SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 73

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 73

Taulia

MAY 9, 2022

So far, so good – but how can you incentivize suppliers to adopt more ethical or sustainable practices? Taulia’s new Sustainable Supplier Finance solution makes it easy for companies to do just that. What is Sustainable Supplier Finance? How does Sustainable Supplier Finance work? Harness financial incentives.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Sourcing 52

o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Additionally, to meet stakeholder, investor and customer expectations, more companies are implementing large-scale sustainability initiatives, while also facing pressures to improve operational and financial performance, and seeking ways to incorporate all of this into the day-to-day operations and decision making processes.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Industrial Industry Sourcing Strategies 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many companies will reconfigure their supply chains to a much more regional approach, whereby production and sourcing are relocated closer to the final consumption markets, i.e. more local and less global. Sustainability Everyone is now ever-more conscious of climate change and the importance of the sustainability agenda.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain 130

Logility

MARCH 11, 2022

Your supply chain is only as sustainable as your suppliers. Whether it’s about environmental, social, or economic sustainability, your company carries the ultimate responsibility for any outsourced business operations as well as the final product. Your company’s reputation is at stake. It’s just good business.

Vendor Strategies 157

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Continuous improvement initiatives driven by data analytics and feedback mechanisms. Continuous investment in research and development to drive innovation and efficiency. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives: Commitment to sustainable practices and ethical sourcing throughout the supply chain.

Electronics 78

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

Suppose you stay ahead of trends like AI optimization, blockchain transparency, and sustainable practices. Top Logistics Trends in 2024 As businesses seek higher efficiency and resilience, the supply chain trends for this year reflect a resumed focus on digitization, sustainability, and agility.

Optimal Sourcing 56

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ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

Aligning suppliers to overall Procurement and broader business strategy is critical to create sustained long-term value. . In doing so, they have improved supplier collaboration and created a greater capacity for resilience, innovation, and continuous improvement. . Embarking on a sustained value journey.

Supplier Management 130

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Today I will discuss how a company can sustain a lean culture once they have implemented lean practices in order to achieve continuous improvement. Your company has started the lean journey, but how do you sustain it? I use a method I call managing for daily improvement or MDI. This increases employee morale.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

They need to be able to respond swiftly and in a smart and efficient ways in order to sustain operational resiliency, business continuity and market leadership. By integrating data sources and stakeholders, the cloud-enabled 3D EXPERIENCE platform enables collaborative decision-making that leads to agile processes. The result?

Sourcing Strategies 296

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 20, 2023

The energy sector faces several unique procurement challenges, such as complex supply chains, volatile commodity prices, strict regulatory requirements, and the need for sustainable and socially responsible sourcing. By optimizing costs, companies can improve their profitability and maintain a competitive edge.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

Finally, the growing urgency to address climate change, as well as social and economic inequities, are compelling higher urgency to accelerate sustainability initiatives within logistics networks and elsewhere. These dramatic shifts don’t mean well-honed operational practices bringing high-efficiency are completely obsolete now – they aren’t.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 263

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o9 Solutions

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Additionally, to meet stakeholder, investor and customer expectations, more companies are implementing large-scale sustainability initiatives, while also facing pressures to improve operational and financial performance, and seeking ways to incorporate all of this into the day-to-day operations and decision making processes.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Sourcing Strategies Industrial Industry 52

Logility

APRIL 5, 2022

In addition to providing transparency for consumers and regulators, it is important to be transparent with vendors about your company’s sustainability goals. It’s important that they both accept accountability and take measurable action to improve. The goal of any SCAR and a corresponding CAP is continuous improvement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 130

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Collaboration, communication and strategic thinking are the foundational aspects of efficiency and sustainable growth, which supply chain directors are responsible for leading. Coupled with virtual twin technology, supply chain leaders can leverage our solutions for continuous improvement of operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

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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. How to Develop a Sustainable Supply Chain. The good news is that there are multiple benefits attached to developing a sustainable supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. The researchers found that 50% of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) growth came from products marketed as sustainable. times faster than those without a sustainability focus in their marketing.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. The researchers found that 50% of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) growth came from products marketed as sustainable. times faster than those without a sustainability focus in their marketing.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

EC Sourcing Group

MAY 3, 2023

When we make more environmentally friendly sourcing choices, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize our impact on the environment. In our previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of sourcing locally.

Material Savings 52

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Logility

JUNE 11, 2021

Operational excellence is very much about sustained growth and bringing value to customers. Here are some helpful insights: Operational excellence is a mindset that embraces certain principles and tools to create sustainable improvement within an organization. Assure quality at the source. Respect every individual.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Scenario Planning 235

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” And we are making progress.

Supply Chain Risk Management 223

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. Supporting optimal strategies for inventory investment and allocation to support your sustainability goals.

Supply Chain Software 247

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Logility

MAY 3, 2022

Source: Logility, 2022. The solution checks against available stock plus capacity, material availability, alternate sourcing scenarios, and other constraints as needed. Source: Logility, 2022. Here are some key advantages of an automated order promising solution: Improved customer satisfaction. Time and cost savings.

Supply Chain Planning Software 182

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

About Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company, where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico, by ensuring quality, certifications, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Mexico 210

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In a dynamic market, continuous improvement is essential for staying competitive. Households have spent their savings, and questions loom about future fuel sources. Instead, businesses should focus on building sustainable and flexible supply chains that can adapt to unexpected disruptions.

Supply Chain Software 87

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Pivot88

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Each quarter, our parent company TradeBeyond publishes its comprehensive Retail Sourcing Report , which is filled with timely research, facts, and analysis to help brands and retailers make the most informed sourcing decisions.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. This is a culture of continuous improvement writ large.

Inventory Reduction 170

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

However, while technology evolves to allow better tracking of carbon footprint, there’s a potential to substantially improve overall logistics sustainability by addressing a less often discussed but insidious problem. There’s an alarming paradox in the world of consumer packaged goods sustainability. Goods damaged in transit .

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Customer Trust – Supplier Collaboration and Data-Driven Sourcing Trust forms the bedrock of success. Mutual data exchange gives rise to a data-driven sourcing strategy, benefiting all stakeholders across the buyer and supplier ecosystem. Fortifying relationships with suppliers takes center stage in this phase.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels. Source: Sea-Intelligence Source: Sea-Intelligence The number of blank sailings are at the lowest we have seen since the pandemic started.

Rail Software 244

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OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Continuous improvement initiatives help enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Use dashboard reporting and analytics tools to track performance metrics in real-time and identify areas for improvement. Quality Assurance Quality assurance ensures that products meet predefined quality criteria.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 52

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Inventory Management Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. Continuous Improvement and Performance Metrics: Large tech companies benefit from continuous improvement initiatives driven by performance metrics.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. Continuous Improvement and Performance Metrics: Large tech companies benefit from continuous improvement initiatives driven by performance metrics.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. Continuous Improvement and Performance Metrics: Large tech companies benefit from continuous improvement initiatives driven by performance metrics.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This proactive approach not only streamlines the sourcing process but also increases the likelihood of finding the right transportation service providers who can meet specific needs and expectations. Freight Procurement The actual Freight Procurement Stage is the heart of the transportation service sourcing process for shippers.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Freight 130

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We all recognize that the world’s supply chains need to operate in a sustainable manner and minimize their environmental impacts — but recent events have brought this closer to home than ever. One of the key sustainability benefits of advanced TMS can be summed up in one word: visibility.

Optimal Sourcing 88

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 88

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Although Amrest utilizes a sourcing process, the liquidity gap blocks past analyses and data. . In addition, quality is the cornerstone of the food and beverage industry and effective sourcing and forecasting is crucial to their operational success. For Amrest, sustainability is central to their mission and vision.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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