ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

By harnessing the capabilities of a global 3PL partner, companies can unlock new possibilities for efficiency, scalability, and innovation in their electronics assembly processes. Continuous improvement initiatives driven by data analytics and feedback mechanisms.

Electronics 78

Electronics 3PL Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 78

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

Innovation 174

Innovation Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software 174

Arena Solutions

MAY 28, 2020

Innovation starts with the right mindset and is amplified by the right culture, as we discussed in our earlier posts. In this post, we’ll take a look at the third and final driver of innovation: the systems that tie everything together. Communication, Collaboration, and the ‘Single Source of Truth’.

Supply Chain Design Software 53

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Innovation 53

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As the Automotive OEMs improved their supply chain risk management processes, they then turned to their key suppliers to improve their risk management processes. The company works hard to meet the demanding requirements for quality, innovation, and cost from their OEM customers. The implementation was not trivial.

Supply Chain Risk Management 223

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 223

SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

One interesting fact is that companies that adopt digital transformation and supply chain innovation can expect operational cost savings of up to 30%, according to a recent McKinsey study. For example, you can scan a QR code on a product and instantly access its entire journey from raw materials to the store shelf.

Optimal Sourcing 57

Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Material Savings 57

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

One of Christensen’s last books was entitled Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice , coauthored by Karen Dillon , Taddy Hall , and David S. For example, the McKinsey analysts point to the banking sector. That sentiment was echoed by the late Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 245

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 245

Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

Here’s a quick glimpse at how: Automated Data Integration : AI can automate the integration of data from multiple sources, recognizing and aligning similar data fields automatically. For example, recognizing that two different terms in separate datasets actually refer to the same concept (e.g., “DOB” DOB” and “Date of Birth”).

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Predictive Analytics 59

Arena Solutions

APRIL 9, 2024

Revolutionizing Manufacturing With First Resonance’s ION Factory OS A cloud-based manufacturing software system that brings together your supply chain, work instructions, and issue tracking, First Resonance developed ION Factory OS in response to the rigid and disconnected systems that continue to plague manufacturers trying to adapt to industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 75

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Analytics Software 75

BlueYonder

JULY 27, 2020

As great as this is, it also poses challenges beyond the simple need for constant innovation. The additional challenge for Blue Yonder is determining how to bring the large customer base along the innovation journey. In fact, at Blue Yonder, we’re constantly innovating. Sure, we’re no longer a startup.

Supply Chain Planning Software 66

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Demand Planning Software 66

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world. This is not a continuous improvement exercise, but a matter of survival as greater unpredictability prevails in our markets, continually taxing resources, and challenging forecast accuracy on both the demand and supply sides.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 263

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 263

QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

For example, rather than hiring someone with the required skill set, many companies are investing in training and development programs to upskill their workforce, and ensure that their employees are equipped with the skills needed to succeed in their role. is likely to reach 2.1 million and cost the economy $1 trillion in 2030 alone.

Pharmaceutical 93

Pharmaceutical Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 93

ivalua

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As disruption continues in the coming months, embracing decentralization will be a key strategy to ensuring business continuity. With change comes innovation. These new business models introduce new spend categories and new suppliers, which must be setup and optimized to improve margins. . Attack GNFR Spend.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 130

Arena Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

As well as the digital tools needed to support the development of innovative and minimal environmental impact solutions.” With innovative technology, well-thought-out processes, informed choices of raw materials, and balanced extraction of fossil substances and metals, the world’s engineers can make a lot happen.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 90

Elementum

JUNE 22, 2022

How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain? Despite its promise for continuous improvement over time, we’ll see that a singular focus on costs and reduced waste has had serious unintended consequences. How Continuous Improvement Gutted the Global Supply Chain? Dual sourcing?

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Waste Reduction 78

Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

As an example, what follows was created by generative AI. These insights help identify trends, optimize processes, and make informed strategic decisions to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage. Processes that used to take days can now be done in minutes. In the past it would take us hours to produce a blog.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business Process Automation AI: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Digital Age Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming Business Process Automation (BPA), ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and innovation. AI-driven systems improve understanding and management of workflows.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Automating routine tasks frees up valuable human resources, enabling employees to engage in more strategic, creative activities that contribute to business growth and innovation. By leveraging AI algorithms and machine learning, organizations can automate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 17, 2015

Andrew Cox’s new book “Sourcing Portfolio Analysis” represents the more traditional “power-based” view of procurement. In fact, the subtitle for the book, “Power Positioning Tools for Category Management and Strategic Sourcing” gives it all away. A good example of this type of relationship would be……what exactly?

Optimal Sourcing 60

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Sourcing 60

ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Winner of Awards for Innovation in Digitization and Innovations in 3rd Party Management. The Future of Sourcing Awards program, which took place Wednesday, October 16, 2019 , recognized companies and individuals that are transforming, innovating and leading the sourcing, procurement and outsourcing industry.

Optimal Sourcing 150

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Procurement 150

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Leading the way in these innovations is artificial intelligence (AI). Companies are now designing and developing products with AI to help solve problems in a new way, improve the customer experience, and create a more connected world. For example, if your luggage becomes autonomous, how does that change the material used to make it?

Supply Chain Design Software 87

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 87

Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This procurement approach looks at the delivery of value beyond instant cost savings, such as timely delivery, compliance, and innovation. One extremely successful example is the retail giant, Amazon, whose negotiation tactics have played a significant role in its supply chain operations.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Training 52

Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Three reasons why it’s important to improve supply chain agility: Remain adaptable to market changes: Responding quickly and effectively to changes in customer preferences, demand patterns, and product innovations helps you to capture new opportunities and gain a competitive edge.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

The focus cannot be about only continuous improvement of existing processes. For example, in Figure 3, I share insights from the research study for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on embracing new forms of analytics. For example the shift from inside-out to outside-in processes is a disruption. Top Barries.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 0

ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2019

Through the targeted use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and other technologies, leading global innovators are constantly trying to enhance the effectiveness of their inventory management. What one can’t ignore, however, is all the external factors that also directly, and indirectly, affect inventory processes.

Optimal Sourcing 94

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Logility

OCTOBER 22, 2020

For more than a decade, companies have used the power of machine learning to improve supply chain planning efficiencies and develop optimized supply chains. The ML market has grown rapidly, but there’s more growth and more innovation ahead. In short, you aren’t early, but it’s never too late. You should be part of it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 182

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 182

RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This shift necessitated the adoption of digital technologies to manage the complex logistics of sourcing materials and delivering products internationally. To address pandemic challenges, Johnson & Johnson leveraged cutting-edge supply chain technologies and innovative approaches.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Few measured projects against improved results. Let’s start with honesty and a focus on process innovation. The average multinational has over a thousand continuous improvement programs. Trade-offs of commercial programs with source, make, and deliver to maximize value to the customer and improve margin.).

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

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. As shown in Figure 2, fewer and fewer companies are innovators (38%) and the skill level in the consulting market is lower than the past decade. Sadly, it did not. The inverse occurred. The drivers?

Supply Chain Planning Software 199

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

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The source of data for this blog comes from market triangulation. For example, there are very few planning pilots where Oracle or SAP beat the competition on capabilities. For example, Kinaxis is the best optimizer for material-centric supply chains with complex bill of materials. For example. Example of Data Analysis.

Supply Chain Planning Software 231

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 231

RFgen

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At the heart of Pfizer’s mission lies a delicate balance of science, strategy, and innovation. In addition, continuous improvement initiatives help compliance go beyond baseline regulatory requirements, enhancing product value. Innovations developed during this period set new industry benchmarks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Software 52

ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

Beyond these measurable gains, JIT also cultivates an organizational culture steeped in continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Moreover, it enhances cash flow by freeing up capital expenditures and channeling working capital into other ventures and product innovation.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Just-in-Time Resource Reduction Expense Reduction 52

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Although Amrest utilizes a sourcing process, the liquidity gap blocks past analyses and data. . In some of Amrest’s categories they are very experienced or have specialists looking at innovation. For example, when Amrest is opening a new restaurant, there are multiple steps and decisions that need to happen concurrently.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Sourcing Strategies 130

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, supply chain leaders have struggled to achieve a sophisticated level of supply chain visibility that would drive continuous improvement, optimize spend and reduce risk. Seasoned supply chain analysts and engineers on our team can then use these results to glean insights and drive innovation.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 105

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics 105

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Many companies are achieving this transformation by adopting modular, elastic DC technologies – including AI and robotics – that provide continuous warehouse optimization without replacing their current monolithic and static warehouse systems. Amazon and other ecommerce innovators have been the leading agents of disruption.

Optimal Sourcing 150

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

As businesses across various industries continue to adopt mobile workflow solutions, the benefits become increasingly clear. These solutions not only streamline processes and improve efficiency but also foster innovation and growth.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 105

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

They have a goal to be agile and aligned; however, their continuous improvement processes are making steady improvement on an efficient supply chain model that is anything but agile or aligned. How can you drive innovation if you hamstring yourself to only take a step to try a project with a definitive ROI?

Supply Chain Design Software 279

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Improved quality: Certain lean manufacturing tools help organisations improve their quality of output, for example through better maintenance of equipment, reducing errors and better quality control. To use just three examples: Improved lead times and quality control can lead to happier customers.

Six Sigma 52

Six Sigma Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software 52