BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Sensing and predicting disruptions as early as possible will allow organizations to develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and lower premium freight. Furthermore, having short-term Purchase Order/ASN-level visibility is insufficient. You can check out a list of the 30-plus speakers and 18-plus sessions here.

Automotive 52

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Kinaxis

JUNE 24, 2015

You start by pressing on one color and with every selection you are presented with a random sequence of colors that you must remember and repeat. I remember starting in supply chain many years ago in procurement, negotiating pricing and managing suppliers. How many of you are familiar with the game Simon ? Speed of information.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 25, 2021

The purpose of a purchase order. Purchase orders are a crucial part of your purchasing processes. Purchase orders (PO) document the purchasing part of your inventory management system and are legally binding documents. How do you create a purchase order template? What should be included on a purchase order?

Procurement Solutions 90

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Procurement: Partnering with cost-effective and reliable vendors is vital for keeping a business running smoothly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

One of the services that was very compelling was our Freight Management service. We had a tremendous amount of spend leverage globally, a seasoned team, great supplier relationships, very strong processes, and an excellent Transportation Management System (TMS). The Freight Management service and the TMS capability were compelling.

Transportation Management 76

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

While forecast accuracy, if used well, can reduce safety stock, what I find in the study of the global multi-national is the rise of cycle stock due to increased item complexity, and the increase of in transit inventories due to longer freight lanes and longer cycles in ocean transportation.

Waste Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. We rescheduled my flight and I quickly put together some slides for the presentation. (To I had successfully adapted to give a presentation on agility to 254 people. Q: You mention that Executive Buy-in is the biggest stumbling block.

Supply Chain Design Software 226

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? One of the services that was very compelling was our Freight Management service. They would not have the cash or infrastructure to enable them to support either developing or buying, and then maintaining, a TMS capability. Subscribe Here!

Transportation Management 43

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Similarly, meeting customer demands builds customer satisfaction and loyalty, increases the likelihood of repeat purchases, and usually leads to more sales. Procurement and manufacturing. Treat procurement and manufacturing as part of your logistics network , as opposed to a silo. Logistical Process. Planning tips.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. If I am going to buy goods from this geography, then I use this process. Logistics personnel and supplier management pointers. Tips for improving customer experience. Make room for collaboration.

Inventory Reduction 75

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. At an MIT conference last year, Tom Linton, Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer at Flextronics, presented his top 10 list of supply chain trends. The robots keep coming.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

If you haven’t developed any KPIs or monitoring processes, start thinking through what measures define success or failure, and how Procurement can go about confirming a supplier stays on track. “During the present pandemic, remote business operations have proven to be paramount. “Stay rigid with scheduled check-ins.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But shortages are anathema , because it’s too easy for your customers to buy from competitors if you can’t fulfil their needs—and once customers defect, you might never get them back. For example, have you been using Excel spreadsheets or similar for your planning and forecasting? If that’s the case, now might be the time to do so.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond @BedBathBeyond Bed Bath & Beyond has discovered a way to save millions of dollars on freight over the next few years, thanks to a new 755,000 square-foot distribution facility slated to open in the fall of 2019. The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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