EC Sourcing Group

JULY 7, 2020

If you work in procurement or the purchasing department, you’re already aware of how it works. it is roughly the same as a normal procurement process, except the procurement is performed on a digital basis. . This type of software is a small but very imperative part of the overall Sourcing process. evaluation.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Today, technology providers are selling analytics. This week, I received this email from a financial institution questioning why business leaders are not harnessing more insights and redesigning processes based on analytics. S&OP Challenges. Reflection.

Analytics Software 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order. In times of uncertainty, cash is king.

Optimal Sourcing 239

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The emergence of just-in-time manufacturing, other business models, and globalization were among the drivers reshaping the business landscape. Governments are taking steps to shore up national supplies of critical materials while companies are examining where they purchase materials and components.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

One of my clients waits four days for a custom report. Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. As a result, analytics are usually based on historic data with outputs having a one- or two-day lag. The next step is education. Digital sourcing? It is sad, but true.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

When the report published, it stimulated many conversations. At the time, I was working with two large manufacturing companies that were not clear on the definition of supply chain visibility. As shown in Figure 2, few orders and purchase orders flow hands-free. Onboarding the group required a lot of education.

Supply Chain Network Software 152

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

Supply and Demand 150

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

Rob Handfield has over 30 years of experience in supply chain as an educator, researcher, consultant, and author. He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development. Analytics is key.

Data 52

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Arkieva

MARCH 16, 2017

I was excited to visit Disney, but I only have two clear memories: the Mickey ears I purchased and my brother’s trying to order the most expensive item on the menu every time we ate out. My goal for the week was to learn how to we can better serve our customers and educate professionals within the industry. Click To Tweet.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. This is invariably down to not sufficiently involving and educating the right people.

Waste Reduction 274

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for online businesses.

Inventory Management Software 52

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is the process of predicting future customer demand for a product or service. This practice has evolved significantly from its historical roots, largely a game of educated guesses, to today’s data-driven approach that harnesses the power of advanced analytics. What are the Benefits of Demand Forecasting?

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” We are systemically evaluating each industry in the Supply Chain Insights Metrics That Matter series of reports. Finance needs education.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The Center of Excellence at the company wanted to improve base-level capabilities but struggled to move forward due to the traditional views of the planning team, which they felt were self-serving.

Supply and Demand 381

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that manufacturing companies around the world are rethinking their supply chain strategies. One of the ripple effects of the pandemic was that domestic sourcing, where possible, grew as companies could no longer import products for their production line. Australian reshoring strategies for advanced manufacturing .

Manufacturing Procurement 105

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2016

Much like IT, the supply chain is no longer a cost center … but instead a profit driver. As noted by Logistics Manager, citing a new DHL report, companies are sitting on a “gold mine” of supply chain data that offers a huge competitive advantage — if used properly. A more stressful environment for manufacturers and shipping companies.

Big Data 120

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It ensures consistent repeat purchases over time, regardless of price, convenience or even a global pandemic. Corona’s ‘do nothing’ strategy appears to have paid off — Brand Finance Annual Report in August 2020 named Corona as the world’s most popular beer brand. Data-driven decision making in beer manufacturing [expert Q&A].

Sourcing Strategies 82

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Organizations around the world are now adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology solutions to create smarter, leaner, safer and sustainable manufacturing systems. Curtis Feeny has invested in enterprise software for 19 years with a focus on data analytics. Curtis Feeny : Managing Director at Voyager Capital.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

A myriad of professionals within the field ensures timely deliveries from suppliers and orchestrates manufacturing processes to meet your requirements, contributing to a rewarding career path in supply chain management. They are in charge of purchasing, procurement, and sourcing.

Purchasing Skills 72

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Organizations around the world are now adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) based technology solutions to create smarter, leaner, safer and sustainable manufacturing systems. Curtis Feeny : Managing Director at Voyager Capital Curtis Feeny has invested in enterprise software for 19 years with a focus on data analytics.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The " Clicks and Bricks " business model is rapidly unfolding as retailers counter the juggernaut of online retailers such as Amazon. Infosys Labs. Industries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. For instance, if Product-Location has procurement type In-House Production ("E") and if it is missing a corresponding PPDS PPM, then we flagged it as an error code.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Abstract Technologies such as Social networking, mobile, analytics and cloud computing have been shaking the IT industry for past several years. Infosys Labs.

Analytics Software 35

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Lewis once stated, “Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.” ” In today’s world, where we are educating computers as well as students, many people are concerned that computers aren’t being taught values. Priyadarshi did an excellent job responding.

Modeling Software 100

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s a strategic reimagining of business models and processes, powered by cloud computing, big data analytics, and AI, making businesses more adaptive, responsive, and customer-focused than ever before. The result?

Optimal Sourcing 78

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Francine has been an Interim (project) manager and senior business analyst with a track record in Operational Excellence, Process Design and Data Analysis.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 24, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. « Confluence of IT and Business Strategy for a Transformation program | Main | SAP acquired Ariba, what does it mean for the on-demand, procurement and SAP world?

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

I’ve worked for major manufacturers in CPG, Automotive, and Defense Contracting, and I can honestly say that some of the largest organizations are nowhere near accomplishing this. Buyers and expeditors alike tend to place Purchase Orders with suppliers and then check the box as if the task is complete. would demand its implementation.

Supply Chain Visibility 103

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The Lean Supply Chain

JULY 7, 2015

What the key trends in the market, in terms of technology development, platforms used, buying patterns, supplier acquisitions, etc.? While yard tractors carry out their regular duties, attached GPS-enabled RFID readers recognize trailers by the tags, and report the location data in real time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

I had the opportunity to work with several excellent organisations, most notably, nearly 20 years with Ceva (including EGL or Eagle Global Logistcis) and now TVS SCS. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. What challenges facing the world today are important to you?

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Provenance

JUNE 20, 2019

But that’s where a challenger excels. Especially with larger companies, it’s difficult to connect that data to the customer in a way that helps with their purchasing decision. At DSM-Niaga, we believe it’s time to go beyond the ‘annual report company-level impact data’, and share the information we already know on a product level.

Industrial 40

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

Cost Reduction Strategies 89

Cost Reduction Strategies Warehousing Waste Reduction Purchasing Skills 89

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As legislation focuses ever more heavily on environmental protection though, and consumers increasingly consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, all supply chain organisations will need to find the way forward. Meanwhile, Big Data analytics, AI, and machine learning can have a significant impact on supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

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Precoro

AUGUST 15, 2022

ERP or enterprise resource planning is software companies use to automate core business processes and integrate their functions, such as accounting, project management, procurement, and supply chain operations, into a single system. Improved Collaboration. Regulatory Compliance.

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