Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks. The economy is definitely hitting a period of high volatility.

Procurement Analytics 78

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78

The Supply Chainer Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

2022 most innovative idea is not coming from aerospace, or new drugs discovery. Additionally, Inflation has began to play a critical role for procurement-inbound materials. It’s as simple as that. Availability. Having your product accessible on the shelves and supporting sales. There are mainly 3 factors.

Innovation 52

Innovation Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 1, 2022

I work with a group that has a sub-team focused on cost, one on customer service, and one on inventory, but lack alignment on a standard definition of supply chain excellence. To understand this point, I contrast the results of the Gartner Top 25 Award Winners published in 2022 (last week) against their peer group from 2012 to 2021.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 195

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Updates included in this edition include: Coupa Software Entering Definitive Agreement to be Acquired. Coupa Software Enters Definitive Agreement to be Acquired. In light of the announced definitive agreement, Coupa elected not to host an earnings briefing with investors or provide future financial guidance. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Three commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains made available at the beginning of 2022, and specifically addressing supply chain cost inflation implications. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Bob Ferrari.

Sourcing Strategies 59

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

Primed for transactional efficiency, these legacy architectures based on relational databases drive order-to-cash and procure-to-pay efficiencies. Current Familiarity with Analytic Concepts (Fall 2022 Snapshot) Preamble Supply chain leaders love their rows and columns. Let’s start with a basic definition.

Optimal Sourcing 349

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement 349

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The supply chain investments of the last decade focused on improving black & white processes–order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. September 2021-March 2022. March 2022-Onward. If you follow our work and are interested in attending, mark your calendar for September 6-9th 2022. Massive Disruption. My prediction?

Optimal Sourcing 219

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 219

Proxima

JUNE 13, 2022

We all know that it’s tough out there; supply chains are still volatile, consumer confidence is dampening, and prices for many goods and services remain high, without much respite forecast in 2022. So, this is Procurement’s time to shine, right? Although technically, it’s always been Procurement’s time to shine.

Procurement 52

Procurement How To Just-in-Time Forecasting 52

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners. Breakbulk Americas 2022 Event Profile.

America 182

America North America Logistics Network Optimization Software Cargo 182

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In 2022, I frequently ask companies to draw their river of demand. When companies reward OEE in manufacturing and POV in procurement, companies will systemically make the wrong stuff. Note that in 2013, the gap between commercial teams and operations was 58% and between manufacturing and procurement was 32%. Measurement.

S&OP 195

S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The focus is definitely on the efficiency of operations relating to technological applications. The abbreviated Wikipedia definition is “any device that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of successfully achieving its goals.” The big question is; are you ready? If not, perhaps we can help.

Predictive Analytics Software 74

Predictive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 74

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 2, 2023

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech , we highlight for readers a workforce reduction underway at procurement technology provider Coupa Software. Business procurement spend management support technology software provider Coupa Software initiated this week a corporate wide headcount reduction.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

That is the job of the Procurement team. But more than just finding sources in response to demands from the R&D and Design teams, intelligent Procurement teams are also proactively searching for and qualifying sources in anticipation of future needs. Originally published on November 8, 2022. All Rights Reserved.

Supply Chain Design 114

Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 114

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 25, 2023

That stated, such a definition is predicated on historic measures as contrasted with current conditions. percent in Q4-2022. percent in Q4-2022. Reuters had reported that the German manufacturing PMI has languished below the 50 mark since July of 2022. percent, after declining 0.5 percent in Q1-2023, after declining by 0.2

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Definition of Logistics. ” It is clear from these definitions that Logistics transcends not only Freight management, but it goes far beyond just the notion of moving goods. The planning, procurement, ordering, manufacturing, supply and distribution of masks , PPE (personal protective equipment), equipment (eg.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 89

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Resource Reduction Military 89

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Today, we have an additional factor with inflation to add to the mix of issues, that changes the requirements for the “buy plan in procurement.” For this definition see my last post, Companies Chained to Traditional Processes Will Experience the Whip.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The stated overall theme for our 2021 predictions series was a ‘ year of renewal’ where new thinking, definition and directions would be addressed for what is required in a “ new normal ” of business. Current Year 2022. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® began 2022 at an expansion value of 54.2. reflecting a 29-month low.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Locus

MAY 2, 2023

Apple’s D2C sales grew from 29% in 2018 to 38% in 2022. Time and day-definite deliveries : Customers want flexibility to select their preferred delivery dates and time slots for their orders. By providing time and day-definite fulfillment, deliveries become more predictable and it makes them trustworthy.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 52

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics How To 52

Precoro

DECEMBER 23, 2022

First of all, here are some numbers we want to share with you: Despite 2022 being quite difficult for all of us, we continued to work and focus on immense platform improvement for our customers. So that your accounting and procurement departments can work in synergy, we're working on direct Precoro integration with Xero.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 52

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

The definition of the IoT sums it up; it is “a network of dedicated physical objects that contain embedded technology to sense or interact with their internal state or external environment.”. trillion to $14 trillion by 2022. Where Do We Stand Today? Conservative estimates of the future IoT’s value range from $1.4 Warehouse Management.

Internet of things 246

Internet of things Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

NC State SCRC

JULY 21, 2022

I didn’t know a lot about what the Antitrust division within the Department of Justice does, nor how it works with supply chains, and this conversation definitely piqued my interest. The work of this group is particularly important in light of the massive increases in prices occurring in 2022.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain San Francisco New Hampshire 52

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Breaking Down the Definitions. Check out the 2022 Digital Transformation Survey to see how your industry peers are planning or implementing digital transformation strategies. These engineers develop machine learning algorithms that detect product anomalies, monitor equipment performance, and predict failures.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2022

This week, in conjunction with General Motors reporting of Q2-2022 financial performance, the auto maker disclosed that it had secured strategic supply agreements to support one million electric powered vehicles in North America by 2025. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Modeling 52

Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2020

A: This trend definitely doesn’t only apply to direct spend categories. dollars by 2022, so the trend isn’t slowing down any time soon. . This is great news for the procurement function! In reality we see outsourcing in every part of the business. Q: How do you structure bonuses and penalties for suppliers?

Negotiate Pricing 59

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 59

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The company expects to be able to complete these vehicles in the fourth quarter and has indicated ongoing confidence in its overall 2022 adjusted EBIT forecast in the range of $11.5 © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved. .

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Cost Reduction Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 59

DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

These difficult events allowed us to extend our S&OP with the materials procurement department, which is now a strength. Does it mean you have included the sourcing and procurement departments in your global S&OP meetings? David Bourgoin] Yes, definitely. David Bourgoin] There are definitely plans in progress.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

According to data from EPFR TrimTabs , while the January dollar number is larger, it represents 78 companies, compared to a reported 125 companies that had announced a program in January of 2022. The Case of Apple Apple is noted as being one of the largest participant of stock repurchase efforts in 2022.

Supply Chain Transformation 52

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

By definition previous goals and objectives have led to the creation a a myriad of single points of failure. Originally published on August 9, 2022. While there were other dynamics at play, it was clearly a case of having a single point of failure. This Supply Chain design paradigm is fine when things are operating smoothly.

Supply Chain Design Software 86

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Supply Chain Design 86

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

Noted was that the digital transformation of Lean practices requires new definition and direction for just-in-time inventory management flows. Our prediction was that such trends cannot be sustained without new thinking on the part of global logistics, financial management, product sourcing and procurement teams. Bob Ferrari.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 52

Xeeva

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In Gartner’s recent annual report, they discuss their predictions as to what will have a great impact on procurement and sourcing technology in the coming year and how the market will change over time. One thing that is definitely clear – the procurement and sourcing market is evolving quickly as technology continues to advance.

Predictive Analytics Software 40

Predictive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 40

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

As for the canary, the signal is definitely one of higher added concern and caution. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Are holiday forecasts too optimistic? That is not performed by spreadsheets or the back of a napkin alone. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 59

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 8, 2022

Given this wide definitional spectrum it is important for the candidate to have their own ideas as to how they view Supply Chain. If one is a specialist, for instance as a Procurement expert, then their view may be very finite in scope. Supply Chain Job Interview article originally published on March 8, 2022.

Supply Chain Planning 117

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Supply and Demand 117

Precoro

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

According to the 2022 Deloitte Global Treasury Survey , CFOs consider improving liquidity risk management to be a top priority for their treasury departments. In order to make it as realistic as possible, it’s a good idea for treasury and finance departments to communicate closely with sales, procurement, and accounting teams.

Optimal Sourcing 102

Optimal Sourcing Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills 102

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

“ Make sure you read our 2022 Top 10 articles, along with a bonus article, which are amongst our best ever! Mike Mortson was invited to present at the Supply Chain Intelligence Summit in early 2022. 2022 Top 10 articles originally published on June 28, 2022. The post Our 2022 Top 10 Articles Plus One!

Supply Chain Strategy 113

Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software Material Savings Video 113

Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

[7] She quotes Eric Wetlaufer, director of TMX Group, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario, and Enterra Solutions ® board member, who “provided a fantastic definition of stewardship: ‘Stewardship is the accountability one has for leaving the company — with all its stakeholders — stronger than when you arrived.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

Included in this June 14, 2022 edition are updates featuring the following providers: ToolsGroup and Onera. Touched upon was the joint development of an industry B2B platform for the procurement of pharmaceuticals, drugs and medical supplies enabled by embedded RFID tracking devices. GreyOrange. Freightos Limited. Oracle and Cerner.

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