Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The systems–based on shipment and order data–were out of step with the market. With fixed models and hard-wired data feeds, teams could not adjust the planning systems to use consumption data or market indicators. Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 315

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. But hold on: are we sure that wasn't all possible with procure-to-pay, anyway?

Procurement Solutions 59

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In order to run a successful business, you need a dedicated procurement team to obtain these essential goods and services, ensure timely delivery, and nurture good relationships with your vendors. Paying for offices, utilities, technology subscriptions, and cleaning services is also part of the procurement team's responsibility.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Regardless of your position or situation it is highly valuable to understand the type of interview questions, and answers, appropriate for Procurement and Purchasing professionals. It can appear useless.

Procurement Analytics 68

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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.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 211

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I also share data to try to convince you to join a guiding coalition to think bigger. Sales data has the greatest bias and error due to bonus incentives. Demand latency is two-eight weeks delayed from consumption purchase to translate to an order. Without clear governance, customer data never sees the light of day.

S&OP 195

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2015

What are the essential purchasing books you should read? In this article, we will uncover the best purchasing books to help you get the edge over competition. Background Historically, purchasing people are considered a kind of clerical workers who are expected to perform basic tasks such as document issuance and price negotiation.

Procurement Analytics 100

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Unleashed

MARCH 21, 2021

The procure to pay process is complex and far more than simply making a phone call, or sending a few emails to arrange the purchase of goods. Strategically approaching the procure to pay process can see your company reap the rewards. In this guide, we’ll cover: What is the procure to pay process. Negotiating.

Procurement Analytics 59

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Jaggaer

MARCH 30, 2020

“Big Data” is everywhere. The value of quality data has never been higher, and the power to process that data is more readily available than ever. To better understand the impact of big data analytics on procurement, we turned to industry veteran Walter Charles, CPO at Allergan, who sees big data as a major disruptor.

Big Data 99

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Precoro

MARCH 30, 2022

Strategic Procurement Helps a Business Unleash its Potential. As The Hackett Group discovered, approaching procurement strategically with specific business goals in mind helps achieve a significantly higher ROI. Operational efficiency and cost reduction are among the top procurement priorities for CPOs, according to Deloitte.

Vendor Strategies 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

SCCN is a collaborative solution for supply chain processes built on a public cloud – many-to-many architecture – which supports a community of trading partners and third-party data feeds. A company buys these solutions to optimize their business. In the freight industry, these are referred to as empty miles.

Supply Chain Planning Software 213

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Settle, a pioneering cash flow management company, and Crisp, a leading retail data platform, are setting a new standard for operational excellence in the consumer goods industry. Settle’s purchasing suite directly tackles this issue by streamlining and automating the entire purchasing lifecycle.

Procurement Analytics 52

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Leader Forrester CLM for Buy-Side Contract Suites, Q4 2021. Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. Ivalua R&D experts shared inf ormative and comprehensive updates for the Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay, and Platform Solutions.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Further, if the truth be known I suspect many others in procurement and supply chain are feeling the same, but maybe that’s not true. This is not a “side of the desk” or part time role, nor within the skill set or training for the vast majority of purchasing and supply chain managers. Capital goods. Waste generated in operations.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2019

While all supply chain leaders are interested in the topic of building value networks, only a few companies are actively investing in building data architectures to enable the extended supply chain. Data moves manually through spreadsheets and sneaker-net creating errors and introducing latency. The reason the seats are empty?

Supply Chain Network Software 199

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Precoro

MARCH 11, 2024

Yet there’s a proactive approach that addresses the high cost of healthcare: value-based purchasing (VBP). Under a fee-for-service model, the healthcare provider might order multiple imaging tests, prescribe pain medications, and refer the patient to physical therapy sessions, each resulting in additional payments.

Procurement Analytics 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Bonuses and incentives align with functions and are often counter productive to driving supply chain excellence. More Data Has Not Resulted In Improved Results. When a manufacturing operation is small, MRP data is easily viewed. PFEP optimizes the policies that define how to procure each part. Fire fighting is the result.

Optimal Sourcing 174

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 174

Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Raw material inventory management oversees the procurement, handling, and storage of raw materials. It encompasses the processes involved in purchasing, tracking, consuming, and relocating raw materials. Every manufacturer knows the importance of raw materials – without them, there’s no final product.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

As you implement supply chain analytics and use control theory with well-defined reference data with clear bands for control, process improvement ensues. This team was working on quality improvements and found that the flows crossed 117 disconnected documents in access, excel, and google analytics. Supply chains are complex.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 182

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Jaggaer

MARCH 18, 2020

“Big Data” is everywhere. The value of quality data has never been higher, and the power to process that data is more readily available than ever. To better understand the impact of big data analytics on procurement, we turned to industry veteran Walt Charles, CPO at Allergan, who sees big data as a major disruptor.

Big Data 59

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. There is no place to put this data in traditional supply chain planning software, and companies are slow to change existing concepts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 203

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After all, a clear picture of the company's procurement process is necessary to develop a sustainable future strategy and to avoid pitfalls that hold your business back. Spend analysis is the practice of collecting, examining, and visualizing spend data. The answer is simple: spend analysis.

Analysis 52

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process.

Procurement Analytics 16

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

When customers have transparency into product availability, delivery timelines, and order status, they are more likely to complete purchases and continue shopping with a business. At the same time, it makes excellent sense to have a good SEO software solution to keep track of how your marketing strategies perform.

Supply Chain Visibility 78

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 27, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management is the relationship that develops between a buyer and supplier, which is subject to the exigency of the goods or services purchased and supplied to an organization and dictates the nature of the working relationship that the buyer should look to nurture with their suppliers.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 98

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Acting as the central orchestrator, a 4PL integrates various elements of the supply chain, including purchasing, transportation, warehousing, and distribution, into a cohesive and efficient system. Taking this step would make sure the whole corporate process buys into your idea and individual performance meets your ultimate decision.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 68

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Precoro

APRIL 24, 2023

And to do so, an excellent supplier onboarding process is needed. Note : We use the terms "supplier onboarding" and "vendor onboarding" interchangeably in this article as they both refer to the same set of procedures. Reduces maverick spending Maverick spending refers to off-contract purchases from non-preferred suppliers.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Precoro

MAY 6, 2024

Invoice tracking is crucial for purchasing companies that want to stay on top of payments and avoid paying penalty fees. This involves storing invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other relevant documents in an organized manner for easy retrieval and reference.

Procurement Solutions 105

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

These tasks range from simple data entry activities to more intricate operations like managing the supply chain. Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Simplifying Tasks within BPA RPA, while limited to rule-based tasks, becomes a powerful tool when integrated with ML, handling data entry, and simple queries efficiently.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

They do not relate to any overall company procurement goals and objectives. Figure 1: SPM Project Stages (Gordon Sherry R, 2008) This organization has created a Procurement Steering Committee with management participation to leverage procurement as a tool to improve business performance.

Vendor Strategies 55

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HICX Solutions

JUNE 20, 2019

“Across the board, these systems curtail progress and hinder excellence instead of enabling it.” ” This scathing remark, made in reference to outdated procurement technology and ERP software, is taken from AT Kearney’s report The Future of Procurement Technology. The problem with legacy systems.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

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Precoro

JULY 9, 2023

According to research by Ardent Partners in 2023, over two-thirds of invoices are linked to a purchase order, indicating that about one-third of invoices are not. While it may be tempting to assume that skipping purchase order creation speeds up the procurement process, the study emphasizes the disadvantages of such an approach.

Procurement Solutions 98

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 98

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Defining Digital Process A digital process refers to methods that utilize digital technologies to enhance, automate, or otherwise improve business activities. This evolution accelerated with digitalization, leveraging digital data to streamline business processes for greater efficiency and innovation.

Optimal Sourcing 78

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Every single organization I have been a part of has been dependent on Excel spreadsheets for order tracking and expediting – and in some cases – even demand planning. By event I am referring to both LRIP (low-rate initial production) and full rate production. PO Placement ? Supplier Receipt and acknowledgement ?Supplier

Supply Chain Visibility 103

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes.

Optimal Sourcing 19

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2024

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. In this Q&A, Tom shares insightful stories from his over 20 years in procurement and tells us what should be top of mind for supply chain managers in 2024.

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