DynaSys

MARCH 5, 2019

With the increase in living standards leading to the emergence of the middle class, Asian countries are at the heart of growth strategies for most brands. For example, European consumers prefer to buy in their region (75%), then abroad (19%) or at the airport (6%). The Digital Experience. The Ultra Customized Experience.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Eliminating Excel in Purchasing United Arab Emirates Trends 75

Logility

MARCH 30, 2020

For the first time in history, shelves of stores across the globe that sell food, beverage and other fast-moving consumer goods (including toilet paper, hand sanitizer and cleaning products) are nearly empty. Strategy One: Get a Better Handle on Supply Chain Data. Strategy Two: Digitize for Visibility and Decision Making.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Disruption 130

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. Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively.

Waste Reduction 150

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 150

Freightos

JULY 1, 2015

And the disc strategy worked. Same goes for books, groceries, taxis, banking, canoe and even B2B purchases. These 200+ contracts will be in different formats, ranging from PDFs and Excels to simple emails. Early online selling started with smaller consumer goods. But today, you can buy a boat online.

Freight 120

Freight Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Price Reduction Supply Chain Software 120

Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The purchase of Market6 was an effort by 84.51° to fill this gap, and in some ways it did. 84.51° does an excellent job helping you understand the motivations and behaviors of your customers so that you can design and implement the best events and promotions, but how do you measure them? Why can’t I just use Excel?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Software 52

Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 11, 2017

Having been a vendor for most of my career in consumer goods, I can’t be more appreciative of the extremely hard work that went into these new solutions. The reference customers are unanimous in their praise for the integration capabilities as well as the focus on ensuring operational excellence during implementation.

Vendor Strategies 110

Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 110

Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

High levels of fresh and fast-moving consumer goods are common in the food manufacturing industry and inventory levels of raw material, in-progress and finished goods need to be effectively managed to reduce the holding costs of the inventory. Here are some reasons why you need to upgrade to better food inventory software.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 89

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Procurement – the effective purchasing of raw materials, back-office goods and professional services – as well as Logistics – the orchestration of the movement of those goods – might not seem to be as important as sales, marketing, R&D or finance at first blush. Do you want your Supply Chain to be fast, cheap, or flexible?

Manufacturing Procurement 72

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 72

Locus

MAY 4, 2022

In short: As more and more consumers begin to discover the convenience that comes with shopping online, the competition has intensified as switching brands for consumers has become easier. Timely deliveries provide an excellent customer experience and differentiate a business from its competition.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Initiatives are being put in place to make these statements a reality, but are these organizations agile enough to shift strategies, process and operations — for real? Say I purchase a car.

Manufacturing Procurement 50

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 50

Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

This strategy directly contrasts with quoting every order as it becomes ready to ship, which will subject your operation to freight market pricing and capacity fluctuations. How Zipline Logistics Can Help You Excel. The goal is to secure capacity and stabilize freight pricing for orders throughout the year.

Third Party Logistics 52

Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies Logistics 52

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

The inherent buying patterns of consumers are also changing. Purchases in the center store of the grocery store are in decline, and apparel tastes are shifting. By building demand management processes to focus on channel movement, companies can cut demand latency and model independent demand–customer purchases.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Since the last report, Kinaxis successfully launched an IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange, E2open launched an IPO and then went private with a buy out by Insights, IBS and Steelwedge sought new rounds of capital, and WAM Systems and Acorn Systems have new owners. Like musical chairs, the ownership structure of the vendors is changing.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 150

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 13, 2021

Sourcing Strategy: Effective vs Efficient with Ron Crabtree. Joe Lynch and Ron Crabtree discuss sourcing strategy: effective vs efficient. When developing a sourcing strategy, the focus can be effectiveness (gaining desired results) or on efficiency (reducing cost, labor, and resources used). About Ron Crabtree. Ron Crabtree.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Waste Reduction 130

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

As rapid change takes place in online ordering and fulfillment for retail, consumer goods, distribution, and third-party logistics (3PLs), the needs for real estate space change too. Supply chain strategies should be based on continuously evolving business strategies, and they both lead to critical implications for real estate.

Real Estate 66

Real Estate Material Savings Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 66

Enterra Insights

MAY 12, 2021

Ali Amarsy, Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy at Publicis Commerce, explains, “COVID-19 has catapulted us into the future. Huge shifts in consumer behavior have left many businesses, often working in outdated systems and processes, faced with new challenges as they try to capture increased demand.”[3]

Procurement Solutions 147

Procurement Solutions Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 147

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

So in order to perhaps spawn some ideas for your supply chain excellence efforts, I thought I’d offer a brief overview of how four leading organisations are achieving their successes and cementing their mastery of the 21 st century supply chain. Is sustainability a viable growth strategy for fast-moving-consumer-goods brands?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Gartner 40

RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

The Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization blog suggested channels that directly affect warehouse management strategies have recently expanded to include social media. Efficient operations not only help companies preserve resources and eliminate waste, they can also create excellent marketing materials.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Resource Reduction 52

RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

The Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization blog suggested channels that directly affect warehouse management strategies have recently expanded to include social media. Efficient operations not only help companies preserve resources and eliminate waste, they can also create excellent marketing materials.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Resource Reduction 52

BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

If merchandising is very good at the science of running their business, a demand planning group can be respected and managed well. On the other hand, if merchants make their money being outstanding at the art of understanding consumer buying behavior, they might actually prefer their “support organizations” to manage the analytics.

Supply and Demand 43

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 43

BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

If merchandising is very good at the science of running their business, a demand planning group can be respected and managed well. On the other hand, if merchants make their money being outstanding at the art of understanding consumer buying behavior, they might actually prefer their “support organizations” to manage the analytics.

Supply and Demand 40

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 40

QAD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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. While this may seem short-sighted, it may be the best strategy. They purchased the registration data for US consumers.

Innovation 86

Innovation Modeling Software Analytics Software Purchasing Skills 86

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Assessing cyber risks and implementing response strategies are the fundamentals of BCP. With demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), supply chains are also facing rising issues of counterfeit goods, trade compliance, and even smuggling of illicit products.

Security 130

Security Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 130

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder is shown as being able to provide WMS solutions across many industries, including Automotive, Food & Beverage, High Tech, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Logistics Service Providers, E-Commerce, and Retail Grocery, Hardlines and Softlines.

Supply Chain Planning Software 118

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software 118

ShipBob

APRIL 13, 2021

Depending on your business goals, a “conversion” can be almost anything, but in most cases, for ecommerce businesses, it is when someone converts from being just a website visitor or email subscriber to becoming a customer by making a purchase. Costs of goods sold (COGS). Conversion rate = (Conversions ÷ Total visitors) X 100%.

Procurement Analytics 95

Procurement Analytics Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 95

Requis

JULY 24, 2020

He continues, “For any company that wants to improve its profit margins, there are two strategies they can take: a marketing-driven approach to increase demand, or a supply chain-focused approach to drive down costs. Driving down supply chain costs is always a strategy that will win. You’re going to need to buy more machinery, etc.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 19, 2016

However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. They do this because this is the way that the vast majority of companies buy planning and performance management software. You can get a copy of this article here.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 60

QAD

OCTOBER 7, 2021

What’s your strategy? Meanwhile, dedicated service providers like VinoShipper.com, WineDirect.com and Wine.com make it easy for wineries and consumers to use online platforms for purchasing wine for home delivery. Producers need to look downstream to the end consumer. At the same time, DTC and e-commerce.

Supply Chain Design Software 92

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Prescriptive Analytics Software 92

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Knowing your CTS per product and per customer also lets you better control different commercial strategies. The tools for determining Cost To Serve include standard spreadsheet applications, such as MS Excel, and network design modeling software. The immediate benefit to the company was estimated at $5 million in additional profit.

Purchasing Skills 74

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 74

Unleashed

MAY 24, 2021

Adidas has established a Sustainability Strategy through which it went plastic-free in its stores, began producing shoes using recycled plastic waste, and began tracking its supply chain to identify any forced labour. It has also committed to a five-year strategy with sustainability at the core.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability Manufacturing Waste Reduction 98

Alloy

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Poor change management is a key reason why teams ultimately stick with tools that they already know and trust, like Excel. It’s easy to execute a small pilot project, but companies often get stuck when it comes to gaining buy-in and approval for a full rollout. It’s also one of the hardest parts of a transformation.

Alloy 40

Alloy Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

The retailer’s plan was never normalized against inventory and as a result it did not reflect buying behavior. If you knew what the retailer was going to sell (POS) then the calculation as to what the retailer would buy was a simple mathematical calculation. VTech Strategy. It was essential to our strategy as shown in Figure 3.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. The company uses various digital tools throughout its supply chain in such areas as planning, purchasing analytics, smart factory and digital customer logistics. Printer-friendly version.

Gartner 81

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 81

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. I have purchased the E-Book myself and truly enjoyed it. . In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 60

Logistics Bureau

JULY 11, 2018

Even if your company has rejigged it supply chain in the years since this article was published, the chances are that it’s still not optimised for best results, unless yours is one of the few enterprises at the leading edge of digital transformation and has also implemented a totally demand-driven supply chain strategy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 84

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Trends 84