ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Leader Forrester CLM for Buy-Side Contract Suites, Q4 2021. We headed right into another session with Francesco Cantoni , Procurement Director, LucchiniRS , Julien Jacomy , Purchasing Process Manager, Plastic Omnium and Jarrod McAdoo , Director, Product Marketing, Ivalua discussed supplier collaboration and supply chain strategy.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 19, 2020

For companies seeking to survive and excel in the current 'retail apocalypse' , understanding the right technologies to employ in their supply chain operations is critical. Consumers are no longer bound by loyalty or geographic necessity in their purchase decisions. The Challenges. Amazon has led the e-commerce charge.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 6, 2020

Simplicity gave way to complexity when supply chains went global and supply chain automation opportunities became prevalent. They serve a new purpose in offering the capabilities of both a WCS and WMS, as well as a means of enabling the continued growth for supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 61

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2022

Written by: — Dirk Niederhäuser – Supply Chain Management Practice, IBM Consulting. The worldwide COVID-19 crisis brought many supply chain challenges that were percolating to a full boil. Over the past few decades, retail supply chains were built for operational excellence, not agility.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2022

Written by: Dirk Niederhäuser – Supply Chain Management Practice, IBM Consulting. The worldwide COVID-19 crisis brought many supply chain challenges that were percolating to a full boil. Over the past few decades, retail supply chains were built for operational excellence, not agility.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Forecasting Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Check out Augmented Reality (AR) is Set to Transform Retail and the Supply Chain! Supply chain improvements over the last 15 years have been incremental at best. The advances we are making in the supply chain powered by Augmented Reality (AR) are going to be wildly disruptive.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Alloy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The purchase of Market6 was an effort by 84.51° to fill this gap, and in some ways it did. Brands can now log into the analytics platforms to access live store and DC-level data that they can use to manually extrapolate insights. Here you can see the greatest current imbalances in supply and demand are happening in your network.

Procurement Analytics 52

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

These transformational shifts in consumer behavior create unprecedented levels of variability, uncertainty, and complexity in supply chains. Retailers are being forced to challenge the status quo and step up their supply chain competencies to successfully transform their businesses.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 52

RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Case Musti Group: Thriving in a Complex, Multinational, Supply Chain Environment. Musti Group Nordic is the leading pet supplies and accessories retailer in the Nordics, with 121 Musti & Mirri stores in Finland, 127 Arken Zoo and Djurmagazinet pet stores in Sweden, and also 18 Musti stores in Norway. Background.

Groups 28

Groups Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software DC 28

Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2019

It refers to the ability to buy online and pick up in store. retailers, up to 72 percent, lack click and collect capabilities, reports DC Velocity. Click and collect makes up a portion of true omnichannel supply chains, allowing customers the freedom to shop online and pick up products in the store.

Retail 49

Retail Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Omnichannel Procurement Analytics 49

MIT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2014

Configuring supply chains in this way is often done through SKU segmentation, but this is difficult in complex operations where there are numerous products and an extremely diverse supplier base. The research was carried out by two students, Brad Gilligan and Huiping Jin, for their MIT Master of Supply Chain Management (SCM) thesis.

Cost Reduction Strategies 81

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2017

In the previous blog post , we discussed two MOTs: when a consumer decides to buy a particular brand, product or service, and then the experience (good or bad) that the consumer has after the purchase of a particular brand, product or service. Part 2: The Death of the Linear Supply Chain.

Real-time Visibility 49

Real-time Visibility Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 49

Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2019

It refers to the ability to buy online and pick up in store. retailers, up to 72 percent, lack click and collect capabilities, reports DC Velocity. Click and collect makes up a portion of true omnichannel supply chains, allowing customers the freedom to shop online and pick up products in the store. Download WhitePaper.

Retail 40

Retail Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Procurement Analytics Omnichannel 40

Alloy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Channel Performance in Walmart Luminate gives you a true omni-channel view of sales, whether the purchase is in-store, delivered, shipped to store, picked up, or shipped directly to the customer. Alternatively, if you are currently analyzing your Retail Link data by pulling it manually and then analyzing in Excel or a BI tool, Alloy.ai

Procurement Analytics 52

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

If you’re spending too much to meet consumer demands, experiencing delays in getting products to end customers or production disruptions, it’s time to focus on optimizing your supply chain. But overall, what tactics do supply chain leaders find most effective when it comes to supply chain optimization?

Optimal Sourcing 55

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2017

Operational Excellence Delivers Profit Optimization. We have discussed a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide scale and service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes. Workforce Optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 44

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NC State SCRC

MAY 21, 2020

i] This workshop included discussions around known gaps in the global medical supply chain, issues between the SNS and state and local governments for delivering needed assets, and concepts around SNS strategic communications. 3) National health security is dependent on medical supply chains.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Agile and Lean Supply Chain Price Reduction 52

BlueYonder

AUGUST 28, 2017

Operational Excellence Delivers Profit Optimization. We have discussed a variety of implications to the supply chain required to provide scale and service, while effectively managing inventory and value add processes. Workforce Optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 40

Alloy

MAY 16, 2022

The candy and snacks category is probably the most challenging category in the supply chain, perhaps second only to floral. Lead times from the manufacturer are calculated and shipping times to the retailer’s DCs are factored in even before the final leg of the journey to the store. Historical sales data and inventory positions.

Alloy 52

Alloy Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Inventory Reduction 52

NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

FTZ’s allow product to be imported and stored in a large DC, with yet to be custom cleared inventory sitting there. This complicated circus continues on an on-going basis, supported by sophisticated analysis of tariffs and what-if scenarios to come up with creative solutions, and also extends to thinking about where to locate supply.

Negotiating Skills 45

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

These transformational shifts in consumer behavior create unprecedented levels of variability, uncertainty, and complexity in supply chains. Retailers are being forced to challenge the status quo and step up their supply chain competencies to successfully transform their businesses.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Modeling Material Savings 52

SupplyPike

JANUARY 16, 2020

Type 03 orders go to the distribution center (DC) as opposed to type 07 orders which go to the store directly. Committed Buy SSO. A “committed buy” SSO occurs when Walmart guarantees to buy a certain number of units. Typically, Walmart will provide a quantity that they are committing to buy for a set period of time.

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. You will need to excel at managing and accelerating the 3-D Cycle, if you want to win in digital economy.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning 40

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

On the other hand, offshoring growth has fuelled the need for warehousing as part of the elongated supply chain. In addition, while rivers and mountains stay where they are, other geographical features, like conurbations, change over time; associated factors such as labour availability and customer buying habits may change even faster.

Warehousing 53

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The rise of e-commerce and success of omni-channel retailing has driven consumers to be more demanding than ever, and grocers need to evolve their supply chains to meet these rising expectations. There are many components to this shift in demand and this 4-part blog series will go into more detail. Proximity Based Shopping.

Waste Reduction 46

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 46

Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

If you’re like me, staying up to date on supply chain news is critical. So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Experts’ Choice: Supply Chain and Logistics Email Newsletters.

Resource Reduction 120

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. For discount retailers like Burlington, the supply chain is often a competitive advantage — and thus a secret recipe for success.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The rise of e-commerce and success of omni-channel retailing has driven consumers to be more demanding than ever, and grocers need to evolve their supply chains to meet these rising expectations. There are many components to this shift in demand and this 4-part blog series will go into more detail. Proximity Based Shopping.

Waste Reduction 40

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 40

Tompkins Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Traditional distribution centers (DCs) and fulfillment centers (FCs) only serve one channel respectively, and a flexible DC, FC, or a combination of both, makes the most sense for meeting today’s customer demands. Tompkins International is a professional services firm that provides new solutions for supply chain improvement.

Raleigh 45

Raleigh Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 45

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. Download the free white paper to learn more about how data can be used to reduce logistics spend while improving supply chain performance.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Procurement Analytics Buyer Training Supply Chain Planning Software 52

RELEX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Unifarm first piloted another well-known vendor’s solution but, after a thorough search, finally selected RELEX because it can handle Unifarm’s entire supply chain, from ordering from its suppliers to replenishing its customer pharmacies, in an advanced way. Unifarm has an excellent reputation in the Italian pharmaceutical market.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 40

Slimstock

AUGUST 27, 2019

And on the other, customers can quickly check dozens of options for any purchase so retailers must ensure that their traditional brick and mortar stores add value to the overall shopping experience. Put simply, inventory allocation encompasses all of the decisions made around how inventory should be distributed throughout your supply chain.

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RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2016

However, today’s consumers might choose to buy staples from a LAD (dried pasta, tinned tomatoes, bagged salad for instance) and more specialized items (e.g. Centralized assortment – in other words carrying the same range of products in every store – is an important driver of sourcing and supply chain economics.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2019

With the global WMS market positioned to reach $5 billion by 2025 , according to DC Velocity, it’s clear that WMS is only going to become more prevalent as time goes on. Where WMS Lite Excels. WMS vs Advanced WMS. Warehouse automation software is a necessity in the modern warehouse. Directed Picking.

Optimization Software 55

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2019

With the global WMS market positioned to reach $5 billion by 2025 , according to DC Velocity, it’s clear that WMS is only going to become more prevalent as time goes on. Where WMS Lite Excels. WMS vs Advanced WMS. Warehouse automation software is a necessity in the modern warehouse. Directed Picking.

Optimization Software 52

Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52