SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. Click here!

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ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

I was also able to interview Brent after his session to get a little more insight on how Qualcomm dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic, what it means for the semiconductor chip shortage, and where the company is going with its digital transformation strategy. Qualcomm’s background is rooted in smart phones and cell phone communication.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions. The result enables to make any product, any time in any location, with genuine product certificates.

Supply Chain Network Software 311

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

This acquisition represents an investment by MISUMI to accelerate the emergence of manufacturing and supply chain solutions that deploy the power of AI through digitally native tools built on top of robust physical infrastructure to build real-world products in an efficient, scalable way. Once closed, Fictiv will join MISUMI.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. How Managed Transportation Enables Ongoing Optimization Across Your Network.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

When you consider the increasing complexity of the automotive supply chain, collaboration continues to play an important role. The challenge is to manage a very large network of different and globally-dispersed suppliers, forwarders and other logistics providers. Mapping and Managing of Networks.

Automotive 140

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by today’s automotive suppliers, and why a network model for their supply chain can help. Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base.

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QAD

MARCH 11, 2025

Insights from a Former Procurement Manager People often ask me why I left FORVIA, a French global automotive supplier, to join QAD. In todays fast-paced business environment, digitalization has become a cornerstone of operational success, particularly in the realm of purchasing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

They did have robust processes and technologies around supplier risk management. When a supply chain disruption occurs, it is not uncommon for complex equipment and automotive manufacturers to have different plants in their company fight each other for the same components. The actions that we need to be taking.”.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2025

Powered by digital tools, on-demand strategies offer a cleaner, more responsive path to production. Obsolescence hits hardest in sectors like automotive, where model updates are frequent. Digital fabrication makes this possible. The Role of Digital Fabrication Technologies Digital fabrication supports leaner, smarter production.

Waste Reduction 95

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QAD

MAY 21, 2024

Her experiences offer valuable “food-for-thought” for life sciences supply chain management professionals. Uhl’s experience and insights underscore the importance of applying the fundamental principles of good supply chain management in ways most beneficial to your organization – no matter the industry.

Automotive 98

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation.

Automotive 103

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Hannah Kain and Joe Lynch discuss the outsourced supply chain, a topic Hannah is familiar with due to ALOM ‘s extensive experience managing supply chain functions for diverse industries. About Hannah Kain Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company she founded in 1997.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In a recent survey by Procurement Leaders , 54% of the CPOs reported that they have regular touchpoints with the CEO and are considered a key stakeholder. The automotive industry is increasingly coalescing towards a regional hub and spoke model. The CPO and CSCO have stepped up to the challenges brought forth by COVID-19.

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QAD

MARCH 12, 2019

We have a lot in store for you and your colleagues, so please consider this roadmap of key attractions and pit stops for this year’s automotive sessions at QAD Explore 2019. Raman Mehta, CIO, Visteon will discuss Visteon’s digital transformation journey in an industry undergoing major disruption. Key Attractions in New Orleans.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 20, 2025

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of factors that impact the worlds automotive supply chains from tariffs and other trade policies to increasing extreme weather events , interest rates, inflation, sustainability pressures and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). And they want free or low-cost shipping.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Or the automotive firms, who watched Tesla with the condescending view that electric cars would just be a fad, until they also realised the true potential. And even in governments, there is a growing cadre of public servants who see opportunities being presented by digital technology and are looking to drive dramatic change.

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QAD

MAY 6, 2025

In todays fast-paced business environment, the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively is critical. As a former buyer specialist turned Presales consultant for QAD, Ive seen firsthand how Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions can transform procurement processes.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the technologies that enable it can help companies mitigate risk and be more agile and resilient.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Supply chain processes include procurement from source to pay, together with inbound logistics, production, quality control, outbound logistics and post-sales service. The rise of supply chain management as a distinct function reflected a more integrated approach to operations management.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening! Manufacturers now generate and own vast volumes of it.

Material Savings 52

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QAD

MAY 1, 2025

In todays complex and often volatile global environment, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to cut sourcing costs while navigating geopolitical instability, inflation, tariffs and talent shortages. My Role as a QAD Customer Success Manager At QAD, Customer Success is more than a titleits a philosophy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field. However, technology is a means to an end and not the end itself.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

I believe that better supply chain practices can save the world, and I think that it makes a difference in warfare and welfare. That is the role of marketing or sales or procurement. Yes, I believe that supply chain overlays on top of the sales and marketing organizations and the procurement function.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Management Solution from riskmethods. If I was asked to vote for the most interesting solution set that has come to the fore over the last few years, my vote would be for supply chain risk management solutions. Supply Chain Risk Management Vendors. AGCO Stayed Nimble during the Pandemic. riskmethods.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

When I worked at Polaroid, for example, some of us were concerned about the emergence of digital cameras and what it would do to instant photography. Managed Services: The “Stretch Armstrong” of Logistics. But those technologies are worthless if companies don’t also transform and accelerate their decision-making processes.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 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 is not only because of the network, but also because of product proliferation, digitization, and companies from different cultures working together. Sunil: The No.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement in the Age of Uncertainty: 4 Lessons from the New Forrester Study May 9, 2023 | | Innovation by Alex Saric In today’s age of uncertainty, procurement departments are under tremendous pressure. Ensuring supply continuity requires timely and open sharing of information.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 14, 2013

So we dig deeper and found that one of the earliest articles about this was " Electronic data interchange in the automotive industry: managing information flows for greater profitability " by Jerrold Donington (1995). The use of annual contract or blanket orders will help your supplier manage the demand much easier.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

Are Digital Twins Achievable? I have to imagine that everyone that works in an industrial setting has heard about digital twins at this point. Perhaps they’ve heard more than they care to, and would rather see more digital twins in practice. Dassault Systèmes has a unique perspective on the digital twin, the “virtual twin.”

Modeling Software 156

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QAD

APRIL 10, 2025

The automotive supply chain is undergoing a seismic shift. Today’s leaders must juggle a complex array of challenges, from integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and prioritizing sustainability to managing talent pipelines and ensuring supply chain transparency. You use less, which saves you money.”

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BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2025

To navigate these complexities, business leaders must adopt a proactive, agile, and strategic approach to risk management, developing scenario plans to address a wide range of potential disruptions. Enhanced end-to-end tracking from procurement to distribution allows organizations to measure and quantify the real impact of tariffs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Earlier in his career, Trey was part of the Flexport Atlanta founding team and led Kuehne + Nagel’s account management group where he helped design and operate automotive, high tech, and industrial manufacturing supply chain solutions. Streamline procurement. Access diverse sources of supply. Learn More The Amplio Story.

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