Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2024

The supply network–shipments and production of trading partners–represents over 70% of the environmental impact of supply chain decisions. Despite the importance, the investment in networks to automate the information flow between trading partners remains low. Many systems without interoperability.

Supply Chain Network Software 324

Supply Chain Network Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 324

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. Mr. Baker spent over 34 years leading procurement teams at The Dow Chemical Company.

Supply Chain Planning Software 203

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Solutions Scenario Planning 203

SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

The world of supply chain management is fast-paced. Hence, leveraging the right technological tools becomes not only beneficial. It is also a means to maintain a competitive edge and operational excellence. This comprehensive guide highlights software that stands out. However, it goes beyond mere listings.

Supply Chain Design Software 71

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 71

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. It will not be over soon.

Supply Chain Planning Software 315

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics 315

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Technology can have a significant impact on supply chains, but supply chain digitization still lags behind digitization of other areas of business across many industries. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

New technologies revolutionizing transportation are creating tremendous opportunities but also unprecedented challenges for tire manufacturers. The establishment of efficient global supply chains has become critical to competitiveness. To achieve this, having the right planning solution is crucial.

Optimal Sourcing 296

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 296

Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole.

Procurement Solutions 98

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Sourcing Strategies 98

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While consultants know the answers (or believe they do), I believe my goal as a research analyst is to unearth new questions that should be asked (and answered together openly in the supply chain community) to improve value. This is why I host training twice a year to challenge existing technology paradigms. Back to John.

Supply Chain Planning Software 370

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction 370

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Introduction: Procurement Planning for Distribution-Intensive Businesses Procurement planning is not a widely recognized category of supply chain software, but it should be. The resulting plan should maintain adequate safety stock levels for each purchased item while reducing inventory costs.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

When reviewing strategy decks for supply chain teams, I often see statements like “move from a functional-silo’d focus to a drive a more holistic response.” ” Followed by “How are you organized, and what defines functional excellence? And, how do you tie functional excellence to corporate value?”

Manufacturing Procurement 397

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 397

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 403

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 403

ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

In the context of supply chains particularly, agility is what can save the day in the midst of all those challenges. That’s where AI-powered supply chain optimization can make a difference. What is Supply Chain Optimization? Why is Supply Chain Optimization Important?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software Modeling 52

RFgen

MAY 13, 2024

Unilever strategic supply chain sets them apart from the rest and gives them the agility to process over 25 million customer orders annually, generating an annual revenue of $74.14B. Technological Innovations : Utilizes Kinaxis’s Rapid Response for integrated supply chain planning across its global operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 76

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 76

ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Exploring the world of AI tools for supply chain and logistics can be quite overwhelming. That’s why we put together this guide – to help you get a glimpse of the best AI tools for supply chain and logistics, how to implement these tools, what to take care of and more.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Few organizations are immune to the effects, which are acutely felt in supply chains — and the more complex they are, the greater the probability of interruptions. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 211

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Procurement Solutions 211

Precoro

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Read about a venture capital studio that implemented procurement software to manage purchases for 10 portfolio companies in addition to their own. Redbud Brands went from not knowing if a purchase order was approved to making every payment in time. “There was not a lot of structure,” Mr. Henson explained.

Procurement Solutions 105

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 105

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Most organizations continue to suffer from severely limited visibility in the lower levels of their supply chains.

Procurement Analytics 130

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Michael Jacobs, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Ferguson. Mr. Jacobs is the senior vice president for supply chain at Ferguson. While nominally a distributor, “supply chain management is our core competency. In particular, Ferguson’s supply chain is built for speed and to provide high service levels.

Supply Chain Design Software 223

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software 223

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. What to do?

Supply Chain Design Software 259

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Pricing Training 259

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 20, 2023

In this open letter, I beg you not to layer general AI over conventional supply chain planning. My goal is to write weekly, but recently my energy was zapped teaching a class of 90 people the concepts of outside-in planning processes. (I We Have End-to-End Planning. Why am I so passionate about this? My takeaway?

Optimal Sourcing 343

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 343

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

Optimal Sourcing 77

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 77

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 130

My Office Apps

JANUARY 16, 2024

Start Your Year with Cloud-Based ERP: The Ultimate Guide to Operational Excellence Begin your year on a transformative note by embracing the power of Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Operational Excellence with Cloud-Based ERP Procurement Management Efficiently manage your procurement processes with ERP.

Optimal Sourcing 84

Optimal Sourcing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 84

Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Pricing Training 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

ARC has done research and writing on supply chain collaboration networks. A supply chain collaboration network (SCCN) is a key technology for improved collaboration across an extended supply chain. SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 213

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 213

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. While the supply chain technology market lost its allure at the start of the last decade, it is now cool again. The supply chain career is new. Reflection.

Supply Chain Design Software 334

Supply Chain Design Software Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 334

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 78

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 78

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The New and Game-Changing Technology Solutions Redefining Last-Mile Logistics. From stocking up your fridge with the week’s groceries to purchasing the latest smartphone, the consumer has now been placed at the center of the supply chain as they pull the complete gamut of products to where they reside. That’s an 87.5%

Logistics Network Optimization Software 242

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Procurement Solutions 242

ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain analytics combines powerful algorithms, data, and the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to address the most elusive challenges in the supply chain right now – visibility and control. By 2032, the supply chain analytics market is expected to reach USD 38.78

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard.

Procurement Analytics 360

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 360

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 18, 2022

At the end of a long day of a strategy session on supply chain excellence with a client, I needed to fill up some time in an agenda. Over the last decade, I find fewer and fewer companies understand supply chain planning. While each installed the technology, they are unclear about what drives a good plan.

Supply and Demand 259

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 259

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The visibility to spend allows them to provide excellent benchmarking in several areas. Here are my top take-aways from Coupa Inspire. That has recently changed.

Supply Chain Design Software 204

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 204

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Shift towards self-contracting and self-distribution: With health systems gaining significant scale and wanting more control over their supply chain, this shift is accelerating.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 219

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 92

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

Inventory Reduction 207

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 207