The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The evolving pandemic, growing geopolitical tensions, nervous financial markets and increasing economic uncertainty means supply, both globally and locally, is at the very least, uncertain. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. GLOBAL CRISES DRIVE PRICES SKY-HIGH.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

The good news, however, is they have plenty of options in their product assortments, store footprints, customer behavior and even virtual worlds as they face these economic headwinds, using tools including basket analysis, which shows what customers are buying, and assortment planning, which helps retailers decide what to sell.”

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Driving Transformation in a Global Organization Pam Heminger knows a thing or two about transformation. During that time, she worked in a number of different areas including direct procurement, indirect procurement, operations, supply chain, packaging, and operations support including: HR, finance, IT and facilities management.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $1.3 NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.

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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. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

A digital workforce weaves together disconnected automation tools – Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI, and machine learning – to think, act and analyse the way a human worker would, and work alongside humans. Procurement. Purchase Order Management.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at some of those challenges and explore potential solutions to help you and your IM team meet the burgeoning demand for fast and accurate order fulfilment. Inventory Availability and Cost: Striking a Balance It’s rarely a good idea to think too lean in ecommerce inventory management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

In this series of posts, I am going to make an argument to augment ERP planning with new cloud-based solutions to improve decision-making. Today’s supply chain—with greater outsourcing, global manufacturing, and complex bill of materials–requires synchronization of the links. The headline is parts are not parts.

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Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 169

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 ”[4] For some necessities in high demand, grocers have placed a limit on the number of items consumers can purchase at any one time. ”[1] His prediction proved accurate. In November, the U.S.

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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. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation. The solution to peanut butter costing is activity-based costing.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Global supply chain disruption, rapid technological evolution, changing buying and selling habits – wholesale distributors have had to deal with some rapid and radical changes over the past couple of years. The traditional sales rep approach is no longer what buyers are spending most of their time on when it comes to making purchases.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We enable them by providing high-quality supply chain on-demand courses, guides, best practices, tools, and mentoring from industry experts. We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Access the full course here!

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shorter trend cycles, rising costs of goods, and high demand for seasonal products like candy, costumes, and decorations are all haunting manufacturers and retailers globally. In this blog post, we cover the strategies businesses need to keep their supply chains lean and agile during this frightful season.

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Precoro

APRIL 22, 2024

The survival rates depend on country, industry, and current market conditions, but these general trends are observed globally. Leverage Modern Cloud-Based Procurement Software One of the most impactful ways for SMBs to improve their overall financial operations is by optimizing their procurement process.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

How can the modern manufacturing company leverage an AI application to remain competitive despite increasing globalization, geopolitical disruptions, recurring supply chain interruptions , and pandemics? As competition increases, companies worldwide focus on delivering quality products through lean manufacturing strategies.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

Global competition mandates that executives never “settle” in their decisions, but that they constantly make higher quality decisions in less time. The exponential increases in computing power along with advances in software have enabled the use of optimization in an ever-widening array of business decisions. How Lean Thinking Helps.

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s easy to tie everything back to COVID-19, but the reality tells a different story of continuous and cross-global disruption. Still, accessorials may remain as they aren’t subject to the same lowering of typical per-mile costs (Flat World Global Solutions). Cross Global Visibility & Data Will Remain Critical.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

Global competition mandates that executives never “settle” in their decisions, but that they constantly make higher quality decisions in less time. The exponential increases in computing power along with advances in software have enabled the use of optimization in an ever-widening array of business decisions. How Lean Thinking Helps.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Redwood City, CA – November 30, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner “ Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites ” for the 4th consecutive year. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. About Ivalua.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits and challenges of this powerful tool, and discuss the architecture that’s necessary to successfully integrate it into your business. As a result, these analytics help companies achieve a lean supply chain, prepare for the future, and better understand risks.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation. There is not yet a strong enough synchronization between planning and execution, with dedicated digital solutions as the middle filter connecting the two.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

of revenue on IT solutions and expensive solutions to improve performance, yet degrade balance sheet results against peer group sectors in tough markets? As supply chains moved from regional to global, intransit and cycle inventories increased. Lean, Blockchain, Industry 4.0, How could the industry spend 1.7%

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Taulia

MARCH 2, 2023

Monetary inflation, rising commodity prices, economic turmoil, and fluctuations in demand all have the potential to put a strain on global supply chains. It covers the full range of supply chain processes, from procuring raw materials to delivering the finished products to customers.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Regardless of what laws politicians enact, customers want their purchasing dollars to go to those who behave responsibly. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing. Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Before the Internet was a vital tool in business, the supply chain was a much different place than today. However, the use of information technology in supply chain management has streamlined the world of procurement and purchasing through supply chain management, cloud software, and other types of IT that help boost supply chain efficiency.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). At Mars, procurement (commercial as it was called) was one of the most highly regarded of the professions.

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Clear Spider

APRIL 18, 2023

Read on to find practical solutions for a greener supply chain and a healthier bottom line. Green improvements can be made at every stage of your supply chain, from purchasing to transportation. Green Purchasing Uses local suppliers with green initiatives to reduce shipping distance, and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Our 2024 guide provides supply chain managers and planners with the latest tools and insights to refine their demand forecasting processes. Historically, demand forecasting relied on simple tools and intuition, but as supply chains have become more complex and globalized, the need for sophisticated forecasting methods has grown.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 20, 2022

Benjamin has worked with firms such as UPS, DHL, Kuehne & Nagel, Agility Logistics, NFI Logistics, GENCO, Nations Express, Raytrans, Echo Global, Dixie, Wilpak, and others. Prior to BGSA Holdings, Ben founded 3PLex, the Internet solution enabling third-party logistics companies to automate their business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Because switching from JIT to JIC is at best only a tool to address short-term problems and risk. JIT is a comprehensive philosophy designed to reduce defects, improve quality, and increase customer satisfaction, supported by practices like minimizing inventory to be as “lean” as possible. A change to one link (e.g. on-time delivery).

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RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

The Confluence of Consulting, ERP Systems, and Inventory Management Consulting: The Catalyst for Change A consultant’s role is critical in helping an organization identify challenges, needs, and possible solutions. Enterprise software purchases often come with their own consulting services or implementation teams for that very reason.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The industrial equipment and machinery (IM&E) industry needs to start looking at solutions that will handle change in key elements of the supply chain, production operations, and shipment activities without being disrupted. The globalized supply chain won’t disappear but it will certainly change.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The following Product Information Management (PIM) article was written by guest author Alex Borzo, a content contributor at Amber Engine , a software company passionate about eCommerce. The company’s fast and simple PIM software gets sellers, distributors and brands to market in weeks instead of months. And, of course, inventory.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 4, 2022

According to the recent SYSPRO global research survey, an enormous 82 percent of Fabricated Metal Manufacturers experienced supply chain and material handling disruptions over the past twelve months. One of the main technology disruptors is cloud infrastructure and supporting tools. A cloud ERP system can be such a platform.

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USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

According to a new survey by Coupa Software , 82% of supply chain leaders report bracing for continued supply chain issues in the next year. with the global ecommerce market hitting $6.3 Mobile commerce (people making purchases from their smartphones) is poised to hit $415.93 Lean Six Sigma. No, it’s not over yet.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Global manufacturing trends The Covid pandemic has raged across the world over the last two years, upending the manufacturing industry. Consumer-led demand: personalisation and sustainability Globally, the industry is shifting to meet consumer-led demand, with production processes designed to meet the changing requirements of customers.

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