Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

In this series of posts, I am going to make an argument to augment ERP planning with new cloud-based solutions to improve decision-making. Bonuses and incentives align with functions and are often counter productive to driving supply chain excellence. More Data Has Not Resulted In Improved Results. Fire fighting is the result.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This technology sifts through complex data to forecast potential disruptions and market trends, allowing companies to plan ahead instead of reacting in the moment. This advanced form of supply chain analytics offers agility and adaptability, setting new benchmarks for data-driven decision-making.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2013

The solution solved a relevant industry issue. Today, while the hype has dissipated, some data exchanges remain, and a few are starting to thrive again. Today, while the hype has dissipated, some data exchanges remain, and a few are starting to thrive again. Clear governance. Today, I feel that this advice is still relevant.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the realm of efficient procurement management, understanding the various types of procurement reports becomes paramount. These reports serve as navigational tools, offering insights into different facets of the procurement process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Total cost analysis is more difficult than it sounds and most technology implementations automated functional measurement systems (manufacturing or procurement), but leave the organization blind on the management of total costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

We must rethink our leaders based on performance data and begin holistic learning. Today’s risk management solutions focus largely on supply sensing and early alerting. Some solutions now include proactive event management driving recommendations to correct/prevent disruption. These are three very different solutions.)

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

This is the second in our series of articles on ‘What is bad supplier data costing you?’ In our previous article , we looked at some real world examples of how poor supplier data can lead to bad or inconsistent decision making. In this article, we’ll be focusing on the hidden costs of poor supplier data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8 On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. The company branded as GT Nexus in 2001 and purchased Tradecard in 2013.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

Last Saturday, we celebrated Earth Day, making this an excellent time for each of us to examine our own commitment to the environment. In recent years, businesses and consumers across the country have demonstrated that sustainability matters – both in terms of what they buy and how vendors are selected. In fact, 22% of U.S.

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

This is the second in our series of articles on ‘What is bad supplier data costing you?’ In our previous article , we looked at some real world examples of how poor supplier data can lead to bad or inconsistent decision making. In this article, we’ll be focusing on the hidden costs of poor supplier data.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. For example, a member of the sales team could apply to become a purchasing agent, based on her experience of negotiating sales deals. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 3, 2015

Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” This type of benchmarking is the most powerful in the comparison of like competitors. The Market Leaders in Inventory Management Technology Have the Best Solutions.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In early 2021, the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) gave the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) permission to dig deeper with a report into companies and their end-to-end supply chain visibility— The Resilient Supply Chain Benchmark. Once you start compiling your data into a supply chain map, share this back to your suppliers.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In early 2021, the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) gave the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) permission to dig deeper with a report into companies and their end-to-end supply chain visibility— The Resilient Supply Chain Benchmark. Once you start compiling your data into a supply chain map, share this back to your suppliers.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. Excellence in all these areas requires predicting demand, buying supplies, producing products promptly, and swiftly responding to market demand.

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Silvon Software

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

When you give your people reporting tools that reveal not only the big picture, but the underlying details, too, they will solve problems and find opportunities to excel. For many, it may very well be the first time that they’ve had timely, actionable data at their fingertips. Having “nowhere to hide” can be a good thing!

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ThroughPut

MAY 13, 2022

Demand planners work with sales, marketing, and other key stakeholder teams to extract historical data such as sales and company growth statistics – as well as real-time data on market trends, consumer behavior, etc. – The goal of demand forecasting is to accurately predict future demand and is, hence, very data-focused.

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ThroughPut

MAY 13, 2022

Demand planners work with sales, marketing, and other key stakeholder teams to extract historical data such as sales and company growth statistics – as well as real-time data on market trends, consumer behavior, etc. – The goal of demand forecasting is to accurately predict future demand and is, hence, very data-focused.

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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. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent? Please subscribe here.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

Critical to guiding them through today’s fluctuating markets is the accuracy and actionable intelligence derived from data. 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.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After all, a clear picture of the company's procurement process is necessary to develop a sustainable future strategy and to avoid pitfalls that hold your business back. Spend analysis is the practice of collecting, examining, and visualizing spend data. Then, companies can benefit by substituting these items for cheaper solutions.

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Precoro

MARCH 30, 2022

Strategic Procurement Helps a Business Unleash its Potential. As The Hackett Group discovered, approaching procurement strategically with specific business goals in mind helps achieve a significantly higher ROI. Operational efficiency and cost reduction are among the top procurement priorities for CPOs, according to Deloitte.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Despite its importance, many brands, irrespective of sophistication, have encountered issues with consistently meeting these benchmarks. If unable to find a product in store, consumers are quick to turn their attention online and purchase goods there. But you’ll need to provide data-supported reasoning behind the request.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

However, achieving and maintaining visibility poses several challenges, including data availability and quality, technological limitations, and interoperability issues. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

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Cognira

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

However, with the emerging trends and shifting consumer behavior, retailers need to identify these patterns and act accordingly by leveraging new technologies and implementing modern and smart promotion management methods and tools to gain a competitive edge.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2016

who specializes in innovative metrology & styling solutions. In this blog, Andy discusses the health of the manufacturing industry, manufacturing technology orders, and setting benchmarks for company performance. In business why wouldn’t you measure your performance against your peers and against relevant industry sector data?

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IQMS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Bottom Line: Manufacturers are achieving only 40% of their potential because they’re spending too much valuable time manually updating inventory control , production reporting , and pricing reports when their competitors using real-time data to get the data they need to win deals and plan next-generation real-time factories.

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 27, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management is the relationship that develops between a buyer and supplier, which is subject to the exigency of the goods or services purchased and supplied to an organization and dictates the nature of the working relationship that the buyer should look to nurture with their suppliers.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at what a freight audit really is and how freight audit data can be more valuable than meets the eye. To do this properly, both parties need all of the details of what was purchased and delivered. How Freight Audit Data Analytics Provide More Insight Into Shipping Strengths and Weaknesses.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

While it can be a complex metric to calculate, those who are able to do so – and assess the data behind the output figure – will likely make better investment decisions both for themselves and clients they are advising. At this level, the company is showing it is investing very wisely and returns are excellent.

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Alloy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

An Introduction to Walmart Luminate Listen to the full episode of the Shelf Life Podcast on Walmart Luminate Walmart Luminate is the retailer’s new data, analytics and reporting tool for suppliers — and it represents a massive step forward in retailer-supplier collaboration. ” – Joel Beal, CEO and Cofounder @Alloy.ai

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The reason that opportunities like Plug and Play are so important for us is that we can come face to face with large companies with complex supply chains that are looking for a solution. Inclusive Deployment of Blockchain for Supply Chains: Part 4 – Protecting Your Data. ShipChain’s Backend Services Now Available for Purchase.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. A warehouse benchmarking exercise is an excellent way to start the quest for improvement opportunities.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 18, 2019

JAGGAER InsideSpend Thought leadership Series – In this blog series, we profile leaders in the procurement industry. We hope their insights and experiences inspire you to achieve greatness in procurement. A conversation with Walter Charles, Chief Procurement Officer at Biogen. . Procurement Trends in Manufacturing.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

With their ability to handle mass data, AI driven tools can prove to be highly effective in inventory management. AI-based automated tools can ensure smarter planning and efficient warehouse management, which can enhance worker and material safety. ENHANCED SAFETY. The cost of training. 2) INTELLIGENT DECISION-MAKING.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

As I read the literature, I felt out of touch and old-fashioned. “How could I not know about supply chain planning software?” On the plane to my interview, I read everything I could about planning software and thought about the simple spreadsheet challenge that was the genesis of my journey. ” I thought.

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