Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2022

There are mixed views in business and supply chain management settings as to whether customers would be willing to both maintain brand loyalty or pay extra for products that are deemed to be sourced and produced from sustainable sources and social responsibility driven labor practices. Bob Ferrari. .

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Survey Sustainability Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 111

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Supply-chain flexibility and responsiveness have never been more important as they are at present. Even before COVID-19, supply-chain managers considered how to cope with supply-chain disruptions — from natural disasters like the 2011 Japanese tsunami to political developments such as the U.S.-China

Supply Chain Software 43

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Talking Logistics

JULY 31, 2013

In fact, the audience stole my thunder a few times by raising points I had planned to discuss later in my presentation. Supply Chain Risk Management Challenges Companies Face (Source: Adelante SCM). Source: Adelante SCM web survey, 2011. The highlight of the forum was the customer panel session.

Third Party Logistics 150

Third Party Logistics Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Risk Management Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

Although strategic sourcing capabilities are well established in industries ranging from automotive to electronics, they are still in the formative stages in the biotechnology sector. In the last several years, the company has undergone a huge shift in the way it operates its supply chain, particularly in the management of sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 68

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Biotech Sourcing Strategies 68

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

In the period of 2002-present, the company acquired/aggregated many applications. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. The Infor team presented the acquisition opportunity as an opportunity to extend ERP to the value chain, to automated inter-enterprise order management and to sell more Infor solutions.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 150

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

increase over 2011, according to Capgemini’s 2014 18th Annual Third Party Logistics Study. Leverage the 3PL’s size and scale: The size and scale of a 3PL presents greater optimization and cost savings opportunities than a shipper would have on its own. Source: Armstrong & Associates. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

Transportation Management 100

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 26, 2015

In March of 2011, I had the opportunity to join fellow supply chain management bloggers Trevor Miles and Lora Cecere in a Kinaxis sponsored thought-leadership webcast focusing on the potential of the social supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

RFgen

OCTOBER 23, 2016

According to Reuters Africa, Nestle began its coffee operations in South Sudan back in 2011 after the region split from Sudan due to strife relating to oil disputes and ethnic divides. However, obstacles have presented themselves several times since then, and the latest bout of violence is not entirely new.

Congo 52

Congo Sudan Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

RFgen

OCTOBER 23, 2016

According to Reuters Africa, Nestle began its coffee operations in South Sudan back in 2011 after the region split from Sudan due to strife relating to oil disputes and ethnic divides. However, obstacles have presented themselves several times since then, and the latest bout of violence is not entirely new.

Congo 52

Congo Sudan Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The biggest career transformation for me was after leaving Dell when I joined Lucent in 2002 and entered supply chain in technology sourcing. We achieved recognition both internally and externally for our sourcing and procurement accomplishments in the spend management area. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

Gartner 74

Gartner Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 74

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 4, 2017

However, in the rush to source globally from low cost countries, the risk of product quality defects resulting in products recalls has often been overlooked by supply chain managers. With Trump’s call to limit global sourcing imports into the US, the global offshoring model may be at risk for a number of different reasons. 2] CBS News.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design 40

Elementum

OCTOBER 8, 2015

In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. Sourcing from multiple countries can present a headache. Domestic and overseas sourcing are two of the options that each potential e-commerce business need to choose from. The market is there.

Kenya 60

Kenya Indonesia Africa Purchasing Skills 60

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Supply Chain Planners were involved to correct this situation & issue of Purchase Requisitions missing Source of Supply got addressed. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Customer Service.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 29

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Founded in 2011 by major companies of the chemical sector, it has the aim to improve sustainability sourcing practices within their global supply chains. Pia Dewitz, an analyst from the EcoVadis team presented a deep dive on the EcoVadis CSR assessment methodology. Joining forces to go an extra mile. Methodology Master Class.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Network Software Material Savings 40

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

A Technical and Academic Definition” , we have presented quite a few academic definition of SCMDOJO, and one presented by Donald J. Neil Southern, 2011). It includes, however, those that were important in the eyes of some authors, were from the 1950s to the present day (R. Neil Southern, 2011). Bowersox, David J.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. There are two aspects of the requirement presented in Part I of this blog- [link] ; one is the creation of a comprehensive-generic work plan while other focuses on making the generic work plan more specific. April 2011.

Asset Management 29

Asset Management Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 29

The Supply Chainer Report

JANUARY 3, 2019

At the present time, just by using costless technology (R, Excel, Phyton …) almost everyone can create a Forecast from a bunch of time series (data collected in a period of time). In other words, you need to fully understand the sources of any particular rationale to change the Forecast (optimistic or pessimistic). London: Macmillan.

Forecasting 40

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Supply Chains Rock

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Successful order fulfillment and strong branding are inextricably linked, and the hectic holiday season presents greater challenges than some retailers can manage. But using fulfillment outsourcing can meet and exceed any challenge that Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas gift giving may present.

Supply Chain Software 113

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 13, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. We have seen that due to these reasons, the planners prefer to have both the critical and the non-critical parts being planned in APO and the proposals presented to them in a consistent manner for them to make decisions.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 24, 2015

There were 10% fewer manufacturers in 2011 than in 2008—a record low since 1977, when the Census Bureau started collecting Business Dynamics data. Further a hindrance to Reshoring in AMerica, the STEM and skills shortage presents another impediment to U.S. And, the labor force was 35% smaller in those days. manufacturing. As the U.S.

America 120

America Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. they find it difficult to integrate the requirements and present a holistic picture to the IT vendor. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2011. November 2011. April 2011.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. This would also present one with an option to catch diversions, if any, early on in the lifecycle. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2011. November 2011. October 2011.

Resource Reduction 38

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 7, 2014

Vinay Krishna from Cypress Semiconductor shared a compelling story highlighting the key elements of their journey from a not so responsive supply chain in 2011 to a very agile one where they have been able to reduce their lead times from around four weeks to less than four and a half weeks.

Inventory Reduction 56

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Speakers from both the sessions presented their views on why and how business partners are critical to IBM success and how working together results into a win-win situation. December 2011. November 2011.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 11, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Due to some unavoidable circumstances, our marketing team was not present at the booth, hence we ourselves -Aditya, Kiran, Dheeraj and I, setup the booth with all the banners, posters etc and it came out pretty well.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. At present buying grocery online in India is not an attractive option, as compared to other categories. Presently the grocery e-retailer in India has a pre defined delivery slot within a day. Customer Service.

Manufacturing Procurement 25

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011.

Asset Management 30

Asset Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 30

MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2013

Logistics is a leading source of carbon. In this case study we present two Ocean Spray initiatives – distribution network redesign and intermodal shift from road to rail – that in combination led to a 20% reduction in transportation CO 2 emissions, while achieving comparable cost savings across the transportation network.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Instead of using plastic gift cards, consumers are allowed to store their gift card numbers on their cellphones and smartphones and then redeem their gift card by presenting the stored information on their phone at checkout.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 5, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Attended the Smarter Physical Infrastructure Stream keynote session which was delivered by presenters from General Electric, Michelin and IDC along with IBM. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

Las Vegas 26

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011.

Manufacturing Procurement 24

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software 24

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2023

has been around since 2011, but it has taken time for manufacturers to understand what it means and what is needed to make it work. Software for reporting and analyzing data coming from a variety of sources on the shop floor. The concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0)

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 21, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. In next 2-3 blogs, I will lay out the various picking methodologies and system capabilities and present the right combinations of methodologies and systems that warehouses must adapt. December 2011. October 2011.

Optimal Sourcing 22

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 7, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Attended another session which was presented by three utilities companies on how they use Maximo functionality to address regulatory requirements. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38).

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 24

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

In 2011 Cargill, the multi billion-dollar agri-industrial conglomerate acquired animal nutrition specialist, Provimi. I split this off from global sourcing because we had plenty of buyers but not enough planning and logistics so service and documentation was failing. By Helen Armstong (Supply Chain Movement). With a price tag of $2.1

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S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Marketers are required to be at par with the impulsive consumer behaviour & at present, social media is the best source. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). December 2011.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. Family reasons relocated me to Bangkok in 2011. . Integration of system, digitisation of the S&OP process and broader sourcing strategies were paramount to success of this role. This is my guiding principle!

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