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7 Key Factors that Underpin the Success of your Inventory Optimization Initiative

Supply Chain Opz

In many organizations the challenge of multiple systems and disparate data sources is overcome through a combination of custom reporting tools, data warehouses and dashboards. Foundational excellence in People, Process and Systems capability needs to underpin the deployment of the model.

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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). Simply put, I admit upfront that my supply chain and logistics predictions below are biased and flawed, but I make them anyway because it’s a fun exercise, and also because I hope it generates some thoughtful conversations and ideas. Robinson Acquires Freightquote.

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Supply Chain Management:The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Cloud & Big Data. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Product Categories. Banking Suite. Customer Service. Digital Commerce. Digital Marketing.

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Top 2016 Supply Chain Strategy Posts from the Supply Chain Link Blog

Arkieva

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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Supply Chain Management:Importance of Proactive Master Data.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Cloud & Big Data. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. This exercise was done before the monthly planning cycle start. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Product Categories.

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How to Use Big Data Analytics to Drive Business Value in Procurement Forward (Part 1)

Jaggaer

Having spent decades at Kraft Foods, Kellogg’s, Johnson & Johnson, and now Biogen, Walter provides keen insight into the state of procurement today and how big data analytics is disrupting the landscape to provide CPOs with meaningful answers for more strategic procurement execution. Q: What are the big trends in manufacturing?

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Supply Chain Management:'Asset' in Enterprise Asset Management

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Sourcing & Procurement. Cloud & Big Data. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. You do regular exercise to ensure frequency of your breakdown can be reduced or you take your kid for scheduled vaccinations - Preventive Maintenance. Supply Excellence.