GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

This is why, for Cerasis, it is KEY for us to educate you on this practice of reverse logistics, because this flow of logisitcs will only increase over the coming years. Instead of becoming overwhelmed with data, managers should identify and focus on the most useful warehouse metrics to gather, report, and apply.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse Logistics Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 243

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A growing segment of consumers have become educated and engaged on Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives and are letting their activism guide their purchasing behavior.”[7] … Instead, it’s better for purchasing organizations to bring those suppliers along and align them with their own brand values.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Florida Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 130

GlobalTranz

JULY 12, 2016

A Director of Operations, Warehouse Director or Manager, or even the Director of Supply Chain or Logistics, are always in the pursuit of continuous improvement as well as warehouse cost savings in both time and money. An effective measurement and reporting process can improve performance and provide warehouse cost savings.

Material Savings 120

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing 120

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrations include cloud ERP systems, data warehouse solutions, or big data systems – such as Microsoft Azure Synapse and Snowflake – or can be driven by events or web services that make the platform more responsive. What do these drivers and advantages mean for my business?

Supply Chain Planning Software 198

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 198

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Get an education. All too often people fall into Supply Chain from other disciplines so continuous learning is great insurance for a long career. Lastly I look for individuals who are always positive and looking to improve. Do you want to focus on the Procurement side of things, or more on the Logistics and Planning side?

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Industrial Industry 97

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Advances in technology drive the automation and continuous improvement of business workflows. It’s a strategic reimagining of business models and processes, powered by cloud computing, big data analytics, and AI, making businesses more adaptive, responsive, and customer-focused than ever before. The result?

Optimal Sourcing 78

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Prescriptive Analytics Software 78

TMC

MARCH 2, 2017

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. To accomplish it, many turn to global logistics solutions that blend transportation management system (TMS) technology with supply chain expertise. Final thoughts.

Global 48

Global Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Sourcing Strategies 48

TMC

MARCH 2, 2017

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. To accomplish it, many turn to global logistics solutions that blend transportation management system (TMS) technology with supply chain expertise. Final thoughts.

Global 48

Global Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Sourcing Strategies 48

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2015

The effect of any communications effort with this may be difficult to measure unless specific measurement tools are put in place upfront. Let's talk about the outputs, or desired metrics worth measuring, in each category of what a logistics company might provide. Evidence may be just as useful in situations like this.

Six Sigma 120

Six Sigma Logistics Network Optimization Software KPI Company 120

GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

The first post in this series broke down what is supplier quality management and the steps to evaluate suppliers and the second post gave you insight into the metrics to look out for by 6 major industries. Other factors-such as poor tooling and equipment as well as basic communication challenges-can contribute to poor quality.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Quality Examples 120

Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2015

As part of the conference, I’m delivering a talk on five predictions that every procurement professional should consider. These aren’t so much “predictions”, as opportunities that procurement professionals should become aware of, and educate themselves on.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 60

NC State SCRC

MAY 4, 2022

Price analysis is a subject that is often overlooked in supply chain education, (although it is certainly a big part of our chapter on Strategic Cost Management in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management ). Even if the category manager had time to do it, I want them to be more strategic in their focus.”.

Purchasing Skills 59

Purchasing Skills Analysis Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 59

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 26, 2015

The procurement manager provides customer service support to DaVita employees for the purchase of products and services used in dialysis facilities and in business offices. Setting & reporting the Min-Max stock levels (Center, Regionally &Nationally) for items & product coverage: HD/PD consumable, IV Fluids, Pharma,VA.

Saudi Arabia 60

Saudi Arabia Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training 60

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 21, 2017

Editor's Note: As a transportation management solutions company, Cerasis aids manufacturing companies in streamlining logistics & transportation in order to gain efficiency and reduce costs. We hope you enjoy this educational article. Like logistics, marketing has many channels and considerations in order to be effective.

Manufacturing Procurement 152

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Manufacturing Expense Reduction 152

Arena Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

To meet these goals, many organizations rely on enterprise quality management system (QMS) software solutions to get high-quality products to market fast. Companies also rely on enterprise QMS solutions to help manage and track all of the processes and records that are a part of their quality system. What Is QMS Software?

Supply Chain Design Software 58

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 58

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

For example, Infor purchased GT Nexus in 2015; OpenText purchased GXS in 2014, GHX purchased H-Card, LLC today; E2open purchased Terra Technology in May 2016 and Orchestro on Monday. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016. The solutions evolved from different funding models.

Supply Chain Network Software 156

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 156

Logility

MARCH 11, 2022

You need data to drive ethical sourcing decisions, provide transparent reporting, and better manage and mitigate risk. It’s a daunting task without the right digital platform that offers solutions to support your business. Only then can you confidently report and publicize your progress toward your sustainability goals.

Vendor Strategies 160

Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 160

TrackVia

MARCH 30, 2023

As the US Fed reports that the CPI rate of growth is slowing, but still high, it’s clear that we are still experiencing tumultuous economic conditions. One of the most pressing challenges is the impact on revenue, as B2B and B2C customers may continue to cut back on spending or delay purchasing decisions.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 52

Invata Intralogistics

MAY 6, 2022

In fact, at MODEX in late March of this year, there were close to 90 attendees to an educational seminar we put on who were looking for answers to the same question. And in the process, it will provide you with the basis to formulate your own strategic plan for ensuring you get the solution best suited for your unique business.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Analytics Software 98

Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The latest analytics demonstrate that 81% of consumers say brand trust is a deciding factor when making a purchase. Audits can be an essential component of a manufacturer’s quality strategy because they can spot possible problems, put remedial measures in place, and work toward continuous improvement.

Quality 52

Quality Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 234

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 234

ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

Computing power and storage capacity have grown exponentially, while the cost of both have plummeted. More and better data has turned demand analytics into mainstream reality. Demand forecasting describes the decades-old science of predicting demand. Demand sensing software must reconcile the signals with the forecast.

Supply and Demand 192

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 192

NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

Yung-Yun’s algorithm scanned tens of thousands of targeted news and company reports to develop the ratings in each category. Supply Market Intelligence Enables Improved Ability to Control Inflation. Secondary data sources are published available databases, reports, websites, and so on. Manufacturers or the U.S.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 98

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While your company undoubtedly has sustainability on its supply chain agenda, creating momentum can be tricky in what is after all, a fairly new way to approach performance improvement. Then highlight any points where you see potential for improved sustainability. Invest in Education. How to Develop a Sustainable Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 84

Invata Intralogistics

MAY 6, 2022

In fact, at MODEX in late March of this year, there were close to 90 attendees to an educational seminar we put on who were looking for answers to the same question. And in the process, it will provide you with the basis to formulate your own strategic plan for ensuring you get the solution best suited for your unique business.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 52

ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

Computing power and storage capacity have grown exponentially, while the cost of both have plummeted. More and better data has turned demand analytics into mainstream reality. Demand forecasting describes the decades-old science of predicting demand. Demand sensing software must reconcile the signals with the forecast.

Supply and Demand 120

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 120

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While your company undoubtedly has sustainability on its supply chain agenda, creating momentum can be tricky in what is after all, a fairly new way to approach performance improvement. Then highlight any points where you see potential for improved sustainability. Invest in Education. How to Develop a Sustainable Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Elementum

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Business Process Automation: Streamlining Efficiency for Modern Enterprises Business process automation (BPA) is a technology-driven approach aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing costs within an organization. There are various BPA software solutions available on the market, catering to different business needs and requirements.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Optimization Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 78

GlobalTranz

MAY 6, 2015

Top management knows that lean can add value , but many still haven’t moved past the initial education stage into full-scale lean supply chain implementation. There should be metrics involved to monitor these objectives to ensure success across the supply chain. Focus on Total Cost of Fulfillment. Use Pull Systems, Like Kanban.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Lean 120

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

” — Sue Welch, CEO of TradeStone Software, as quoted in A Unified Supply Chain , Forbes; Twitter: @Forbes. Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. Make room for collaboration.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Nick strongly believes that it is insufficient to drive supply chain improvement through incrementalism. It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics.

Demand Planning Software 264

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 264

Arena Solutions

MARCH 22, 2024

1 A PLM solution manages your product’s lifecycle throughout every phase from ideation, development, and implementation to retirement. PLM, like any major purchase whether for personal or business, requires time invested. Globally, there are approximately 103,332 companies that are currently using PLM, with 65,804 based in the U.S.

Analytics Software 88

Analytics Software Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Training 88

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The intellectual property (IP) of a machine’s embedded software configuration is not controlled by the service recipient, but by the owner of the machine. Solutions are supplied to maintain (i.e., break/fix) and improve (i.e., The performance levels of solutions delivered are assured. upgrade) a machine’s capability (i.e.,

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Logistics 60

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2015

First Things First, Do You have all The Tools To Set You Up for DC Or Warehouse Slotting? These people simply need a slotting education. This is very easy to do and simply involves creating a report or query(s) based on either your sales order detail file, a transaction history file, or a movement history file (if you have a WMS).

DC 120

DC Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Currently as the Director of Supply Chain for Newell Brands Applied Materials, he oversees the SIOP process, production planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics for servicing big box retailers including Walmart, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. I have purchased the E-Book myself and truly enjoyed it. .

S&OP 60

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

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

KPIs or Key Performance Indicators are a core practice of measuring the effectiveness and for continuous improvement in any business outsourcing model. Solutions / Results: Through the lead logistics provider or 4PL and shipper relationship, the 4PL assumed responsibility for execution and management of other 3PLs.

Case Study 120

Case Study KPI Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 120