Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Not all supply chains are created equal and that’s certainly true when it comes to the fresh food supply chain. There are a lot of unique considerations in the overall procurement-to-delivery process, everything from temperature control to ensuring food safety. Then post a question or comment and keep the conversation going.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Why Poor Visibility in Grocery Procurement Plans Lead to Big Issues.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

This is particularly true in the food manufacturing industry, which characteristically has a high volume of products stored, and an urgent need to fill existing client orders to match ongoing consumer demand. Good food manufacturing software provides a means to track inventory in real-time, through every step of the supply chain.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is a chain of fast food restaurants with a worldwide store network of more than 5,000 stores.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2018

Last week we shared five capabilities to help take the Food & Beverage supply chain to the next level. The demand planning team itself must include members who feel comfortable with statistics and data analysis, and can collaborate and negotiate with other business functions to drive to a consensus plan. Additional Reading.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

“Fish are friends, not food.”. Now… Is there something to be learned from this quote in Finding Nemo, that we can apply to procurement and sourcing? A gang of procurement and sourcing professionals with our backs up against the wall, and the fight is at our front door. Suppliers are our friends, not food!

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DynaSys

JUNE 16, 2021

Welcome to our third and final blog on key ingredients to improving your food and beverage supply chain. We have been discussing the concept that the food & beverage supply chain is similar to that of a recipe for a manufactured food product. Procurement and Supply. All industries supply chains have been disrupted.

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Supply Chain Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Complicating M&A negotiations are commodity prices – like metals, oil, food, and real estate – which are trading far outside of typical ranges. Executives are turning to the bread-and-butter of supply chain management: spend analysis. Paul Martyn is VP of Supply Strategy at BravoSolution, the spend analysis company.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

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. As a research leader at AMR Research when I voiced the concern for a more rigorous peer group analysis in prior meetings, I hoped for a better outcome.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Marco Tieman , Chief Executive Officer at LBB International Background According to the 2022 State of The Global Islamic Economy Report, the global Islamic economy is an estimated USD 2 trillion industry consisting of the following key industries: halal food, modest fashion, media & recreation, travel, pharma, and cosmetics.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. Procurement and suppliers often assume that small print is highly complicated legal jargon that is both boring and largely irrelevant. How to Begin Your Terms.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But the risk of war is already impacting supply chains, and an invasion of Ukraine by Russia would trigger extensive and enduring disruptions which supply chain and procurement managers should assess and prepare for. Russia produces about 12% of the world’s oil and is Europe’s largest natural gas supplier.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. I took on the challenge of writing a condensed version of all the current Procurement challenges. I believe the issue with these articles is the broad range encompassed by the word Procurement and the constant change within this domain. Procurement Domain Name. Introduction.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

My goal is to convince you to ground supply chain processes and technology implementations in data analysis while tying the results to the improvement in corporate performance. The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer. What do I mean by science? Let me start by making my argument. Let’s Be Customer Centric.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The fast food giant uses around two billion eggs each year, prompting many to ask the same question: are there enough cage-free eggs to make that many Egg McMuffins? Since McDonald’s isn’t the only food provider opting for cage-free eggs, there’s a risk of undersupply. But what they want is natural food for the same price.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

While shipping craziness is abating, the issues and implications of the Russian-Ukrainian war, energy shortages in China and Europe, food instability in Africa, and the global water crisis reverberate as disruption after disruption in the supply chain. The outcomes are less predictable or clear. Why are the rules not clear? The answer?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

The lawsuits argue that the agency’s environmental analysis to justify spending up to $11.3 McCormick & Company , an American food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses is no exception.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. A cold chain is essential because it: Reduces food loss due to spoilage. Enhances food safety and quality. Root cause analysis. Documentation.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS offers a solution by enabling hospitals to engage in strategic procurement, ensuring standardized operations throughout the contract duration. Furthermore, industries such as food, hospitality, construction, infrastructure, and even government sectors are gradually adopting SCaaS for improved outcomes.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

This article looks at the SKU rationalisation process, how to utilise SKU rationalisation analysis for your business, and some essential best practices for implementing it. A food and beverage company decides to streamline its product portfolio, based on the nutritional value and environmental impact of its products.

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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. Construction Materials. Car services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Attending the conference was Alexia Howard, Senior Research Analyst – US Foods for Sanford C. The script will be distributed to CFOs of apparel, consumer packaged goods, and food/beverage companies next week. An investment in SAP ERP improves transactional effectiveness in order-to-cash and procure-t0-pay.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

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. Learn more: Supplier Relationship Management: What It Is and How to Improve it 3.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Dow indicated in our discussion that the more his team’s dived into Starboard ’s digital twin and supply chain data visualization technology and analysis capabilities, the more they were impressed. The Logility team apparently shared in that perception and initiated conversations with Starboard. Added Perspective. billion.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

The JIT model at Dell involves a sophisticated supply chain system where components are procured and assembled only as needed to produce computers with a high degree of customisation. JIT demands meticulous planning, a culture of continuous improvement, and responsiveness to meet the dynamic needs of the food market.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. Then, F&B businesses can transform diverse information from sales, production, finance, marketing, transportation, and procurement into one comprehensive business plan.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We recently announced our latest innovation, Procure IQ™ , which reimagines the way shippers purchase transportation. Developed inside our innovation incubator Robinson Labs , Procure IQ uses predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and C.H. Our team members are always here to help: [link].

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 30, 2014

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reported that the risks of climate change are so profound that they could result in food shortages, plant and animal extinctions, and other dangers if greenhouse gas emissions aren’t curbed by 2050. The question is: how does that affect procurement in 2015 and onward? Collaborative.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The answer is simple: spend analysis. After all, a clear picture of the company's procurement process is necessary to develop a sustainable future strategy and to avoid pitfalls that hold your business back. What Is the Spend Analysis Process? What Is the Spend Analysis Process? Informed means armed!

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 6, 2013

And, it is not in a minor way, like food on a plate that cannot be easily removed for the dishwasher. The new vision will not come from sales talking to procurement buyers. Do you think that I missed anything in my analysis? Nine out of ten companies are stuck. They are not stuck in a good way like a label to a case.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 18, 2018

Financial reengineering focuses on the optimization of short-term results that are usually based on a functional analysis of source, make, or deliver. Average Supply Chain Performance in Food Value Chains. We will publish the results from our fourth year of the analysis in June. The correct answer is “Wrong.”

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Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

Bristlecone has introduced several new fixed-price, fixed-scope offerings for SAP products across supply chain planning, procurement and execution. Demand planning analysis for top personal care products company. Supply chain assessment for global food and beverage giant. NEW SAP-QUALIFIED PARTNER-PACKAGED SOLUTIONS.

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Elementum

JULY 6, 2022

The procurement team orders those goods — and as the supplies arrive, the manufacturing team builds the product. The shorter the demand planning cycle time is — for example, for food supply — the more exposed planners and their organizations are to immediate disruptions. Makes sense right?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

They drive benefits such as improved business planning and improved sourcing, procurement and supplier management. However, with blockchain companies can validate the provenance of raw material in the food, medicine or consumer goods supply chain. Though it will gain some traction in 2020, blockchain adoption won’t happen overnight.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

The Food Industry. With some of the world’s top gastronomic centres, such as Paris and New York, under stringent lockdowns, a plethora of restaurants and food outlets are cleverly trading on the fact that people still need to eat, despite the bleak conditions. China’s Pharma Delivery Industry.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

The bolded line is key, explaining why Amazon’s acquisitions have shaken markets – the Whole Foods acquisition prompted a $12 billion drop in grocery shares and the PillPack acquisition triggered a $15 billion dollar pharmaceutical share drop. Team Analysis. You cannot rest on your laurels in this world.

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ShipBob

JULY 18, 2022

That’s why it’s important to plan your procurement accurately and manage your inventory more effectively to mitigate this risk. Getting an accurate prediction of future demand is essential to planning your inventory procurement more effectively. What is inventory risk analysis? Improper demand forecasting.

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