IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

Blockchain shows potential for increasing the speed, scale, and visibility of supply chains, eliminating counterfeit-goods transactions while also improving batching, routing and inventory control. Improving track-and-trace reduces the need for buffer stock by providing real-time visibility of inventory levels and shipments.

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 83

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Vendor Managed Inventory processes–once hailed as the panacea of demand sensing–largely operate in isolation within sales organizations (of the thirty-three organizations that we interviewed last year, no market leader has connected these demand signals). It was a cold, crisp winter in Boston.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

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. Stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns, only 10% of companies are making progress. Short cycles require buffer inventories and short lead times.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Arena Solutions

MARCH 9, 2023

On May 15 – 18, 2023, professionals across the industrial enterprise will have the opportunity to attend PTC LiveWorx in person at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. With its first-ever live participation at the event, Arena, a PTC Business is excited to connect with customers, partners, and colleagues!

Supply Chain Design Software 77

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 77

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

The day before I traveled to Boston, I spoke to a client. Consumer goods manufacturers will pay 60-70% more in retail deductions, and the retail struggle to source for the holidays will worsen. We are taking the risk that everyone can get COVID shots to enable an in-person event in September. I so want the pandemic to be over.

Supply Chain Design Software 367

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Forecasting Software 367

SCMDOJO

JUNE 3, 2022

From tracking orders to managing inventory to managing cash flows and increasing sales, POs play a pivotal role in enhancing daily operations. Boston Consulting Group estimates that by using a PO, a company can reduce costs by 10% and at the same time cut the time spent by up to 30%. Image Source: ControlHub.

Purchasing Skills 102

Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Vendor Strategies 102

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks. A significant paradigm shift in procurement and inventory control is an emerging area of focus.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 233

ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. Supply chain shortages, global events, and inflation all make it harder than ever for companies to accurately predict customer demand. Image source: Sturgis Journal. Image source: MTL Blog.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Purchasing Skills 156

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2018

Reason #1 You Need Better End-to-End Visibility into Real-Time Events. With more complexity being added every day, Digital Control Towers offer a single source of truth about your orders, ensuring real-time events management across all milestones and parties so that you can truly manage by exception.

Optimization Software 106

Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Network Software 106

QAD

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The medtech industry association, MassMEDIC, recently held a “Virtual Supplier Showcase” event. Joanne: “Abiomed delivered over $1M worth of PPE to local hospitals in the Boston area and we continue that line of communication and support to this day. How did you work together to serve and deliver products that were needed most?

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Resource Reduction Analytics Software 97

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 16, 2023

In a world of too little, too late, real-time data provides the actionable insights companies need to maximize inventory performance and business profitability. The highly scalable platform processes and analyzes data quickly and applies configuration to provide actionable views of inventory.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 156

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Importantly, flexible supply chains cut costs and improve cash flow, in part through a 10% to 40% increase in inventory turns. “Some companies are starting to invest in creating data-backed profiles of their supplier base so they know where and when to look for second sources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

All of the above (and other down-stream KPIs and processes) are heavily influenced by the accuracy of a demand forecast: if the demand forecast is much more accurate, a company is more likely to have the right product, in the right quantities in inventory and will have less of the products in inventory that is not required.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. The news from these events? Second Step: Understand the Role of Inventory.

Inventory Reduction 197

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 197