The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

He is very passionate about developments in the Supply Chain arena and is always seeking excellence in his drive for efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain operations” – a quality that is very relevant to face up to the many Supply Chain challenges in our path! My passion for Logistics and Supply Chain is founded from.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I define supply chain excellence as year-over-year performance better than the peer group on this balanced scorecard. 11/2017 Logility acquires Halo for 9.3 06/2020 Kinaxis buys Rubikloud for 60M$. Ecolab, L’Oreal, and TJX are exceptions. They did it.

Supply Chain Design Software 283

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 283

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries. The sourcing centers shipped over 130,000,000 pounds of product last year. The implementation journey began in mid-2017.

Optimal Sourcing 157

Optimal Sourcing Innovation Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 157

Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Thanks to the power of the cloud and advanced analytics, manufacturers can put data to work, gathering information from multiple data sources and taking advantage of machine learning models and visualization platforms to uncover new ways to streamline processes from sourcing to sales. Quality Control. And the costs don’t stop there.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Amazon has made a habit of excelling at logistics to retain end customers and third party sellers.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Thanks to the power of the cloud and advanced analytics, manufacturers can put data to work, gathering information from multiple data sources and taking advantage of machine learning models and visualization platforms to uncover new ways to streamline processes from sourcing to sales. Quality Control. And the costs don’t stop there.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Analytics Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. The orbit chart in Figure 1, shows the relative rate of improvement at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for the period of 2006-2017. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally.

Supply Chain Software 30

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

This team was working on quality improvements and found that the flows crossed 117 disconnected documents in access, excel, and google analytics. These sources while functional are difficult to connect. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 173

Prescriptive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 173

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

… Consumer purchases and decisions will increasingly be voice-driven and machine-augmented, with companies’ relationship with customers machine-to-machine, values-based and digital-first.” 4] Trevor Miles, “ Let’s be clear: Digitization is not the same as Digital Transformation ,” Kinaxis Blog, 8 December 2017. [5]

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2019

It is also sometimes known as “buy online, pick up in store”, or BOPUS for short. Consumers around the world are showing a growing appetite for the speed and convenience of the buy online, pick up in store model. Source: 2017 Click and Collect Retail Consumer Preference Study) ?. The Importance of Getting it Right.

Purchasing Training 52

Purchasing Training Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Purchasing Skills 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

On Wednesday morning, when I finished speaking at the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing in Fort Lauderdale, an executive from J&J pulled me aside and said, “Our strengths, are now our vulnerabilities.” A strong center of excellence tied to network design is essential. Many feel overwhelmed. How do we compete?”

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Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 152

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Whereas [some companies] embrace ‘being digital’ — this is ‘digital transformation’ at its best — it’s a total paradigm shift in the culture and operations — it’s not just about buying the latest digital tool, but about creating a new system, new cadence, new mindset.”[9]. Concluding Thoughts. 7] IANS, op. 7] IANS, op.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 31, 2020

Since the first SolutionMap was published in late 2017, it has been used by thousands of organizations in their evaluations and buying decisions. Procurement professionals must align stakeholders, define critical requirements, issue an RFP, develop a believable ROI and secure a budget to purchase a platform.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2021

Would you say that these factors equal a sum that is manageable with excel and homegrown solutions for supplier management? Source: PwC 2019. Buying with trust and transparency, backed by data-driven insights, is a much sounder investment than going with your gut. Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2018. Of course not.

Optimal Sourcing 85

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Data Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Enterra Insights

JUNE 26, 2019

The Internet was still in its infancy (it had about 100K hosts connecting roughly a million people), the Macintosh Portable was released (weighing 16 pounds and costing $6500), and Microsoft Excel (a mainstay of S&OP) was just four years old. Dependency on Excel. That doesn’t mean buying the first shiny thing you see.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 100

Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

The decisions range from big, one-off strategic choices (such as where to locate the next multibillion-dollar plant) to everyday frontline decisions that add up to a lot of value over time (such as whether to suggest another purchase to a customer). 3] Staff, “ The Era of Big Data Analytics ,” CIO Review , 15 December 2017. [4]

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Recently I had the pleasure of attending EBG Network’s 8th Annual Source to Pay Summit, which gathered some of the Nordic’s largest organizations and procurement profiles. Source: Deloitte’s CPO Survey 2018. Source and purchase goods and services from anywhere?—?around Source: Deloitte. Withstanding Scrutiny?—?A

Procurement Solutions 53

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 53

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha The 2017 Gartner supply chain executive conference took place at the O2-Intercontinental Hotel in London on September 20 th and 21 st. Lean supply chain (for customers who value the economic aspects of their purchases). The warmth to share, the ability to reach out, and collaborate are skills that humans excel at.

Gartner 117

Gartner Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution 117

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Organizations are ‘going carbon neutral by 2025’, and ‘implementing Artificially Intelligent business systems’ and ‘sourcing form solely environmentally friendly suppliers’. Responsible Sourcing.

Manufacturing Procurement 50

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Over the decades, EDI standards emerged that cover a variety of supply chain artifacts and activities , from Purchase Orders & Acknowledgements (EDI 850 & 855) to Invoices (EDI 810) to Shipping Manifests (EDI 856). Databricks recently created an Open Source technology called “Delta Sharing”.

Analytics Software 52

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Data 52

ivalua

APRIL 26, 2019

But interestingly, firms are deluding themselves – 65% of those surveyed self-assessed themselves as “advanced purchasing organisations” while the objective analysis suggests that the true figure was more like 16%! Around 80% of the firm’s cost base is purchasing costs, so they really have to get this right!

Manufacturing Procurement 150

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Network Software Purchasing Skills 150

SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. eAuctions technology can reduce the cost of purchasing products and services by up to 20%. Macfarlane, 2017). Introduction to Strategic Sourcing. .

Vendor Strategies 138

Vendor Strategies Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 138

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. In 2017, the company began to look at new options for warehousing, knowing it would need to start placing inventory closer to customers if it wanted to compete in the challenging omnichannel retail space. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

Inventory Reduction 101

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Diversified Industry Performance For the Period of 2010-2017. The orbit chart in Figure 1, shows the relative rate of improvement at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for the period of 2006-2017. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally.

Supply Chain Software 33

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 33

IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

in 2017 to $20.4B Combining blockchain and IoT is enabling manufacturers to pursue and excel at digital twin initiatives across their value chains. 32% of enterprises are adopting blockchain to gain greater speed compared to existing systems, and 28% believe blockchain will open up new business models and revenue sources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 83

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The company’s new CEO Chris Kempczinski has undertaken efforts to revitalize the brand since his appointment in 2017, and this rolling adoption of fresh beef as opposed to frozen is the latest – and one of the more complex, from a change management standpoint. So what are the Supply Chain Management implications here?

Gartner 42

Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Food 42

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

As fall becomes winter, supply chain leaders are planning their budgets and building strategies for 2017. My goal is to have supply chain leaders consider a procurement redesign for 2017. This is not the case with the purchase of direct materials. The focus is primarily about the reduction of purchase costs.

Material Savings 150

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 150

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent? Please subscribe here.

Inventory Reduction 61

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 61

Vinculum

MAY 4, 2022

With the advent of digital technology, online purchasing has evolved in a huge way to attract a considerable crowd wisely. Digital purchasing has been so easy to access that people can scroll even through smartphones. E-commerce is rising high to working with social commerce is an excellent way for long-term growth.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Network Software Price Reduction 52

Proxima

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

This is important because today’s consumers care, as they quickly leap from brand to brand, they’re buying the change they wish to see in the world. Consider that… In 2017, plastic straws were widely used without a second thought; in fact, in England along nearly 5 billion were used annually. That’s internal intent.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 52

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Retail Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers. How Do You Define Supply Chain Excellence?

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

Source: Kantar Retail Analysis. The growth of actual online sales from online purchases between 2012 and 2017 will only grow from 7.7% Real incentive costs from government and energy sources need to be considered. He has written or contributed to more than 30 books and writes the Creating Supply Chain Excellence blog.

Real Estate 66

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2022

And they said, ‘Excellent very glad to do it. So, we buy diapers from them, we have them delivered to us, we rebrand them, and because of the cadence we adjusted our business model to be a subscription-based diaper ordering business. And she said, ‘I know that I could source diapers for less money.’ We have no credit record.’.

South Africa 209

South Africa Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Africa 209

NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

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. CONTRACTING EXCELLENCE JOURNAL , 15 Jan. IACCM, 30 May 2017, www.iaccm.com/resources/?id=9729&cb=1552185354.

Aerospace 40

Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing 40

Precoro

AUGUST 9, 2022

Founded in early 2017 and in partnership with entrepreneurs, industry, and leading academics, Ridgeline has already created and managed several successful companies, including Black Diamond Therapeutics, Monte Rosa Therapeutics, and Bright Peak Therapeutics , which now operate independently. Ridgeline's Initial Procurement Process.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. That’s an increase from 17% in 2017. of manufacturing companies in the U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Whereas APICS itself once was focused largely on production and inventory control, since its acquisition of the Supply Chain Council in 2014 the organization has reestablished itself with a focus on helping its members achieve supply chain excellence. MH&L sat down with Eshkenazi at the recent APICS 2017 conference in San Antonio, TX. .

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