QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Most manufacturing companies need ERP , Financials , CRM (customer relationship management), SCM (supply chain management), Field Service and Support , EQMS (enterprise quality management system), Shop Floor Control , and perhaps others, depending on the industry they serve. Sounds easy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2017

As I participate in technology briefings with vendors, I am trying to piece together the future of supply chain management. I believe that supply chain leaders are in the middle of step change in process innovation driven by not one, but a confluence of technologies. This blog is now has over 15,000 readers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

The new world of supply chain analytics is my current research project. The possibilities of data variety and velocity to improve supply chain management excite me. There is a great need for improved supply chain analytics. What is real and what is hype? New names abound.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2013

I love hearing from blog readers. This morning, I woke to receive this email in my inbox: Good morning Lora, I have read with pleasure the insightful report related to SC 2020 (race for Supply Chain – April 2013). Define and map end-to-end supply chain processes. Design the supply chain for agility and flexibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The supply chain is knotted. Yesterday, @DamarqueViews asked me a question on twitter: “What do you think are the greatest barriers in the adoption of social technology in the supply chain?” So, I thought that I would write a blog to answer what seems like a simple question. It is unruly.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. To address these challenges, supply chain professionals must adopt advanced forecasting methods. Let’s get started with definitions, differences and benefits.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keeping up with demand and market trends challenges most supply chain operators. Supply chain operators need to take a step back and closely examine their demand forecasting process to optimize supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. What is Demand Forecasting?

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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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Elementum

AUGUST 30, 2022

As the landscape of enterprise technology shifts again towards app consolidation, now might finally be the time for the first supply chain super app. Business tools go through cycles as well, and in the case of enterprise software, they seem to oscillate between application consolidation and specialization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2015

What is Mobility as it Applies to Manufacturing and Other Businesses? But, what does mobility exactly mean? the ability to move between different levels in society or employment. Enterprise mobility management products, such as data loss prevention technologies, are available to help IT departments address these risks.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 14, 2020

RFP management software is your best friend if you’re trying to streamline your way through the sometimes-complicated process of the RFP (request for proposal) world. Read on to learn more about the best RFP software and what features you should consider. Task management. Your Guide to RFP Software. RFP Software : The Basics.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

After all, most of these business functions were created for a very different era where any change was predicted earlier and absorbed easily. After all, most of these business functions were created for a very different era where any change was predicted earlier and absorbed easily. Further, warehousing costs can fall by 5-10%.

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Vecco International

DECEMBER 27, 2017

And coordinating your global supply chain in a timely manner to meet your customers’ needs feels like an even taller order. And coordinating your global supply chain in a timely manner to meet your customers’ needs feels like an even taller order. So what is the real problem here? Now, the bad news.

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ThroughPut

JULY 6, 2021

What led to a situation like this? Businesses around the world are pondering upon these questions and each of them leads to a simple answer – effective supply chain demand planning and forecasting. Thriving In ‘The New Normal’ With 5 Demand Planning & Forecasting Methods. Could the situation have been handled better?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Blog post originally created and published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at [link] Check out the Kodiak Rating blog at [link]. Well… let’s try and walk this one back, and decide, what tricks are necessary to learn? Subscribe Here! Email Address. Assessing wants and needs?—?from

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

This blog post started a series of telephone calls. A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. In this blog, I try to answer both questions. This blog post may seem a bit basic for some. What Is a Forecast Anyway?

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. Read on to learn what our experts had to say about the most important considerations you should weigh when moving to an automated warehouse. Robert DeStefano.

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2022

ERP systems have the ability to transform manufacturing companies, optimize operations, increase productivity, cut costs and help businesses remain competitive. If you’re new in your journey toward understanding what an ERP solution could offer your business, learn more about common ERP functionality and features you can expect below.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Supply chains respond. Supply chain business networks need an overhaul. Supply chain business networks need an overhaul. Supply chain transactions remain dependent on EDI messaging standards that are now over 45 years old. Someone asked me the other day how I adopted the term for this blog.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. Let’s face a hard fact: the supply chain planning market is a mess. Let’s face a hard fact: the supply chain planning market is a mess.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

So here is an overview defining demand planning and how it differs from demand forecasting, discussing its importance, outlining the process, touching upon the impact of AI, and ending with a section on choosing demand planning software. How Does It Differ from Demand Forecasting? How Does It Differ from Demand Forecasting?

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Supply Chain Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Supply chains respond. Supply chain business networks need an overhaul. Supply chain business networks need an overhaul. Supply chain transactions remain dependent on EDI messaging standards which are now over 45-years old. Someone asked me the other day how I adopted the name for this blog.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

Since 2015, PTC has hosted LiveWorx , a global forum that brings together manufacturing executives, engineers, product designers, quality leaders, supply chain partners, and other like-minded individuals who are focused on harnessing disruptive technologies to manage uncertainty and transform their business.

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 25, 2019

What distinguishes Manufacturing ERP from other ERP systems? We are all familiar with what ERP systems are: One software solution that brings all core business processes into one database and system, eliminating ‘silos of information’ and separate applications for various departments. Defining Manufacturing ERP.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Tl;dr Supply chain visibility is gaining popularity, but smart operators recognize the importance of making that visibility actionable. An optimal digital strategy will incorporate both real-time visibility and real-time action with service management. There were a couple reasons for that: 1. The technology wasn’t ready 2.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

I read a lot of articles about the need for supply chain transformation. What they don’t often discuss is the end game. Dan Gilmore, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Digest , asserts supply chain transformation is only beginning to catch the attention of many CEOs. What is the end game?

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QAD

AUGUST 11, 2021

Cloud ERP vs On-Premise ERP. To understand what cloud ERP is, you first have to understand the on-premise ERP model it evolved from. ERP, which stands for enterprise resource planning , is a term that was introduced in the 1990s referring to software that automates business processes across a company.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

As your business grows, you supply chain software will need to expand. No matter which direction you choose, supply chain software comes riddled with opportunities for confusion, demise, and incapability. 5 Pitfalls of Supply Chain Software Selection. #1: 1: Don’t Go For ERP Software First. . #1:

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 8, 2018

“By the end of 2020,” asserts the editorial staff at Material Handling & Logistics (MH&L), “one-third of all manufacturing supply chains will be using analytics-driven cognitive capabilities, thus increasing cost efficiency by 10% and service performance by 5%.”[1] What does that mean?

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The global ERP market is set to grow to $42 billion by 2020. As research indicates 1 , an increasingly competitive market compels organizations to adopt ERP solutions in order to keep pace with their competitors. The demand for ERP software is expected to grow rapidly. The difference between Accounting Software and ERP Software.

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OptiProERP

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Managers of growing small to midsize manufacturing businesses find that the capacity of their start-up applications often falls short. One common example is moving from QuickBooks to ERP for accounting and financials. Read our Guide to ERP Accounting and Financials: Grow Your Manufacturing Business Beyond QuickBooks.

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HICX Solutions

JULY 11, 2019

Gaining a better understanding of who your vendors are allows you to improve all aspects of vendor management, such as sourcing, category management and payment. Why organisations struggle with Vendor Master Data Management. What are the benefits of Vendor Master Data Management?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 4, 2013

Management Consulting. Application Management. Infrastructure Management. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. CRM Digital Commerce.

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2019

New market entrants like Tesla have reinvented the electric power-train, created their own energy ‘fuel’ distribution grids to end-point superchargers, and redefined the once ‘ludicrous’ notion of what an instant-torque, Blitz-acceleration, luxury status-symbol with actual ‘Fahrvergnügen’ can be.

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