SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2017

The process generally involves placing a purchase order with a supplier that says ‘Please deliver to us a cooling system to the attached specification’,” explained Ms. However, prior to implementing their current solution from Axit, this was all done via Excel spreadsheets, as Ms. Hennecke explained: “It was very challenging.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

He was joined by Youness Taghrichte, Head of Procurement at Attijariwafa Bank, together with Richard Hogg, VP Northern Europe, JAGGAER, and Javier Lopez, Senior Value Engineer, JAGGAER. Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. End-to-End Definition Implementation of enterprise data architectures to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Background.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale. Modern cloud-based solutions offer cost effective analysis of data and require no infrastructure setup, enabling faster adoption of new technologies. Deliver a delightful purchase experience to end customers.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. But with every hyper-advanced AI solution comes new concerns and risks we must keep in mind.

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Kodiak Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Whether you’re already at those heady heights of management or you’re dreaming of getting there some day soon, the following case studies will help you prepare for the day the CPO, CFO or even CEO comes knocking. There has to be an easier way, and the answer lies with Kodiak Hub’s SRM software. But that’s not even the best part.

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QAD

MARCH 12, 2019

We will start off the week with the Automotive Kickoff Session with Tom Roberts, QAD’s Vice President of Business Development, following Tuesday morning presentations from keynote speaker Bob Moesta and QAD executives. Customer Case Study: Integration and QAD Automation Solutions. Key Attractions in New Orleans.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA. Our Rating: 5/5 4.

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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). How are companies using SCONs in the real world?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Understand online consumer behavior via Think With Google Google has provided lots of data for you to understand what, when, why and how customers make online purchase via the interactive data. Find more supply chain case studies via MIT Dspace Case study analysis can be useful for both college students and supply chain practitioners.

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RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

The Confluence of Consulting, ERP Systems, and Inventory Management Consulting: The Catalyst for Change A consultant’s role is critical in helping an organization identify challenges, needs, and possible solutions. Enterprise software purchases often come with their own consulting services or implementation teams for that very reason.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

At present, Opna Bio SA comprises two small Research and Development companies, one in Lausanne, Switzerland and one in South San Francisco, USA. Odallo also processes all purchase orders and sets up new suppliers in the system. Cervino took the initiative to find the right solution through online research. She and Ms.

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. There are unique challenges and opportunities presented by complex, frequently ordered categories of Indirect expenditure, such as marketing services, print, packaging, uniforms & apparel, office supplies and related products and services. Short purchasing cycles. Introduction.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 28, 2013

Case Studies. 1) Purchasing Portfolio Matrix. 1) Purchasing Portfolio Matrix. In 1983, Peter Kraljic wrote the article " Purchasing Must Become Supply Management " for Harvard Business Review. In this article, he proposed the way to create a purchasing strategy based on different types of commodity.

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Invata Intralogistics

APRIL 5, 2024

Understanding AI’s Role in Non-traditional Problem Solving AI isn’t just about automating repetitive tasks; it’s also about finding intelligent, data-driven solutions to complex challenges in your fulfillment network. AI assists in optimizing delivery routes to minimize fuel consumption and delivery times.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, at one conference this spring, after delivering a keynote presentation that had nothing to do with technology, the very first question I received from the audience was “What do you think about blockchain and its potential in supply chain management?”. IBM Case Study: Supply Chain Intelligence, Watson, and Resolution Rooms.

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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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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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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Spinnaker Management Group asked me to co-present on a demand-driven webinar with SanDisk. It is systemic.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 11, 2017

The evidence is in; and it appears that consumer products manufacturers now have a wide range of choices for both cloud and on-premise solutions to managing the second largest line item in the company P&L. They will undoubtedly be taxed in their effort to choose the right solution. User Interfaces. Beautiful.

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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

Jacek Zmuda, the Controlling Manager With Jacek Zmuda, the Controlling Manager, and Katarzyna Siedlarczyk, the Junior Controlling Specialist, we had a chance to discuss Green Cell’s procurement process and its evolution along with the company’s rapid growth. Purchasers searched for the relevant product wherever they saw fit.

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DiManEx

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In other words, because some parts have a long lead time or may be difficult to purchase, companies tend to build up excess inventory. Wildenberg explained during his presentation, the Dutch Armed Forces took a very focused approach to enable AM adoption, working with DiManEx as a partner that supported the transition.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Potential Factors in Declining Margins To get to the root of the problem, understanding the costs of production or purchasing will be a necessary starting point, but typically, more information will be needed. Some customers are very good at finding loopholes to reduce their purchasing costs.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services.

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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

The Disruptions of the Past Year Emphasized the Need for More Flexible, Agile Pharmacies As the pandemic presented many unprecedented challenges to businesses, companies shipping pharmaceuticals have now begun to realize the dire need for agile and adaptable operations within their supply chain.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 29, 2021

As the pandemic presented many unprecedented challenges to businesses, companies shipping pharmaceuticals have now begun to realize the dire need for agile and adaptable operations within their supply chain. Thus, the implementation of online ordering has become a prominent solution that provides the customer with suitable accessibility.

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ivalua

APRIL 26, 2019

And the challenges of today won’t be solved by yesterdays solutions – we have to be inventive, find new ways, be creative”. That offering has built in best practices but is also a solution that “grows with you”. Industry-focused solutions are coming soon too – manufacturing in May, financial services and healthcare Q3.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rémi Lelarge, the Head of Procurement and Logistics at Electra, shared their story of building a comprehensive procurement process with Precoro. The startup that immediately chose Precoro For the first few months after Electra was founded, like many startups, the team had a manual procurement process and used spreadsheets.

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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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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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RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2017

The Forum provided an opportunity for RELEX to present its vision of a fully unified retail planning solution bringing together supply chain, space and workforce planning to increase operational efficiency. Two customer presentations followed. We now know that we have the right range, in the right space, at the right time.

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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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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies, by David Simchi-Levi et al. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, by Robert M. Video or PowerPoint presentations. Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management, by F. Robert Jacobs et al. Monczka, Robert B.

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