Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and was an early provider of cloud solutions for supply chain. Is Steelwedge a Tragic Hero of Supply Chain Cloud Technology? In 2011 I had a similar talk with the founder and asked the same questions. My answer?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I am writing my take on the acquisition of Terra Technology by E2open. It is a story of supply chain innovation. History of Terra Technology.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, March 20, 2025 Rittal, one of the world’s leading system providers of electrical enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure, software and services, has confirmed JAGGAER for its procurement processes. Over time, the use of the software was gradually extended to other modules.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. Supply chain leaders have little history to use as a guide to prepare. Before the pandemic, supply chain leaders experienced relatively free trade across borders in 2017.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

In today’s interconnected global economy, supply chains play a vital role in the success of businesses. Supply Chains Under Disruption: A Financial Toll Recent years have witnessed several disruptions that have shaken global supply chains, causing major financial setbacks for companies.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Neil Southern, 2011).

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

So argues Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight , a retail platform that uses AI analysis of consumer feedback to predict demand, determine pricing thresholds and model scenarios around, for example, differing tariff levels or supply chain bottlenecks. We can help you understand what people actually want,” Petro says.

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Precoro

JULY 4, 2025

While both procurement strategies have their uses, don’t spend precious time debating single source vs. sole source. Examples of single-source procurement What is sole sourcing? Examples of single-source procurement Witness single sourcing in action. So, the procurement team evaluates several battery manufacturers. 

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage. Supply chain excellence matters. The reason?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

I take supply chain seriously. I believe that better supply chain practices can save the world, and I think that it makes a difference in warfare and welfare. Today, when I talk about building the end-to-end value chain, people will look at me strangely and say “That is not supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Our previous discussion on augmented reality revealed a new trend in supply chain management , the use of computer-simulated imagery to enhance production and efficiency. However, artificial intelligence is poised to radically change the supply chain in profound ways. Artificial intelligence is everywhere.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. To achieve their long-term goals, they needed to bridge the gap between their procurement and finance teams. . Amrest has been using Ivalua ‘the tool’ since 2011 across nine countries, with almost 3000 end-users on the platform. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World Feature Article by J eroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bhd The global business landscape has become increasingly complex and volatile, posing significant challenges to supply chain management.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

Part I: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. To achieve their long-term goals, they needed to bridge the gap between their procurement and finance teams. . Amrest has been using Ivalua ‘the tool’ since 2011 across nine countries, with almost 3000 end-users on the platform. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

made weapons, munitions, and technology ensures Israel’s qualitative military edge. The 2016 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) solidified this commitment, pledging $38 billion in military aid from 2018 to 2028—$33 billion for weapons procurement and $5 billion for missile defense. Core Components of the Supply Chain The U.S.-Israel

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

” As supply chains have grown more complex, the same thing could be written about many of them. The foggy environment in which many supply chain professionals labor stems from a lack of visibility deep into supply chain operations. The Situational Awareness Imperative. better situational awareness).

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ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Together with its strategic partner Optis Consulting, Ivalua’s solution has digitally enabled FCL’s policies and processes for core procurement activities, including sourcing and contract management. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. More information is available at www.fcl.crs and www.co-op.crs.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 26, 2015

by Bob Ferrari The following guest blog commentary is contributed by Bob Ferrari, Founder and Executive Editor of the Supply Chain Matters blog and Managing Director of the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group LLC. Back then, supply chain organizations were becoming aware of Facebook and Twitter, but not in the context of business.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Origins of ERP ERP is a software system that helps organizations streamline their core business processes. In addition to manufacturing or production, ERP then expanded to include finance, accounting, order management, supply chain management, payroll, and HR. In this article, we discuss most of the leading ERP systems.

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Supply Chains Rock

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. China Supply Chain Council. Council of Supply Chain Professionals. Supply Chain Comedy.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

Like safety stock calculations , EOQ is one of the most important equations in supply chain planning. The demand is subjected to change due to many factors drastically, including pandemics (COVID-19), war (Russia-Ukraine war), and last but not least technological advancements. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2014

There is no better way to show the impact of major disruptions on supply chains than to convey the level of risk involved through a clear, impactful, visual device. MIT CTL researchers Ranjana Mary Ninan and Christopher Sean Wang created such a device for their SCM Program thesis Visualizing and Quantifying Global Supply Chain Risk .

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Companies need to be fully aware of global climate change conversations and how they will impact their supply chain in the near future. Supply chain network and transportation optimization can help make better sourcing and multi-stop route decisions that ultimately result in route design that balances low costs with higher service.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with supply chain executives to discuss your research questions and objectives for the coming year, and with technology companies and 3PLs to get an update on your products and services. Outlines New Developments in Omnichannel Strategy and Technology. A technology company?

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QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Supply chain disruptions have led many discussions the past couple years — and how they have been embraced by experts as the new normal. However, it is important to remember that the supply chain has always been vulnerable. These help shorten supply chains and get goods closer to end customers.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Procurement is at the core of many companies’ efforts to increase green practices. According to our partner EcoVadis’s Global CSR Risk and Performance Index report , depending on their industry, 50% to 80% of a company’s sustainability impact is in their supply chain. Why Corporate Sustainability S tarts with P rocurement.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” This quote is actually from an article published in July 2011.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib Khan discusses Resilinc’s journey toward AI-driven supply chain excellence From its early inception in the 60s’ to its increasingly available public access, artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way. Yet, numerous global supply chains today still struggle with mapping their global suppliers.

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Supply Chain Network

JULY 27, 2011

Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded Logistics Quarterly’s 2011 Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Sustainability Award for demonstrating leadership in sustainable supply chain practices. About Echo Global Logistics.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. We’ve read through some of the best analyst reports and surveys to bring you this procurement fact file containing some of the most interesting findings, statistics and quotes. Click here to download a printable pdf version of the procurement fact file. Procurement.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 23, 2012

Last week, SAP announced the roadmap for its cloud applications business (Software-as-a-Service), focusing on managing customers, suppliers, employees, and financials, in addition to its cloud suite offerings SAP Business ByDesign and SAP Business One. percent annual growth in 2011. Businesses to Benefit from Combination.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1]. Solutions: Route optimization: Using technology to optimize delivery routes reduces travel time and fuel consumption. Freight Transport Association.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

In 2011, Facebook shared its data center’s design with the public and launched the Open Compute Project (OCP) to create a movement in the hardware space that would bring about the same kind of creativity and collaboration we see in open source software. Exhibit 2: OCP’s value added to data server supply chain.

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