The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 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. He further added: “ We are in an industry where quality and safety is top priority.” That alone is significant.

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

Updated: August 3, 2023 Published: April 1, 2019 Achieving Customer Satisfaction and Competitive Advantage at Lower Costs Understanding and meeting customer expectations is at the heart of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and are key requirements for any business to be successful. What is APQP?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 96

QAD

JANUARY 19, 2021

This is the first in a series of blog posts digging deeper into the 7 keys to building a quality culture, which builds on Nicole Parker’s recent introduction blog. Design Quality from the Start. Employees want to design the best products for their customers, so why do we still have quality issues?

Supply Chain Design Software 98

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, one crucial caveat to all this growth and opportunity is that—you need to follow industry compliance guidelines and deliver on quality. Quality management also plays a crucial role in product development. Why do an internal quality audit?

Quality 89

Quality Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 89

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. The plane maker further announced the creation of a new senior leadership role for overseeing commercial aircraft quality control.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing 52

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 73

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 73

Logility

MARCH 17, 2022

Digital supply chain planning and management enables organizations to integrate disparate systems, easily manage supplier compliance and assessments, optimize production schedules, reduce all sorts of risks, and make the sourcing decisions that lead to a stronger supply chain and improved margins as well as profits. Key Takeaways.

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QAD

JUNE 22, 2023

Consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations is critical for building a loyal customer base and eking out a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly-changing marketplace, but it’s also the key to minimizing waste, maximizing operational efficiency and realizing a low cost of quality (COQ) that keeps profit margins high.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

The only way to take control of your future is to double down on quality. Product quality directly impacts the profitability of a company. The cost of poor quality is so closely related to supplier quality and compliance that manufacturers must give the proper attention and resources to the optimization of their upstream partnerships.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

It collects and stores data from a variety of sources. These sources may include electronic logging devices, telematics networks, mobile devices, RF devices, and GPS information from automatic identification systems for ship locations and NORAD for aircraft positioning. Don’t be in the dark when it comes to your shipments in transit.

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Supply Chain Trend

JANUARY 22, 2023

Decision making According to authors of the book Decision Quality , a decision is only made when resources are irrevocably allocation to the execution of the decision. Decision Quality If we make decisions, we want to have some decision quality. If not, the decision quality is near zero. So, what’s that?

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

We all know that quality isn’t free. But if you want to pay for it at the lowest possible cost, you build quality in from the beginning. When you identify a quality issue during production, you’ve already invested in that nonconforming product. So why doesn’t everybody do it?

Price Reduction 94

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a further update on the ongoing production quality, corporate reputational and cultural challenges that collectively surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. Prior to that our update focused on Boeing’s overall production quality challenges being assessed as systemic in scope.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

As of this afternoon, a published report from industry publication Air Current , citing informed sources, indicated that United Airlines has found loose bolts on door plugs on at least five Boeing 737 Max 9 planes during ongoing inspections. based carriers Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. All rights reserved.

Quality 52

Quality Alaska Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

ShipBob

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Where you get these from, or how you source them, can be a huge decision. Sourcing can seem overwhelming if you’re a brand or retail buyer not entirely sure what you’re doing, but it can significantly impact the quality, cost, and availability of your products. What is strategic sourcing? What is procurement?

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Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Material Savings 52

QAD

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s fair to say that your information is likely not unified in one system offering a single source of truth. From quality assurance, interactive technology, manufacturing, item masters, new development and finance, ERP solutions can house this and much more. Multiple ERPs, CRM and PLM are common in global businesses.

Supply and Demand 52

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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

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American Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This article sheds light on some common challenges associated with big data, including data quality, security, and privacy concerns. Data Quality Challenges Data quality plays a pivotal role in the success of any analytics initiative. Some common data quality challenges include: 1. Data Integration Issues.

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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

QAD

JULY 13, 2021

I caught up with a former colleague recently to discuss her procurement project which comprised a year-long strategic sourcing engagement. Although she and her team had delivered on a number of procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, she was uncertain where efforts on the supply base should focus next. What’s Next?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 98

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” This bring concerns for transportation costs as we see as the #2 area of importance for sourcing.

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Optimal Sourcing Research Sourcing Trends 143

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?

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Audit results provide management with the information necessary to better attain operational efficiency by identifying quality problems and correcting issues before they are discovered in an external audit. A key first step in determining the audit is—who is going to conduct it—your Regulatory or Quality teams or a hybrid?

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Quality Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 52

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. Boost Long-term Supplier Relationships.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 130

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Quality Management approach to ensure successful commercialization and compliance. An approach to quality management that’s focused on the product record can help teams work more efficiently and ensure successful commercialization and compliance. to share their insights.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2024

Product sourcing, done the right way, can set your business up with the foundations needed for achieving maximum sales. This guide will explain how product sourcing works in modern business, best practices for finding suppliers, and list some of the most popular websites and tools for sourcing goods to sell.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. This deployment is another significant step forward in the digital transformation of their overall supply chain processes, a journey that started last year with the successful rollout of Ivalua Sourcing solution for direct materials. .

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Logility

APRIL 21, 2020

In large part due to computer processing power, new advances in forecasting and the abundance of new data sources have helped to increase forecast reliability. Value-add forecasting is one way companies are now realizing incremental improvements in their forecast quality and reliability. value-add forecasting today.

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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

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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

EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What Is Vendor Sourcing? Generally speaking, vendor sourcing is when you choose vendors to supply you with either goods or services. In years past, vendor sourcing could be an intricate and lengthy process. Read on to learn more about auction vendor sourcing and more about the management process. Quality testing.

Purchasing Skills 52

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ChainPoint

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Textile producers and brand owners have to balance product quality with laws and regulations, whilst protecting their brand. As a result, effective textile supply chain management has become a balancing act between cost, quality, availability and environmental and social aspects.

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EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Strategic Sourcing Solutions to Enhance Your Bottom Line. Strategic sourcing is vital to procurement and the supply chain overall, as it allows companies to gain the lowest cost of a good or service while minimizing supply chain risk. What Is Strategic Sourcing?

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Procurement Solutions 52

QAD

APRIL 15, 2021

This is the third in a series of blog posts digging deeper into the seven keys to building a quality culture, which builds on Nicole Parker’s recent introduction blog. Once this is accomplished all employees can be ambassadors for quality, challenge the status quo and identify waste and the culture can begin to shift.

Quality 75

Quality Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 75

Arena Solutions

JULY 28, 2022

Life sciences companies are discovering the advantage of accelerating their value chain by focusing on solutions for quality and compliance. Catie: I’m often asked if I have an engineering degree as that is common in the quality world. From there, my career expanded into Quality and process improvement.

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