3rdwave

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Product and Account data are foundations on which all organizational activity operate. In most organizations, the ERP is meant to be the repository of the organizations’ master data. That is, ‘important’ data is housed there. However, Master Data Management is seen as a challenge in most organizations.

Data Management 85

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Vinculum

MARCH 20, 2020

Look at most successful businesses, enterprises or retail stores; the leading reason behind their success is their master data management solutions. Data is known to be one of the valuable assets this 2020. All thanks to the technological revolution, there has been data generated at an unprecedented pace.

Data Management 52

Data Management Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Data 52

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

The ever-advancing digitisation of business processes is raising the demand for high-quality data and making it increasingly important, because the success of supply chain collaboration is inextricably linked with the exchange of usable data. But what exactly is master data? By Marco van der Hoeven. Insufficient.

Data Management 74

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The Network Effect

JULY 17, 2015

CWCS Managed Hosting/Flickr. Note this the second installment in a series of posts on how master data management affect a company’s financial health. In my first post, I explored whether Wall Street should care about your master data management strategy. .

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. 2) AI-Infused Data Quality Assurance Ok, we built the proverbial highway.

Supply Chain Software 247

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2023

Matt Elenjickal, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FourKites, has pointed out that “data is the raw fuel of a digital transformation.” But it must be quality data! When enterprise implementations take longer than expected, almost all do, the amount of time needed to clean up the data is often the leading factor.

Data 197

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HICX Solutions

JULY 11, 2019

Gaining a better understanding of who your vendors are allows you to improve all aspects of vendor management, such as sourcing, category management and payment. Why organisations struggle with Vendor Master Data Management. What are the benefits of Vendor Master Data Management?

Vendor Strategies 40

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

In order to deploy a successful centralized operational supplier master data management solution (that’s a mouthful) – which means covering 100% of all data and not just the 20 most important attributes – there are just five business processes you need to pay attention to. Read this blog in full here. ].

Data Management 40

Data Management Data Sourcing Strategies Just-in-Time 40

3rdwave

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Product and Account data are foundations on which all organizational activity operate. In most organizations, the ERP is meant to be the repository of the organizations’ master data. That is, ‘important’ data is housed there. However, Master Data Management is seen as a challenge in most organizations.

Data Management 43

Data Management Supply Chain Design Software Data Manufacturing Procurement 43

3rdwave

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Product and Account data are foundations on which all organizational activity operate. In most organizations, the ERP is meant to be the repository of the organizations’ master data. That is, ‘important’ data is housed there. However, Master Data Management is seen as a challenge in most organizations.

Data Management 41

Data Management Supply Chain Design Software Data Manufacturing Procurement 41

Accelogix

JANUARY 3, 2018

Master data management preserves the integrity of critical master data at the foundation of your automated business system, whether it is a WMS or any other transaction-centric application. Master data maintenance by its nature is very granular and detail-specific. Of course not.

Data Management 45

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Mr. Master’s experience at Simmons Foods illustrates many of the distinct characteristics and challenges related to freight procurement. Once a chicken is processed, “the clock starts ticking,” Mr. Masters said. An RFP is a data intensive exercise.

Procurement Solutions 203

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Fall is conference season, and this year, with pent-up post-pandemic energy to return to events, I hit the trail to share insights on the value of outside-in supply chain planning along with recent research on the current state of supply chain management. Yes, the supply chain is awash with real-time data. ” Miriam Webster.

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HICX Solutions

MAY 1, 2019

The problem with having multiple sources of truth is that, when the data is input into these various solutions from different entry points, it will move between the systems and then exit from whichever system it happens to be in at the time. The answer is, by implementing a Master Data Management ( MDM ) platform.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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SCMDOJO

MAY 10, 2023

These systems help organizations to manage their resources more efficiently and effectively. However, the success of an ERP system largely depends on the quality of its master data. In the era of data proliferation, master data management has emerged as a pivotal element in ERP implementations and consolidations.

Optimal Sourcing 122

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ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Jarrod McAdoo, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. Procure-to-pay (P2P) automation and analytics won’t work very well without accurate supplier master data. Yet that goal — data accuracy — remains a considerable challenge for many Procurement and Accounts Payable organizations.

Data 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

These decisions are made in a synchronized manner, using real-time or near real-time data, AI/ML and optimization technology, while having the humans setting the goals and managing the parameters. In the digital step, companies integrate all data sources to consolidate data on a cloud platform.

Supply Chain Planning Software 220

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Meeting these objectives, on top of addressing existing industry challenges, requires steel manufacturing companies to become more efficient and flexible in their operations—and this means optimizing their master production schedules. The Value of Master Production Scheduling. DELMIA Quintiq Master Production Scheduling (MPS).

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

They had some real gems of advice, not just for growing companies, but for change management initiatives across enterprises and industries. Why Heura Enjoyed a Successful Change Management Project Julia: After years of rapid growth, we recognized the importance for system restructuring with a strong focus on efficiencies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They need supply planning capable of concurrent planning, multi-enterprise supply chain networks, real-time supply chain alerts across an n-tier supply chain, and a data lake. Automation means the planners don’t have to sort through reams of data to see the problem; the problem surfaces in a user-friendly way. The Data Lake.

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In his current role, Andy spearheads innovation initiatives, fostering collaboration among diverse cross-functional teams including operations, finance, network, warehouse control and warehouse management to identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. The Greenscreens.ai

Warehousing 247

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Jarrod McAdoo, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. Gartner predicts that by 2023, organizations that don’t optimize supplier master data management (MDM) could have wrong information for half of their suppliers! Tip #1 – Use holistic data modeling to optimize organizational needs. That’s significant.

Optimal Sourcing 113

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2024

The way a manager might talk to a transportation analyst would be to say, “I want to stay on top of any risk of demurrage at this port. This check involves connecting carrier contract data and shipment dwell times. This check involves connecting carrier contract data and shipment dwell times. It is data in context.

Modeling Software 219

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

Providing one face to the customer required better order management, improved master data, and a new supply chain planning (SCP) solution from Kinaxis. Unilever has over 20 ERP platforms that the new SCP solution needed data from. Unilever started in North America in 2020. “We

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2024

Navigating the $5 trillion North American apparel market requires precision, especially when dealing with the intricate complexities of forecasting and inventory management. The Apparel Industry’s Forecasting Maze Mastering the art of forecasting is critical in the apparel industry.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The company aligns channel requirements with available donors and successfully drives bi-directional orchestration programs to manage the reverse bill of materials (red cells and plasma) and demand-shaping campaigns to drive the right donors to the blood drives based on inventory levels. What defines maturity? Maturity evolves over time.

Modeling 206

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

Each box has an optimizer that drives output from a model based on a functional definition using enterprise data. There is no unifying data model; all items are treated equally, regardless of the flow. What is the data and process latency in current decisions? Is the plan feasible? What is the offset from the market?

Optimal Sourcing 299

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). So, what is quality data?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Jarrod McAdoo, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. Master supplier data doesn’t just matter to Procurement. Accurate supplier data is the fuel that drives critical business processes that impact the bottom line. Supplier data improvements can reduce these costs and minimize the opportunity for error.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Vinculum

JULY 11, 2022

Before the pandemic even emerged, businesses were drowning deep in data. Companies in 2022 are interested in maximizing the value of owned data by seamlessly extracting insight and hidden value. It’s all possible with Master Data Management (MDM). What does Master Data Management (MDM) Mean? .

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, data and software programs can be saved or run in any data processing center in the world. This business model provides many advantages: Processing big data efficiently. Cloud computing bundles all the data and services in one single infrastructure. Rapid integration. Access to latest features. Pay as you grow.

Modeling Software 286

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. Transitioning to sales and marketing, he mastered go-to-market strategies for driving growth.

Negotiating Skills 206

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

With a wealth of experience as a repeat entrepreneur and a veteran in product management, development, and design, Kyle has played pivotal roles in nine early-stage technology startups, including senior product management positions at renowned companies like Fullstory, ClearMetal, Nokia, and NAVTEQ.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

North Carolina State Poole College of Management recently produced this 28 page report entitled “ 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study ”. The report contains some great illustrations of the current state of Data governance across the organizations that were surveyed, with a specific focus on the supply chain.

Data 130

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In the first installment of my two-part blog series, Ann Marie discussed the top priorities for LSPs who want to master the complexity of cold-chain logistics. Data analytics and insights. Manual analysis and spreadsheets just aren’t capable of managing all the complexities of modern cold-chain logistics,” Ann Marie pointed out.

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