Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

With enterprise-level sourcing policies and processes, backed by deep content and context – the entire sourcing exercise, from opportunity identification to contract execution, can deliver the perfect balance between cost and value for every supplier relationship. Continues seamlessly through contract execution.

Optimal Sourcing 84

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Procurement Waste Reduction 84

Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

Many organizations are simply adding a few questions within sourcing processes as a “tick box” exercise for suppliers to indicate whether they are taking steps to achieve CO2 reduction. For those who do want to streamline their data, there is also a glut of options for organizations to choose from when it comes to data and technology.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 52

Proxima

AUGUST 24, 2023

Many organizations are simply adding a few questions within sourcing processes as a “tick box” exercise for suppliers to indicate whether they are taking steps to achieve CO2 reduction. For those who do want to streamline their data, there is also a glut of options for organizations to choose from when it comes to data and technology.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 52

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Truck Gets Stuck in Milwaukee Park, Driver Blames GPS (Source: WTMJ). Should we turn off the software every once in a while, as a training exercise, and force ourselves to solve a problem manually? And if we don’t truly understand how a process works, are we limiting our ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation?

Supply Chain Software 155

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2020

Toyota published The Toyota Way, a guidebook that covers principles in two key areas: continuous improvement and respect for people. Create a continuous process flow to bring problems to the surface. Work processes are redesigned to eliminate seven types of waste through the process of kaizen — continuous improvement.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Our team determines which countries should get the most volume of this product, where it should be produced and which brewery each country should source it from. It makes a complex exercise, that used to be painstaking and manual, much easier to perform. We have certain locations in Europe that can produce this.

Modeling 293

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing 293

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

According to analysts at McKinsey , “Most of the data generated in a supply chain falls outside the scope of just one enterprise or entity,” a dynamic that makes it hard to know if you’re dealing with good or bad data or even the original source. Does the data come from a variety of different sources? Gain Clarity into Shipping Data.

Big Data 52

Big Data Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. Improve lead times and performance.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing (Bel Group). She is the Global Sourcing Director – Methods, Tools & Responsible Sourcing, and she has 10 years of experience in Responsible Purchasing. Pascale de Felix . Pascale, how did you get into responsible purchasing?

Manufacturing Procurement 10

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 10

Proxima

MAY 2, 2020

What do my rebate, incentive, payment, or continuous improvement clauses look like? If strategic sourcing creates value and transactional procurement locks in that value, then we know that a critical part of strategic category management is not only value creation, but an end to end understanding of the total cost of ownership.

Negotiating Skills 52

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

Our team determines which countries should get the most volume of this product, where it should be produced and which brewery each country should source it from. It makes a complex exercise, that used to be painstaking and manual, much easier to perform. We have certain locations in Europe that can produce this.

Modeling 156

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Capacity 156

AIMMS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Our team determines which countries should get the most volume of this product, where it should be produced and which brewery each country should source it from. It makes a complex exercise, that used to be painstaking and manual, much easier to perform. We have certain locations in Europe that can produce this.

Modeling 120

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Optimal Sourcing 120

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

High-velocity or streaming data requires different architectures built on non-relational, cloud-based architectures using open source tools like Apache Spark. Self-fund the team’s efforts by taking a portion of the funds that you are saving in continuous improvement programs. source Moody’s). Challenging the Status Quo.

Supply and Demand 150

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

During this exercise I was hand-picked to develop and lead the Demand Planning Team for the largest of the two operating divisions. Also, to make the process work best, the organization needs to utilize a continuous improvement mentality, identifying process metrics to assure that S&OP is functioning well.

S&OP 60

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Poka-yoke is a Japanese continuous improvement strategy based on the concept of mistake-proofing – or preventing errors before they happen. Poka-yoke is an important part of the lean manufacturing system, whose main purpose is waste elimination, continuous improvement and adding value. What is poka-yoke?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Examples Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 98

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Various reasons for a business transformation would include smart ways of working, effective information sharing, continuous improvement in the operation model, availability of vital information for better decision making etc.

Resource Reduction 38

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

If you’re serious about continuous improvement and developing a best-in-class supply chain to serve your organisation, keeping your managers and workforce educated is paramount. Online text books, with exercises and tests for students to complete. 6 Supply Chain Education Ideas to Implement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Education 40

HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

Very much a cross-functional exercise and definitely not just focused only on procurement or supply chain functions. For these two discussions, we will be joined by Adam Brown who is the Head of the Digital Garage at BT Sourced and Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO at HICX for the next session. This is something that I think is engrained.

Procurement Analytics 52

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. Also, by constantly learning over time, it continuously improves on these recommendations as relative conditions change. To what extent are we leveraging open-source technologies?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 98

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. This exercise prompted Whirlpool to question whether having a single logistics provider was the best structure to exceed customer expectations and maximize cost savings.

Case Study 120

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If you don’t have a good definition of the need and the destination, transformation projects can become a dog-chasing-the-tail exercise, focused on technology for the sake of technology as opposed to leveraging technology to meet a goal. Implement continuous improvement. There’s so many different dials you can turn.

Procurement Solutions 130

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QAD

MARCH 4, 2021

This describes the iterative loop of continuous improvement. These costs should be charged back to them and taken into account during future sourcing decisions or contract negotiations. Exercise discipline when containing defective product. Lessons Learned Library. Process Risk Mitigation.

Predictive Analytics Software 82

Predictive Analytics Software Quality Tools Optimal Sourcing 82

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2015

Now that you know how to get a supplier day conference and are collaborating with your suppliers better, it’s time to have a value analysis exercise. Obtain information from the best source, not the nearest or most accessible one. It takes planning, structure and effective implementation to work effectively.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction 120

ThroughPut

MARCH 20, 2020

But, since companies will ask people to “do more, with less”, and people are panicking about “being productive”, here are 5 ways we have and are continuing to increase flow, and “staying productive”, at ThroughPut, during the pandemic, that can help your business also maintain optimal operational levels during these uncertain times: #1.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. That enables you to account for a broader spectrum of variables in your planning activity.

Analytics Software 66

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 66

RFgen

JANUARY 18, 2024

Unified Data Source: With a centralized database, cloud ERP ensures that all employees are working with the same information, reducing discrepancies and enhancing overall data accuracy. Adding a continuous learning program can further enhance overall training. ERP software represents a large investment in terms of money and time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Optimization Software Modeling Software 72

KEPLER Consulting

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Through this exercise, we clearly see how the essence of Supply Chain Management (systemic approach, vision sharing, animation principles…) is essential to face all challenges emerging. A simple mapping exercise reveals how complex SC became. STATEMENTS. #1 1 Value chain schemes involve a growing complexity for business Management.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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OptiProERP

MARCH 21, 2019

Imagine being able to Locate your business information via freestyle search, and drill down to the documents and sources. The cloud has become an integral part of our personal daily lives, in our routines of communicating, exercising, commuting and entertaining. Continuously improve. Embrace the cloud.

Analytics Software 65

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software Modeling Software 65

Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2015

Second, analyzing, evaluating and tweaking roadblocks and delay points in the supply chain can be done on a continuous-improvement basis to improve performance. You need to plan well and expend the effort, resources, and money necessary to do a comprehensive process-mapping and blueprint design exercise.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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