GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. 3 Key Metrics for Measuring Supply Chain Performance Beyond Cost Reduction. A pull system is better than a push system.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Goals beyond the best purchasing price fall into strategic sourcing. Simple sourcing takes less time to execute and requires fewer resources to plan, but can cost more down the road.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 105

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

The most significant for the supply chain market are assets from Baan, Formation Systems, Fygir, Intentia, Lawson, MAPICS, Mercia, and SSA Global. On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. I am not surprised.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 150

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In those situations it can be an uphill climb to get Supply Chain to have an equal seat at the table. And the reality is that Supply Chain must be cost-effective. Lean for instance is equally applicable in Supply Chain as it is in Manufacturing or anywhere else. Promoting Supply Chain Value.

Negotiating Skills 84

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 84

Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. It helps them easily navigate all the ‘what-if scenarios’, analyze their result comparisons and finalize a supply chain decision.

Modeling 52

Modeling Modeling Software Optimization Modeling Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

QAD

APRIL 5, 2022

From integrated multi-currency, multi-GAAP and multi-entity financials to best practice purchasing, and from shared services to real-time data and flexible data analytics, QAD’s Effective Enterprise Management capabilities ensure that manufacturers operate from a trusted set of essential enterprise processes that meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs.

Manufacturing Procurement 94

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 94

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

MARCH 29, 2020

2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! In the supply chain, visibility involves status reporting from suppliers, through the production&distribution infrastructure and all the way down to the shelf level. no supply, plant closures, 30% reduction in demand).

Modeling 40

Modeling Optimal Sourcing Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 40