AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

But supporting the process with advanced analytics goes even further, contributing to higher levels of productivity and profitability. Like many organizations, Tereos recognizes the use of advanced analytics as an imperative. Advanced analytics as enabling technology. The use of predictive analytics is fairly common nowadays.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

At least this is the story for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in North America. As outlined in my recent Forbes article, the cost to bring a new product to market has increased four-fold in the last five years. Today, 63% of consumer manufacturing organizations have a digital path to purchase initiative.

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Elementum

JUNE 30, 2022

Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022 This edition will cover: The signs of looming stagflation How executives can prepare their supply chains The imminent problem of staffing shortages The latest use of drones in supply chain Notable changes in the leadership ranks.

Procurement Analytics 78

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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. Again, the days of year-long implementations should be just a memory.

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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. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 2, 2024

Data Analytics and Automation The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning within warehouses thanks to tools such as robotics could increase to optimize your supply chain and reduce operational costs. Machine Customers to Automate Purchases Machine customers are programs equipped with AI that buy or sell products.

Demand Planning Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. Diving deeper into the factors behind cost increases, Dick’s management noted the high fuel prices that continue to increase.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Product Packaging Ideas to Reduce Costs! Packaging design article and permission to publish here provided by Donald Fomby. Packaging can be a deal-breaker for many customers. So, if you are preparing for new packaging design or redesign, a very important process awaits you. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Retailers have always been curious about the paths consumers take when they decide something needs to be purchased. When the Internet and World Wide Web introduced consumers to online shopping (aka e-commerce), the path to purchase became much more complex. Today the digital path to purchase is growing in importance.

Procurement Analytics 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Adam Robinson at cerasis.com. 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. Analytics can be complicated.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

Hence, regardless of your specific aim, this article will shed light on the top software you need. As an all-in-one package, it cleans megatons of junk and makes everything run faster. That could include AI-driven analytics, real-time tracking, and integration with loT devices. Cons: It is more focused on procurement.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Business executives are always looking for a competitive edge and many have turned to advanced analytics to find that advantage. In the digital age, they often gamble their company’s future on the decisions they make, which is why advanced analytics have become table stakes in business. Descriptive analytics. ”[6].

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This article explores some of the common types of retail software, key features and benefits, and examples. Smarter business decisions: Many retail software systems enable you to gather and report on key data that can help inform business strategy. What is retail software?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable.

Shipping 243

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The rise of e-commerce and the consumer digital path to purchase has been a nightmare for some retailers from which they can’t awake. Daphne Howland ( @daphnehowland ) reports one new business model that has flourished in this new retail environment is direct-to-consumer (D2C) marketing. .”[1] ” Model 4.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 30, 2022

According to the staff at Scorpion Planogram, at the height of the pandemic, “Many [consumers went] to brick-and-mortar stores with specific purchases in mind, whether that meant a large, well-planned grocery trip or an expedition to find a good reusable mask.”[2] What are they buying online for curbside pickup or delivery?

Trends 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

The platform’s capabilities include GPS and telematics tracking of shipments, vessels, vehicles, and packages on a global basis, including IoT devices with temperature sensors for temperature exception tracking of assets, including smart refrigerators and temperature-controlled storage devices. Real-Time Information with IoT and Telematics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing 245

Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction.

Procurement Solutions 69

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Read the article at claritum.com. Introduction Procurement is a complex. The variables and complexities of purchasing products and services, from basic supplies through to strategic purchases, make Procurement a key. the procurement function. the procurement function. resource within the business.

Procurement Solutions 41

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 41

Unleashed

JANUARY 29, 2024

This article looks at the SKU rationalisation process, how to utilise SKU rationalisation analysis for your business, and some essential best practices for implementing it. It helps to reduce your inventory costs , improve operational efficiencies, enhance customer experience, and increase your sales and profit margins.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It was being used at the time for everything from bridge painting to package sorting. After reading a recent article in SCM World by Kevin O’Marah, I learned that CPG companies have felt extreme upstream pressure, as he puts it. Orders come in any time, without a predictable cadence. You download the app and can start shopping.

Supply Chain Planning Software 239

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 239

Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Technologies and Procurement Table. There are a lot of articles around on what Procurement needs to do; how Procurement needs to change; and how technology will fundamentally change Procurement. 2 Technologies and Procurement Table. Predicting outcomes.

Analytics Software 36

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Unleashed

AUGUST 29, 2023

It automates tedious manual tasks that can be prone to human error, improving the accuracy of a company’s recorded inventory levels and reducing inventory carrying costs. This article explains what inventory management software is, how it works, and how much inventory management software costs to set up and operate.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

”[1] Journalist Paul Berger reports that supply chain indicators confirm this holiday season’s sales could be mediocre. ”[2] The ‘Meh’ Economy As I discussed in an earlier article, there has recently been a historic rise in consumer debt and this cause for some concern.[3] Gen Z’s balances increased 51.9%

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging. He was also in charge of carbon management and accounting and CSR reporting.

Resource Reduction 242

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages.

Supply Chain Planning Software 190

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 11, 2020

However, as researchers point out in a recent article, heightened demand for paper products is poised to continue for the foreseeable future, a reality that will force manufacturers and shippers to optimize their supply chains if they are to satisfy the long term surge in demand. ” Out of an abundance of caution. .

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With reports of retail layoffs and overstaffing at companies (such as Walmart and Amazon) to cover Omicron-related staffing shortages, it would appear the shortage of workers may be abating. As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5 The risks surrounding the retail labor shortage aren’t new.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 156

crisp

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The article demystifies the complexities of scope 3 emissions reporting, offering key tips to stay ahead of regulatory changes and satisfy stakeholder demands. Until recently, reporting scope 3 emissions – which include indirect sources that organizations contribute to – has been optional. In 2010, the U.S.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 52

QAD

MAY 23, 2023

As I explained in a recent article on Supply & Demand Chain Executive , organizations that leverage supply chain digitization will be the most likely to succeed. The International Labor Organization reports that 27.6 Compliance appears to be a significantly larger driver for sustainable procurement than ethics or consumer demand.

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Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Supplier Management Modeling Software 92

Claritum

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. As featured in the ‘ The 10 Most Innovative Procurement Solution Providers ’ article published in the September 2017 Insights Success Magazine , Claritum discuss the drive for a New Wave of Easy-to-use Procurement Products….

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

These materials were then transferred to barges and rail cars for delivery, and finally to terminals where they were packaged into shipping containers for final delivery by rail. It is then unitized or broken down from bulk packaging and shipped to the store or nearby warehouse. Supply Chain 4.0

Inventory Reduction 104

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

This article will focus on the actions Ipsen took to never stock out. Ipsen purchased the RapidResponse supply chain planning product from Kinaxis. To reduce lead times, Ipsen decoupled manufacturing from packaging. But the finished goods, inclusive of nation specific packaging, had a lead time of six months.

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ShipBob

MAY 22, 2023

Shipping labels share important information with your supply chain, helping technology and people alike understand the origins and destination of your package. Shipping labels display important information about a package’s destination to a carrier during transportation.

Shipping 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Procurement Report Card: Most Executives Think Procurement Isn’t Strategic Enough! Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 27, 2022

Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised its 2022 food inflation forecasts again reports Jim Wiesemeyer ( @Jim_Wiesemeyer ).[1] compared to a year ago, and inflation in these categories is rising at a higher rate than previously reported by officials.” ” Rising prices are changing consumer behavior. ”[4]. .”

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