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.

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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

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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. How often do purchases happen?

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

The purchasing department plays a critical role in the success of an organization. Thought-out practices and well-managed workflows within the purchasing department are crucial for making sure that the company has the necessary resources available at the right time and at a reasonable cost.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. What is supply chain resilience? The reason?

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

The supply chain is notorious for the amount of paperwork required to move products around the globe. Nevertheless, the information contained in that paperwork is critical for the supply chain’s smooth operation. “In Which is why robotic process automation (RPA) can play an important supply chain role.

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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.

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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. They help new brands discover and establish their identity in the market.

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Logility

MAY 18, 2020

Chances are, if you’re in marketing, sales, or one of the more technical aspects of business, you’ve used predictive analytics in some part of your job. But your company doesn’t have to be a retail giant to use predictive analytics. using predictive analytics?built Predictive Analytics in a Nutshell.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Well, how often do you hear industry analysts say they underestimated a market’s growth rate? KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

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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.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. By aligning supply chain and procurement, spend can be considered more holistically.

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2023

It’s a tumultuous time for supply chain operations. To survive these changes, businesses must look to automation. Read on to learn how supply chain automation works and discover the tools you can use to reduce manual efforts and improve supply chain efficiency.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

BOSTON, February 16, 2022 : ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has partnered with Planalytics to integrate their weather-driven demand (WDD) analytics with ToolsGroup’s retail planning solutions, enabling customers to isolate, measure, and manage the influence of weather on their businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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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. RPA as it is also referred to, has the capability to transform supply chain management. Procurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

After finishing the Supply Chains to Admire report and the Youtube series (to be released this week), this is my feeling. What Is Supply Chain Excellence? The seven years of work on the Supply Chains to Admire is part of my quest to answer Keith’s question. Here, in this blog, I explain.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For supply chains, COVID-19 marked the beginning of a challenging era. Even as the immediate pandemic effects stabilized, new challenges like supply shortages, port congestions, and natural calamities emerged. is advanced supply chain analytics. is advanced supply chain analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. This survey included over 400 respondents across a number of industries. The second reason to address sustainability topics, from a supply chain perspective, is to meet consumer expectations.

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ThroughPut

MAY 3, 2024

It’s no longer just about getting goods from A to B; it’s become a vital piece of the supply chain puzzle. Everything is connected – what happens in one part of the supply chain can shake things up in logistics, and the other way around. What is Logistics Management Software And How Does It Work ?

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

According to McKinsey survey of global supply chain leaders , only 53% of respondents describe the quality of data in their supply chain planning systems as “sufficient” or “high.” less likely to be affected by supply chain disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Financial efficiency, cost savings, and profitability undoubtedly fall under the main priorities of upper management, regardless of a company’s industry. However, only 30% of CPOs claim they have achieved their cost-saving targets in 2023. Why Is Purchase Price Variance Important?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%. The myth of the “perfect plan”.

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QAD

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Understanding Supply Chain Software Risk Management. Every industry faces unpredictability on any given day. Supply chain risk analysis is designed to combat small hiccups leveling up to more dangerous threats, like cybersecurity. What Is Supply Chain Software Risk Management?

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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Logility

JULY 20, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to be sure you’re equipping your organization with the right demand planning software. When you choose the right solution, you can stay ahead of fluctuations in customer demand, achieve high levels of forecast accuracy, handle seasonality, and drive collaboration across supply chain stakeholders.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, it's difficult to overstate the significant role that technology plays in the success of many organizations. Strong companies depend on a range of hardware and software solutions to support key business processes like customer service, financial management, and supply chain operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2024

“Scale drives profitability,” Turner told a group of industry analysts on April 22 nd , the day before the Coupa Inspire user conference began. She knew the company was innovative; after all, Coupa created a new software enterprise category: business spend management. This solution provides for purchase order collaboration.

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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. That’s where AI-powered supply chain optimization can make a difference. What is Supply Chain Optimization?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The complexity and interconnectedness of the global supply chain have led to organisations becoming more dependent on suppliers than ever before. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” But cost reduction is no longer sufficient.

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