Unleashed

MAY 15, 2023

From targeted email campaigns to inventory management integrations, we’ll outline how you can develop strong B2B CRM strategies to improve business performance and achieve predictable growth. Looking for a complete CRM + inventory management solution? That’s where a quality CRM system comes in. What is a B2B CRM?

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 105

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. In the last five years, while the physician is still important, the buying decisions transitioned from the supplier to the care provider.

Modeling 239

Modeling Modeling Software Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 239

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. We find that the companies with the most marked improvement in a balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are smaller and less well-known.

Gartner 360

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 360

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Yesterday, I presented to 700 global attendees on an APICS webinar. However, in the polling data in the APICS webinar, we found that over 70% of the respondents had deployed solutions from the ERP-expansionists (either SAP or Oracle). Buying these solutions is far more complicated than is represented in a simple four-box quadrant.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 150

AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Today’s shopper prefers to buy online and get products delivered at the best possible time and place, resulting in key shifts in the supply chain. A recent report from Auburn University summarizes these changes quite neatly: Inventory – consumer demand for flexible delivery times and pick-up options is changing inventory management.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 156

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Webinar On Demand. Webcast – “Supply Chain Control Towers: Separating Fact from Fiction” With the overwhelming complications faced by today’s supply chain managers, companies are searching for the best solutions to combat complexity and create supply chain excellence with the consumer-driven approach. Consumer Products. Our Thinking.

Demand Planning Software 40

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 8, 2021

Consumers have come to expect companies to provide a wider variety of products, readily available for purchase and at the best price. Companies that produce cleaning supplies and disinfectants felt the strains of high demand, while others were left with excess inventory as markets for non-essential items plummeted. Scenario Planning.

Modeling 52

Modeling Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 5, 2016

Both Kimberly-Clark and P&G are going backwards on operating margin while making progress on inventory turns. 19 average) and 3 times better ROIC for the period (33% versus P&G’s 11%), note that none of these three household products companies made progress on supply chain excellence in the period of 2013-2015.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software Industrial 150

BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. If the organization is used to doing certain things in Excel, just automating the same process will not be sufficient.

Automotive 86

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 86

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. The Building Blocks.

Material Savings 185

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 185

GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

We are lucky to also feature the great supply chain of Staples, who recently purchased Office Depot. Supply Chain Management Academic Program Gets Hands on Experience from Staples’ Supply Chain Excellence. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence and associate professor of supply chain. We hope you enjoy!

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 120

BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for.

Automotive 73

Automotive Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 73

AIMMS

MARCH 8, 2016

Today’s shopper prefers to buy online and get products delivered at the best possible time and place, resulting in key shifts in the supply chain. A recent report from Auburn University summarizes these changes quite neatly: Inventory – consumer demand for flexible delivery times and pick-up options is changing inventory management.

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

In order to create awareness about your products, you have to hire a public relations firm to promote your products, attend numerous trade shows and conferences, create many webinars so you can identify potential customers and approach them. What if you provide subpar customer service and customers run away?

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Six Sigma Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Skills 100

ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

Now more than ever — at a time when people are choosing online over in-store to adhere to social distancing practices — the communicated speed at which consumers will receive their orders can play a deciding role in whether they choose to buy from your online store or a competitor’s. What is ecommerce logistics? Warehousing and storage.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 90

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 million employees without a focus on good supply chain management.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

As I sat at the airport I worked on my presentation for the Supply Chain Insights’ webinar on building a customer-centric supply chain on August 17. During my webinar on August 17 th , I will co-present with Mark Hersh from Clorox. To be a collaborative trading partner, build a good perpetual inventory signal.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 150

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 18, 2022

We aren’t really leveraging the power of this data, especially when we’re trapped in world of manually reviewing requisitions, PO’s, and Excel spread sheets. The webinar provides some great insights into other aspects of how AI will radically change procurement activities in the not so distant future.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement 52

Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. Webinar: Register Now. A granular model can inform: When customers will make a purchase The different purchasing behaviors exhibited by markets in different locations The optimal price point to help maximize revenue. Download Webinar Recording.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Modeling 52

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

By purchasing planning and transactional systems for a common vendor, they had one throat to choke and they were familiar with the architectural elements. It is tough for me to see that nine out of ten companies are stuck, and not making progress, at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. The book is a story.

Supply Chain Planning Software 313

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 313

Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. Webinar: Register Now. People : Consumers and key stakeholders increasingly expect the brands they buy and support to address sustainability issues. Download Webinar Recording. Supply chain sustainability benefits companies and consumers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 40

TMC

JUNE 17, 2020

Additionally, customers have more choices than ever, so a poor experience could result in their decisions to purchase from competitors. Now shippers need to manage localized inventory variety, location complexity, legal and regulatory concerns, longer distances and shorter distances, more modes, and tighter windows. DATE: June 24.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction 62

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

This team is not buying the message. So much so, that three years ago, I founded a research company to focus on understanding supply chain excellence. I also believed that this company would have the best inventory and customer service. My favorites are customer service, operating margin, inventory turns, and ROIC.

Manufacturing Procurement 286

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Benchmarking Supply Chain Design Software 286

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 73

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2020

Additionally, customers have more choices than ever, so a poor experience could result in their decisions to purchase from competitors. Now shippers need to manage localized inventory variety, location complexity, legal and regulatory concerns, longer distances and shorter distances, more modes, and tighter windows. DATE: June 24.

Supply Chain Software 44

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 44

GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

So, many suppliers utilize outside logistics management to ensure customers remain fully satisfied and continue to repeat purchasing. Companies that integrate reverse logistics systems into their logistics systems distinguish themselves from competitors in: effective management of inventory availability and cost. customer satisfaction.

Reverse Logistics 120

Reverse Logistics Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 120

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2016

From these lessons you will learn to plan supply chains that enhance inventory network benefit, build and amplify production network coordination and joint effort, identify dangers and configuration hazard relief systems, explore production, purchasing, and distribution methodologies for a worldwide environment. Free Online Classes.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Course Supply Chain Planning Software Price Mitigation Strategies 120

Demand Driven Technologies

APRIL 1, 2021

Purchasers and planners that rely on Excel spreadsheets or conventional planning systems to determine inventory positions are at a tremendous disadvantage. Please join us for this complimentary webinar on the future of wholesale distribution.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Distribution Sourcing Strategies Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 40

Demand Driven Technologies

APRIL 1, 2021

Purchasers and planners that rely on Excel spreadsheets or conventional planning systems to determine inventory positions are at a tremendous disadvantage. Please join us for this complimentary webinar on the future of wholesale distribution.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Distribution Sourcing Strategies Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 40

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Unable to power additional year-over-year improvements at the intersection of cost and inventory, companies struggle. Short cycles require buffer inventories and short lead times. Let me explain. Responsive Supply Chain.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 8, 2016

In the past, retail businesses large and small operated by receiving and storing large shipments of product from distributors or manufacturers, which were then put out on store shelves for purchase. Plus, many warehouse systems offer eCommerce software integration, so you can keep everything coordinated and running smooth. . Conclusion .

Distribution 120

Distribution Modeling Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

As I picked it up , I saw a twitter alert welcoming people to the APICS webinar with @lcecere on Agility that afternoon. As we went live with the webinar, I laughed. In this blog post, I publically answer the questions from the webinar. I had gotten to bed late. It was 6:00 AM. This was before my wake-up call. Defining Agility.

Supply Chain Design Software 229

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 229

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. ” The hyperconnected world is today’s reality.

Internet of things 120

Internet of things Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

The implementations were longer, the purchase costs were higher, and the functionality was less robust and lacking flexibility. The SAP team has built an incredible system of record to enable flows from ERP to SCP, but has failed to deliver a solution to deliver SCP planning excellence. I did not see it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 303

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply and Demand 303

Arena Solutions

MAY 5, 2022

If you are running pop-up blocking software, you will need to disable that to view the webinar. This webinar technology allows you to resize the presentation by clicking the maximize icon in the upper right corner to enlarge the window. Michael talked about the disruptive technology pieces that changed the fundamental buying habits.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software How To 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 24, 2013

More and more companies are struggling to make progress in operating margin and inventory cycles. Ten years ago, Amazon was an online book retailer, yet today a family can buy a wide variety of items, including groceries with next day delivery. We will be discussing these trends on our webinar tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.

Supply Chain Design Software 263

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Retail Supply Chain Design 263

Vinculum

AUGUST 23, 2022

Or perhaps you already have a physical location but are having trouble keeping your inventory and orders in sync? The solution, then, is to link your order, inventory, and logistics to speed up inventory turnaround and coordinate your efforts. You must exercise extreme caution when choosing and purchasing a WMS.

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