The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network has years of experience in healthcare supply networks that provide medicines and vaccines to hundreds of millions of people in Africa and around the globe. Supply Networks operate based on the trading relationships between producers, manufacturers, consumers, retailers, distributors, and suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing 245

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Mr. Bailey has worked most of his career at VF – as an industrial engineer in facilities, in strategic sourcing, running offshore operations, and now as the person in charge of the company’s entire supply chain. VFC’s supply chain sourced over 410 million units of apparel, footwear, and accessories in their last fiscal year.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 211

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 211

Jaggaer

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the first three months after Covid-19 hit, virtually every sourcing project , in every sector , was put on hold while companies tried to assess the situation and how best to deal with the epidemic. Get the white paper on Sourcing Strategies: Why One Size Does Not Fit All , written by Michael Lamoureux of Spend Matters.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Where Does ERP Come into Play with Manufacturer Sustainability Efforts?

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

Manufacturing was transformed into a global enterprise. And this low cost fostered a mentality of incremental thinking with mid-level managers focused on squeezing out 1-2% a year in cost savings through sourcing, says Pete Guarraia of Bain consultancy. . Ecommerce is also driving supply chain change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Gartner 189

Demand Driven Technologies

MAY 7, 2021

They have permits of automobile manufactures and are exported to more than 70+ countries of the CIS, USA, Europe, Africa and Asia. YUKO comprises modern automotive and industrial oils, lubricants, cooling and lubricating fluids, forming fluids, service products that comply with international quality standards.

Optimal Sourcing 57

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Africa Automotive 57

Demand Driven Technologies

MAY 7, 2021

They have permits of automobile manufactures and are exported to more than 70+ countries of the CIS, USA, Europe, Africa and Asia. YUKO comprises modern automotive and industrial oils, lubricants, cooling and lubricating fluids, forming fluids, service products that comply with international quality standards.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Africa Automotive 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 7, 2023

There have been many significant developments in the digitization of manufacturing in the past few years. Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been far slower. However, there’s no escaping the increasing digitalization of the manufacturing sector.

Analytics Software 52

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

So if you’re one of those people who can absorb information more readily by reading, and have an interest in what’s happening in the world of healthcare logistics, the following transcript should be a valuable source of enlightenment for you. Putting Africa on the Supply Chain Map. Health Supply Chains Present Complex Challenges.

Pharmaceutical 85

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Modeling Africa 85

QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Supply chain due diligence is a critical topic for manufacturers and enterprises in all industries, especially given three major impacts of recent high-profile abuse cases, new due diligence laws and consumer buying trends. . United States.

Purchasing Skills 98

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement Analytics 98

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

The research firm asked more than 400 respondents across Europe, the Middle East and Africa 12 questions related to some key themes: What are the strategic priorities of purchasing departments in the region? High-potential use cases such as smart sourcing will see increased adoption over the next few years,” said Dr. El-Jawahari.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 130

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

By maximizing resource utilization and implementing careful procurement management, the government can source the best goods and services at the most competitive prices. However, implementing category strategies for successful sourcing and supplier management can be challenging without the right tools.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Resource Reduction Price Reduction 49

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 13, 2017

Too often they have implemented MRP and MPS production management systems that come with their ERP but are philosophically rooted in 1980’s planning methodology, when manufacturing was much more regional and computing power was a fraction of what is available today. Flexible inventory buffer windows. Complex resource capability rules.

Optimal Sourcing 0

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2022

What will happen to those manufacturers that can’t or won’t convert? The authors then used industry sources to project demand and revenue for thee fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) vs. seven “green” metals (aluminum, cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, silver and zinc) that are critical to building an energy economy.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. Source: Statista.com. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing of goods.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

SAP ARIBA: Bristlecone Industry-Specific Tactical Sourcing (BITS) – Introduces industry best practices into tactical sourcing, accelerates SAP Ariba Guided Buying deployment and adoption, and enhances user experience. S/4HANA and Ariba integration for Germany-based manufacturer. Middle East and North Africa.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement SAP Supply Chain Planning Software 52

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Ikea is a good example as it has sourced close to 50 percent of its wood from sustainable foresters and hundred percent of its cotton from farms that meet better cotton standards (Ikea, n.d.). Johannesburg, South Africa : Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University Of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Waste Reduction 78

Waste Reduction Sustainability Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Arkieva

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Arkieva customer AkzoNobel is a leading global paints, coatings and specialty chemicals manufacturing company. The transaction includes relevant technologies, patents, and trademarks, as well as two manufacturing plants in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Source: AkzoNobel.

South Africa 60

South Africa United Kingdom Manufacturing Procurement Global 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Manufacturing is designed and planned in isolation. Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Focus is on make, source and deliver together. Manufacturing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 216

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

Most, but not all companies, have ensured that their manufacturing know-how and secret sauce have remained inside their American engineering teams, but some may have had to relinquish control and exposure to those important day-to-day production details. Loss of manufacturing know-how is a loss of leverage. Manufacturing.

Price Reduction 132

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Purchasing Skills 132

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 10, 2014

Consumption, especially of ‘luxury’ products such as coffee, tea and chocolate, is expected to increase substantially, in particular in the emerging economies in the Far East, South America and parts of Africa. On top of that, it’s simply not considered cool to be a cocoa farmer in West Africa,” says Franka Seijbel from Amtrada.

Sustainability 92

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Pricing Training 92

Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. Presently, their major focus lies on local production, warehousing and strategic sourcing. Optimize sourcing decisions.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

This is due to the diversification in the production schemes of manufacturers. So, a lot of manufacturers require 3PLs to agree to service levels that are challenging for large operations. The logistics operator commits to certain time windows to deliver or pick up goods from the manufacturer, and the agreement is fixed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 281

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 281

Supply Chain 24/7

APRIL 3, 2017

In recent years, Africa has emerged as a particularly attractive manufacturing option for U.S. apparel and footwear companies.

Africa 40

Africa Manufacturing Procurement Apparel Sourcing 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 26, 2022

In the meantime, some other digital currencies were launched in different countries, including in Asia and Africa, which can be used as a good investment opportunity for poor people who have never heard about Bitcoin. “They want to spend money on their valuable products which should be good for their health.”

Industrial 80

Industrial Industry Currency Manufacturing Procurement 80

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4].

Trends 100

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Billal Chouli explains, “A supply chain is a network of suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as intermediaries including freight companies, warehousing companies, and brokers, who transfer goods, services, money, and information amongst one another. The importance of supply chain management. ” 3.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 100

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

tractor fleet and sourcing 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, according to the press release. British supermarkets source peppers exclusively from Spain during the winter months. Supermarkets were forced to ration a range of fruit and vegetables earlier this year due to poor weather in Europe and Africa leading to shortages.

Material Savings 202

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 202

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Partly thanks to emerging economies such as Russia, Brazil and South Africa, companies will increasingly be trading with partners outside of the European Union, which means that local customs and tax legislation and regulations will have an ever greater influence on business operations. 14 | Cross-border supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 94

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

On a regional scale, the bank anticipates that growth among emerging market and developing economies will diverge this year, picking up in East and Central Asia , Pacific as well as Europe while moderating in all other regions, particularly Latin America , Middle East and North Africa countries. percent in 2023, compared to 4.1

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Global Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 52

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

” Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) add, “Over the past decade, public and private sources have dedicated impressive amounts of energy and resources to digital agriculture in developing countries.”[2] ” In Part 1 of this article, I discussed some of the background involved in the Farming 4.0 movement. .”[3]

Analytics Software 130

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software 130

Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

Source: Commerce Dept. Source: SupplyChainDigest. Source: Supply Chain Shaman. Source: EBN. Manufacturers, with interdependent global supply chains, are faced with the challenge of employing effective global risk management strategies that encompass a full view of both external and internal risk factors.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software California 60

RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

The Executive VP of Global Supply Chain Operations from 2008 to 2012, Gibbons’ work to get data collection solutions took the complex supply chain structure and simplified it to fall under four basic supply chain functions: plan, source, make, deliver. Starbucks operates in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Supply Chain Planning 52

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

The Executive VP of Global Supply Chain Operations from 2008 to 2012, Gibbons’ work to get data collection solutions took the complex supply chain structure and simplified it to fall under four basic supply chain functions: plan, source, make, deliver. Starbucks operates in more than 70 countries worldwide.

Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization Optimal Sourcing South Carolina 52

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

I will be speaking and working with clients in wonderful locations in Brussels, China, Germany, London, Mexico, Peru, and South Africa. Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. Digital sourcing? It is the same feeling that I had as a child getting ready for camp.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design 150

Logistics Bureau

JULY 27, 2020

As diamonds, and to a lesser extent, perhaps gold, are resources with origins that can sometimes be controversial, companies like De Beers have seized upon blockchain to provide evidence that their gems come from sources that don’t involve insurgency funding or forced labour. The system has been enjoying success throughout its early phases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

As supply chain disruptions continue the procurement function should adapt to improve transparency, build collaborative relationships, and ensure sustainable sourcing practices, resulting in a stronger, more resilient supply chain with Cloud ERP for manufacturing. Strategic sourcing with Cloud ERP.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 105