SCM Research

MARCH 1, 2023

The first is called Global Sourcing at Nike and takes the perspective of Amanda Tucker, Vice President of Sourcing at Nike (authors: Michael W. It is always exciting to discover new teaching cases, especially when they are of very high quality. Two cases have just won awards in the 2023 Case Center Awards and Competitions.

Manufacturing Procurement 143

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Global 143

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2020

Because of the pandemic, risk management surrounding sourcing has become top of mind. Companies need to ensure they have alternate sources of supply that can ramp up to the volumes needed. The post If Multi-sourcing is a Best Practice, Why Are so Few Companies Doing It? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Sourcing 259

Sourcing Company Risk Management Logistics 259

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 147

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 147

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a report by Bloomberg indicating that upwards of 14 percent of Apple iPhone production, equating to $14 billion, is now being produced within India. Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves.

India 59

India Manufacturing Procurement Report Sourcing Strategies 59

ToolsGroup

JUNE 29, 2020

New product introductions (NPI) are critical to any company’s success, but many of them never become household names. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 80 percent of new product launches in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry fail. Machine learning (ML) provides an effective weapon for your new product forecasting arsenal.

Forecasting 428

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 428

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. At the time, Nuevo Leon Governor Samuel Garcia later indicated that this facility would likely include a $5 billion additional investment in a subsequent expansion phase.

Mexico 52

Mexico Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing 52

QAD

APRIL 2, 2024

Introduction Let’s explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in progressing your global trade operations, with a specific focus on the process of Product Classification within international transactions. Machine Learning, a subfield of AI, plays a pivotal role in processing vast amounts of data to achieve specific outcomes.

Sourcing Strategies 77

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 77

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Product Sourcing Agent article and permission to publish here provided by Joyce Chen at Epic Sourcing. A good supplier translates to high-quality products, satisfied buyers, good feedback, and repeat sales. Sourcing agents are an effective way of finding the most suitable supplier. Who is a Product Sourcing Agent?

Manufacturing Procurement 53

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Negotiating Skills 53

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

The problem was that when the planning solution spit out recommendations, and someone in sourcing or someone on the factory floor looked at those recommendations, they just did not believe them. Meanwhile, inventory optimization and production scheduling are more of a black box. In other words, trust more, question less.

Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 196

Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

With access to digital data across your enterprise ecosystem and your multi-enterprise partners’ system, you can measure variability in demand, lead time, production capacity, throughput performance, resource availability, and transportation schedules with planning algorithms. Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 130

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an update on the ongoing production, quality reputation and corporate cultural challenges that surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. Boeing spun out this supplier, which was once a part of this plane maker’s internal production in 2005 in a major strategic sourcing move.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing 52

Demand Driven Technologies

MARCH 21, 2024

In a production workshop, with a supplier, in transport, there are …brrr, it’s a bit scary… yes, yes… supply chain EMERGENCIES. Read more Source In my career, I’ve seen all kinds: red, bright red, dark red, and even black.

Manufacturing Procurement 74

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Manufacturing Transportation 74

ToolsGroup

MAY 19, 2021

Demand forecasting is tough, and getting it right over the entire product lifecycle during the course of launch, maturation, and end-of-life is tougher still. This is true for any business with sizable turnover in the product portfolio and especially in industries like retail , electronics, and aftermarket parts. Product Life Cycle.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software 156

QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Quite often, the person dictating the list to the other describes one or more of the products by a distinct characteristic of its packaging rather than by name. Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport.

Packaging 95

Packaging Supply Chain Transformation Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability 95

Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] … Self-reliance sounds safe, but politicians and voters must remember that their meals, phones, clothes and jabs are all the product of global supply chains.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

If you happen to be a strategic sourcing professional within the manufacturing industry, you probably are experiencing many challenging days at the office. For example, bad supplier choices can hurt your company’s reputation, lead to production line shutdowns, and contribute to loss of profits. Think New Products.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Sourcing Gartner 124

EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 19, 2023

As consumers become more conscious of unethical supply chain practices and the impact of their purchasing decisions on local economies, companies are increasingly looking to local sourcing to support their communities and foster brand loyalty. Also, companies may need to invest in new infrastructure and processes to support local procurement.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Expense Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. The post Report Indicates Added Foxconn iPhone Production in India first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

India 64

India Manufacturing Procurement Report Supply Chain Planning Software 64

ivalua

APRIL 25, 2023

Ivalua provides us with greater transparency and data-driven insights which will allow us to improve our sourcing decisions and contract management, and also optimize supplier management”, said Niklas Selle, Digital transformation lead in Supply Chain at Aker BP. “We Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supplier Management Norway 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Doug Keeley, Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. So what does “good” strategic sourcing look like? The primary difference between Strategic Sourcing and “good” Strategic Sourcing is contextualized flexibility. Good” strategic sourcing…. Once again, up-front exploration expands the value proposition of sourcing.

Negotiating Skills 147

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 147

Taulia

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ethical sourcing is one solution for improving a business’ environmental footprint. What is ethical sourcing? Ethical sourcing is a responsible approach to supply chain management that involves sourcing products and raw materials from businesses that comply with certain sustainable practices and legal requirements.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Vendor Strategies 98

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2021

These new tools will free time for managers and engineers, making them more productive and their DCs more efficient and effective. Proactively re-slot products to improve efficiency. The data can come from a number of sources, including warehouse optimization systems, mobile devices, and automation systems (or WCS).

Warehousing 218

Warehousing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 218

QAD

APRIL 22, 2021

This is certainly true in the area of strategic sourcing where procurement teams rely heavily on manually intensive efforts to identify and select suppliers. Manufacturers face ongoing challenges in selecting the optimal source of supply for the many materials, products and services they procure.

Manufacturing Procurement 83

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 83

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 28, 2020

In many cases the use of single sourcing, or sole sourcing, Procurement strategies has limited the ability for Supply Chains to access alternate sources of supply and more rapidly support higher than normal demand levels. What is Single Sourcing or Sole Sourcing?

Manufacturing Procurement 82

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing 82

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2021

The Introduction of Smokeless Tobacco Products Complicated Philip Morris’s Supply Chain. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A. The tobacco industry is changing. Traditionally, the industry has been stable.

Modeling 179

Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 179

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 29, 2023

Global auto producer Toyota encountered a “ systems related ” shutdown of auto production operations across Japan according to multiple news reports. A company statement indicates that the automaker was scheduled to resume production operations by the start of the second work shift today among its 14 Japan based production plants.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software System Japan 59

EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contract Compliance and Strategic Sourcing. Contract sourcing and strategic sourcing are two different strategies that ensure you are able to get the best deals from your suppliers while still adhering to company policy. The two must work together to keep the source-to-contract process flow working effectively. .

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing 52

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. Intalere required a fast, efficient and automated source-to-contract process to support the company’s enterprise goals.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 130

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Understanding their distinction can help you ensure the coordination between the responsible teams and adopt the right strategies for improving both sourcing and procurement. Procurement. Contains fewer steps.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 97

Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

How can manufacturers manage disruption and improve productivity? Most manufacturers have already made the easiest and most obvious changes to improve their operations, leveraging traditional methods to boost their own productivity and simultaneously create a more dependable supply chain. Optimizing Your Existing Assets.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a further update on the ongoing production quality, corporate reputation and other challenges that collectively surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. The FAA conducted a total of 89 termed product audits of the plane maker’s internal production operations. That alone is significant.

Quality 59

Quality Manufacturing Procurement Alaska Aerospace 59