Supply Chain Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

I hate prediction articles. For the purposes of clarity, in this article, the term digital supply chain is the transformation of the atoms and electrons within the supply chain to unleash new levels of value. Here are my predictions for 2018: Supply Chain Excellence as We Know It Is Redefined. I am not sure why. The reason?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Feature Article by Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp). A champion of green logistics, it partnered with Sembcorp to build a rooftop solar installation at their facility, Supply Chain City, at the heart of the Jurong Innovation District. Your Questions Answered: What is a power purchase agreement?

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The last 25 years has probably brought us greater innovation than we have seen in quite some time. It has most definitely impacted how people buy products of all types and in all industries. 84% of consumers have purchased a sustainable product in the past six months, which is up from 67% in 2021. The catalyst: Technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

Through digital marketing, small brands are cropping up all over, and it is sentiment analysis and digital content driving purchases. Locate them in an innovation center, not a function. Challenge them to build new capabilities working with innovative technology leaders. Innovate at the edge and bring it into the core.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

As a result of these God given advantages, farmers have exploited these and through innovation managed to feed a big part of the world far beyond what that country or region needs for their own consumption. Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

Over the years, we have moved from the first spend analysis initiatives, laboriously building Excel-based “spend cubes”, through to today’s automated, cloud-based, AI-driven, integrated, holistic (add your own buzz-word here…) procurement platform. Author: Peter Smith , Managing Director at Procurement Excellence Ltd.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Demand latency is two-eight weeks delayed from consumption purchase to translate to an order. I kept pressuring this client to use their channel data locked into the Excel files in their sales account teams. The industry considers the company a leader, but I know the dark side that internally, the IT processes squash innovation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this article, we will tell you all about successful eCommerce launch strategies and share 10 main tips. Provide An Excellent Customer Support. Over ½ of them were encouraged to make a purchase in such online facilities and recommended it to their friends and relatives. Interested? Don’t spare the money on such cases.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. As a result, functional excellence anchors action. Instead of pushing innovation forward, I see companies using the term “digital” as a path for IT spending. Instead of pushing innovation forward, I see companies using the term “digital” as a path for IT spending.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The drastic management of more retailers joining the club is excellent. Do not spend the currency on illegal purchases like drugs because the identity of a person with the documents is seized. Secondly, the properties are not restricted by institutions’ payment and financial innovation.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. Additionally, procurement managers must stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to make informed purchasing decisions.

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2014

Supply chain strategies often include some sort of commitment to innovation, but if the organization is not set up to be truly innovative it’s an empty promise. And the consequences can be severe if your competitors are doing more than paying lip service to innovation. The new laminate had to be in production within 12 months.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

In this article, we will show you 5 books that'll help you learn logistics faster than any other logistics book. The Supply Chain Revolution: Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World Pros: This book will show you how to plan and execute sourcing strategies like the world's leading companies. Our Rating: 5/5 4.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I write for this blog, craft reports from research for our newsletters, create blogs for Linkedin, and build articles for Forbes. 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$. Stay tuned. They did it.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Amazon has made a habit of excelling at logistics to retain end customers and third party sellers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. I don’t know about you, but I typically frequent the same store; the ICA in Täby, Sweden, and I’m there once every other week to buy groceries for the coming two weeks. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Don’t Panic!

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As an innovator in customer service across multiple industries, this market giant has forever transformed the face of retail as it is known today. Thanks to the Amazon Effect, innovative supply chain strategies and state-of-the-art technological deployment have become the norm rather than the exception among industry leaders. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

The Supplier Management Secret Recipe article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. In 2021, procurement organizations will require inspirational, innovative, and pragmatic leaders to ensure procurement excellence. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. I love cooking.

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ivalua

APRIL 5, 2019

In my last two articles ( here and here ) I’ve been talking about the need for Procurement to think about how we can move beyond our historical transactional role and embrace approaches to help drive competitive advantage and real value for our organisations. It’s not just the cars themselves either.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. This Part 2 blog post will explore the next remedies and innovative solutions that will help accelerate digital transformations and attainment of benefits.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 16, 2022

Undoubtedly, Bitcoin was not created in one day by the association of innovative researchers who constantly worked to make a high level and dumbfounding innovation. Bitcoin has an incentive framework, and each time an individual visits any of the sites, they initially find blockchain innovation and quick exchanges. Final word.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations. Feature Article by Prof. In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

How do you respond to innovation threats? Different Types of Innovation. First, what kind of innovation are we talking about? Gary Pisano offered a matrix which is now a very accepted set of innovation definitions in his HBR article , “You Need an Innovation Strategy”. Source: Corning; Gary P.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 10, 2020

Yelp article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. There’s often not many seconds between the proposition of eating out, and a frantic barrage of mobile searches on various review sites, blog posts and news articles. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Now, companies can handle the pre-PO procurement processes, identify purchasing needs, order and approve purchases, receive invoices, and pay for goods all in one system. The PR should contain information about the required items and, if necessitated by company policy, justification for the purchase.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. According to the findings of a 2021 survery by SK Group, 72% of consumers are likely to purchase products in packaging that is easily recycled or reused—a promising figure and a great incentive for businesses to take sustainability efforts seriously.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Basing this on the many articles I have read covering this subject. Basing this on the many articles I have read covering this subject. I believe the issue with these articles is the broad range encompassed by the word Procurement and the constant change within this domain. Resourcing.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2021

Must read books article and permission to publish here provided by Joshua Robinson. Books can help students to absorb groundbreaking innovations, new concepts and teach them more about management practices. He sees all the parts of a business as being connected, from purchasing and HR to sales and marketing. Authors Eliyahu M.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Read the article at claritum.com. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. Read the article at claritum.com. function.Focused purely on moving purchase transactions though the. resource within the business.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key resource within the business. The focus should be on automating the buying process from a user/departmental perspective. Introduction.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Article originally published at, and permission to publish here provided by Nikita S at, [link]. . Create a Culture for Innovation and Supply Chain Excellence. The main work of a Chief Value Officer is to: Create a Shared Vision for the Value Creation and Innovation Processes, aligned to organizational objectives.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. People simply want to purchase products from businesses which provide a more transparent and streamlined service, and who deliver on their customer promise, even if it means inflated prices to obtain it.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Your sales staff is your company’s public face, so they must have what it takes to leave an excellent first impression on prospective customers. Nothing Less Than Innovative. It’s critical to establish a company culture that encourages innovation. You also need to be constantly on the lookout for new opportunities.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

Companies with advanced supply chain practices excel in delivering quality third-party logistics management, SKU optimization, efficient transport management, and swift handling of B2B/B2C shipments. According to an article by SCMDOJO, SLAs are an underutilized tool in the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Productivity increases from wearable voice command tools can increase factory warehouse efficiencies up to 30 percent, according to an article in Supply Chain Management Review. . An excellent Warehouse Management System (WMS) can help reduce costs by automating cycle counting, and maintaining location control.

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