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Infor’s Acquistion of GT Nexus: If I Had a Magic Wand

Supply Chain Shaman

On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. The company branded as GT Nexus in 2001 and purchased Tradecard in 2013. The goal is deeper analytics to sense and respond across make, source and deliver. 2) Advanced Analytics.

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Using Logistics Data to Improve CPG Supply Chain Performance

Zipline Logistics

It is critical to leverage transportation analytics to get the most out of your operation. Logistics data refers to the metrics used to track, measure, and benchmark parts of your supply chain’s performance. Moreover, excelling at OTIF is a distinguished strategy in differentiating your brand from competitors. Learn More.

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Supply Chain Metrics: Make Sure They Are Aligned with Your Strategy!

Supply Chain View from the Field

Many people are talking about Key Performance Indicators, Metrics, Analytics, and other indicators of performance. must be identified and formally documented. What must we excel at? operational excellence perspective). What must we excel at? operational excellence perspective). innovation perspective).

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The cost of bad data: Hidden costs

HICX Solutions

There is a corresponding need for accurate supplier data for BI/Analytics. In terms of internal hidden costs, Excel is one environment in which hidden factories can quickly become established. The high spend generates a huge number of transactions that all create and require ongoing maintenance of data in order to facilitate.

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The cost of bad data: Hidden costs

HICX Solutions

There is a corresponding need for accurate supplier data for BI/Analytics. In terms of internal hidden costs, Excel is one environment in which hidden factories can quickly become established. The high spend generates a huge number of transactions that all create and require ongoing maintenance of data in order to facilitate.

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Spend Analysis: Best Practices

Precoro

Streamlines Internal Procedures Spending data analysis sheds light on similar purchases between different departments. It enables them to cooperate even more closely to create fewer purchase orders and get things done faster by grouping multiple items and services into one purchase.

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Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order. Advanced platforms utilize artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics to enhance data quality by triangulating information.