The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

But the COVID-19 crisis, has required rapid operational solutions to unforeseen roadblocks. Quick solutions to employee shortages, remote working, and to ensure health and safety across the company need to be deployed. it is perfect quality, zero waste, and happy satisfied customers. So, we need to ask, “what is the ideal?”;

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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AB&R

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In fact, studies by Harvard Business Review and Bain & Company looked at the difference investing in innovation makes during periods of major financial challenges, such as the 2007-2009 Great Recession. One of the most significant factors in their success was their investment in technology, according to Bain & Company [2].

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

I launched my second business, a strategic sourcing and procurement consulting firm in 2007. That company grew organically and supported over 100 companies ranging from Fortune 100 companies to fast growing businesses building their first procurement function. The focus for our customers was efficiency, speed and scale.

Procurement Analytics 50

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KEPLER Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2019

1/ Managing the quality of information. Non-updated product sheets in ERP (purchase price, MOQ, Incoterm,…) resulting in non-compliant supplier orders . This approach impairs flexibility to cope with the hazards of the various downstream systems (production tool, customer demand, etc.). Some examples of worst practices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Consumer Tracking Consumer tracking involves tracking the movement of a product after it has been purchased by a customer. This can be done manually or through the use of various technologies and tools, such as barcodes, RFID tags, and blockchain. There are several technologies and tools that can create means of track-and trace.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Ironically, inventory levels today are higher than they were in 2007; yet customer service levels issues abound. Most can only measure functional costs—transportation, manufacturing, and procurement. The two primary buffers in the supply chain are manufacturing capacity and inventory. The reason why? The answer is simple.

Supply Chain Design Software 183

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Understand online consumer behavior via Think With Google Google has provided lots of data for you to understand what, when, why and how customers make online purchase via the interactive data. Manage your time and your team with Trello Organize and brainstorm your ideas with team mate with the software called Trello.

Resource Reduction 124

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

The 2015 document is quite remarkable, with Walmart more aggressively than ever redefining its corporate mission from delivering quality products at everyday low prices to making the world itself a better place, in almost missionary terms. ” Walmart states early on. But the retailer has refined the methods. Gilmore, Dan. “50

Gartner 120

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. Consumers won’t trade quality and performance for sustainability.”. This solution has not been overlooked by logistics companies. Reducing energy costs often reduces GHG emission. The ROI of Natural Gas.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 20, 2013

ADVA Optical Networking is being honored for the end-to-end supply chain solution with which it has secured strategic advantages. With this solution, Adva Optical Networking can offer valuable insights to other sectors,” praised speaker Pavel Krych, Director of Technical Purchasing at Deutsche Telekom, in his congratulatory speech.

Supply Chain Network Software 84

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

When you think about the product lifecycle from cradle-to-cradle through the moments of truth of purchase, usage, and disposal, what are the opportunities to improve corporate social responsibility? For example, should customer sentiment data feed into quality systems? What is the role of 3-D printing in your future supply chain?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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FLEXE

MARCH 22, 2018

And brick-and-mortar storefronts continued to hang up their hats and lock their doors—more so than during 2007’s recession. Below, we look at several strategic considerations retailers are making, whether or not a marketplace is worth it, and how to maintain your brand, experience, and data quality to ensure the success of your brand. .

Vendor Strategies 31

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

After a couple of quick questions about the product that she had purchased, it was obvious to me that the product itself had the right features. She commented that the error seemed to be in the way that the software was implemented, and not in the base capability of the software. A methodology to pick the best fit method.

Inventory Reduction 61

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this effort, Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) are essential because they provide a variety of supply chain management solutions that simplify warehouse operations, order processing, and transportation. LSPs generally endow tremendous inventory management and warehousing solutions, conveyance of orders and international logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 94

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Taulia

JULY 11, 2023

A 2023 report by Glow and NIQ shows that half of surveyed consumers changed the food and grocery brands they purchase based on ESG considerations, for example. Build an ESG-compliant supplier base To address ESG risks, companies need to put ESG at the forefront of how they do business – and that starts with the procurement process.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions. Learn about the software used by Wellness businesses in the UK. Sustainability certification that is the most important to your business and aligns with its procurement policies.

Sustainability 98

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The first, authored by Duncan Jones and published on December 10, is The Forrester Wave™: eProcurement Platforms, Q4 2019 , which covers purchasing and invoicing (similar scope to Gartner’s P2P Suites Magic Quadrant ). Procurement leaders today see the value of suites and the market has responded. Suites reign. The Winner Takes it All.

Procurement Analytics 147

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

The first, authored by Duncan Jones and published on December 10, is The Forrester Wave : eProcurement Platforms, Q4 2019 , which covers purchasing and invoicing (similar scope to Gartner’s P2P Suites Magic Quadrant ). Procurement leaders today see the value of suites and the market has responded. Lesson 1: Suites reign.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Currently as the Director of Supply Chain for Newell Brands Applied Materials, he oversees the SIOP process, production planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics for servicing big box retailers including Walmart, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. I have purchased the E-Book myself and truly enjoyed it. .

S&OP 60

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crisp

JULY 28, 2023

With roots along the West Coast shores, the third-wave coffee movement represents the changing landscape of coffee appreciation where quality, freshness, and sustainability are paramount. We’ve been experiencing double-digit year-over-year growth, and Crisp is the main tool we use to facilitate that.” It has truly been a game changer.”

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 28, 2020

“These occupations include computer programmers, software developers, information security analysts, and more.” due to their increased purchasing power. Workers will have access to more tools and data than ever before. ” Trend 2. Tech jobs create a stronger economy. ” Trend 3. ” Concluding thoughts.

Predictive Analytics Software 100

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2021

According to a 2007 paper by Duncan Watts, ‘large scale changes in public opinion are not driven by highly influential people who influence everyone else, but rather by easily influenced people, influencing other easily influenced people.” 10] Hester Bates, “ Why do influencer marketing campaigns produce high-quality consumers?

Analytics Software 243

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