Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

All financial results referenced are in United States ( US ) currency and, unless otherwise indicated, are determined in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ). TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) announced its financial results for its fiscal 2026 first quarter ( Q1FY26 ).

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Logility

MAY 5, 2020

Managing the supply chain of such a global enterprise is challenging. This is an example of a classic supply chain problem, which was affecting Ampacet from both the supplier and provider sides of their business. The company spans the globe with 12 manufacturing sites on four continents. Our CEO is an enthusiastic user.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

Finance speaks a different language than supply chain. But by monetizing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain planners can speak the language of finance while developing S&OP into a more mature process. Gartner’s research is echoed by Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights.

S&OP 92

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Technology’s place in supply chain operations is well established and much appreciated, as it helps improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency from orders coming in and shipments moving out. But can technology do more? He has experience in strategic planning, improving operational efficiency, team building, and project management.

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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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Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2017

While we all think that we measure time in the same way, that can change inside a complex global supply chain. How do you account for Free Time across your global supply chain? This is where metrics can get a little fuzzy. However, the reality was that the 4% metric was misleading.

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2023

While market uncertainty and economic turbulence are likely factors, the hesitancy to take on new opportunities also stems from a misalignment between supply chain and finance organizations. The key to resolving this dilemma is unifying finance and supply chain data, processes, and systems with an Integrated Business Planning platform.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. Now supply chain professionals have another different set of challenges on how to get product to the entire country where consumer-oriented outlets (i.e. Here’s what we found: 1. fast food or retail) are rapidly expanding. Transfer taxes.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2016

One of these challenges that you might not think of immediately is big data in your supply chain —specifically the quality of your data. What might seem like a minor detail, such as differing measurement systems, can dramatically affect how effectively your supply chain functions and how well products move to market.

Data 100

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Supply Chain Action Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. The subject came up at a conference I attended where the theme was the supply chain of 2030. The Driverless Car Analogy From CBC News [link] I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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QAD

MAY 22, 2025

In today’s volatile global trade landscape, enterprises face ongoing pressure to optimize their supply chain operations. There are many ways an organization can cut supply chain costs. Mastering Direct Spend Management Procurement teams generally do not report to the chief supply chain officer.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 20, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – Greatest challenges to your supply chain. Read Part One 10 COVID-19 Lessons for the Resilient Supply Chain if you missed it. . Robert Drew presents you with 6 Takeaways for Future Supply Chain crisis to overcome challenges of your Supply Chain.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Our very own Dominic Thomas, VP of Business Consulting, was named a 2016 Provider ‘Pro to Know’ for his expertise in solving supply chain challenges. I sat down with him to get some insight into what those supply chain challenges are, and how companies can overcome them. How can businesses overcome those challenges?

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. Finding Transformative Opportunities in the Supply Chain.

Optimal Sourcing 111

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Blending Traditional + Customer-focused Metrics. Leading retailers are starting to combine traditional delivery metrics (e.g., on-time, complete, miles per delivery, deliveries per route) with some form of consumer-focused metrics such as Net Promoter Score.

Price Reduction 164

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Kinaxis

MAY 4, 2016

In this latest installment, I explore what the small, but mighty, Jedi Master Yoda can teach us about supply chain. While he might not have said them directly about supply chain management, these pearls of wisdom still apply. So often supply chain functions are siloed within an organization. Let me be clear.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

I read a lot of articles about the need for supply chain transformation. Dan Gilmore, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Digest , asserts supply chain transformation is only beginning to catch the attention of many CEOs. Full visibility the length of the supply chain. What is the end game?

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2016

We’ve made our predictions , but it’s the unexpected that makes supply chain management so exciting and demanding. Did you come up with any New Year’s resolutions to improve as a supply chain and logistics leader this year? Supply chain management is risky business — and the risks are growing every day.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Successfully rolling out a supply chain management system can be an extraordinarily complex and stressful project – not to mention expensive. In this guide to implementing supply chain management systems: What is a supply chain management system? Why implement a supply chain management system?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Kinaxis

JUNE 24, 2016

If one thinks about the purpose of S&OP, it is to ultimately match supply and demand, while balancing the cost (supply) and service (demand) tradeoffs of the supply chain. Organizations face a recurring flow of supply chain imbalances that require decisions. For Operations or Supply Chain.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

I recently hosted a webinar in which our star speaker was Lora Cecere, Founder at Supply Chain Insight. Supply chain management typically does not fit very well with procurement, which is a challenge at the best of times, and can be a disaster in difficult times. As late as the 1990s, supply chains were very local.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Elementum

AUGUST 24, 2015

We examine the manufacturing and supply chain implications of the Dow's fall. The global supply chain’s future hinges in a large part on Chinese imports and exports, both of which have suffered as the nation sees its markets weakening. Currency devaluation allows manufacturers to tap into deeper markets.

Material Savings 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

This could mean improving supply chains, trimming unnecessary steps, or finding better tools to automate tasks. That includes tools like market segmentation, buyer personas, and campaign metrics. You’ll also learn about things like currency exchange, trade policies, and local business customs.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Competition is now so fierce – and national and international supply chains so changeable – that wholesalers need systems that are fast and reliable to keep up. It should also be able to monitor suppliers, the reverse supply chain (i.e. For any wholesale business, software has become critical to survival.

Inventory Management Software 98

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

In the supply chain sector, just like any industry, we have a multitude of terms that are commonly used.So, I decided to create this list to help you decipher any supply-chain-related terms that you come across for the first time. Barcodes are used to identify and track items as they move through the supply chain.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). For example, one woman was trading foreign currencies, and took a strong position on Eurodollar.

Procurement Analytics 52

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. Embracing sustainability as a goal and metric that you scorecard suppliers on is a good place to start to get ready for this trend that will become a staple in how successful companies do business.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2020

You can’t really rank crypto exchanges unless you’re ranking by very specific metrics. Others accept more currencies, others make more trades, while others have a more user-friendly interface. This exchange is so old that it has become one of the most trusted trading platforms for Bitcoin as well as many other crypto currencies.

Currency 88

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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

AI can process large amounts of historical supplier performance data across multiple metrics, allowing procurement teams to make more informed, data-driven decisions instead of relying solely on anecdotal evidence or subjective evaluations. Predicting potential supply chain disruptions or supplier performance issues.

Price Reduction 105

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2021

With this release, QAD has delivered new adaptive manufacturing capabilities to extend configured solutions, increase user productivity and boost manufacturing and supply chain efficiency. Connected Supply Chain. QAD Adaptive ERP 2021 Highlights. Integrated Supplier Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

It gives you access to 100+ payment methods and lets you present in local currencies. Offer local payment options in 100+ currencies and expand your business globally. Bring together all the metrics you need in one place to inform your decisions and strategies.

Procurement Solutions 52

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

It gives you access to 100+ payment methods and lets you present in local currencies. Offer local payment options in 100+ currencies and expand your business globally. Bring together all the metrics you need in one place to inform your decisions and strategies.

Procurement Solutions 52

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 3, 2013

We recently had a senior data analytics professional from a large financial services organization speak in my MBA Supply Chain relationships class. The scope of the datasets his team was working on was limited to supply management, but the sheer volume of data was staggering in its complexity and fragmentation.

Procurement Analytics 60

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2023

It’s a tumultuous time for supply chain operations. Read on to learn how supply chain automation works and discover the tools you can use to reduce manual efforts and improve supply chain efficiency. What is supply chain automation? To survive these changes, businesses must look to automation.

Supply Chain Software 52

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DynaSys

JANUARY 22, 2021

IBP also ensures that the supply chain and operations plans fit with the corporate financial plan. . Moreover, CEO, COO or CFO usually Spreadhead S&OP; S&OP is usually led by someone in an operational role, like a Supply Chain Director. Advantages of S&OP for Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Planning 52

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Unleashed

AUGUST 26, 2019

This dashboard collects key financial health indicators from marketing activities and displays financial metrics to provide senior management and investors with performance results to help them determine future marketing spend. This dashboard can deliver sales metrics including costs, revenue, profits and incremental sales.

Supply Chain Design Software 58

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy. From CBC News [link].

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