SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

One crucial area of business that all companies can address to achieve better sustainability is the supply chain. Yet according to McKinsey , a company’s supply chain accounts for far greater social and environmental impact than its own operations (80-90%, by some accounts).

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EcoVadis

MAY 30, 2018

The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) recently released the results of its new, independent comparative tool for sustainable procurement ratings and EcoVadis is excited to share we’ve secured the highest ranking in the framework. SPLC Insight sustainability rating analysis process.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation. In many cases, new companies start with simple sourcing to get the procurement process rolling.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Be demand driven.

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Sustainability is in high demand, but who determines what makes a product sustainable, how it is sustainability measured and what do sustainability certifications and labels mean? Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Expanded technology partnership enables shippers to optimize logistics and transportation spend in e2open’s Carrier Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. About e2open E2open is the connected supply chain software platform that enables the world’s largest companies to transform the way they make, move, and sell goods and services.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2024

This guide will explain how product sourcing works in modern business, best practices for finding suppliers, and list some of the most popular websites and tools for sourcing goods to sell. Because manufacturing businesses are often the first link in most supply chains, they will usually be the cheapest option for sourcing products in bulk.

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Proxima

MAY 24, 2021

Sustainable measures for optimizing costs were disregarded by many firms as they took fast and effective measures to find savings and protect cash. This underlined the potential power of procurement as a cost-saving capability. In comparison, 47% of U.S. In comparison, 47% of U.S. Nearly half (49%) of all U.S.

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Requis

MARCH 10, 2020

Up until now, sustainability practices were considered a ‘nice to have’ for a business— something that looks good in the About section of the company website, but nothing more. As a result, there has been a tectonic shift in the thinking of business leaders and increased interest in sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 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? Subscribe Here!

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2019

“Scaling your supply chain” is a term often used by startups. But what does it actually mean, how can you scale your supply chain, and how is “scaling” different from “growth”? One way to keep up with the increasing demand is to add labor and equipment to the operations and supply chain. Outsource tasks.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2019

“Scaling your supply chain” is a term often used by startups. But what does it actually mean, how can you scale your supply chain, and how is “scaling” different from “growth”? One way to keep up with the increasing demand is to add labor and equipment to the operations and supply chain. Outsource tasks.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2019

“Scaling your supply chain” is a term often used by startups. But what does it actually mean, how can you scale your supply chain, and how is “scaling” different from “growth”? One way to keep up with the increasing demand is to add labor and equipment to the operations and supply chain.

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Logichain Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2019

“Scaling your supply chain” is a term often used by startups. But what does it actually mean, how can you scale your supply chain, and how is “scaling” different from “growth”? One way to keep up with the increasing demand is to add labor and equipment to the operations and supply chain.

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Taulia

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A common ethical goal is to improve the environmental impact contributed by business operations, or in other words, to operate more sustainably. It’s an applicable concept to all businesses who engage with a supply chain, no matter in which country they are based. Another reason to engage in sustainable sourcing may be legality.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Challenges in Multichannel Fulfillment and Shipping Multichannel fulfillment and shipping come with unique challenges that are in direct contrast to the way supply chains operated previously. Some of these, reports Channel Advisor , include: Multichannel fulfillment has an increased cost in comparison to traditional shipping.

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EC Sourcing Group

MARCH 12, 2023

If you want to streamline your supplier evaluation process, increase supply chain efficiency, and reduce costs, building an ideal supplier scorecard is crucial. The supplier is a third-party vendor that provides goods, materials, and services to your organization. Identify your data sources that can help identify supplier performance.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

If you’re spending too much to meet consumer demands, experiencing delays in getting products to end customers or production disruptions, it’s time to focus on optimizing your supply chain. But overall, what tactics do supply chain leaders find most effective when it comes to supply chain optimization?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 15, 2021

Having intimate knowledge of available supply chain capacity in every shipping mode continues to be paramount for companies to meet consumer demand as economies recover after recessions felt during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Deploying the Tech Stack is Critical to Overcoming Supply Chain Capacity Constraints.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After all, a clear picture of the company's procurement process is necessary to develop a sustainable future strategy and to avoid pitfalls that hold your business back. Spend analysis involves spend visibility , spending review , and procurement process improvement. Many factors may be used for conducting comparisons.

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Requis

MARCH 23, 2021

On episode 25 of Supply Chain Next, Richard Donaldson talks with Roberto Reichard about embodied carbon, climate change and taking control of our supply chains to move toward sustainability. Supply Chain Next · 025 – Roberto Reichard. Highlights from the Conversation.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights added evidence derived from sampling of Q2 financial and operational reporting of key high tech industry suppliers reinforcing product demand cyclical shifts are still underway. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 21, 2022

Yet, despite all the technological advancements that have taken place over the past decade on the manufacturing side, S&OP continues to be dominated by ineffective, dated, manual practices in many organizations. Truth: It is a widespread belief that spreadsheets are the best tool for S&OP.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2023

After reporting disappointing total production and vehicle delivery performance earlier this month , the formal reporting of Q3 quarterly financial performance disappointed on revenues, earnings, and on production and supply chain related challenges. percent operating margin in the latest quarter.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2017

In the social responsibility category, metrics related to supply chain policies, practices and results, including audits and lawsuits, with respect to human relations and the environment. The nature of the Handfield-Huang index is based on empirical studies showing that “sustainable firms have superior financial outcomes” (e.g.

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Proxima

MAY 31, 2019

At Proxima, we’ve therefore been trying to envision what the future of procurement could look like and how Commercial teams can influence their organisations to drive ever more value out of their supply chains. High tech vs. skill sets. Is the public sector being left behind?

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

As part of BrownFlynn’s leadership in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability field, they have also set precedent in the U.S. We continue to enhance our overall sustainability efforts throughout West Liberty Foods and we are noticing a range of positive results. In fact, BrownFlynn became the first U.S.

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EcoVadis

MAY 12, 2016

Part 2 in a series examining the use of on-site audits in the supply chain. As discussed in our previous blog post on “ The Limitations and Evolving Role of On-site Supplier Audits: 4 Reasons They Are Starting to Miss the Target ”, audits are far from perfect, yet they remain a relevant tool when used appropriately.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2014

Sustainability Services. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 27, 2012

Sustainability Services. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Sustainability Services. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Sustainability Services. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Sustainability Services. Technology Services. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services.

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Proxima

MARCH 20, 2020

This unique group of people has been tasked to help our country restore and sustain. They bring the necessary tools and materials to rebuild damaged houses and businesses, and play a vital role in feeding our families. Yet, they work in an environment where they’re often the source of frustration. How do we get there?

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ShipBob

APRIL 1, 2022

In this article, we go in depth on what wholesale ecommerce is, how it works, and a comparison of some of the best wholesale ecommerce platforms to use. That means you can procure goods at a much lower rate than a retail ecommerce business. Ease of automation. Settle on your supply chain partners.

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