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Infor’s Acquistion of GT Nexus: If I Had a Magic Wand

Supply Chain Shaman

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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Track the Supply Chain Metrics that Really Matter

Precoro

The right metrics can shed light on how cost-effective a company’s processes are when it comes to the flow of goods, both at the inbound stages of procurement and outbound all the way to the customer. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month.

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Introductory Guide to Spend Analysis - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

While a big chunk of cost lies within procurement, manufacturing and distribution activities, cost reduction from procurement function seems to deliver substantial savings quicker. Data classification seems to be the heart of any spend analysis software. Introductory Guide to Spend Analysis. Background. Discussion. A Case Study.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. “Business leaders should also look at how new tools and technologies can provide greater intelligence.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

At the point when optimisation planning began, sourcing and inbound logistics were managed by teams in various countries, each with different levels of SCM maturity, and using different tools and systems. While inexpensive in itself, the solution cost around six minutes every time an employee had to locate a unit in the yard.

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Navigating Your Migration to a Cloud-Based ERP Solution: Comprehensive Guide & Checklist

RFgen

TL;DR: This article provides a comprehensive guide on migrating to a cloud-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution. The article also outlines the roles and responsibilities during the migration process, factors to consider when choosing the right ERP solution , and the critical steps involved in the migration process.