Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. These results herald upcoming issues for future manufacturing reporting earnings calls. The answer?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Check out the full analysis, for over 600 public companies by peer group in Supply Chains to Admire report.) At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. As a B2B company, procurement management is essential. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

It covers the basics of procurement, including procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier selection. You’ll also learn about supply chain management and the various stages of the procurement process. You’ll also learn about supply chain management and the various stages of the procurement process.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

This case study aims to delve into the significance of supply chain capability for enhancing a company’s competitiveness and how it serves as a competitive advantage for companies. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Like so many professionals Procurement people are very proud. But at some point in their careers, especially in the age of Outsourcing, they are likely to have to deal with potential suppliers who provide Procurement services. When selling Procurement Outsourcing services you need to have a lot of credibility to begin.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. Cost-to-Serve Analysis. For more on cost-to-serve analysis check out our recent report on supply chain finance. What did we find?

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A Request for Proposal (or RFP as it is more commonly known) is one of the most important pieces in sourcing and procurement and the overall supply chain. However, this can be a tedious process if you’re still sourcing using spreadsheets or haven’t made your procurement process digital quite yet. Manufacturing raw materials.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Under a VMI system the supplier, usually a manufacturer, is responsible for optimising the level of inventory held by the distributor. Conduct an FSN analysis FSN analysis is used to categorise products as fast-moving, slow-moving or non-moving. Finally, ‘non-moving’ items are those that are not used over the analysis timeframe.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

If you want to learn more about Inventory Reduction Strategies please see our blog 18 Targeted Inventory Reduction Strategies for Supply Chain Professionals Additional Points: Value Benefit Analysis and Easy Implementation: Inventory optimization begins with understanding the value of each strategy.

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IQMS

JULY 11, 2019

Improving semiconductor manufacturing yields up to 30%, reducing scrap rates, and optimizing fab operations is achievable with machine learning. Manufacturers care most about finding new ways to grow, excel at product quality while still being able to take on short lead-time production runs from customers.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 13, 2023

Our commentary reiterated that over the last three years there were reports indicating that Apple was instructing its contract manufacturers to begin evaluating and seeking out new hardware sourcing outside of China , specifically India and Vietnam , with the former garnering the most attention.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. And that means building the business case for category managers, functional units and especially C-level leaders. ROI analysis: core to a strong business case.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

Pfizer drug manufacturing facility. While disclosure laws prevent the FDA from providing a complete list of products made at the facility, there is redundancy in the supply chain due to other manufacturers. Our initial analysis has identified less than 10 drugs for which Pfizer’s North Carolina plant is the sole source for the U.S.

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QAD

MARCH 12, 2019

Industry-wide change is forcing manufacturers to enhance their capabilities, and speed is vital for reducing the uncertainties around responding to change. Customer Case Study: Integration and QAD Automation Solutions. Customer Case Study: Adient’s Rapid QAD Automation Solutions Global Implementation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. SanDisk Corporation designs, develops and manufactures flash memory storage devices and software. Does it work?

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Claritum

JANUARY 25, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. The level of understanding of procurement automation within a company influences significantly the adoption. There are many benefits for SMEs adopting Procurement automation. Better use of scarce resources to procure goods and services. A seamless and fast procurement process.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

For CPG manufacturers changing volumes from modern trade (hyper/supermarkets) to e.g. discounters, e-Commerce. CPG manufacturers are scrambling to strengthen the connect with consumers and in some cases to bypass retailers altogether. as well as external drivers (weather, interest rates, new housing starts….),

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

For CPG manufacturers changing volumes from modern trade (hyper/supermarkets) to e.g. discounters, e-Commerce. CPG manufacturers are scrambling to strengthen the connect with consumers and in some cases to bypass retailers altogether. as well as external drivers (weather, interest rates, new housing starts….),

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 18, 2015

In discrete industries, the early supply chain organizations reported to procurement. In contrast, in the process industries, the supply chain organization reported to manufacturing. In the beginning, the emerging supply chain concepts focused on functional excellence. The goal was efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

A Case Study. Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. Keith was an undisputed leader in building talent to drive manufacturing excellence. The analysis was too short-term. A case is not a case.

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PINC

JULY 29, 2020

Since its founding in 2004, PINC has been a pioneer in providing real-time visibility and workflow orchestration to yard operations across distribution centers and manufacturing plants worldwide.

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Synovos

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In one case, a long-time packaging manufacturer changed its reporting structure, putting in place a new manager responsible for the MRO supply chain. There are 14 other sites that receive procurement support. How one reacts to such a hurdle defines a company and its culture.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 23, 2016

Today we welcome a guest blog post from procurement practitioner. Alis Hemmingsen, Category Manager at Velux, who also blogs at Responsible Procurement Excellence. Finding, evaluating and selecting suppliers is a process which is key to any procurement professional. Spend by division/ department. Spend per supplier.

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ivalua

APRIL 26, 2019

Industry-focused solutions are coming soon too – manufacturing in May, financial services and healthcare Q3. Duncan Jones from Forester then presented on “Executing a Successful Procurement Transformation”. Here are our take-aways, five tips to consider if you are getting into any sort of procurement transformation programme.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

Some US manufacturers, however, have resorted to airlifting supplies from China at a premium price. These smart operators include: John Deere: The agricultural vehicle manufacturer says it expects to spend $40 million (USD) on expedited freight to ensure there is no disruption in supply.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer chips, Intel needs little introduction. Deere & Company.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. As a result, the newly merged company developed a systematic methodology for network design optimisation, based on the following four principles: A continual process of high-powered modelling and network design analysis. Procurement costs.

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LevaData

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Instead of suggesting they take on the complexity of automating their work processes, opt for a solution that can analyze your procurement objectives alongside real-time market activity to generate predictions and customized recommendations. Case Study: Return on Human Capital. In short: you don’t have to.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Check out the full analysis, for over 600 public companies by peer group in Supply Chains to Admire report.) At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. As a B2B company, procurement management is essential. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. Play Video about flowstore case study thumbnail Are you ready to optimise your stock levels with Unleashed + AIM? There are artificial intelligence solutions for stock control , manufacturing, customer support, marketing… the list goes on.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. hmm.gadgets, graphs, analysis etc. Strategy, an engineering framework, failure mode analysis maybe.phew! Automotive. Communication Services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

High-tech manufacturers in the Silicon Valley of the United States are some of the best at supply chain planning. Constraint-based modeling and “what-if” analysis are major gaps. I also believe that SAP is one of the best, if not the best, ERP system for most process manufacturers. Reflections.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

High-tech manufacturers in the Silicon Valley of the United States are some of the best at supply chain planning. I also believe that SAP is one of the best, if not the best, ERP system for most process manufacturers. Ariba, while mature for indirect procurement, is still not the preferred method for direct material management.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 3, 2016

I’m writing to share an exciting new report released today entitled “ An Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. “Better economic opportunities, like those offered by the biobased product manufacturers, are creating wealth in rural America. According to An Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S.

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Precoro

AUGUST 2, 2021

Founded by silk manufacturers in Zurich in 1846 , TESTEX is now a global organization operating 25+ branches with over 350 employees worldwide. Fabienne Bouffé, Digital Project Manager at TESTEX In this study, you’ll find out how and why Fabienne’s team has chosen Precoro as a solution for procurement process automation.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Case Studies. |. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare. Hospitality and Leisure. Logistics and Distribution. Medical Devices.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 31, 2012

Case Studies. Introductory Guide to Spend Analysis. While a big chunk of cost lies within procurement, manufacturing and distribution activities, cost reduction from procurement function seems to deliver substantial savings quicker. Air Force decided to implement a spend analysis program due to a budget cut.

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