which suppliers to keep in your supplier base. Developing suppliers into better partners.

Negotiating Skills 157

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills 157

ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

New legislation and regulations that support these imperatives are adding to the urgency for businesses to adopt and execute on corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives — but there are barriers to overcome, especially in Procurement. Getting Business Priorities Straight. Top CSR initiatives among Forrester survey respondents.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Study Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 130

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

Manufacturing Procurement 173

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 173

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Unlike many businesses who sell finished products, manufacturers have several moving parts when it comes to inventory because they employ a variety of supplies and processes to make products—from raw materials and sub assembly to production to finished products. Effectively Managing Service Levels: Shortages vs. Excess Inventory.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 156

ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Just-In-Time inventory management approach revolutionized manufacturing forever. Though this topic has been thoroughly researched, its basics and practical advice on successfully implementing it have often been overlooked in the endless blog posts on Google search results pages. What is Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory Management?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Just-in-Time Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. The type of waste in the manufacturing business includes processes, activities, products, or services that require time, money or skills that do not create value for the customer.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction 105

HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy. What are the benefits of supplier risk management?

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 52

QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Product Sustainability Begins in the Field and Factory Sustainability has become a priority for businesses of all shapes and sizes and across every industry. As discussed in a recent QAD blog post , the United Nations forecasts 160 million children between the ages of 5 and 17 are involved in child labor.

Procurement Solutions 94

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Supplier Management Modeling Software 94

Procurement Academy

AUGUST 15, 2022

Strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) is a key factor for driving competitive advantage for multi-national organizations. These models require both parties to have the following characteristics: mutual respect, an understanding of the mutual benefits of the relationship, trust, fairness, and honesty.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Optimal Sourcing 52