Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Supply Chain Cost Reduction Challenge: A wallboard and sticker system was a low-tech solution for identifying equipment items in the yard at Terex.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

Difference Between Procure to Pay and eProcurement. Procure-to-Pay is the sequential process we described earlier. Eprocurement or e-procurement comes from electronic procurement. It relates to the digitization of this process through specialized tools. Benefits of an eProcurement Solution.

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Hybrent

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

With supply chain management, you spend a significant amount of time taking raw data and turning it into usable data – the data we need to make important purchasing decisions, decisions about how best to allocate funds,” said Grimm. Grimm was ready for a solution one way or another. We knew there had to be a better way.”.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

A procure-to-pay solution offers a seamless process from point of order to payment. At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Case in Point.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 31, 2012

Case Studies. While a big chunk of cost lies within procurement, manufacturing and distribution activities, cost reduction from procurement function seems to deliver substantial savings quicker. Data classification seems to be the heart of any spend analysis software. Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

A procure-to-pay solution offers a seamless process from point of order to payment. At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Case in Point.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction. Remove the noise.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. is what drove the first wave of demand for real-time freight visibility solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

At the Supply Chain Insights Global Conference in 2019, an attendee stopped me after the third case study of the Supply Chains to Admire award winner. In this blog, I share the case study of Sleep Number. As you read the case study, I hope you do as well. The Sleep Number case study is in this publication.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 12, 2020

This electronic connectivity thus allows for the application of intelligent software and technology that is the backbone of any Control Tower solution. But Control Tower effectiveness is more than just having software and a room with a bunch of monitors. In this case study there was absolutely no focus on connectivity.

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Precoro

JUNE 21, 2022

Company: Green Cell Locations: Poland, England, France Industry: Technology, Consumer Electronics Website: [link] Using Precoro since: 2019 Users: 66 and counting Client’s evaluation: 8/10 Featuring: Jacek Zmuda – Controlling Manager, and Katarzyna Siedlarczyk – Junior Controlling Specialist What is Green Cell?

Procurement Solutions 98

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

A significant amount of waste – including flame retardants and gas pollutants – is generated during the manufacturing process of electronic components, which is hazardous to both plant workers and the environment if not handled and disposed of properly. The challenges are only growing. Even as the new U.S.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Jeremy Beauchamp , operations manager at Bright Peak Therapeutics, has kindly agreed to share his team’s experience setting up a procurement management process from scratch using Precoro. Bright Peak’s Procurement Background. As a new start-up, Bright Peak didn’t have a procurement system in place.

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Precoro

MAY 8, 2023

With over 1,000 students, the school purchases a lot of supplies for students as well as office supplies for the administration. We had the chance to discuss the school's initial approach to procurement compared to its new, automated process using software with Caroline Hickey, Business Associate at CCPCS.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Supply chain is a relatively new discipline that rose out of the procurement, logistics, and operations disciplines. Procurement, logistics, and operations were seen as separate – but that perspective isn’t helpful today. Currently the aspect that’s moving the fastest is visibility software.

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Requis

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Supply chain is a relatively new discipline that rose out of the procurement, logistics, and operations disciplines. Procurement, logistics, and operations were seen as separate – but that perspective isn’t helpful today. Currently the aspect that’s moving the fastest is visibility software.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Smart electronics, including a torque sensor-equipped motor and an auto-shifting transmission. When it comes to a comprehensive understanding of procurement, Rex is the executive who understands the specifics of PO processing and its big-picture impact. How it Started. Two Sides of the Challenge: Operational & Financial.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Leading directors from all important players across various industries from automotive, electronics, oil & gas, heavy industry & steel, retail, food & beverage, FMCG, energy and beyond are attending our B2B events each year to meet the key logistics, software, consultancy, transportation and warehousing service providers.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

Thus, the implementation of online ordering has become a prominent solution that provides the customer with suitable accessibility. Knowing other details such as the latest product and pricing information, pharmacy inventory, and drug purchase history of the consumer aids companies in mitigating mistakes, ensuring stability.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

Thus, the implementation of online ordering has become a prominent solution that provides the customer with suitable accessibility. Knowing other details such as the latest product and pricing information, pharmacy inventory, and drug purchase history of the consumer aids companies in mitigating mistakes, ensuring stability.

Pharmaceutical 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

This electronic connectivity thus allows for the application of intelligent software and technology that is the backbone of any Control Tower solution. But Control Tower effectiveness is more than just having software and a room with a bunch of monitors. In this case study there was absolutely no focus on connectivity.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

By Vikram Murthi and Dr. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions. and carefully procure and place inventory, they constantly face operational issues during execution. as well as external drivers (weather, interest rates, new housing starts….),

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

By Vikram Murthi and Dr. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions. and carefully procure and place inventory, they constantly face operational issues during execution. as well as external drivers (weather, interest rates, new housing starts….),

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I want to be part of the evolution that helps leaders to redefine strategies based on the changing physics, electronics and capabilities in value networks. High-Tech and Electronic Supply Networks. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. The Kinaxis model is an enterprise solution. We hope to see you there!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

Most hang on the back of forty-year old Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes. As shown in Figure 2, few orders and purchase orders flow hands-free. We started with group ideation and the sharing of case studies. We then narrowed down use cases to test. The first use case is supplier onboarding.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. So, with darts in hand, here are my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2016: The Transportation Management System (TMS) market will become more barbell-shaped as Software-as-a-Self-Service solutions emerge.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 28, 2013

Other findings documented by Blackhurst et al (2006) also suggest that the implementation of a VMI initiative at a large electronics manufacturer did not produce the results expected. Patterns of vendor-managed inventory: findings from a multiple case study”, International Journal of Operations and Production Management, vol.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. The cost of quality definition and enterprise quality management software—part 2, cost of quality both offer detailed descriptions of these metrics and insights on how to measure them.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In order to leverage this advantage, the right “delivery” tool for the digital maritime services needs to exit. One in every 12 containers shipped in the world are booked on the Maersk website, making it one of the world’s largest B2B websites, and about 98% of their bookings are done electronically. Maersk 2018/19 Magazine).

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synchrono

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Through the use of supplier quality certifications and blanket (long-term) purchase orders, a manufacturer can accurately and effectively calculate the optimal level of inventory needed to fulfill demand requirements through the duration of replenishment lead time. Additional Resources: Case Study: Dynisco, A Roper Company.

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synchrono

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

The manufacturer contends the supplier did not acknowledge the material purchase orders, or ship on-time as promised. The supplier argues that the purchase order was not received or duplicated or rejected or went missing-in-action. Case Study: Continuous Improvement Immersion + the Right Tools Proves Profitable for Dynisco.

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RFgen

MARCH 12, 2024

Without accurate inventory tracking or digital inventory management , this may require an in-depth review of inventory purchase records to identify initial costs. This is because the newer inventory is purchased at a higher inflationary value. Automation software can simplify the process.

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Claritum

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Defining the Perfect Procurement World. Achieving the perfect Procurement world. Are you a 2-dimensional or a 3-dimensional purchasing organisation? Automation for the 3-dimensional purchasing organisation. 2 Defining the perfect Procurement world. Introduction.

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 5, 2017

Case M.Video: Success with Behavioral Clustering for Built-in Appliances. Insights » Case Studies. M.Video is the largest Russian consumer electronics retail chain by revenue, providing a successful service to more than 379 stores, operating in 161 cities in Russia. Introduction. Number of transactions 27.9

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6 River Systems

JANUARY 10, 2019

From choosing the right logistics management software to perfecting the order fulfillment process , there are countless processes, steps and decisions that can have an impact on the supply chain. ” — Lloyd Smith, 5 Tips for Improving Your Supply Chain Management , Mindover Software; Twitter: @mindover_austin.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

And not least, double-digit cost savings on our electronic sourcing bid events.”. Scott Schlotthauer Chief Procurement Officer Oklahoma State University. What he observed was a smoothly running system, thanks to the JAGGAER procure-to-pay solution the university had been using for about two years. “I Paperless at the O.K.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

The company wasn’t a pure startup at the time (it was founded in 1981), but like all software companies during those years, it rode the dotcom tidal wave up — and then crashed down with everyone else (see period from 1999 through 2002 in the stock chart below). One of my first clients back in 1999 was Descartes Systems Group.

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