Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand. Working with fresh food.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of manufacturing, the quest for operational excellence is unending. QAD’s Industrial Transformation Platform At the heart of QAD’s solution portfolio is the Industrial Transformation Platform , designed to empower manufacturing and supply chain enterprises to become Adaptive Enterprises.

Supply Chain Design Software 85

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 238

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Precoro

JANUARY 30, 2023

From raw materials (wood for a furniture factory or vegetables for a restaurant) and finished goods (office or lab supplies) to services (software subscriptions), buyer-vendor relationships are at the core of every business. As a company slowly grows, purchase management becomes more and more complicated.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Let’s start with the definitions: Graph AI uses Machine Learning on graph-based technology to understand the relationships between variables to drive insights. Graph technology leverages graph structures to represent and store data. We have this today in most supply chain planning solutions. Let’s have fun!

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

I struggled to manage myself as I settled in elbow-to-elbow with the group to listen to the presentation. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. During the presentation, I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat. The reason?

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Unleashed

MAY 15, 2023

Wholesalers and manufacturers need effective B2B strategies to sustain business growth and beat the competition. A B2B CRM (business-to-business customer relationship management) system is software that helps businesses manage all their B2B sales and customer data in one centralised location. That’s where a quality CRM system comes in.

Inventory Reduction 105

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 105

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to market changes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Peggy was a speaker at the Supply Chain Global Summit. AGCO was honored to receive the AME 2017 Excellence Award. I loved Peggy’s presentation at the Summit. AGCO’s culture of innovation policy deployment enabled employees to pioneer a technology solution for manufacturing. She had some exciting news.

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Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany.

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. A big thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way!

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufacturing had seen five years of consistent growth. manufactured?pet tended to buy their?pet pet food manufacturers?significantly

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Technology solutions for last-mile fulfillment have emerged as the quickest, most practical way to meet these steep consumer demands. However, should a business invest their capital in building and maintaining their solution from scratch, or simply purchase an off-the-shelf solution? Leveraging existing experience and expertise. “In

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain innovation is slowly simmering in the face of radical disruption. The supply chain visionary wants novel and new. I find technology providers pitching old–often wrapped in the cloak of ‘digital transformation.’ As a result, supply chain leaders continuously ask me to unravel market confusion.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. S&OP is all about aligning manufacturing and sales. It does this by gaining alignment across the sales, demand planning, manufacturing and finance organization. Lots of it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Supply chain shortages abound. The supply chain impact is unprecedented. In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. His reasoning? We want to help.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib Khan discusses Resilinc’s journey toward AI-driven supply chain excellence From its early inception in the 60s’ to its increasingly available public access, artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way. Yet, numerous global supply chains today still struggle with mapping their global suppliers.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The catalyst: Technology. And while yes, machines and mechanical inventions have been steady and life-changing, one of the greatest impacts that technology has had is on how we analyze, process and use information. It has most definitely impacted how people buy products of all types and in all industries.

Sustainability 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Yesterday, I presented to 700 global attendees on an APICS webinar. In the presentation, I shared data on the evolution of supply chain planning and the results on user satisfaction. The use of best-of-breed planning technologies was small at 15%. The research is a study of large manufacturers. Background.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

I writhe in my seat at most conferences and count the number of times the word “digital” is used in presentations. Consultants and technology leaders are rebranding under a “digital umbrella” without clear definition. Confluence of Technologies. Retail Value-Chain Collaboration Takes a Nose Dive.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 197

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2019

Planners need to contend with inconsistent consumer buying behavior, the need to satisfy multiple channels, complex sourcing options and proliferating “sub-seasons,” collections and assortments. Here is a four-step approach to help you jumpstart your supply chain results. Establish In-Season Excellence to Maximize Sell-through.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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. And to put icing on the cake, predicting future product trends and consumer demand has never been easier thanks to new AI tools. Let’s dive in.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Every manufacturer knows the importance of raw materials – without them, there’s no final product. It ensures you maintain optimal raw materials inventory levels, and therefore plays a crucial role in optimising your manufacturing processes. Let’s dive in. In this guide: What is raw material inventory management?

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And — in what could be boon or bane for manufacturers and retailers — today’s consumers are quite willing to abandon their once-preferred brands in favor of new ones that offer value or novelty.”[1] One retail sector that witnessed a dramatic rise in online purchases during the pandemic was the grocery sector.

Omnichannel 130

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

to discuss vehicle customization by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automakers and its impact on the supply chain of the future. In the interview that follows, Mirza will introduce some of the supply chain challenges which will need to be addressed to reap the profit potential. There were not many options.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

What is the #1 technology topic Descartes CEO Ed Ryan gets asked about? Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. Will this include drone deliveries? DescartesEvolution keynote by Ed Ryan, complete with drone! pic.twitter.com/rDXqt2Q7rV.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2014

The attendees were sitting on the edge of their seats to hear about the next release of Llamasoft software. The market for network design tools was growing at a moderate rate, and most of the market had invested in technologies from either i2 Technologies (then termed i2 Strategist) or Logictools. The theatre was packed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

As supply chain clichés take flight, clients struggle with execution. One of these concepts that I hear a lot; but see few tangible examples, is the idea of “customer-segmented supply chain.” The discussion of customer-segmented supply chains happens often. How do they buy from you?

Inventory Reduction 150

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. Procurement presents an array of promising opportunities within numerous organizations, making it an exhilarating field. What is procurement and purchasing Lesson 2. Types of procurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

As an analyst, when technology providers acquire and divest companies, I get invited to pre-announcement conferences. In these sessions, the technology providers share their rational for the investment and invite questions. Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Even though things seem to be going well (all of the meeting details are well-executed and the speaker is giving an energized presentation), the room is eerily quiet. The second step is usually a large implementation of a technology project–Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Planning or Analytics.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 7, 2020

What Is eSourcing in Supply Chain Management? If you work in procurement or the purchasing department, you’re already aware of how it works. If you’re wondering, “ What is eSourcing in supply chain management? ” Read on to learn, “What is eSourcing in supply chain management? ” eSourcing Software.

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