SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement specialists can use eAuctions to engage and negotiate with more vendors utilizing an organized approach which thus eliminates any need for cumbersome one-on-one meetings. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

Vendor Strategies 139

Vendor Strategies Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 139

ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It also evaluates the various possibilities such as the best plants to manufacture the required product lines. Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 59

ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It also evaluates the various possibilities such as the best plants to manufacture the required product lines. Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

E2open

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Through its procurement API and the Carrier Highlight capability within e2open’s Transportation Management System (TMS) application, Surge will provide rate optimization and capacity to dry and refrigerated assets for e2open shippers in the consumer-packaged goods vertical as well as their inbound shippers.

Supply Chain Network Software 78

Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 78

Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Technologies and Procurement Table. There are a lot of articles around on what Procurement needs to do; how Procurement needs to change; and how technology will fundamentally change Procurement. 2 Technologies and Procurement Table. Virtual Procurement Agents.

Analytics Software 36

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 36

QAD

MARCH 26, 2024

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). manufacturing prowess and reduce dependency on foreign components, particularly those sourced from China.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement’s North Star article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks. What exactly are you and your procurement team working towards? What is Procurement’s North Star Metric? So… What’s your Procurement’s North Star? Subscribe Here!

Procurement Analytics 86

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing 86

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In this push, Oracle, SAP and INFOR became revenue market leaders in APS, but under-served the market in the delivery of innovation. Outsourcing–procurement, manufacturing and transportation– decreased visibility and increased data latency. Supply Chain Risk Drivers: A Comparison of Risk. Sadly, it did not.

Supply Chain Planning Software 199

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Demand Planning Software 199

Jaggaer

JUNE 18, 2019

JAGGAER InsideSpend Thought leadership Series – In this blog series, we profile leaders in the procurement industry. We hope their insights and experiences inspire you to achieve greatness in procurement. A conversation with Walter Charles, Chief Procurement Officer at Biogen. . Procurement Trends in Manufacturing.

Procurement Analytics 40

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 27, 2023

Two significant critical component providers in high tech equipment, consumer electronics and smartphone supply networks, namely Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics , reported Q2-2023 quarterly financial performance this week. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Taiwan Supply and Demand Electronics 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 21, 2024

There are further plans for added investment in an advanced lithography innovation hub at Intel’s existing Oregon facility. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has specifically indicated that the plans for Columbus, Ohio complex include being: “ t he largest AI chip manufacturing site in the world.” fab and associated capabilities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Oregon Buyer Training 52

ivalua

APRIL 4, 2016

Manufacturers and their strategic suppliers are realizing that they need to change their thinking and the way they do business. Am I able to see those comparisons side by side? Can I share suppliers a 3D sketch for accurate pricing, faster time to market, and help facilitate supplier collaboration in innovation?

Analytics Software 100

Analytics Software Maryland Baltimore Manufacturing Procurement 100

GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure. In comparison, the poorest-performing companies in the lowest quartile had a range of working capital between 23% and 39% as a percentage of revenues. The goal is to keep inventory levels at a minimum to meet customer needs.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 19, 2022

As shown in the chart below, Miller notes that the PPI for final demand finished goods (red), appears to have peaked on a year over year (YoY) basis as of June 2022 and is now trending down on the YoY comparison, but still up ~15% YoY. The projection is that it will take at least a year to return to 2018 levels.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Modeling Forecasting 52

Arena Solutions

MAY 31, 2020

Manufacturers rely on the information that is included in the bill of materials (BOM) to build a product. Though BOMs can include more descriptive information too, for example, the unit of measure or procurement type. The redline BOM view in Arena offers a clear visual comparison of two revisions of a bill of materials.

Supply Chain Design Software 58

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 58

AFFLINK

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Customers want to be able to view a company's inventory through multiple channels, while an organization itself needs to be able to consolidate procurement—regardless of channel—through a single database and system. Encourage Supply Chain Innovation. Businesses need to follow consumers’ leads when it comes to innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Modeling 48

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” A common issue in financially-driven companies is the heavy utilization of manufacturing assets past reasonable limits throwing the supply chain out of balance. Background. 4 Maximize Buffers.

Supply Chain Design Software 187

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 187

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 14, 2023

Intel and AMD Financial Quarterly Performance The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the personal computer market has been showing signs of recovering in recent months as manufacturers have run through chip inventories and are reportedly making new orders.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Industrial Industry Inventory Reduction 52

Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. By comparison, that’s almost as large as the15th largest US passenger fleet. These positions are focused on operational roles for rapid manufacturing, inventive packaging, and fulfillment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 133

Logistics Network Optimization Software Data Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 133

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 23, 2013

Being green is all well and good, but in the process, it is also important to get a sense of what is “minimally acceptable” , and what is a “home run”… I recently spoke with a Chief Procurement Officer, who recalled his experiences in driving green manufacturing practices and labor conditions in the semiconductor industry.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain 68

Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 24, 2022

It facilitates this benefit in numerous ways, including by streamlining: Spend optimization Demand forecasting Demand accuracy Inventory optimization Procurement responses. A global manufacturer had established and contracted carriers for its routing guide. It chose a less expensive carrier when making an apples-to-apples comparison.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Continuing vehicle price cuts across the board have taken a toll without corresponding manufacturing cost decreases. As a comparison, the EV automaker’s automotive gross margin, excluding regulatory credits reached a peak of 25.1 The Q3 results included the reporting of a 44 percent decline in quarterly net income and a resulting 7.7

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 52

Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2019

Most of us still trusted brick-and-mortar stores, we didn’t have price comparison services, and we were at the mercy of large corporations for discounts.”[2] 3] Marc Wins, “ 5 ways to adapt to changing Consumer Behavior ,” Procurement Academy, 11 March 2019. [4] ”[2] What has changed? Footnotes. [1]

Price Reduction 100

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Omnichannel 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

High-tech manufacturers in the Silicon Valley of the United States are some of the best at supply chain planning. I also believe that SAP is one of the best, if not the best, ERP system for most process manufacturers. Relative Comparison of Best-of-Breed Providers versus ERP Expansionists like SAP/Oracle. Reflections.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software SAP Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 150

SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These are sophisticated global networks, external of the business itself, comprised of manufacturers, logistics enterprises, and third-party suppliers. Procurement is emerging as a particularly helpful and strategic function to sustainability efforts and setting supply chain sustainability goals.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software 52

SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These are sophisticated global networks, external of the business itself, comprised of manufacturers, logistics enterprises, and third-party suppliers. Procurement is emerging as a particularly helpful and strategic function to sustainability efforts and setting supply chain sustainability goals. Putting the Pieces Together.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Resource Reduction Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2015

High-tech manufacturers in the Silicon Valley of the United States are some of the best at supply chain planning. I also believe that SAP is one of the best, if not the best, ERP system for most process manufacturers. Relative Comparison of Best-of-Breed Providers versus ERP Expansionists like SAP/Oracle. Reflections.

Supply Chain Planning Software 135

Supply Chain Planning Software SAP Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 135

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2023

This study may be useful to all analytics-driven managers because studies comparing companies against each other often fail to find suitable metrics that provide an apple-to-apple comparison. Analytics help decision-making managers streamline the flow and apply innovations that make it more valuable. So what happened?

Analytics Software 40

Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 40

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Typically, organizations have a very high lead time for procuring hardware and setting up networks. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services.

Supply Chain Planning Software 35

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning 35

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. They embraced the conveniences of in-home and mobile buying and cyber-based price and feature comparisons. Procurement Blog. Automotive. Communication Services. Healthcare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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