Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

How Startups Are Innovating Across the Supply Chain Startups are innovating across the end-to-end supply chain, leveraging emerging technologies and agile processes: Sourcing and Supplier Management Supplier onboarding – Digitizing and automating onboarding using cloud-based platforms improves efficiency.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2018

Digital twins drive benefits such as improved business planning and improved sourcing, procurement and supplier management. Click below to see the full SKF case study: Digital twins do not likely anticipate all information. Unexpected needs can lead to ongoing changes and additions.

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

To support this mission and build more transparent supply chains, the company implemented Ivalua’s supplier management platform as a central hub for supplier collaboration and strategic procurement. View the full EnBW case study.

Procurement Solutions 130

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ivalua

JUNE 12, 2025

Our ‘Expense’ project has been a revelation: Bell executives realized the potential of the Ivalua solution and leveraged OJC Consulting’s expertise to fully rethink our Expense management processes.” – Jean Ratelle Associate Director, e-Sourcing, BELL Read the full Bell case study. But the right tools matter.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. billion in annual sales.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Papyrus, a leading European paper wholesaler, started using AIMMS in May 2014 to implement radical changes in its supply chain network and re-envision its forecasting, replenishment & supplier management workflow. Download our case study to learn more.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Example: A supplier was expected to deliver components worth $500,000. However, additional costs resulted in an actual spend of $550,000, This resulted in a CPI below 1, indicating cost inefficiencies in supplier management.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Categories for the Pro-to-Know recognition include but are not limited to Supplier Management, Sourcing, Contract Management, eProcurement, Form Requests, and AP Automation. These awards not only recognize your achievements but also provide valuable case studies and best practices that benefit our entire community.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 13, 2015

Bryan Ball is responsible for developing Aberdeen’s research coverage within the Supply Chain and Supplier Management research practice. Check out the new Aberdeen Group case study on Avaya’s transformation here. General News Supply chain management supply chain transforamtion Webcast' Aberdeen Group.

Supply Chain Transformation 100

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Mini Case Study: Walmart Walmart may be the most famous example of a company that has succeeded primarily because of a well-developed and aligned supply chain strategy. Remember that in the eyes of your customers, there is no distinction between the performance of your suppliers and that of your own company.

Inventory Reduction 74

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Order Management Systems. Service Parts Management. Supplier Management. Transportation Management Syst. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. OReilly Auto Parts drives inventory management to stay in the fast lane. Manufacturing Technology.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Investing in a modern collaborative procurement solution like Ivalua has enabled the procurement team to focus on building strategic supplier portfolios for each of their business units while maintaining competitive pricing and minimal risk. A core element to successful supplier management and designing a supplier portfolio is collaboration.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Kinaxis

MAY 13, 2015

Bryan Ball is responsible for developing Aberdeen’s research coverage within the Supply Chain and Supplier Management research practice. Check out the new Aberdeen Group case study on Avaya’s transformation here. VP and Group Director, Supply Chain and Operations. Aberdeen Group.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Papyrus, a leading European paper wholesaler, started using AIMMS in May 2014 to implement radical changes in its supply chain network and re-envision its forecasting, replenishment & supplier management workflow. Download our case study to learn more.

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HICX Solutions

MARCH 17, 2020

Using a separate, specialist supplier management platform, which is designed to integrate with both ERP and P2P systems, resolves these conflicts and allows you to be the owner of the master record for each supplier, therefore solving this problem. Why does this matter?

Procurement Solutions 40

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Jason Mathers discussed the 5 Principles of Greener Freight, and provided real-world examples of those principles in action (read the Ocean Spray , Caterpillar , and Boise case studies, and also watch my conversation with Jason from earlier this year on Talking Logistics). Suppliers (supplier management and supplier quality issues).

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

These complementary quality processes are focused on processes such as customer and supplier communications, corrective actions, risk management and sub-supplier management. These 43 criteria are centered on ERP, EDI/Web, barcoding and quality processes that should be leveraged in the supply chain.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Supplier Visibility Case Studies. Download the latest Procurement Leaders Report to access: CPO Surveys. Interactive Graphs and Summaries. Data-Driven Checklists for Success. Steps to Build Solid Data Foundations. The post Data-Driven Procurement: Transparency is Essential, Not Optional appeared first on Ivalua.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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QAD

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Through real-world case studies, we’ll uncover four scenarios where seemingly well-performing areas can actually be masking deeper, systemic issues.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 11, 2015

“You can choose electives in anything from operations planning to supplier management and even reverse logistics and sustainability.”. It includes case studies and simulations of real-world challenges. Courses can be taken one at a time, and assignments can be turned in at any time throughout the week.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

You will enjoy it if you like to learn new concepts from case studies. After that, the author explains how to improve performance by using best practices such as Sales and Operations Planning, Demand Pull, Value Stream Mapping, supplier management, and so on. Chapter 2 will introduce you to the on-time, in full metric.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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synchrono

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Case Study: Continuous Improvement Immersion + the Right Tools Proves Profitable for Dynisco. Jim Shore is the Principal of Quality Lean Solutions, a Consultant Firm that specializes in Medical Device companies, Supplier Quality and Lean Manufacturing principles.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Learn more: The role of inventory management in the food industry Food manufacturers handle perishable materials – so using inventory control software will reduce spoilage and costs 2. Supplier management A feature related to inventory management is supplier management – sometimes called supply chain management.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 22, 2021

Stakeholders in manufacturing, logistics, transportation, supplier management, marketing, human resources, and finance all play critical roles in both stable and disruptive times. Fountain Tire Case Study. Download Case Study. Modern Solutions Enable Shock-Resistant Supply Chains.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): VMI is a collaborative approach where suppliers manage inventory levels for their customers. Suppliers monitor stock levels and replenish inventory automatically, based on agreed-upon criteria such as sales data or predefined inventory levels.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

Mini Case Study: Walmart. Mini Case Study: Whirlpool. Remember that in your customers’ eyes, there is no distinction between your suppliers’ performance and that of your own company. So if you want to be sure of business success, review your supply chain strategy.

Inventory Reduction 111

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Claritum

JANUARY 8, 2020

Timesaving on supplier data exchanges. Efficiencies associated with supplier management. See Claritum customer case studies. CASE STUDIES. Elimination of time spent inputting data and time spent on repeat orders. Reduction in costs relating to input errors. Elimination of paper. PRODUCT TOUR.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

” Ganguly used this situation as a live case study for my class. So we looked to see if we could instead think about different types of supply chain relationships. In the process, we had to RETHINK supplier management. The results were phenomenal, but now we had to commercialize these discoveries.”

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2025

Each system may have its own structures, workflows, and data conventions, making it nearly impossible to get a unified view of suppliers, contracts, or spend. This was a key issue for Chassis Brake, whose fragmented ERP environment and supplier management gaps we highlight in the case study at the end of this article.

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Claritum

MARCH 29, 2019

Whether you’re dealing with difficult suppliers, managing supply chain risk, seeking to diversify, addressing environmental concerns or working through a company merger, there are always plenty of challenges. 11 steps to selecting the best cloud-based spend management platform. See Claritum customer case studies.

Procurement Solutions 40

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2024

A case study with Roambee Corp., about how the world's leading reusable packaging container (RPC) supplier managed to track hundreds of millions of units without having to tag each one separately.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In the context of supply chain management, prescriptive analytics leverages raw historical data and performance data to determine the best probable courses of action, supporting supply chain decisions through network design, inventory and warehouse optimization, and supplier management.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 6, 2016

Case studies show how a comprehensive understanding of supply chain costs is essential, particularly for companies struggling with primary freight and factory gate pricing. Multiple handling, stock levels and order processing were minimised and supplier management improved.

Negotiating Skills 40

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Background Many students and practitioners of supply chain management are quite familiar with Spain based fashion clothing retailer Zara and its corporate parent Inditex. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”

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EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

The Innovation Accelerator Roundtables addressed the question of how to integrate supplier sustainability performance criteria into procurement processes. We were thrilled to see Air Liquide won the Purchaser Leadership: Overall Program category in the SPLC Case Study Awards 2019! HP and Radical Transparency.

Procurement Solutions 40

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

SCLA includes case studies and examples of network-design problems and solutions, as well as tips and techniques for improving and optimising distribution networks. Supplier Management and Relationships: A supply chain usually comprises multiple companies, meaning relationships and management of external partners is critical.

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Jaggaer

MAY 19, 2020

In doing so, they not only gained visibility, tracking, negotiation and compliance benefits, but discovered a collaborative way of sharing knowledge and market intelligence to take their supplier value management to a superior level. . A Collaborative Approach. South Ayrshire Council. Download it now.

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