Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

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Kinaxis

MAY 21, 2015

by CJ Wehlage On May 29, 2014, I posted a blog about the Top 25 Supply Chains predictions for 2015. The 2015 Top Supply Chains were #1 Amazon , #2 McDonald’s, #3 Unilever. They were surprisingly put into a “Masters” category. The post Top 25 Supply Chains Pt. Ok, here’s my reasoning.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Business Strategy and Supply Network Themes.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

How Supply Chain Management Can Mitigate the Effects of Inflation. Rising inflation can certainly disrupt the supply chain. However, those following best practices for supply chain managemen t can mitigate the effects of inflation and keep things under control. Additionally, “going green” (i.e.,

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My Office Apps

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The Difference Between Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Most people assume that logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) refer to the same process. So, how did the concepts of logistics and Supply Chain Management become so intertwined in their use when they mean very different things?

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 27, 2021

5 Benefits of Global Sourcing in Supply Chain Management. The importance of quality in supply chain management is undeniable. The truth is that global sourcing benefits outweigh the risks for many spend categories, and it’s advantageous to think about the big picture of your sourcing steps.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2019

Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. .”

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The importance of using supply chain management software is notable because of the importance of the supply chain itself. Read on to learn more about types of supply chain management software and how to pick the best type for your company’s needs. . Thus, you’ll see a lot of: eSourcing tools.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog announces opportunities for technology provider sponsorship and promoted content programs in 2024. Background Multi-industry supply chain management teams are increasingly tasked with supporting the basis of required business and supply chain transformational needs.

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

As I write this blog, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage populations and economies around the world. The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 16, 2013

As a result of today’s economic turbulence, supply chain managers are having to make more and more decisions every day. In order to make the right decisions when a storm is gathering, it is essential to have some knowledge of risk management. www.linkedin.com/company/supply-chain-magazine.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Product Categories. Talent Management. View all Infosys blogs. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (GSCM).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

First I’d like to establish some clarity around the title for this blog post in which we use the phrase “Commodity Management” Commodity Management is meant to encompass all of the strategic activities and responsibilities that go in to the process of buying raw materials. Conclusion. All Rights Reserved.

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ThroughPut

MAY 11, 2021

Understanding Retail Supply Chain Management – Moving To The Next Normal. You might wonder, what does a retailer have to do with supply chain management? Retail supply chain management – when your shoppers want free, fast, and multiple deliveries.

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ThroughPut

MAY 11, 2021

Understanding Retail Supply Chain Management – Moving To The Next Normal. You might wonder, what does a retailer have to do with supply chain management? Retail supply chain management – when your shoppers want free, fast, and multiple deliveries.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

The number of categories has continued to grow. In that time [link] was also selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 75 Supply Chain Blogs on the Internet. So we thought that this would be a good point at which to share a list of the Top 10 Most Viewed Blog posts that we have published so far. Conclusion.

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ThroughPut

MAY 11, 2021

Understanding Retail Supply Chain Management – Moving To The Next Normal. You might wonder, what does a retailer have to do with supply chain management? Retail supply chain management – when your shoppers want free, fast, and multiple deliveries.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Product Categories. Talent Management. View all Infosys blogs. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2024

In the latter category, global vehicle inventory expressed in days of supply was reported as 28 days, compared to 15 days in the year-earlier quarter. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Net income declined 55 percent to $1.1

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 29, 2022

Intel currently has 4 fabs in the US So figure there is a near 100% probability Intel’s plants are in the “4 largest firms” category. The post Jason Miller Blog 2: Will Intel’s investments make a dent in our dependence on foreign semiconductors? appeared first on Supply Chain Resource Cooperative.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

From a goods category lens, sales of electronics and jewelry items reportedly declined on a year-over-year basis, along with certain apparel categories. Holiday Spending- A Mixed Bag first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management. All rights reserved.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We will then do a deep dive all month long and until we have covered each trend individually within these categories. Get basics right first.

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QAD

AUGUST 31, 2021

We also found that for each of the main categories of Integrated Supplier Management – Plan, Execute, Monitor and Adapt – respondents ranged from Semi-Functional to Effective Supplier Management. Diagnostic Results: Strongest Categories. Diagnostic Results: Weakest Categories. Effective Enterprise Management.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering episodes 1-5 , episodes 6-10 and episodes 11-15 of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. As we wrap up 2022 and roll into the holidays, I wanted to share summaries of our five latest Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast episodes.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 18, 2024

Holiday sales defined as being the November through December period reportedly included gains in all but two of a total of nine retail categories. The highest sales category was noted as electronics and appliances, growing 9.3 The prior record of $929.5 billion occurred in the 2022 period. All rights reserved.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

In the not so optimistic category, the bank revised its 2024 global growth forecast to 2.4 Implications for Industry Supply Chain Management Teams Depending on the industry segment, this latest widely followed economic forecast provides some key takeaways for supply chain management leaders and planning, and supply management strategists.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

For instance, instead of importing a finished product from country A to country B, there are many instances that one can take advantage of certain trade agreements among different countries over certain product categories.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on the latest published IMF World Economic Forecast. percent, but the sub-category of Emerging and Developing Asia has GDP declining from 5.2 percent, with the U.S. real GDP expected to decline from 2.1

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Embarking on a journey to elevate your supply chain career requires a strategic roadmap, and in this blog post, we unveil eleven proven strategies that will act as your compass to success. When I aimed to transition from a demand planner to a supply chain manager, I developed a five-year plan.

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Claritum

JANUARY 25, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. However, Supply Chain Management technology is beginning to catch on with SMEs, largely because of the significant cost control benefits and the increasing emphasis on control of supply chains and the internationalisation of these supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Technology. This column serves as a news capsule of specific developments occurring in the supply chain technology sector. No financial terms were disclosed regarding this acquisition. All rights reserved.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. Read More ».

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2024

Since our inception as a supply chain management focused blog in 2018, Supply Chain Matters has continually provided examples and perspectives regarding what can be best described as an industry dysfunctional supply chain that is replete with key stakeholder conflicts. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

This blog post started a series of telephone calls. In this blog, I try to answer both questions. This blog post may seem a bit basic for some. The marketing processes are slower and forecasted at a category level (higher than the supply chain forecast of an item by location). Definition. Merriam-Webster.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. In this blog, I’ll explain a bit more about the rating criteria we used to assess firms.

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QAD

MARCH 24, 2022

Gartner ranks QAD as a visionary in the category of manufacturing and supply chain management for midsize manufacturers with its cloud-based QAD Adaptive ERP suite,” he continued. “It It recently purchased WebJaguar, a digital commerce platform, to create an omnichannel customer management solution for both B2B and B2C.”.

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