Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” Any final thoughts?

Supply Chain Risk Management 223

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

Supply Chain Network

MAY 15, 2012

Everyone has bad habits, but for procurement, bad habits can put a major dent it in the ROI of your sourcing tools. That’s because strategic sourcing is complex and challenging – success requires more than fancy software purchases. At 30,000 feet, answer these questions to drive improved adoption: • Have we trained everyone?

Purchasing Skills 97

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 97

ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2022

The initial focus is on digitising the Procure-to-Order process with subsequent phases planned for invoicing and sourcing. “Aegion’s success is built upon innovative technologies, market-leading expertise, and continuous improvement,” said Wilton Hockaday, SVP of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at Aegion.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Arena Solutions

APRIL 9, 2024

From there, ION Factory OS ingests the information (including complex multilevel BOMs ) to support the next phase—production. Then, escalating issues back to Arena PLM closes the quality loop, allowing you to flow corrective actions back to design for continuous improvement. Integrations Benefits Need to make a revision?

Manufacturing Procurement 75

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Analytics Software 75

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Supply Chain Management: Supply chain management takes on a comprehensive role in overseeing the entire journey of products, from their origin as raw materials or components through the stages of production, sourcing, and ultimately, final distribution to end customers. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

Logility

APRIL 29, 2021

A software solution for managing compliance should be centralized to make sure that vendors comply with your standards, provide the information needed for good decision-making, and enforce accountability for all suppliers throughout the entire supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 203

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 203

OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Continuous improvement initiatives help enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Implement cross-functional meetings and communication channels to facilitate information sharing and decision-making. Image source : McKinsey & Company Technology for Tracking Tracking the Q2C process requires robust functionality.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 52

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This data can be used to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions about sourcing, production, and distribution. Procurement Procurement involves sourcing and acquiring the materials or products needed for production. Provide leadership and direction to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 76

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 76

Logility

OCTOBER 14, 2021

In December 2020, the US Customs and Border Protection issued a detention order on cotton products sourced from some parts of China. Fair labor : Committing to source only products that have been created under fair working conditions with proper living wages, and most especially without the use of child labor or forced labor; .

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 130

EC Sourcing Group

MAY 3, 2023

When we make more environmentally friendly sourcing choices, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize our impact on the environment. In our previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of sourcing locally. Unsurprisingly, technology has a role to play in green supplier selection.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Procurement Solutions 52

ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Continuous improvement initiatives driven by data analytics and feedback mechanisms. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives: Commitment to sustainable practices and ethical sourcing throughout the supply chain. Quality Assurance Across Borders: Stringent quality control protocols enforced throughout the global supply chain.

Electronics 78

Electronics 3PL Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 78

Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A common platform for storing verified sustainability data from multiple sources would mean fibers could be sourced and used in ways that directly impact the brand’s carbon footprint. That information is more useful for someone working on sustainability outcomes. Embracing Continuous Improvement and Building Resilience.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 130

TrackVia

MARCH 25, 2024

These solutions enable construction professionals to make informed decisions quickly, adapt to changes on the fly, and ultimately deliver projects on time and within budget. Doctors and nurses can access critical patient information instantly, and communication among healthcare teams is effortless and instantaneous.

Optimal Sourcing 105

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

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

This Hub approach gives your suppliers one view of the AP process, enabling them to instantly check invoice receipt, status and payments information. The solution is to create an Invoice Hub with gateways to each of the different Governments. Suppliers can now pre-match invoices, removing the complexity of exceptions in the CTC world.

France 130

France Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This entails staying well-informed about industry trends, harnessing technology for improved decision-making and transparency, nurturing strong partnerships with service providers, and continuously evaluating and refining procurement strategies to address the evolving complexities of container shipping.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Freight 130

Logility

APRIL 5, 2022

Based on the planned actions, what improvements are expected? Who are the parties responsible and what is their contact information? The goal of any SCAR and a corresponding CAP is continuous improvement. What are the target dates for implementation of the planned actions?

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 130

Pivot88

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Each quarter, our parent company TradeBeyond publishes its comprehensive Retail Sourcing Report , which is filled with timely research, facts, and analysis to help brands and retailers make the most informed sourcing decisions.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Retail Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 52

Arena Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

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. ProGlove selected one product line first, exporting their product record information managed in Arena and mapping it to Yook to perform the assessment.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

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

Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

This leads to cost savings, improved operational efficiency, and increased profitability. Collaborative partnerships: Digital transformation facilitates better collaboration and information sharing among supply chain partners, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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

Synovos

AUGUST 21, 2023

The program recognizes the winners’ commitment to continuous improvement in the prevention of accidents at work while examining health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement. “RS For more information, please visit [link]. Contact us for more information.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 52

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 52

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

These evaluations should guide towards continuous improvement. Metrics here could range from employee satisfaction rates, due to reduced menial tasks, to customer service improvements. Continuous Improvement Lastly, continuous improvement is crucial to the success of business automation.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

Logility

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

The flexible model: Best for handling peaks and valleys in demand The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model : a strategic model to establish standards for continuous improvement within the supply chain management system. The fast chain model: For companies specializing in trendy and short-lifecycle products.

Modeling 130

Modeling Optimization Modeling Modeling Software Optimal Sourcing 130

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. It does, however, provide information for making informed decisions when sourcing suppliers or evaluating bids.

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 55

QAD

JULY 13, 2023

Improved Security and Compliance Food manufacturers handle vast amounts of critical data, including recipes, customer information, supplier details and compliance documentation. Cloud-based ERP systems provide robust data security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Manufacturing Procurement 88

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 88

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 13, 2018

The value in blockchain for logistics is about more than just retaining information. Blockchain also helps with the manufacturing process, helping consumers tap into additive manufacturing sources, like 3D printing, for parts fulfillment, reducing the cost of manufacturing and transport along the way. Keep customers informed.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 121

Logistics Network Optimization Software Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 121

Techgistics

APRIL 30, 2023

Companies will need an orchestration capability that can assign work to the right robots based on near-real-time information and the characteristics of the activity. “ As a company’s fleet of robots grows. Scalability A multi-agent orchestration platform should be scalable, allowing you to add or remove agents as needed.

Optimization Software 130

Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Warehousing 130

QAD

AUGUST 12, 2021

Like the companies highlighted above, many manufacturers now have published objectives and separate sustainability reports or incorporate the information in annual reports. The benefits go beyond brand allegiance to include: Improved operational efficiency with reduced waste and costs. And, ERP can – and does – play a strong role.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings Inventory Reduction 98

Logility

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Supply Chain Optimization: Another high-value opportunity of ML is continually analyzing the state of your digital supply chain and automatically tuning planning parameters to meet customer requirements while maximizing company objectives. Stay competitive: Your competition is likely investing in machine learning. #2.

Supply Chain Planning Software 182

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

QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

It promotes collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, ultimately resulting in high-quality products that meet customer expectations. Key tasks involve gathering data to define customer requirements and then utilizing this information to outline product characteristics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 96

QAD

AUGUST 23, 2022

Taking these classes reinforced my interest in supply chain and pushed me to add on Information Systems Management as a second major. Last summer, I worked at Toyota North America as Buying Co-Op in Purchasing Supplier Development, where I had the opportunity to work on several projects, including pre-production sourcing.

Gartner 95

Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 95

Operations and Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It also facilitates inputs from various external sources, including suppliers and customers, which can help synchronize schedules and improve planning accuracy. To gain a holistic view of their supply chain and make more informed decisions, all relevant stakeholders must be involved in the planning process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing 40

Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

Lean manufacturing examples Nike has collaborated with NGOs and manufacturers to create sustainable sourcing, which has resulted in significant energy and material savings. JIT demands meticulous planning, a culture of continuous improvement, and responsiveness to meet the dynamic needs of the food market.

Just-in-Time 52

Just-in-Time Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This informed decision will pave the way for a more tailored and fulfilling career trajectory. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes or Methods: Understanding and implementing continuous improvement philosophies. The ability to effectively communicate complex information is vital.

Supply Chain Planning Software 72

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 72

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Take into account things like your current skill level, desired improvement areas, and professional objectives. Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Procurement and Purchasing Cycle Lesson 7.

Purchasing Training 80

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 80

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Long-Term Supplier Relationship Negotiation: Focused on establishing a long-term relationship with a supplier, this negotiation may include agreements for continuous improvement, innovation, and cost reduction. Alternative Sourcing Negotiation: This negotiation explores alternative sourcing options when necessary.

Negotiate Pricing 90

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Purchasing Training 90