QAD

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In his recent article in Embedded Computer Design magazine, QAD’s Ian Berman explains why modern trade management is critical to 21 st century commerce and describes the pitfalls of manual screening. Entitled “ Why Trade Compliance Screening Matters,” the article lays out the reasons why global enterprises need global automation solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

The successful answer depends on supply chain strategy and the building of strong processes to manage supply. The goal is to become consciously competent in managing the role of inventory in supply chain strategy. Let me tell you why: Shifts in the Form and Function of Inventory. ” Executive Understanding.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

If you’re the operations, supply chain or logistics manager of a manufacturing firm, knowing who your trading partners are — and that you’re engaging with authorized suppliers and customers — is critical. Organizations that fail to provide adequate screening can face severe penalties.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Supply chain excellence matters. However, based on the research for the book Bricks Matter , I now sadly know that only one of these statements is true. I have discovered the truth through the research for Bricks Matter. Leaders focused on process after process that was not designed to be part of a larger supply chain strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. . I will let you draw your own conclusions.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 23, 2019

How is the longest government shutdown in US history impacting your transportation logistics operations? How well are your existing logistics processes and technologies protecting you from negative consequences stemming from this impasse that shows no signs of imminent resolution?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

To enjoy the spirit of this post, get a cup of coffee, and curl up on a couch with your tablet and let your mind imagine the future. However, the overhyped perception by many executives is different. Executives believe it should be easy. Step 2: Define the Moments of Truth and Build Test and Learn Strategies.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. He is the author of the blog Supply Chain Trend and the self excellence guide Building Mental Toughness. Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Why understanding the principles of price elasticity is especially critical post-pandemic This year, many companies have recognized the apparent limitations in the traditional ways we do business. Still, too few have recognized the need to apply the same reflection to pricing strategy, especially when it comes to markdowns.

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OptiProERP

JUNE 28, 2023

However, the road to a successful ERP implementation is fraught with challenges, and many projects fail to deliver the expected results. In this blog post, we will explore what are the causes of ERP failure and provide valuable insights on how to ensure yours is a success.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Throughout the discussion, four key themes around innovation were revealed which we’ve compiled into a blueprint below that will help you bring innovation to your organization. Your Next Step: Identify a supply chain process improvement or business model innovation that you can unilaterally test and prove within 30-90 days.

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FLEXE

APRIL 6, 2017

” Is “bimodal supply chain” the tightrope that gets your business to the other side? In project management, it means running two (or more) modes of execution to get projects done. For today’s market, strategies for solving the unexpected or adapting to new technologies are paramount. CapEx vs. OpEx. Innovation.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In this blog we are going to learn more about what to do when you discover disruption in your industry. Gary Pisano offered a matrix which is now a very accepted set of innovation definitions in his HBR article , “You Need an Innovation Strategy”. Pisano, "You Need an Innovation Strategy," June 2015.

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2019

We have yet to fail in finding opportunities to help operations run leaner, better, faster, smoother, and/or safer, regardless of the state of technology implementation. In this article, ThroughPut will share some of the most common myths about your industrial data, and why your preconceived notions about your data are simply false.

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o9 Solutions

MARCH 8, 2023

According to research by BCG, 70% of digital transformations at large enterprises fail. Why tiny changes make a big difference Good habits in our everyday lives, build upon each other and compound. If the time wasted in meetings is reduced as a result of your digital transformation initiatives, this immediately boosts morale.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Main | Make your Assets Green, as Dollar is Green » A New Lens for Supply Chain Roadmaps. And when results turn out not so good, execution gets blamed. Islamic Banking.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Planograms are detailed drawings of your store layout with special attention on product placement. ’ In addition to being a visual representation of your store’s aisles, displays, and point-of-sale, for example, a planogram will show you exactly where specific products are placed. How the pandemic changed supermarket planograms.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Blog post originally published at [link] Permission to publish provided by Theodore T. Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? What are companies thinking at the executive level and what type of actions are they taking? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A well-defined customer-centric supply chain starts with a clear definition of the organization’s strategy to serve a well-defined customer requirement. The process of moving, no matter how well planned, is like a root canal. Dan, new to the job, failed to remove the shipping bolts from the back of the washer.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we often post articles about logistics outsourcing. Why Do Companies Insource/Outsource for the Wrong Reasons? Even if you outsource your logistics activity, you will still require internal resources to manage the relationship between your company and its chosen logistics partner(s).

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Luckily, the current movers and shakers of the logistics and supply chain world are all too happy to dole out sage advice in the form of blog posts, interviews, podcasts — you name it. Seeing this, we decided that it would be helpful to compile a curated list of 50 of the best tips on logistics planning and strategy that we could find.

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2014

In my role with Logility, I have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of companies and executive management teams around achieving their supply chain goals and prioritizing their initiatives. That’s why I was so interested in the research Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights, published in a blog post last week.

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2014

In my role with Logility, I have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of companies and executive management teams around achieving their supply chain goals and prioritizing their initiatives. That’s why I was so interested in the research Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights, published in a blog post last week.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 2, 2021

And why not since it helps businesses shape products or services along with the buying experience. Clearly, if the data is not credible enough, everything right from pitching to execution will turn out to be a complete waste of time, energy, and money. Problems Your Business Will Face Due to Data Duplication.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2020

On the Argentus blog, we support our recruitment business by shining the light on all things Supply Chain Management. With a particular focus on talent issues, we give our perspective on developing trends in the field, emerging technologies, changing skill profiles, and hiring strategies. Ability to deal with many variables at a time.

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FLEXE

MAY 4, 2017

Find out why this one might matter and five ways to embrace it in your supply chain operations. In project management, it means running two (or more) modes of execution to get projects done. In project management, it means running two (or more) modes of execution to get projects done. First, What Is “Bimodal”?

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2022

”[3] He adds, “These efforts play out over time in organizations, and persistence, resilience, execution, and a relentless drive to employ data to make more informed business decisions are what distinguishes those companies that prevail from those who continue to struggle.” This way, no matter the challenge, IT is ready.”

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

If you browse through the Logistics Bureau blog, you’ll find at least two or three articles—and about the same number of videos—that cover warehouse product slotting. So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting. So here it is—your ultimate guide to warehouse product slotting. Pretty good, right?

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6 River Systems

JULY 30, 2020

Managing warehouse inventory, on its face, seems a simple concept: Keep enough stock on hand to fulfill orders, but not so much stock that your warehouse is filled to the brim with inventory that won’t move for months (or years). Given the time it takes to receive orders from suppliers, how soon do you need to reorder each SKU ?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Main | Preventing Failed Deliveries. Bob Ferrari , the Executive Editor of the Supply Chain Matters Blog , and a periodic guest blogger on the Infosys Supply Chain Management blog.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

…for 8:00 AM strategy meeting(s) with clients.) To use the Barnes example, in this blog post, let’s focus on simplicity. Many projects at companies like Amgen, Cargill, Coca-Cola, J&J, Hershey, Kellogg, Nike, NCR, PepsiCo fail one, two or even three times before they understand the basics.

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Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

In situations like these, every cent matters. This way executives and investors can ensure the business’s ability to survive adverse times. In this blog post, we'll go over everything you can do to reduce company expenses.  Keep Companies can cut costs in various ways.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Blog post and permission to publish provided by [link]. But in the meantime, there’s also been the pesky matter of the more mundane – but seemingly no less difficult – task of delivering on the very high demand in the marketplace for Tesla Model 3s. It’s why he’s gained a reputation as a visionary. Subscribe Here!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

The right way is to partner with more service providers and fundamentally own the delivery experience because the customer is yours. I told you before my executive coach came up with it, and I did not like it, but I used it as a placeholder name. The best Executive Coach out there is Ann Holm , and she picked it. Ann was right.

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