Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

This source of channel data is very industry specific to the high tech market. It is a larger acquisition than the prior purchases of Terra Technology , Steelwedge , or SCM-Icon. The focus was on automating procurement. The historic buyer of the E2open solution is procurement. Procurement does not equal supply chain.

Procurement Solutions 0

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. In my own defense, things kind of took off after 2014. KION is a publicly-traded company and reports on the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) segment. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

Supply Chain Software 270

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

Today Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Elemica, a provider of Supply Chain Operating Networks for the chemical industry. In 2014 Thoma Bravo acquired GHX, a Supply Chain Operating Network for healthcare. In 2014 OpenText acquired GXS. The Promise of Innovation.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

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CormSquare

JANUARY 24, 2017

But the question is, what are the other main challenges in procurement being faced today? This survey was done on 324 senior procurement lea ders fr om 33 countries offering a deep insight into current procurement preoccupations. Cost Reduction. Unsurprisingly, number one on the list is Cost Reduction.

Procurement Solutions 50

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Procurement Report Card: Most Executives Think Procurement Isn’t Strategic Enough! Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Procurement Analytics 43

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Unleashed

MARCH 22, 2022

Higher-quality, innovative and more authentic flavours are now available – and sustainable, low-sugar and low-calorie products are now available for consumers who are health-conscious and environmentally aware. Alex Campbell founded Good Buzz Kombucha in 2014 after struggling to find non-alcoholic alternatives to drink. Play Video.

Procurement Analytics 98

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. Jennifer Furey and Rebecca Harris, attorneys at Goulston & Storrs, report, “Millennials are expected to inherit approximately $30 trillion in assets over the next 30 to 40 years. sources of raw materials.

Supply Chain Design Software 174

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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. It is a story of supply chain innovation. In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Three years later, he stayed with his $300-a-barrel prediction, but shifted the timeframe to 2020 (see the CBS News article, Another $300 Oil Prediction — and Why This One Matters ). Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table. Increasing Equipment Uptime.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

On Monday, November 27th, Logility announced the purchase of privately-held Halo Business Intelligence. A significant source of revenue for the company is maintenance renewals. In general, solution innovation lags the industry. MID Retail, 2014, assortment planning, price undisclosed. A Look Back .

Logility 60

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

Supply and Demand 150

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

And on the subject of sustainability, SCDigest.com covered Walmart’s 2015 Sustainability report : Walmart, the world’s largest corporation, is fresh out with its 2015 sustainability report, the eighth such document it has produced. ” Walmart states early on. Walmart’s Supply Chain Forged Over Decades.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Big data is both wide and deep and skimming the surface never provides the insights that can be obtained through advanced analytics. ”[3] To ensure companies don’t drown in an ocean of data, they recommend using advanced analytics. .”[3] The usefulness of advanced analytics. The growing ocean of data.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 14, 2015

In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. Source: Morai Logistics. Source: SupplyChainOpz.com. Radio frequency identification (RFID) has become one of the megatrends in logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2016

Using AI driven product nature of being and smart attributes, data can be structured to support the needs of ERP applications as well as strategic sourcing and Value Analysis activities , all from one data set. These super-intelligent machines are already taking over factory workers, stock traders, data processors, even news reporters.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

According to the SAP announcement , at a purchase price of $18.15 in cash per share, the transaction corresponds to a Qualtrics equity value of approximately $12.5 billion on a fully diluted basis, representing a 73 percent premium over the 30-day average trading price prior to SAP ’s announcement to explore a sale.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. The " Clicks and Bricks " business model is rapidly unfolding as retailers counter the juggernaut of online retailers such as Amazon. Christensen book, The Innovators Dilemma. Banking Suite.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In 2014, while sipping on an early morning coffee, Maddy called to ask me a question. When I started, I believed that I could put “the smartest business leaders” and “technology innovators” in a room and learn through a series of pilots and group sharing. Here is the latest report outlining the capabilities.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Network Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Derailed CSX train in West Virginia hauled newer-model tank cars ( Reuters ). XPO Logistics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results. Menlo Logistics Unveils Innovation Speaks. million companies, including two thirds of those on the 2014 Forbes Global 2000 list, are connected to Ariba® Network.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Many organizations will play the shell game of reporting forecast error so that the numbers look better: either calculating the forecast at a higher level in the forecast hierarchy (not at the item level) or reporting the data as a Weighted Mean Absolute Error. This gives supply chain leaders a false sense of security.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

He shared with me his insights on sourcing from a diverse supply base, and how this has become truly engrained into P&G’s corporate culture. And I learned how my ability as a sourcing manager to impact the world and communities in far-off places was amplified through the lens of supplier diversity.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 60

Enterra Insights

JUNE 15, 2018

There is a lot of discussion about innovation in education; but, many pundits believe we are not innovating fast enough. Do we need disruptive education innovation. She rightfully asked, “Is more of something genuinely innovative?” What does disruptive innovation look like? Here’s the rub.

Education 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. Over this period of 2013-2014 Shell made good progress on inventory, but faced unprecedented supply price volatility. For additional insights on driving innovation and supply chain leadership, check out these case studies.

Demand Planning Software 245

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Abstract Technologies such as Social networking, mobile, analytics and cloud computing have been shaking the IT industry for past several years. is called Advanced Analytics. Human Resources.

Analytics Software 35

Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 35

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Source: Gartner. It could be based on Innovations made, true industry specific benchmarks, Supply Chain capabilities, etc. Gartner Survey Metric Notes: 1. Revenue Growth: (Change in revenue 2017-2016)*50% + (change in revenue 2016-2015)*30% + (change in revenue 2015-2014)*20%. Source: Gartner (May 2018).

Gartner 60

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2015

This is a very different, customer-centric approach to retail that drives revenue and profitability by capturing sales, fulfilling from multiple inventory sources and delivering a unified cross-channel brand experience to consumers.” Finally, UPS and comScore, Inc. released the fourth UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 100

MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 16, 2014

For pure internet purchasing, the searching, ordering, and payment steps typically occur on line with the delivery being made at home. At the other extreme is Walmart.com where more than half of the purchases made online are picked up at local stores where the payment can be made in cash. More information here.

Inventory Reduction 97

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 97

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It ensures consistent repeat purchases over time, regardless of price, convenience or even a global pandemic. Corona’s ‘do nothing’ strategy appears to have paid off — Brand Finance Annual Report in August 2020 named Corona as the world’s most popular beer brand. Brand loyalty is a key factor in customer retention.

Sourcing Strategies 82

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 82

GlobalTranz

MAY 27, 2015

How Can USMTO Reports Help Drive Manufacturing Sales and your Bottom Line? The United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) data report is compiled monthly by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT). What is the USMTO Data Report? Why Wenzel America Uses the USMTO Data Reports.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Big Data Procurement Analytics Report 120

EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Now more than ever, suppliers have their own suppliers, and it can be difficult to follow the supply chain back all the way in order to manage, let alone identify, the original source. Increasingly, consumers are using their purchasing power to support socially responsible companies. Trust but verify.”. You bet they will.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics United States Purchasing Skills 40

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? In short, the increased threat of terrorism underscores the importance of taking a smarter approach to supply chain risk management , which was one of my predictions for 2014. Abercrombie & Fitch Inc.

Predictive Analytics Software 120

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Descartes Reports Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Financial Results. Last November, JDA Software and IBM announced a “new integrated offering [that] will provide retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers with intelligent sourcing, fulfillment and order management capabilities.” Mexico freight than in March 2014. percent.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

A report proposing three system solutions that could reshape the industry and set the clean energy technology sector on a path to sustainability. Read the short version of this report on Medium. Chapter 2 of this report outlines some of the barriers observed to play a prohibitive role to transparency for REE mining and processing.

Modeling Software 56

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 56

Elementum

MAY 27, 2015

In addition to labor costs, cheaper energy sources have become available with the recent boom in shale gas and oil. With the cost of labor increasing in China, transportation costs begin to bear heavier on these companies. Manufacturing technology is improving in the U.S., Sweet Home Alabama. What the Future Holds.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement United States Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 60

EcoVadis

MAY 21, 2014

For instance, according to the last available report published by Oxfam (2013), the collaboration with Unilever has been necessary because self-assessments and site visits performed by the focal firm were not always sensitive to social issues (e.g., European Commission, 2014; Global Reporting Initiative, 2013). Oxfam, 2013.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Training Supply Chain Design 40

NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

The type of contract of interest in this report is for Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries. The major sources of risk in Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries start at the top, where the contracts are awarded, and flow downwards to the subcontracting suppliers.

Aerospace 40

Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing 40