Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. The right software stack plays a crucial role in making informed decisions and maintaining control each step of the way. Low-Quality Documentation. Automation.

Procurement Solutions 98

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Sourcing Strategies 98

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

of revenue on information technology (IT), only six percent of manufacturers drove performance at the intersection of growth and margin. The myopic focus on IT standardization resulted in the purchase of technology, but not value delivery. Informational Technology groups reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Mistake #2.

Supply Chain Planning Software 357

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Manufacturing Procurement 357

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2023

Each executive has a different perspective on the definition of supply chain excellence, but they are never discussed and aligned. His organization purchased an advanced planning technology from well-known best of breed provider, and the implementation should have been successful, but it was not. What Is The Ring of Fire?

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 312

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Let’s start with definitions: Self Service Planning: Decision support technologies designed for business leaders to use analytic techniques on a collaborative platform to improve business planning. The sad fact is that most planners spend six to seven hours a day in meetings and struggle to get timely information.

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software How To Inventory Reduction 217

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. ” Her answer was telling.

Optimal Sourcing 217

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 217

ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain analytics combines powerful algorithms, data, and the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to address the most elusive challenges in the supply chain right now – visibility and control. And that’s precisely what’s on the horizon for supply chain analytics.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 27, 2022

In the process, there is a fine line between marketing hype and overpromising, making buying difficult. It combines robotics, analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). In theory, digital Supply Networks establish a “digital thread” through physical and digital channels, connecting information, goods, and services in powerful ways.

Supply Chain Software 393

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 393

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The right application of warehouse management analytics can enable significant growth for companies, forced to focus on smaller package sizes, not the pallets and cases of the past. Why Do Analytics Overwhelm Supply Chain Leaders? Analytics can be complicated. Benefits of Warehouse Management Analytics.

Analytics Software 60

Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Analytics Warehousing 60

NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

The term “COE” is often a commonly heard term in supply managers’ vernacular, but it’s interesting to note that Centers of Excellence as an organizational entity have been around for more than fifty years – and evolved first in the form of what was called “shared services”. Thesystemsthinkingreview.co.uk.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

MARCH 13, 2018

Gary Cokins ( @GaryCokins ), founder of Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, asserts, “Analytics is becoming a competitive edge for organizations. Once being a ‘nice-to-have,’ applying analytics is now becoming mission-critical.”[1] Organizations are drowning in data but starving for information.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Procurement Analytics 100

QAD

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In the age of the Amazon B2C, buy-it-now, get-it-now landscape, B2B buyers are finding themselves also wanting the quick and easy shopping experience B2C companies offer, and some actually excel at. Corporate buying decisions are being made by a generation accustomed to quick turnaround purchases they experience as online consumers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 97

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, 79% of consumers have indicated that they are looking for more bargains than before, and 46% say they are willing to wait to purchase at a better price “no matter how long it takes”. They train the consumer not to buy in-season because they can come back in three months and get a discount.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Pricing Training Modeling Inventory Reduction 156

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2022

My imagination goes wild when I see new forms of analytics. Recently, I presented at the Informs Analytics Conference in Houston and challenged companies to “ think out of the box” and define outside-in processes in Supply Chain Planning. Always as a non-conformist, I pushed the edges and challenged boundaries.

Manufacturing Procurement 217

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 217

Jaggaer

MARCH 30, 2020

To better understand the impact of big data analytics on procurement, we turned to industry veteran Walter Charles, CPO at Allergan, who sees big data as a major disruptor. The traditional three bids and a buy model is a product of software constraints, rather than the ideal method of sourcing.

Big Data 99

Big Data Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 99

Logility

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Smart Data Analysis: AI algorithms excel at handling large amounts of data , such as sales history, market trends, and customer behavior. Understanding Customer Segments: AI-powered demand forecasting software allows businesses to divide customers into different groups based on factors like location, demographics, and purchase history.

Forecasting 175

Forecasting Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Modeling 175

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I define supply chain excellence as year-over-year performance better than the peer group on this balanced scorecard. 06/2020 Kinaxis buys Rubikloud for 60M$. Over 90% of companies have implemented ERP, yet only 29% of companies easily access total cost information. Ecolab, L’Oreal, and TJX are exceptions.

Supply Chain Design Software 283

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 283

Veridian Solutions

JULY 17, 2019

The right application of warehouse management analytics can enable significant growth for companies, forced to focus on smaller package sizes, not the pallets and cases of the past. Why Do Analytics Overwhelm Supply Chain Leaders? Analytics can be complicated. Benefits of Warehouse Management Analytics.

Analytics Software 58

Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Analytics Warehousing 58

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment. It is a complex challenge requiring consistent and relevant information.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

So, I smile, catch my dinner partner’s eye and ask, “In our prior conversations, you mentioned the lack of clarity on the definition of supply chain excellence in your current deployments and how this is a barrier to implementing supply chain planning properly. Confirmation bias. Why are orders not shipped on time?

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 288

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 28, 2021

Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal language rooted in meaning that is different from the literal definitions of the words used in the expression. ). Consumers constantly change the mix preferences in purchases. Somedays, the focus is on steaks or ribs and the next on the purchase of ground or cubed meat. Be careful.

Supply Chain Planning Software 231

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 231

AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

We get the information we need upfront, they can be used anytime, anywhere, they help us connect, and they serve a specific purpose. When it comes to Supply Chain Analytics, an “Apps approach” can have just as many benefits. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? Why do we love Apps so much?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 156

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

He is very passionate about developments in the Supply Chain arena and is always seeking excellence in his drive for efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain operations” – a quality that is very relevant to face up to the many Supply Chain challenges in our path! The silo mentality of traditional organizations must be broken.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 246

Arkieva

JUNE 28, 2016

Our focus today is to discuss the relevance of buzz words such as Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, and Machine Learning, for S&OP. What is analytics? We might use “availability in Excel directly or with Add-ons” as an “age metric’.). The term analytics emerged over the last 10 years (Rose, R.

S&OP 63

S&OP Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Supply and Demand 63

AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

We get the information we need upfront, they can be used anytime, anywhere, they help us connect, and they serve a specific purpose. When it comes to Supply Chain Analytics, an “Apps approach” can have just as many benefits. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? Why do we love Apps so much?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 136

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 136

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. New forms of data abound–weather data, consumer insights, rating/review information, sentiment analysis—but they are not used. Black holes abound.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 195

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Cloud technology allows organizations to combine all supply chain and logistics information into a single, central solution. Centralized information eliminates data silos and strengthens information sharing through real-time communication (instead of point-to-point data transmission). Advanced and predictive analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

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

Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As the volume of data and requirements for gaining access to it continue to skyrocket, it is becoming vital for organizations to find ways to aggregate their business information and quickly understand it. Once integrated, the data is made “analytics ready” and securely available to users. Why Consider a Data Hub?

Procurement Analytics 94

Procurement Analytics Report Data Optimal Sourcing 94

Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Advanced analytics for manufacturing is a good place to start. Here are some common advanced analytics use cases for manufacturers. Optimizing Your Existing Assets. That’s not good enough.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Supply chain visibility is paramount in today’s interconnected and globalized world, enabling companies to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Kinaxis

AUGUST 24, 2015

It never ceases to surprise me when I hear how many enterprises entrust a mission-critical task to the desktop spreadsheet software Excel®. So what’s wrong with Excel? For example, with Excel you can’t easily: Integrate information from many sources. Provide in-depth analysis using complex analytics.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 100

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

“We are relentlessly focused on product availability excellence for the builders, retailers, and service professionals we serve every day,” said David Collier, POOLCORP’s VP of Operations and Supply Chain. “In For more information, follow ToolsGroup on LinkedIn , Twitter , YouTube , or visit www.toolsgroup.com. .

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 156

Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Advanced analytics for manufacturing is a good place to start. Here are some common advanced analytics use cases for manufacturers. Optimizing Your Existing Assets. That’s not good enough.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Analytics Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Furthermore, it should leverage advanced AI and analytics combined with a configurable platform to ensure tight communication, information sharing and continuously improved collaboration with multiple tiers of suppliers, logistics providers and partners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 208

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Procurement Solutions 208

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Intra-company and intercompany, across the supply chain and across the globe, from the operator level to the management suite, information on all aspects of production, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution is increasingly visible and accessible at all levels, so that appropriate decisions can be made and applied.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

Precoro

MARCH 11, 2024

Yet there’s a proactive approach that addresses the high cost of healthcare: value-based purchasing (VBP). In the past 15 or so years, the US, which is known for its complicated and expensive healthcare system, has taken some steps towards value-based purchasing.

Procurement Analytics 105

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Purchasing Training Purchasing Skills 105

Jaggaer

MARCH 18, 2020

To better understand the impact of big data analytics on procurement, we turned to industry veteran Walt Charles, CPO at Allergan, who sees big data as a major disruptor. The traditional three bids and a buy model is a product of software constraints, rather than the ideal method of sourcing.

Big Data 59

Big Data Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 59

SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. eAuctions technology can reduce the cost of purchasing products and services by up to 20%. It’s time for the Auctioneer to take the stage!

Vendor Strategies 138

Vendor Strategies Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 138