Precoro

MARCH 30, 2022

Strategic Procurement Helps a Business Unleash its Potential. As The Hackett Group discovered, approaching procurement strategically with specific business goals in mind helps achieve a significantly higher ROI. Operational efficiency and cost reduction are among the top procurement priorities for CPOs, according to Deloitte.

Vendor Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. Still, organizations are less willing to test and try technology innovation due to the restrictions and guide rails placed on software procurement and deployment. Focus on Cost. A Decline in Innovation.

Procurement Analytics 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

(When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. The methodology did not include a peer group analysis, and I strongly felt that chemical, retail, and telecommunications companies should not be compared in the same analysis. The reason?

Gartner 235

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. The question is, “Why?

Optimal Sourcing 217

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Francine has been an Interim (project) manager and senior business analyst with a track record in Operational Excellence, Process Design and Data Analysis.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process.

Procurement Analytics 16

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Understanding the most valuable inventory control techniques, along with utilizing inventory control template Excel, is essential if you want to ensure effective inventory management. This is achieved by helping business owners determine the right time to restock their items or purchase materials for production.

Inventory Reduction 79

Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 79

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

Unleashed

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ecommerce consumers want fast, accurate deliveries and a transparent purchasing process. It includes tasks such as managing inventory, packing and shipping customer orders, and processing returns. Procurement and purchasing Before goods can be sold and delivered to customers, they must be produced, acquired, and prepared for sale.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?” 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. Why does it matter to you? Does it work?

Inventory Reduction 150

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Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As an example of this, the data scientists and business analysts at several of our customer accounts regularly import their own budgets and forecasts from spreadsheet applications like Excel into their Silvon data hub for planning purposes, which leads to additional data sharing and data-driven collaboration.

Procurement Analytics 94

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AFFLINK

OCTOBER 10, 2018

No longer are supply chain managers just product procurers: they now have a tremendous amount of responsibility. Supply chain management is now at the heart of every business, covering multiple aspects, from analysis and forecasting to logistics and shipping. Career Options in Procurement and Sourcing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Cutoff analysis Cutoff analysis is when you pause operations such as receiving and shipping at the time of the physical count to ensure nothing is being handled and goes unaccounted for. This helps you understand trends so you can be better informed during inventory procurement and when you’re forecasting demand.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. Procurement: Partnering with cost-effective and reliable vendors is vital for keeping a business running smoothly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

You can use data gathered from user behavior and purchases to predict how they may act in the future or tailor marketing efforts to their likes, dislikes and buying habits.” Machine learning can prove useful all along the supply chain from procurement to production to marketing to after sales support. Pattern recognition.

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Columbus Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics 124

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

This sector covers important activities relating to procurement, transport, and storage of goods. That includes knowing what needs to be shipped, the preferred max costs, and more. Without excellent and clear communication, these trends will not be identified and acted upon until it is too late.

Freight 60

Freight Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Scenario Planning 60

MIT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2014

Researchers at MIT CTL have developed a model that uses purchase order (PO) information to help retailers determine when many different types of products need to be shipped to meet sales deadlines. This retailer excels at capturing opportunistic business. Lack of visibility. Performance improvements.

Cost Reduction Strategies 81

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 81

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Over the past few decades, companies have realized that the way they bring products to market – from sourcing parts and services, to manufacturing, to shipping, to distribution – isn’t just a practical necessity, but an avenue for competitive advantage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

There are seven primary agility levers: Analysis of Form and Function of Inventory: Form of inventory is the decision of what form to hold the inventory in: raw material, semi-finished good or finished good. Caution: This analysis is more critical now than a decade ago. What techniques are being used to get executive buy-in?

Supply Chain Design Software 226

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The order fulfilment process covers every step required to get goods to the people who purchase them, from the moment a customer places an order to when they receive their purchase. Shipping and logistics: Selecting the appropriate shipping method, arranging transport, and coordinating with couriers for delivery.

Inventory Reduction 52

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

But to achieve those goals and generate a profit, you’ll next have to figure out how you’ll continue to meet customer demand while minimizing cost — which is impossible without thoroughly strategizing logistics processes like storage, shipping, and fulfillment. Meet customer demand quicker. Increase revenue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Do you want to be managing people?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Access to Economies of Scale By outsourcing manufacturing, logistics, or other supply chain support activities such as procurement , your company may access the economies of scale enjoyed and passed on by specialist service providers. Your organisation may be one of many that a contract partner serves.

Optimal Sourcing 73

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction 73

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Over the past few decades, companies have realized that the way they bring products to market – from sourcing parts and services, to manufacturing, to shipping, to distribution – isn’t just a practical necessity, but an avenue for competitive advantage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration. 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. Pioneered the use of vendor-managed inventory.

Inventory Reduction 101

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Director of Ecommerce provides thoughtful analysis of market trends, strategies on how to increase brand awareness, insight on increasing online sales, and ways to improve customer acquisition and retention. You want to ensure your customers automatically receive ecommerce order tracking once their package ships.

Inventory Reduction 59

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 59

ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Director of Ecommerce provides thoughtful analysis of market trends, strategies on how to increase brand awareness, insight on increasing online sales, and ways to improve customer acquisition and retention. You want to ensure your customers automatically receive ecommerce order tracking once their package ships.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 17, 2020

Molycorp, a key producer in the 1980s, and other companies shipped their oxides to China for refining and value-added production into metals, alloys, and magnets. As an extension to the co-operative, electronic buy-sell exchanges should be set-up for commercial transactions among its members and non-members. This for that.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Lead time Lead time is the time taken from placing an order with a supplier to receiving the inventory or the time taken from when a customer purchases something to when it gets delivered. This approach not only reduces shipping times but also acts as an inventory fallback plan. Shorter lead times can enhance inventory agility.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use. Number one on his list was “‘Non-Zero’ Supply Chains Win.”

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

With so many changing variables, excel sheets or human intervention alone can’t gain the level of visibility needed to forecast the future. You can conveniently work with the right suppliers by analyzing pricing, quality, and delivery times as the system helps you identify reliable suppliers, thereby, streamlining the procurement processes.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

In the 1990s, purchasing managers were focusing on how to beat up their suppliers in order to buy cheaper. Meanwhile, salespeople for suppliers were trying to work around procurement. When they get it, they have to put it in Excel and clean it, and then put it in a PowerPoint so they can show it to people.

Data 52

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

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. From the use of archived data on tapes for sales analysis, Wal-Mart went to a system that made each individual sale from each Wal-Mart outlet available for scrutiny in fewer than seven minutes.

Warehousing 53

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 53

ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Using ABC analysis to stock SKU quantities is a good method as it divides the SKUs based on their annual consumption value. Keeping dead stock for longer periods of time (usually beyond 12 months) can add to the dead weight and impact the purchase of similar items in the future, thus hampering overall inventory management efforts.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Optimization Software 52

ThroughPut

JUNE 4, 2020

Using ABC analysis to stock SKU quantities is a good method as it divides the SKUs based on their annual consumption value. Keeping dead stock for longer periods of time (usually beyond 12 months) can add to the dead weight and impact the purchase of similar items in the future, thus hampering overall inventory management efforts.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Optimization Software 52

Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

Specific aspects of managing inventory include procurement, storage, and utilisation tracking. This valuation paints a picture of how much companies invest in procuring inventory to sustain the functions of their facilities. A company will incur administrative costs from obtaining a quotation to accomplishing a purchase order.

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Demand Planning Software 97

6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

Now it is only a matter of test buying products through unauthorized channels to recognize where the supply chain leakage is coming from. So I asked, “How about we make our employee the number #1 and fortify them better to radiate excellence to the customer as transferred effect?” Some strategies for an excellent supply chain are: 1.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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