KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 60

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Closing the loop reduces waste from landfill and prevents new resources from being expended. DGrade’s Simply Bottles recycling initiative which has been running in the UAE since 2017. To meet Yas Marina Circuit’s goal DGrade developed a 360 degree approach, addressing and finding solutions to the various challenges involved.

Material Savings 246

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 246

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 78

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

With market swings and changing consumer demands forcing companies to adapt to stay competitive, one approach that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs), which are agreements between multiple carriers to share vessels, routes, and other resources. ATBBS (average time between blank sailings).

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

He was recognized as the undergraduate faculty member who had the greatest impact on students based on the 2017 graduating senior survey. A supply chain is a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in supplying a product or service to a consumer. The Three Main Supply Chain Functions.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Target acquired Shipt in 2017 to provide the foundation of its same-day delivery. During this ongoing pandemic or other disruptions, merchants should also consider and analyze distribution point availability, shifting supplier sourcing and employee resourcing. Can the gig economy help better serve customers?

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software 278

Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

They will support their existing customers in much the same fashion in which they currently operate, however this team will also be supplemented with some additional new resources to focus on the next generation solution that will be a combined entry branded under the LLamasoft logo. Source: LLamasoft.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 23, 2017

At the same time, technological advances such as the Internet of Things, automated transportation and similar futuristic innovations , have been offering the promise of disruption for the last few years without really delivering, although there is little doubt that they will, maybe in 2017, or maybe later.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 40

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Source: The Enterprise System Spectator. But he says, Respond Planning “must also work in conjunction with a tactical and strategic planning capability that ensures the right level of resiliency is built into the supply chain design and use of key resources (such as inventory).” by Lora Cecere, May 5, 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 185

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

According to OECD and National Health Expenditure data, US healthcare spending per person was approx $10,224 in 2017. Add to this a set of complex and unique processes such as bill only transactions, which are often fairly resource intensive. Most other developed countries are around 40-50% less than this. Share on Twitter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 219

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 6, 2018

Home Depot’s work in risk management served to increase profitability in the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season. Look no further than the aftermath of the 2017 hurricane season. The ongoing ledger provides an inexhaustible resource for analytics to improve risk management and disaster planning.

Resource Reduction 121

Resource Reduction Supply Chain Visibility Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 121

GlobalTranz

JUNE 8, 2017

Big enterprises might not be that open to innovations but are hypersensitive to cost and resource savings. It also reduces your resources and improves processes. It incorporates your resources from every stage of the logistic process in the real-time. A Better Resource Management. A Better Time Administration.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 200

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling Software 200

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many-to-many can also refer to many participants in a network accessing many, many sources of event data critical to supply chain operations through a public cloud network. In February 2017, Koch Equity Development LLC invested $2.68 COVID of course taught companies the need for agility. billion in Infor.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 224

AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

This tech-savvy group can be a great source of new ideas and innovative solutions for managing the supply chain of the future. Source: SCM World. In a recent APICS survey of millennial workers in supply chain, 34% of respondents said lack of needed resources and technology was a top frustration and challenge.

Supply Chain Design Software 207

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 207

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

Natural gas is a suitable source of energy to fuel the need for heat and the power, making it an influential player on the market. Low carbon sources and natural gas meet 85% of the increase in global demand. Sources: Information from presentations IP Week (International Petroleum 2018). NATURAL GAS. FUEL FOR FUTURE.

Trends 176

Trends Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 176

Enterra Insights

MARCH 2, 2021

When there are diverse, changing data sources (e.g., 5] Because data comes from a variety of sources and in a multitude of formats, it needs to be digitized. “How do enterprises gain the most from this valuable resource?” When to Use : When problems are complex (i.e., When there is no clear right answer (i.e.,

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

Examples include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management (WMS_ or Advanced Planning (APS). These sources while functional are difficult to connect. There are no solutions that connect source, make and deliver in many-to-many architectures. The use of disparate data sources enriches insights.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 175

Prescriptive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 175

Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

The cost of poor quality is so closely related to supplier quality and compliance that manufacturers must give the proper attention and resources to the optimization of their upstream partnerships. Finished products have high ratios (average 50%) of sourced or procured product content.

Supply Chain Planning Software 164

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 164

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

How about partner relationships and product and service sourcing knowledge? Think about the time it takes to get new hires up to competence, not to mention high-performance; or the time and resources spent ‘reinventing’ or ‘rediscovering’ successful processes and products. Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Planning Software 202

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

This tech-savvy group can be a great source of new ideas and innovative solutions for managing the supply chain of the future. Source: SCM World. In a recent APICS survey of millennial workers in supply chain, 34% of respondents said lack of needed resources and technology was a top frustration and challenge.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 156

Enterra Insights

JULY 9, 2019

this season, an above-average year is anticipated for East Asia that could affect production of consumer electronics sourced from China and Taiwan and more advanced technology products from Japan and nearby regions.”[1] ” PwC Bits & Bytes , 2017. Short-Term Disaster Preparedness. ” Long-Term Disaster Preparedness.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Pharmaceutical 100

Enterra Insights

JUNE 11, 2018

.”[1] What Potts discovered was that people living near the lake used tools made from obsidian and the nearest source of that stone was over a hundred miles away. The amount of obsidian discovered near the lake makes it unlikely the local population was self-sourcing. ” IT Pro , 17 November 2017. [8] Principle 3.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 113

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

There are resource shortages, clogged ports, rising shipping costs, unfilled job openings, slowed production, empty shelves, and the list goes on. He explains, “Siloed supply chains can slow down the process, causing frustrated customers to take their business elsewhere, resulting in lost revenue, resources, and time.”[4]

Supply Chain Transformation 130

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Revolution: Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World Pros: This book will show you how to plan and execute sourcing strategies like the world's leading companies. Cons: It focuses heavily on sourcing or purchasing which is one function under integrated logistics management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Enterra Insights

JUNE 30, 2022

Every coastal community, every coastal transportation network is going to face some risks from this, and we’re not going to have nearly enough resources to make all the investments that are required.” The previous record for billion-dollar events in a year was 16, in 2017 and 2011. ”[6] Last year wasn’t much better.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design 130

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Digital can help them use resources in a more environmentally responsible manner, improve their sourcing decisions, and implement circular-economy solutions in the food chain.”[1] A second, and even more important, reason for automating agriculture is increased food production using fewer resources. ”[4].

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2018

Figure 1: Transportation IT Spend Change Next 2 Years (Source: Descartes). E-commerce grew by 23% in 2017 according to eMarketer, and every additional e-commerce delivery requires a vehicle AND driver to get it to the consumer. Figure 2: Top 4 Regulatory/Industry Changes (Source: Descartes). Hot competition, economies and costs.

Transportation Management 104

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

The World Economic Forum has declared data a resource as valuable as gold. ” He adds, “Descriptive analytics juggles raw data from multiple data sources to give valuable insights into the past. 1] Gary Cokins, “ Why analytics will be the next competitive edge ,” Information Management , 17 November 2017. [2]

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Procurement Analytics 100

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It is a crucial resource — one that enables companies, especially smaller ventures, to make better business decisions, grow their customer base, keep their competitive edge and secure funding.”[2]. In spite all of its advantages, data carries a certain amount of baggage that other sources of wealth don’t. ”[2].

Big Data 100

Big Data Data Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

It arrives from an array of sources, and it is presented in a variety of formats. The techniques require different degrees of sophistication, but even the relatively simple exercise of putting data from different sources in the same space and producing a visual representation can suggest strategies for transformation. Getting There.

Optimal Sourcing 111

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Pharmaceutical 111

Enterra Insights

MARCH 2, 2022

.”[4] Although hybrid- and multi-cloud strategies may sound similar, business writer Paramita (Guha) Ghosh explains, “Hybrid-cloud primarily enables users to perform the same task by ‘leveraging resources from two separate clouds.’ The Intelligent Cloud. Multi-Cloud Architectures ,” Dataversity, 5 March 2020. [6]

Modeling Software 130

Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 130

SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In 2017, US retail chocolate sales were the highest in 5 years, topping $22 B, while cocoa commodity prices are at a five-year low, more than 30% lower than the 2015 peak. Stasi Baranoff, Director of Global Ops and Sourcing, Uncommon Cacao). Uncommon Cacao is not alone in their efforts to improve cacao sourcing and growing practices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

LTL capacity has routinely been used as a source of added capacity when full truckload becomes unavailable. At the same time, FT carriers, incapable of providing FT service are turning down freight in favor of diverting resources to the LTL market. In a Nutshell The shipping surge will continue.

Capacity 151

Capacity Freight Just-in-Time Resource Reduction 151

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Furthermore, the speed of operation of robots will increase more than 30 percent by the end of 2017. Clearly, robotics will become more important in 2017 than during any previous year. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Trends 120

Resilinc

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Before the strike started, we met with Bob Chiaravalli, the founder of Strategic Labor and Human Resources, to discuss the supply chain impact of the UAW Strike. Since 2017, the auto industry has consistently ranked in the top five most disrupted industries (of the industries that Resilinc tracks.)

Automotive 75

Automotive Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning 75

DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released three new resource guides this year and has updated several of its sample contracts. Information contained in the guides is often not available from any other source. Intermodal Resource. Brokers with fewer than 500 employees must comply by April 6, 2018.

Resource Reduction 71

Resource Reduction Resources Freight Guidelines 71