SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices. Join us as we unravel the power of LCI in unlocking insights into environmental impact and sustainable practices.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

What does Procurement mean? An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

ATLANTA – January 25, 2022 – According to PWC’s December 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey , about half of respondents consciously consider factors related to sustainability when making purchasing decisions. Logility, Inc., Logility, Inc., About Logility.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 26, 2021

With less than 10 years left to the 2030 deadline of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is clear that we are all not yet doing enough to achieve global sustainability targets. The Biggest Obstacle to Accelerating Sustainability. The Answer Lies in Virtual Twin Technology.

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Logility

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Stricter regulations and changing market conditions mean ensuring supplier sustainability is a crucial step in building more resilient, sustainable supply chains. In December 2020, the US Customs and Border Protection issued a detention order on cotton products sourced from some parts of China.

Sustainability 130

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

The manufacturing industry thrives on efficiency gains. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes. What is just-in-time manufacturing? What is just-in-time manufacturing? Here’s how it works.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For example, manufacturers have had to alter business models to be able to accommodate the change in consumer behavior. However, at the same time, the technology of better data management is most definitely helping manufacturers as well. Thus, the rise of the concept of sustainability to a level of importance we have never seen before.

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Logility

MARCH 1, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced upgrades to its software designed to elevate planning capabilities across the product lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Logility 21.03 ATLANTA – March 1, 2022 – Logility, Inc., In addition, 21.03 Logility’s 21.03 About Logility.

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LevaData

APRIL 26, 2022

It's difficult to source and buy direct materials at scale. There's also the consideration of buying the right part or material; for instance, would purchasing more of an equivalent part or material found in other products deliver greater savings? It's challenging to solve such problems on a large scale.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

That’s why the importance of supply chain sustainability goes beyond going green, protecting the environment, and proving the business’s values. Economic supply chain sustainability helps companies save money while boosting their productivity. Four Goals of Economic Supply Chain Sustainability. Effective deployment of inventory.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Precoro

JULY 16, 2023

The purchasing department plays a critical role in the success of an organization. Thought-out practices and well-managed workflows within the purchasing department are crucial for making sure that the company has the necessary resources available at the right time and at a reasonable cost.

Pricing Training 98

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Precoro

JULY 8, 2022

One should keep in mind that every transaction has an additional hidden cost in labor and overheads, such as the time spent sourcing products, tracking deliveries, matching invoices, and overseeing suppliers. In the article, we look critically at the role of the purchasing manager and discuss how to determine the value of hiring one.

Purchasing Skills 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With a looming economic headwind on the horizon, the industries of the world can navigate through these challenges by riding three major trends: supply chain disruption, sustainability, and workforce turnover. Technology enables new sustainability solutions The year 2023 will also be essential for the pursuit of sustainable industries.

Supply Chain Software 130

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 27, 2021

5 Benefits of Global Sourcing in Supply Chain Management. When the topic of global sourcing comes up, procurement managers often balk at global sourcing in supply chain management because they worry they will have to sacrifice quality or delivery when using global suppliers. Manufacturing. Why Is It Important?

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Your ERP system is not the right technology for a sustainable supply chain. Key takeaways: A digital supply chain platform is essential for a sustainable supply chain. While your ERP may run your internal business, it’s not the right choice for the complex tasks a sustainable supply chain requires.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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Unleashed

MAY 15, 2023

Wholesalers and manufacturers need effective B2B strategies to sustain business growth and beat the competition. Wholesalers and manufacturers face unique operational challenges that require more than a spreadsheet to manage. It can also highlight correlations between lead conversions and campaign sources.

Inventory Reduction 105

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process. Now is the Time for Manufacturing to Look at Logistics Efficiency. Manufacturing seems heading for a long awaited comeback.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Manufacturing sites have been rationalized in terms of, “we don’t need five factories in this country, we only need three, then two, then we don’t need them at all, we’ll move them to China”. Sourcing has probably been the biggest thing over the last decade or two, coupled with that reduction in local manufacturing of course.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

The impact was across manufacturing plants, transport networks, warehouses, and retail outlets. Our analysis of digital and non-digital manufacturers over time shows an index of profit performance, with digital manufacturers outpacing their peers (Figure 1). Source: IDC 2021—Digital Analysis: Manufacturing.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through Logility, Kelly-Moore has moved beyond relying solely on shipment history to purchase raw materials by forging a deeper connection between its master production schedule and procurement decision-making. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

Consumer Goods 185

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

The internal processes of a manufacturer are critical to the success of the overall business. This article breaks down 11 of the most effective process improvement techniques in manufacturing that you can implement in your workplace today. Deep dive: Check out the 2023 Manufacturing Productivity Guide.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. The other emerging area around AI in ERP focuses on trend analysis and forecasting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Aera Technology offers a solution they call “Aera Decision Cloud” A key challenge for manufacturers is connecting integrated business planning (IBP) – a longer term plan – to operational planning and execution – what needs to be done in the near term. These crawlers never stop working.

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IQMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

to $2T in supply-chain management and manufacturing. By 2021, 20% of leading manufacturers will rely on embedded intelligence, using AI, IoT, and blockchain applications to automate processes and increase execution times by up to 25% according to IDC. to $2 in supply-chain management and manufacturing. 7T value to manufacturers.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. 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.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Puneet Saxena, Corporate Vice President of Manufacturing Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder, kicked off proceedings by welcoming attendees and setting the stage for the speakers and the panel discussion that were to follow. This year, the room was near capacity, and the number of companies represented was at a record level.

Supply Chain Design Software 72

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation. Essentially, automotive isn’t now just a manufacturing entity. It all starts with a bolder approach to planning.

Automotive 92

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

ARC Advisory Group, where I work, recently announced the publication of their analysis of the 25 manufacturers with the most mature digital transformations. In fact, their digital champions began by aggressively expanding their sources of wisdom beyond their historic and current resources. The second is sustainability.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. Belcorp Corporation, headquartered in Peru, manufactures cosmetics and personal care products for women in 14 nations across South and Central America.

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

This means involving stakeholders from across the company, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, maintainability, serviceability and sustainability, plus key suppliers. Increases effectiveness of the risk analysis — your team is freed up to focus on finding yet-undiscovered risks.

Price Reduction 93

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

China fully shutdown its manufacturing output during this phase affecting consumers globally. Manufacturing Planning. Visibility into Tier I, II and III suppliers, de-risk by developing alternates, build practical BCPs (business continuity plans) and China + 1 sourcing strategy. Recovery Imperatives: Phase II.

Pharmaceutical 246

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Procurement? And What is Purchasing? There has been transformation in the Procurement function over the past decade. From the starting point of the traditional buy-sell, transaction-based purchasing, the practice has moved through stages of change that redefines most aspect of the business.

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