Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

Tracking: Order tracking systems keep the customer updated on the journey of their purchase, ensuring transparency until the order is delivered. Technology plays a significant role in streamlining the order-to-cash processing by providing real-time data and analytics to identify areas for improvement.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Editor's Note: As of late you may have noticed we have written a lot about procurement and the future of procurement. A large part of procurement is finalizing the contract and then the follow through of the determined deliverables in that agreement. All KPIS have metrics to measure. Cost Reduction is another major goal.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2023

While clearly important in today’s constantly changing business environment, so many companies continue to struggle with how to measure and improve their performance – grappling with questions like: Which metrics really matter? Each requires its own portfolio of metrics. How do we get buy-in around the organization?

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Logility

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Say, for example, you’re a bag manufacturer and you purchase hardware from a company that you know is sustainable, however you fail to conduct any due diligence on its suppliers. For example, you may want to require a supplier to allocate a certain percentage of its procurement spending to sustainability companies.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 25, 2018

The Problem: Warehouses Lacking IoT-Based Technologies Lose Opportunities The cost for internet connectivity is decreasing, but some warehouses, operating on legacy systems, are still using paper-based processes. Precursor technology enables continuous improvement in warehouse management.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

Insights gleaned from robust data analytics enable core business areas to identify opportunities for risk reduction, enhance operational efficiencies, and foster strategic initiatives that drive business growth. For example, using forecasting models to predict quarterly sales and adjust marketing spend accordingly.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Whether it’s purchasing, procurement, transport, technology, facilities, or other specialized areas, understanding your passion will influence the subsequent steps in this rewarding career path.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. Resources can be strategically re-assigned in real time as conditions change and, over the long term, associates can be coached to achieve continuous improvement.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 24, 2022

For example, you may look after PPE and office equipment in-house but have a supplier of maintenance equipment monitor this inventory on your behalf who raises purchase orders when stocks are low. MRO inventory can account for a sizeable portion of a business’ total procurement spend. Why is MRO inventory management important?

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Jaggaer

MARCH 23, 2020

And most importantly, what augmented analytics can do for you. Read up on How Augmented Analytics Will Transform Your Organization: A Gartner Trend Insight Report. Analytics has been with us for some time – more than a couple of decades. And that, of course, includes procurement professionals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

In companies, there is no standard model for demand processes. New forms of analytics make new capabilities possible. > Unfortunately, companies have invested money in traditional forecasting processes believing that if they make the forecast better that corporate performance will improve. It is evolving. Independent Demand.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With a simple calculation, you can understand what it costs to store and maintain goods. This number can then be used as a benchmark for continual improvement, supporting sustainable business growth. Capital costs Capital costs represent the opportunity cost of the funds tied up in inventory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

I launched my second business, a strategic sourcing and procurement consulting firm in 2007. That company grew organically and supported over 100 companies ranging from Fortune 100 companies to fast growing businesses building their first procurement function. I started my first business at 18, doing corporate events and production.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

This practice has evolved significantly from its historical roots, largely a game of educated guesses, to today’s data-driven approach that harnesses the power of advanced analytics. Demand forecasting predicts future customer demand using historical data and market analysis. What are the Benefits of Demand Forecasting?

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It also acts as a crucial document for coordination among different teams – such as design, procurement, production, and quality control – ensuring everyone is on the same page when it comes to manufacturing. This enables better budgeting and cost control, prevents overspending on materials, and can minimise waste.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table. Increasing Equipment Uptime.

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

What is procurement? In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. Procurement in 2021 and beyond.

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Synovos

APRIL 2, 2024

What is MRO procurement? Understand MRO procurement and your bottom line will benefit. Here we explore why the MRO supply chain is so significant and how better management of the entire MRO purchasing process can drive valuable cost savings and efficiency gains. Why is handling MRO procurement so costly?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 16, 2023

A backorder presents an opportunity for businesses to continue to make sales on products that are temporarily out of stock. Goods available to be purchased on backorder can mean the difference between a lost sale and a satisfied customer. The inability to purchase out-of-stock goods will usually send a customer elsewhere.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Do you want to focus on the Procurement side of things, or more on the Logistics and Planning side? Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. Ron Emery, Continuous Improvement Consultant. Danny Wang, VP Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose. Find a mentor. Never forget it.

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ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

At the heart of every procurement process is the Accounts Payable team and our AP Automation software module has been built to support these skilled workers. With an AP-centric dashboard and powerful analytics, the team can monitor the business heartbeat within our AP Automation workflow. . What is Advanced AP Automation? .

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 23, 2020

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. This is where intelligent analytics powered by AI delivers immense value. 5) Streamlining Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Guest Post by Anita Raj, AI & Industry 4.0 Evangelist.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 23, 2020

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. This is where intelligent analytics powered by AI delivers immense value. Guest Post by Anita Raj, AI & Industry 4.0 Evangelist. 5) Streamlining Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

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TrackVia

AUGUST 17, 2023

Detailed Information: The inventory includes detailed information about each asset, such as make, model, serial number, purchase date, warranty details, and maintenance history. Data Integration: The inventory system is integrated with other hospital systems, such as the maintenance management system and procurement system.

Asset Management 98

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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. Competitive advantage: When it comes to making a purchase , customers usually have several options to choose from.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Supply chain leaders must be ready to implement big data and leverage it to improve their companies without any delay or inhibition This may sound impossible and frightening, but they must only understand how big always goes back to these two, simple principles of measurement, review, and action. Distribution of goods prior to purchase.

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

An effective ERP manages day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations. Key features include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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TrackVia

AUGUST 17, 2023

Detailed Information: The inventory includes detailed information about each asset, such as make, model, serial number, purchase date, warranty details, and maintenance history. Data Integration: The inventory system is integrated with other hospital systems, such as the maintenance management system and procurement system.

Asset Management 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 4, 2015

As part of the conference, I’m delivering a talk on five predictions that every procurement professional should consider. These aren’t so much “predictions”, as opportunities that procurement professionals should become aware of, and educate themselves on.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Advances in technology drive the automation and continuous improvement of business workflows. It’s a strategic reimagining of business models and processes, powered by cloud computing, big data analytics, and AI, making businesses more adaptive, responsive, and customer-focused than ever before. The result?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

Specific aspects of managing inventory include procurement, storage, and utilisation tracking. These types of materials refer to components that are essential to the maintenance and continuity of operations. A company will incur administrative costs from obtaining a quotation to accomplishing a purchase order.

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ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Processes and Compliance. Scalability.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Mansi Arora, Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Supply Chain & Operations, Sourcing and Procurement, Accenture, November 29,2022 How does the Logility cloud platform ensure platform stability and scalability? Data can be exposed for analytics purposes through several different mechanisms.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 4, 2022

Price analysis is a subject that is often overlooked in supply chain education, (although it is certainly a big part of our chapter on Strategic Cost Management in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management ). Even if the category manager had time to do it, I want them to be more strategic in their focus.”.

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