Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 1, 2022

Many groups talk “end-to-end,” but the work happens in silos and pockets that are not aligned. I work with a group that has a sub-team focused on cost, one on customer service, and one on inventory, but lack alignment on a standard definition of supply chain excellence. The Need for Collaboration. Is this leadership?

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 195

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Last week, after booking an additional $1B in unexpected supplier costs in the third quarter, the CFO led the company’s focus on restructuring to “support efficient and reliable sourcing of components and internal development of key technologies and capabilities.” COVID impacts also continue. Don’t Be Like Ford.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2020

Procurement language article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Procurement Solutions 87

Procurement Solutions Procurement Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 87

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

My thought was to combine my experience working on visibility solutions with Descartes Systems Group and Manugistics with recent research data. Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. I volunteered to write a report on supply visibility. I thought it would be easy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 346

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 346

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Especially grievous are the gaps between finance and operations, manufacturing and procurement, and the operations and commercial teams. Ask the group to consider: Invest in Market Sensing. Build Strong Supply Chain Sourcing Development Practices. We are to blame.”

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 297

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

in to transportation management to drive routing information and booking optimization). There is no solution to optimize source, make and deliver together or drive bidirectional orchestration to execute trade-offs between functions automatically. The groups of supply planning, procurement and logistics operate within silos.

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 170

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Especially grievous are the gaps between finance and operations, manufacturing and procurement, and the operations and commercial teams. Ask the group to consider: Invest in Market Sensing. Build Strong Supply Chain Sourcing Development Practices. We are to blame.”

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Sitting waiting for a confirmed booking.) Especially grievous are the gaps between finance and operations, manufacturing and procurement, and the operations and commercial teams. Ask the group to consider: Invest in Market Sensing. Build Strong Supply Chain Sourcing Development Practices. We are to blame.”

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's competitive market, where it's not all about cost savings, tracking procurement performance and aligning it with business goals and objectives is a must-have. So how do you measure the effectiveness of procurement operations within your organization? What Are Procurement KPIs, and Why Use Them?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? More than one Procurement department has learned this the hard way. Conversely, some Procurement departments have discovered that non-strategic suppliers, or even tier two suppliers, offer them innovative solutions to alleviate the shortage.

Negotiating Skills 130

Negotiating Skills Demand Planning Software Modeling Software Buyer Training 130

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In addition to the procurement executives, I also got to meet Captain Dick Phillips, the captain of note in the film “Captain Phillips” We had a chance to talk about his experience, and he also presented to the group about the incredible experience he went through. Does procurement add to top line revenue.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Conference North America 124

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

Supply chain disruptions also slashed sales of rival Sony Group’s PlayStation 5 consoles by 26 percent to about 200,000 units, spurring concerns that the companies risk missing out on a holiday-season opportunity at the end of the year. Nintendo is having negotiations on procurement, but the outlook is uncertain.

Negotiating Skills 205

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Logistics Network Optimization Software Los Angeles 205

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 8, 2019

Hey Procurement! From one Procurement organization to the next, terminology differs. Procurement is a function, that is undergoing transformation; technologically and ideologically. I’m currently reading Trevor Noah’s book, Born a Crime. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

Procurement Solutions 50

Procurement Solutions Procurement Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills 50

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Radu is the co-author of the published book: From Source to Sold, Stories of Leadership in Supply Chain. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 59

Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights. Live map of Suez Canal and Red Sea, Dec.

Freight 246

Freight Negotiating Skills Yemen 246

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. ” I am not sure that I convinced the group, but I got them to think.

Supply Chain Planning Software 325

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 325

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Check out Outsourcing Sourcing! Then you need Virtual Procurement! We are too small and can’t afford to hire a full-time procurement person. We are busy and just don’t have the time to focus on procurement.”. “We This is a sure sign of the growing level of understanding and sophistication of procurement.

Negotiating Skills 51

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Negotiate Pricing 51

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I am also developing a framework for my new book. I define supply chain excellence as year-over-year performance better than the peer group on this balanced scorecard. Each company ranks in the 4% of companies beating their peer groups. Orbit Chart of TJX Versus Peer Group for the Period of 2010-2019. Stay tuned.

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 297

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2024

Specifically, this report observes: “ Rising freight rates are a new source of concern in the global supply chain with forecasts warning that ocean cargo prices could reach $20,000 — potentially even touch the Covid era peak of $30,000 — and stay there into 2025.” All rights reserved.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Shipping Price Reduction 52

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Loadstar found that Alibaba has a minority stake – by way of Cainiao – in Transfer , an ocean liner owned by Worldwide Logistics Group. Twill’s experimentation with getting rebates for agreeing to roll containers or the potential for small businesses to secure faster booking, are proofs of this potential.

Price Reduction 178

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 178

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2024

The most notable are the intermediaries that make up the termed buying groups. Dayen cites a specific instance as far back as 2018 when shortages of sodium chloride IV’s , half of which was sourced in Puerto Rico, led to delays in critical hospital surgeries and emergency medical procedure’s. All rights reserved.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 52

ThroughPut

JUNE 3, 2019

We do it throughout entire industries, enabling leaders to smooth-out their Supply Chains, lean-out their Logistics, optimize their Operations, and maximize their Manufacturing throughput, all with their existing teams and often disaggregated data sources.

Groups 60

Groups Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 60

Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

In retrospect I’m pleased that I was blissfully ignorant of the fact that it would take so many years for even a single cargo airline, or container ocean liner, to provide an API (that is digital computer to computer connection) for instant rates, capacity, and electronic bookings. Platforms for pricing and booking are key for any industry.

Purchasing Skills 156

Purchasing Skills Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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 involves spend visibility , spending review , and procurement process improvement. The answer is simple: spend analysis.

Analysis 52

Analysis Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 52

NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

I had a chance to review the new book by Jim Hansen and Kelly Barner, “ Procurement at a Crossroads “, which explores the many changes that the profession is facing, and challenges individuals to do things differently. (I The authors also go through and explore a number of other procurement issues that are often debated.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Predictive Analytics 40

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our lens, the August data further reflects ongoing shifts in production sourcing within specific industry sectors. Output has fallen back into decline after a brief respite in July amid an increasingly steep deterioration in order books. The three specific regions of concern are the Eurozone, United Kingdom along with Taiwan.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2023

Episode Overview In this episode, Professor Sheffi shares highlights and research from his latest book: The Magic Conveyor Belt, Supply Chains, A.I. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. and the Future of Work.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog announces availability of our latest Supply Chain Technology Market Education Research Advisory titled: Caution and Oversight Required in the Use of Generative AI Applications. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Research Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 52

NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). At Mars, procurement (commercial as it was called) was one of the most highly regarded of the professions.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

As I sign into the front desk-after-front desk at manufacturers, and open the signature book, I notice a large number of system integrators diligently working on the implementation of traditional enterprise technologies. For the CFO, end-to-end is a focus on transactional flows like order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.

Inventory Reduction 205

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 205

Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

The New York Times best-selling book The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown tells the story of how the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team overcome great odds and adversity to win the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. How do you successfully align goals, metrics, and resources across functional groups?

Supply Chain Design Software 100

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 18, 2015

In meetings, groups nod their heads that the strategy is correct. In discrete industries, the early supply chain organizations reported to procurement. Over the course of the last decade, companies have moved at different rates to align source, make and deliver processes to report to common leader. It is not easy.

Sourcing Strategies 150

Sourcing Strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design 150

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

The new international air carrier is to be named Riyadh Air, which is reportedly procuring 39 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with an option for 33 more. This procurement further includes the aircraft being powered by General Electric engines, which is another boost to GE’s order backlog. Time will tell. All rights reserved.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Saudi Arabia Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The Ivalua team will be returning to eWorld Procurement & Supply in London. Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders – to transform your SRM you need to understand your Procurement maturity (Beginner, Expert or Advanced), and what you are looking for from each supplier relationship.

Procurement 20

Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Military Supply Chain Design 20

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

San Francisco -based Onera provides retail technology that connects inventory across siloed systems and transforms them into a single, real-time source of inventory status. Freightos Limited , a global freight booking and payment platform, and Gesher I Acquisition Corp., Freightos Merges With Gesher I SPAC.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 1, 2022

Regarding claims that the supply chain would have recovered by now: “ I’ve never seen it so chaotic, honestly, from an execution point of view, whether its construction, sourcing, manufacturing, shifting supply chains or freight. Every game is different, and every challenge requires a different play book. Additional Thoughts.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 52

Claritum

JANUARY 8, 2020

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Procurement's influence with an orchestrated Marketplace. This article looks at the use of business to business orchestrated Marketplaces and online catalogues to mitigate the people factor of any procurement process. Introduction. How people can influence success. 1 Introduction.

Purchasing Skills 47

Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing 47