The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. HOW DID WE GET HERE?

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NC State SCRC

AUGUST 18, 2022

Artificial intelligence is growing rapidly across many organizational applications, and nowhere is this impact greater than in procurement. Given the recent rapid inflationary pressure and the challenges of significant material shortages in 2022, there is growing pressure on procurement to continue to deliver value, as never before.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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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.

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Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Companies tend to engage in request for information (RFI), request for quote (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) processes to make sure they end up choosing the right software that meets their business and IT requirements. Simply put, the RFI/RFQ/RFP process does not fit with the realities of the SaaS business model.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

They may lack resources required to meet programmatic and financial reporting requirements or mitigate the many risks of non-compliance. The Procurement Link. Ivalua’s grant solution enables grantors, applicants, and awardees to perform these activities effectively and efficiently. Sean Correll. Head of Public Sector.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Your supplier may charge you an agreed-upon price, but if the service is unmarked or the merchandise is of poor quality, you won’t be able to meet your savings goals. Most companies rely on on-time delivery, price reduction, and quality service from suppliers to make more profit. What metrics do others (in my industry) use?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. What is Lean Retail? How lean retail impacts business goals and revenue targets.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 9, 2022

In your personal life, you can use a variety of devices to make purchases—from your phone to your smart TV, it’s all possible within whatever device you’re using. In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. Cost savings in loose markets. Route guide failure. In 2022, C.H.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Inventory Optimization to Unlock Supply Chain Efficiencies with Cost Reduction. A recent survey shows that 40% of the supply chain industry is already optimizing its inventory and networking tools by adopting advanced technologies and this percentage is said to grow in the next five years. ADEQUATE QUALITY CONTROL PRACTICES.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Precoro

JULY 18, 2022

Even more, 82% of finance departments report being overwhelmed by the number of invoices they have to process daily and are further exhausted by the variety of formats these invoices are received in. It improves cash flow, drives additional savings, and helps procurement organizations make the most of dynamic discounting opportunities.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

I also shared with them my view that companies will ultimately find opportunities for supply chain innovation at the intersection of Software, B2B Connectivity, and Social Networking — a trend best illustrated by the rise of Supply Chain Operating Networks (SCONs). Improve process quality for vendors and BASF.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Read about a venture capital studio that implemented procurement software to manage purchases for 10 portfolio companies in addition to their own. Redbud Brands went from not knowing if a purchase order was approved to making every payment in time. “There was not a lot of structure,” Mr. Henson explained.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 2, 2016

With the evolution of cognitive learning, cloud-based analytics, non-relational technologies, and streaming architectures, the ERP vendors are no longer the center-piece of supply chain visionaries’ discussions. Software maintenance costs are rising for the CIO. New business models are evolving.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

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.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The industrial equipment and machinery (IM&E) industry needs to start looking at solutions that will handle change in key elements of the supply chain, production operations, and shipment activities without being disrupted. It ties into the ERP system where quotes and purchase orders are managed. The new normal for manufacturers.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Our 2024 guide provides supply chain managers and planners with the latest tools and insights to refine their demand forecasting processes. Demand forecasting is the process of predicting future customer demand for a product or service. Demand forecasting predicts future customer demand using historical data and market analysis.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 25, 2021

”[2] Both Brown and Miller base their predictions on the U.S. Census Bureau’s March retail trade report, which predicted a booming holiday season. That, in turn, implies more premium charges and even higher all-in costs for importers racing the holiday clock, which practically speaking, may be already ticking.”

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 5, 2023

Quality and Regulatory Alignment for Audit Readiness Full transcript below: Wendy Levine Welcome to today’s webinar, exploring “Quality and Regulatory Alignment for Audit Readiness.” So, Arena is a cloud-native system that controls product lifecycle as well as your quality processes. I like to think if I can do it, anyone can.

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Pivot88

APRIL 17, 2017

For many years, many strategic sourcing and procurement professionals have been using the cost reduction playbook as a guide for all of their sourcing and procurement activities. THE GAME CHANGER…VALUE PROCUREMENT. Procurement officers are under pressure to deliver value added performance.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 13, 2024

As part of my personal and professional development, I’ve been participating in our book club at Lucas Systems over the past several months. We’ve read and discussed some fantastic and thought provoking books. the book, constraints are stations such as machining and heat treatment.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report. Software is cheaper than staff – so give employees the tools they need to add maximum value and efficiency. Avoid having too much capital tied up in inventory; use stock optimisation software to set optimal min and max levels based on historical data and sales trends.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

But the COVID-19 crisis, has required rapid operational solutions to unforeseen roadblocks. Quick solutions to employee shortages, remote working, and to ensure health and safety across the company need to be deployed. Efficiency and cost management. These bottlenecks significantly change the priorities of leaders.

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Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. Customer satisfaction and keeping costs in check rests on optimal last-mile delivery operations. In 2021, a wide range of major product categories saw online purchase returns, with rates varying from 8% to 88%.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

Necessity of Supply Chain Planning Software in Vertical Integration. At the back of your supply chain, you’ve got your raw materials being procured. Amazon began as a seller of other publishers’ book titles but then expanded to become a publisher in its own right. The Disadvantages of Vertical Integration.

Price Reduction 156

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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

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. An approach to Tail Spend Analytics. Benefits of better Analytics. If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. Procurement needs to have real time data on the entire supply chain. 3 An approach to Tail Spend Analytics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Instead, it should be mapped as an input to track supply chain forecasting to financial budgets for reporting and insights. Time horizon. Bias and error. Apparel is an example.

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ThroughPut

JULY 6, 2021

Do you remember the time when the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns were announced across the world, followed by the panic purchase of essentials to the point where supermarkets and grocery stores were left with empty shelves? Most manufacturers prefer to leverage analytics data over traditional forecasting methods.

Supply and Demand 52

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. Predictive Data Analytics. Chinese executives see predictive analytics as the key to competing with U.S. Chinese executives see predictive analytics as the key to competing with U.S.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Most manufacturers prefer to leverage analytics data over traditional forecasting and time series techniques. While analytics data can produce accurate forecasts, they still work under the assumption that societal and consumer behavior trends remain constant. An AI-powered tool can help you get this baseline in a matter of minutes.

Forecasting 52

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EazyStock

JUNE 16, 2022

It uses algorithms, software, or systems to learn and adjust without specific programming. ML models teach themselves over time by analyzing trends and spotting anomalies and then offering predictive insights. They can scan and report shipments into the warehouse, keeping an accurate track of your inventory.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. Here, you may consider using a hybrid system of Kanban’s pull alongside analytics-based push methodologies (i.e.

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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. There is also no Santa Claus.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

James Ewing: Procurement Manager at Renewable Parts Ltd. In South Africa, there are a lot of third-party fulfilment companies , so costs were going up with them.” Below are five effective solutions extracted from the roundtable conversation to help manufacturers maintain healthy cash flow despite capricious supply chains.

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3rdwave

JANUARY 17, 2020

visibility to the port of entry to determine the status of a transportation unit for delivery priority, visibility to regulatory statuses at the port of entry, visibility to receipt detail, visibility to exception alerts when defined milestone events are not met, visibility to freight contract cost elements for freight audit validation.

Optimization Software 54

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

A study by the World Economic Forum demonstrated that businesses that apply sustainable practices reduce supply chain costs by 9-16 percent and increase brand value by 5-20 percent. Meanwhile, a recent report by Unilever showed that its Sustainable Living Brands grew over 50 percent faster than the rest of the business. Next steps: .

Sustainability 53

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online.

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