The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills 130

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

I split this off from global sourcing because we had plenty of buyers but not enough planning and logistics so service and documentation was failing. Their mission is to work with our many global buyers, collectively known as Risk Management and Sourcing (RMS), to streamline the buying, planning and logistics. It holds things back.

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It all starts with getting the ingredients, which involves sourcing cocoa beans from farmers, sugar from processors, and milk from dairy farms to make the bar. This is stage 1 of the supply chain, which is called Procurement or Sourcing.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 40

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“Users can easily now look at your global or regional supply situation and quickly source alternates when required, but the key here is to practice your response. “A 3PL can provide a range of fulfillment services, from setup, to shipping, to customer service. Think about how your warehouse might look in 2030.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I was in Orlando, Florida this week moderating workshops for a logistics service provider client. req’d) How Blockchain Could Benefit Levi’s Worker Well-Being Initiative (Sourcing Journal) Companies Plan for Tariffs, More Paperwork in Case of ‘No-Deal’ Brexit (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 150

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

The manufacturers sourced the peanut butter primarily on cost. When I do workshops on driving data sharing across the industry, the sales group of the seller of products often calls me aside for a one-on-one talk. Instead, it take active sensing, tracking and pattern recognition of shipping, chain of custody and quality information.

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Food Manufacturing Procurement 150

Requis

MAY 22, 2020

He is the Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State University, and is a prolific author of articles and books, most recently The LIVING Supply Chain (co-authored with Tom Linton). Insights from The LIVING Supply Chain book. Everything is changing.

Data 52

Data Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52