Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. How can you manage a supply chain when you’re completely blind?”. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. This course is taught by Maryna Trepova, who is a procurement expert who provides consulting training, especially in procurement management courses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

Networks have distinctive advantages: Onboarding and Communication management – it can be time consuming and costly to integrate to trading partner systems. Partner management – before doing business with a new trading partner, there are all sorts of things a buyer of products or services wants to know.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Rather than disrupt supply, let’s disrupt supplier management. A smarter approach to supplier management requires several changes. . How to properly assess risk is itself a complex topic which I can barely scratch the surface of here. One that takes a portfolio view of category supply risk. Shifting Category Strategies.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 9, 2018

For Quintiq, this program has resulted in some exciting sustainability avenues to pursue for our R&D team, and has enhanced our employees’ sense of pride that Quintiq and Dassault Systèmes are leading the way on such an important topic for mankind.”. – Jens Holm, Project Manager. Innovation, enthusiasm and heart.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And NACS isn’t just a trade show, it has a major emphasis on education with over 50 sessions that cover a spectrum of topics important to convenience retailers, suppliers and wholesalers. This means utilizing technology to automate inventory management and other mundane tasks. What are the major areas of convenience focus in 2023?

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 11, 2023

The quickly evolving landscape of supply chain risk management (SCRM) requires organizations to develop strong programs that can anticipate and mitigate a variety of risks. The post Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management appeared first on Exiger. Get in touch with an expert.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 2, 2024

Todd explains how operating a supply chain in a cooperative is a complex undertaking: Todd also discussed a few less obvious, but critical things he believes are important for successful supply managers: Working in a cooperative like RSCS, one of the most complex things we deal with is governance.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This trend is supported by a new international halal supply chain management system standard: OIC/SMIIC 17:2020, which was launched in November 2020 by SMIIC: The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries based in Turkey. The reason is that for the non-food categories in a supermarket halal certification is still very new.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

They can offer discounted pricing based upon rigorously managing the operating costs and then using their size to get the best prices. The next morning, store managers look at their hand-held terminals to see their recommended purchases. A manager can only change the order for less than 20 SKUs. How fast has A101 grown?

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crisp

JANUARY 24, 2024

Comprehensive category reporting With the launch of the Luminate Charter, category data has become more accessible for all suppliers, boasting robust feeds for category advisors and new data available to non-advisors. And you may have realized that if you can see what other suppliers are in your category, they can see you too.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 10, 2023

For example, there’s one on category management, floor and space planning with Save-a-Lot. I’m looking forward to what we’re doing with category management, bringing together automation and a partner ecosystem and edge technology, helping drive compliance.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Were using AI in at least one application related to supply chain or order management (95%). Rapid Transformation Srinivas Pujari is Blue Yonder’s corporate vice president for product management commerce and data science. AI has become a huge topic of discussion since the public launch of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

They start by considering eight essential risk categories relating to individual supplier risk, country/region risk, and industry risk. Critique While I like the article, I have one issue with how they introduce the topic. They suggest the use of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), which allow one to quantify and compare risks.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 3, 2019

This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. Adam quickly reached out to some of our friends and thought leaders in the industry to pick their brains about key topics pertaining to freight, supply chain, and logistics.

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QAD

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction, natural disasters, wars, scarcity of semiconductors, the energy crisis in Europe…are all examples showcasing the need to better manage and monitor your supplier base. How will your organization monitor and manage suppliers? But let’s keep that topic for the next blog.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

What is Product (or Master) Data Management? For example, a clothing retail website may have an IA that includes main categories such as men’s clothing, women’s clothing, and kids’ clothing. Within each of these categories, there may be subcategories for different types of apparel (e.g. Subscribe Here!

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ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

When IVA delivers a chart back to the user, it is then easy to change the axis or the time period or drill down into category spend. That again covered AI, although with the title of “Enabling Smarter Procurement”, there were other topics too. Author: Peter Smith , Managing Director at Procurement Excellence Ltd.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2016

We continue our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). I encourage you to scroll through the main four categories blogs or the Cerasis blog in general so you can catch some great content. Our last post covered the Top 5 Logistics blogs of 2016.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2022

By Anthony Payne, Supplier Experience Manager specialist. Encouragingly, sustainability is now a topic for many boards. In this case, procurement could group suppliers by category and country, and set up a process in which data is received in a sequence, starting with suppliers in countries with stricter legislations.

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The Network Effect

MARCH 11, 2016

The four categories of consumer expectations are: Price: the cheaper the total price the better. These four categories continue to evolve and so too must your supply chain to assure a total focus on the consumer. These four categories continue to evolve and so too must your supply chain to assure a total focus on the consumer.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 3, 2021

Digital transformation of CPG operations is at an inflection point driven by new consumer and personalized health demands, including the demand for science-driven innovation, which has been impacted by the shift in category spending and connected experiences with personalized health. So, what do we need to do?

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A purchasing manager or purchasing officer typically won’t buy anything unless the contract has been set up by procurement, so in that way procurement and purchasing are linked. Category Management. In simple terms, category management is the understanding of what you’re going to spend and how you’re going to spend it.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Background Multi-industry supply chain management teams are increasingly tasked with supporting the basis of required business and supply chain transformational needs. Talent and skill levels are a constant concern as is understanding what will be the most in-demand skills within supply chain management. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As I think about this topic, I find it useful to listen to this song from 1963. Meanwhile, retailers are getting far more sophisticated in their analytical capabilities, which is reducing the importance of the category captain role for the largest CPG brands in each category. S&OP Challenges. Drive Insights. Time of Data.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Labor management especially on topics such as influencing behaviors and improving staff retention.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JUNE 10, 2020

Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. 2) Early Detection.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JUNE 9, 2020

Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. 2) Early detection.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2018

Traditional ABC inventory models segment inventory into A, B and C categories based on annual consumption value. For more information on this topic, read What's wrong with ABC inventory classification? According to Lord’s analysis, the interaction between these two variables drives the optimum approach to managing your inventory.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More.

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crisp

AUGUST 4, 2022

At AdWeek’s Commerce Week, Crisp’s SVP of Sales Stacy Bohrer and Business Line Leader Tony Miller took the stage with John Schorr, Managing Director of Commerce at OMG. The topic: how marketers can leverage real-time, store-level data to drive revolutionary results for brands. Watch the recorded session.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JUNE 9, 2020

The decisions around category management can no longer be supported by manual analysis based on broad assumptions and averages. Therefore, managing complexity while maintaining agility becomes the main concern for retailers. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing.

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Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

John Toon – Senior Manager, Tech Advisory Lead, Beever and Struthers – chartered accountants and business Advisors in Blackburn. He adds that it’s important to consider the product category, and how your product fits into that market. You can protect your margins better than you do with a more homogenous category.”

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 9, 2014

We will be discussing topics including how best to manage increased costs, how to benchmark procedures that are critical to managing large expenditure and strategies for developing a supply chain in new geographical locations. Key Topics. To receive a full list of the topics and speakers, please click here!

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Logility

DECEMBER 19, 2021

A hot topic; smart, articulate panelists – I recuse myself – with relevant experience; and a moderator who keeps the event on track yet understands that the audience is there to hear the panelists. What ingredients are needed for a compelling online event? My key takeaway here was: create a program, not just a project. Challenges.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 6, 2023

Circular value chains have been a topic of growing interest in recent years. Leave waste recovery and product design to other teams, and focus where you can have impact: Establish clear goals on materials for each category. The post How should supply chain managers be thinking about circularity?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

On the Argentus Blog, we’re always looking to shine the light on various aspects of the talent picture within the Supply Chain Management field – whether it’s hiring trends , intelligence about important skills, or the industry’s response to emerging issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. and their equivalent of Supply Chain Canada).

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