Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. companies have been increasingly moving supply chain closer to home.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2023

While clearly important in today’s constantly changing business environment, so many companies continue to struggle with how to measure and improve their performance – grappling with questions like: Which metrics really matter? Can we get the right resources needed to collect data for analysis before it’s too old?

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 5, 2022

The process of spend analysis has specific goals of efficiency and saving money by increasing visibility into spend, which can decrease overall procurement costs. is vital to procurement and the supply chain. They can help automate your process and streamline procurement and eSourcing. In-house software.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

the name given to the Fourth Industrial Revolution involving robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), must be supported by Supply Chain 4.0. But what does Supply Chain 4.0 The retail supply chain ‘has not caught up with the speed that the world is moving at,’ Fung said. Supply chain 4.0

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). What are No-code Platforms?

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Logility

AUGUST 23, 2018

Delivery of ‘make to stock’ products to a home or business is now available within hours of making a purchase. A growing number of connected, smart devices that have the capability to anticipate the need for a product are available for purchase. Accurate demand forecasts lay the foundation for an effective supply chain.

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Logility

AUGUST 22, 2018

Delivery of “make to stock” products to a home or business is now available within hours of making a purchase. A growing number of connected, smart devices that have the capability to anticipate the need for a product are available for purchase. Accurate demand forecasts lay the foundation for an effective supply chain.

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Manufacturers have been through a trial by fire with supply chain disruptions and changes in demand during the past two years. Manufacturers have been through a trial by fire with supply chain disruptions and changes in demand during the past two years. Is inventory keeping up with demand?

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have all sent supply chain shocks around the globe, forcing firms to rethink their business-as-usual supply chain management strategies, and concentrate instead on building supply chain resilience. What is supply chain resilience?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. Definitional Image.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Tamizhkumaran explains, “Cognitive analytics solutions entail self-learning systems and algorithms that mimic the human brain’s thought process in order to analyze large amounts of data quickly and accurately.” He adds, “No person could evaluate [those] vast quantities of data and come to the same conclusions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Product (or Master) Data Management? The following Product Information Management (PIM) article was written by guest author Alex Borzo, a content contributor at Amber Engine , a software company passionate about eCommerce. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. To address these challenges, supply chain professionals must adopt advanced forecasting methods. Let’s get started with definitions, differences and benefits.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

The report provides a cautionary, optimistic view of the coming months saying, “Many unsettled issues are still outstanding […]. ” While the economic climate may be uncertain, many companies realize they have to invest in areas such as supply chain management software to be competitive and profitably grow. .”

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For example, manufacturers have had to alter business models to be able to accommodate the change in consumer behavior. However, at the same time, the technology of better data management is most definitely helping manufacturers as well. Capterra did a study this year that provides some really interesting data.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 20, 2019

”[2] TechTarget adds, “Sporadic use of the term business intelligence dates back to at least the 1860s, but consultant Howard Dresner is credited with first proposing it in 1989 as an umbrella phrase for applying data analysis techniques to support business decision-making processes. .”[2]

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 9, 2011

Deloitte today announced it has purchased substantially all of the assets of Oco,Inc., a provider of enterprise-class software as a service (SaaS) business analytics solutions. This investment further demonstrates Deloitte’s commitment to the managed analytics marketplace. Follow Deloitte Analytics on Twitter: [link].

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Global P2P departments are still on the journey towards true touchless end-to-end purchase-to-pay function. There are still obstacles on the way including internal buy-in, poor master data management, supplier behaviour and more. Get experience on Lean and Six Sigma in indirect procurement.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In the past two years, there has been a shift in how supermarket & retail grocery supply chains function. A report by Acosta, a US-based sales and marketing agency, on grocery store trends for 2021 indicates that 46% of people now use online delivery more than they did before the pandemic.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

Here are my predictions from 2014, and an update on what I think will happen in these areas. Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand. No question the global supply chain is still going strong. Make government relationship management an important part of your strategic planning process.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

Critical to guiding them through today’s fluctuating markets is the accuracy and actionable intelligence derived from data. Insights gleaned from robust data analytics enable core business areas to identify opportunities for risk reduction, enhance operational efficiencies, and foster strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ). Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2021

Supply Chain Transformation. For years, supply chain experts like Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, have insisted, “The supply chain IS Business, not a department within a business.”[3] Personalization and the Digital Path to Purchase.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Despite these challenges and limitations, big data has the potential to help companies improve operations, increase profitability and make faster and more intelligent business decisions. Processing a large volume of information the main benefit of big data analytics. Variety – The different forms of data sources.

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3rdwave

DECEMBER 21, 2018

However, in most instances, trade compliance has little control over the source and quality of information it needs to work effectively. Or, the issues and challenges focus on more sophisticated problems like improving processes to contribute to more efficient and effective global supply chain control and management.

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QAD

APRIL 27, 2023

Earlier this year, QAD hosted a live webinar to explore and analyze the trends that are likely to dominate the procurement world over the coming months. It’s no secret that procurement teams have an amplified role within their businesses and that many are left with questions — our goal was to offer answers.

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3rdwave

DECEMBER 21, 2018

However, in most instances, trade compliance has little control over the source and quality of information it needs to work effectively. Or, the issues and challenges focus on more sophisticated problems like improving processes to contribute to more efficient and effective global supply chain control and management.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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3rdwave

DECEMBER 21, 2018

However, in most instances, trade compliance has little control over the source and quality of information it needs to work effectively. Or, the issues and challenges focus on more sophisticated problems like improving processes to contribute to more efficient and effective global supply chain control and management.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Accessibility, strong data capture, and ease of use are all critical components when determining what consignment inventory software to use. Inventory is essential to supply chain strategy and optimized business operations. However, purchasing inventory also comes with a certain amount of risk.

Inventory Reduction 52

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RFgen

JULY 9, 2017

Data integration is critical in today’s complex supply chain and Industry 4.0 movement offers the promise of connected devices bringing applications, IT services, robotics systems and humans together in a world where data moves between stakeholders at a breakneck pace. environments. The growing Industry 4.0

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RFgen

JULY 9, 2017

Data integration is critical in today’s complex supply chain and Industry 4.0 movement offers the promise of connected devices bringing applications, IT services, robotics systems and humans together in a world where data moves between stakeholders at a breakneck pace. environments. The growing Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Purchase Price Variance, or PPV, is a common term in the realm of Purchasing/Procurement and Finance. For some, PPV is a mechanical metric only, measured and reported on but without any further attention paid to it.

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 17, 2019

Not surprisingly, high quality, structured data with solid governance for prescriptive and predictive procurement operations is fundamental. An organisation that concentrates on supply-chain risk management may not need category management enablement on its technology radar.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Silvon has noticed over the past several years that a shift towards a modern data hub architecture to support enterprise analytics and reporting has been driven by a number of key business drivers. Once integrated, the data is made “analytics ready” and securely available to users.

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QAD

MARCH 27, 2024

Having a good Supply Chain Management (SCM) process is crucial for offering excellent customer service. Research from Gartner found that 83% of businesses believe that the supply chain is key to enhancing customer experience. You should then process this data using a well-organized and unified approach.

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It adds, “While most people who deal in data every day know that bad data is costly, this figure stuns.”. Other studies have shown that knowledge workers can spend up to 50% of their time trying to locate data, identifying errors in data or seeking confirmatory sources of data to support information that they do not trust.

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Vinculum

JULY 18, 2022

Such a platform gives an awful experience to mingle with other social media websites like Facebook, Instagram, and another relatable online source to attract a huge crowd. According to a report, mobile commerce will grow to 42.9% As per the Baymard Institution report, 17% of the consumers drive hard to get rid of the carts.

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