NC State SCRC

MARCH 22, 2019

” This session captures the essence of what I believe is wrong with procurement’s relationship with sales. It’s about time that we re-think the sales-procurement relatinship. How has the need for responsive supply chains shifted the role of industrial marketing and procurement?

Negotiate Pricing 56

Negotiate Pricing Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 56

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2023

On June 30, word came that UPS provided what was reported as counter proposal “ with significant movement on wages and other economic language.” A reported tweet by the Teamsters Twitter account on Friday indicated that the union was poised to reach a deal no later than July 5, which is today. We sense a similar dynamic.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Report Supply and Demand North America 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

The platform connects hundreds of organizations representing the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with millions of suppliers globally. This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. That has recently changed.

Supply Chain Design Software 202

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

Interview for Metrics That Matter. My kitchen table is piled high with interviews for the upcoming book, Metrics That Matter. He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. ” Supply Chain Leader. I am behind. The heat is on.

Procurement Analytics 260

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. BE READY FOR THE NEW NORMAL.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

Predictive Analytics 117

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The deepening power crisis has already taken 900,000 tons of smelting capacity offline in North America and Europe. Many breweries were also reported to be paying premiums to purchase cans just to meet their immediate needs. About 73% of the aluminum cans in the US come from recycled scrap.

Packaging 226

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Cost savings in loose markets. Route guide failure. Save money.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 70

Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2023

Launched in 2020, CommodityWatch AI uses real-time news and event monitoring and predictive analytics to forecast supply, demand, and pricing trends out to three months for commodities including but not limited: gold, silver, aluminum, copper, caustic soda, cobalt, helium, paper, and tin.

Negotiating Skills 62

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction 62

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This action represents a reported 77 percent premium to the company’s closing stock price on November 22, 2022, the last full trading day prior to media reports involving a potential transaction. The announcement further coincides with Coupa Software’s report of fiscal third quarter financial performance.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Negotiate Pricing 52

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Followed by focus on big data analytics where companies began leveraging BI (business intelligence) tools for data-driven decision making. As we adhered to shelter-in-place orders from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), each of us were purchasing more products and services online at a faster adoption rate than ever before.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 70

IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

Manufacturing Procurement 134

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sustainability 134

Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. Recent highlights include: Go-lives across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. PURCHASE ORDER ACCRUALS. Performance Management.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 52

Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

This assessment identifies the most important capabilities for which the newly divested company needs to account, which may include functions such as Procurement, Purchasing, Accounting and Supply Chain Operations itself. Step 2: Leverage a Transitional Service Agreement Wisely.

3PL 100

3PL Optimal Sourcing Modeling Procurement Analytics 100

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 This provider describes itself as an AI- enabled procurement Cloud platform built for the sourcing of lower-dollar, non-strategic purchases, commonly referred to as “ tail spend.” Fairmarkit Announces $35.6

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

For example, US-based companies may be quite fortunate if they have access to manufacturers right on their doorstep in Mexico, a country with far lower labour costs than the rest of North America. Similarly, suppose your company needs to purchase materials or goods within a foreign territory, for example.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 73

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Last week, the industry publication Aviation Week published its report, Pratt GTF Repair Plan Jolts Beleaguered Airline Industry. Specifically noted in the report: “ The effect on the airline industry will be profound.” Reportedly the news of a far broader inspection program caught most airline providers by surprise.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 3, 2018

Consumers now take the digital path to purchase more often than not; but, they don’t care what retailers call their shopping journey or what strategies companies use to make the shopping journey a seamless one. ” Once a consumer completes his or her digital path to purchase (i.e., ’ They simply just shop.”[1]

Omnichannel 100

Omnichannel Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 100

Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Visibility Enables Faster Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes : for example, you can leverage Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) and geofencing to initiate invoicing and payment process. . million in-cab devices connected to its network, and 80 of the Top 100 brokers in North America were using its solution.

Real-time Visibility 101

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. 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. What’s next.

Price Reduction 177

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

Arkieva

JULY 25, 2016

Continuing growth in ecommerce is fueling a tight market for distribution and fulfillment centers space, either leased, purchased or through a partner, as companies look to expand their networks to meet growing consumer demand for rapid parcel delivery. And CBRE’s most recent report on the U.S. Read Full Article.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 60

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It also is increasing the number of ‘carbon neutral’ brands it offers as consumers increasingly value this attribute when they purchase a product.”[6]. Everything from procurement, to production, to logistics can be improved using artificial intelligence. Why sustainability is important. ”[4]. ”[6].

Sourcing Strategies 113

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Sustainability 113

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 25, 2018

(RTi), yesterday, and share thoughts on how should-cost models are being actively used to drive improved visibility into the true costs of resin, paper packaging, and related products. Resin is the most critical cost component in the processors business – ranging from 45 to 85% of the total cost of business.

Negotiating Skills 40

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Price Reduction 40

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. Announcement. South Korea based LG Chem announced this week a planned $3.2 The facility reportedly will supply battery component needs for U.S. Under new U.S.

Automotive 52

Automotive South Korea Tennessee Manufacturing Procurement 52

NC State SCRC

JULY 11, 2017

With the exception of one type of tire: ultra-low cost import tires. In North America, the trucking industry saves more than three billion dollars annually by using retreaded tires. Retreading a tire costs significantly less than purchasing a new tire, with retreaded tires costing an average $100 less than a comparable new tire.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Price Reduction 40

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 2, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of February 2023 reported global and regional PMI indices which appear to indicate some stabilization within global supply chain networks. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The reported 50 value for February was up 0.9

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Manufacturing Optimal Sourcing 52

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

million metric tons this year. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has led the charge for sustainable procurement in recent years as technology companies push hard to meet consumer demands for transparency in the supply chain. Alcatel-Lucent Sustainable Procurement Case Study. Even as the new U.S.

Waste Reduction 53

Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 53

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Sustainability is created in the jungles of Latin America. Responsible Sourcing isn’t just about sourcing and procuring goods and services in a more sustainable manner, but also about ensuring external suppliers are aligned and committed to the same principles and values. Gauge Output, Report and Refine. Suppliers and partners.

Sourcing Strategies 58

Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing Sustainability 58

Supply Chain Network

MAY 23, 2012

Nasdaq: ARBA) today announced that SAP’s subsidiary, SAP America, Inc., The acquisition will combine Ariba’s successful buyer-seller collaboration network with SAP’s broad customer base and deep business process expertise to create new models for business-to-business collaboration in the cloud. SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and Ariba, Inc.

SAP 95

SAP Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 95

Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 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. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Requis

MAY 22, 2020

He is the Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State University, and is a prolific author of articles and books, most recently The LIVING Supply Chain (co-authored with Tom Linton). In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper.

Data 52

Data Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

EV producer Tesla reported a setback in quarter over quarter vehicle production and delivery performance. The EV auto maker reported quarterly deliveries amounted to 254,695 cars in Q2. That delivery number compared with the 310,048 reported deliveries in the first quarter of this year. Volkswagen.

Automotive 52

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2019

That’s why she’s leading a transformative workforce management initiative to empower Starbucks partners (employees) around the world through mobile-friendly and dynamic shift scheduling, with real-time visibility, live reporting, compliance and more. Ensuring a differentiated, positive experience for customers and partners alike.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 40

MIT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Additionally, the same material will be used to complement the in-residence teaching at MIT as well as at MIT’s three Global SCALE Network sister centers in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Procurement and purchasing. SC1x – Supply Chain and Logistics Fundamentals (fall 2014). Advanced inventory management. Risk and resilience.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 88

Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The Route to Consumer programme brings together the product flow from plant to retailer to consumer activities at point of purchase, all to service the consumer experience Diageo is trying to create. 46 | Tools & Technology. • Better forecasts and implementation best practices. • Apps for more efficient procurement procedures.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In an uncertain environment, affordability and predictability are at a premium, and a supply-chain organization can deliver these through effective management and oversight of its suppliers. Best in Class” organisations within an industry typically have supply chain costs that are 50% less than the “Average” performers.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

RFgen

MARCH 20, 2023

Integrating purchasing and inventory control is critical for forward planning and forecasting in today’s economic climate. Essential to this process is purchasing. Sound purchasing management allows companies to buy goods in an efficient manner, limiting costs and increasing profits.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 52