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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Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Procurement AI enables teams to quickly process mountains of data, uncover hidden patterns, and automate repetitive tasks like invoice processing and supplier evaluations. AI in procurement refers to using advanced technologies to make procurement processes faster, more efficient, and data-driven.

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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.

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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. Automation.

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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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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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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

Order Desk Order Desk is an integration that helps you streamline and automate your order management operations. The software automatically pulls inventory data from your warehouse for a real-time stock count update across all your sales channels. It gives you access to 100+ payment methods and lets you present in local currencies.

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ShipBob

MARCH 3, 2025

Order Desk Order Desk is an integration that helps you streamline and automate your order management operations. The software automatically pulls inventory data from your warehouse for a real-time stock count update across all your sales channels. It gives you access to 100+ payment methods and lets you present in local currencies.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For any wholesale business, software has become critical to survival. 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. So what should you keep an eye out for when you’re shopping around for wholesaling software?

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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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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2023

It’s a tumultuous time for supply chain operations. To survive these changes, businesses must look to automation. 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.

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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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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.

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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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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?

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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?

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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.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

I read a lot of articles about the need for supply chain transformation. Most of the articles discuss the importance of leveraging digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT); the cloud; 3D printing; robotics, blockchain, and cognitive computing. Full visibility the length of the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Based on a benchmark study¹ of retailers using home delivery technology in diverse industries worldwide, here’s what companies are actually doing in five key areas to capitalize on the home delivery opportunity. Blending Traditional + Customer-focused Metrics. Harmonizing Delivery Across Channels.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

Participants learn from experienced faculty and peers while gaining access to executive-level tools and concepts that can be used right away on the job. Business degrees now focus heavily on helping students understand analytics and tools like dashboards and KPIs. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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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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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.

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Unleashed

MARCH 5, 2024

eCommerce automation helps businesses maximise productivity by optimising daily processes such as inventory management , fulfilment, and customer service. But what does eCommerce automation look like, and how does it work? What is eCommerce automation? But those aren’t the only reasons to invest in automated solutions.

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Precoro

JUNE 2, 2025

Start by comparing your upcoming budget with past performance metrics , such as past income, expenses, and spending patterns, then analyze how the budget will perform in real-world conditions. Let’s break down the most common and effective tools businesses use for budgeting and forecasting. Calculation: y = 150 + 12 (3) + 1.8 (85)

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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. To do this, you need to have the right data, workflow, and technology that gives a snapshot of supplier profiles and history at the push of a button. Globalization. Today this rarely exists.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 28, 2024

Selecting the right ERP software for manufacturers is critical Choosing the right ERP software for manufacturers to meet specific requirements is no easy task. The following selection criteria help to identify and select the optimal ERP software for manufacturers.

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3PL Insights

MAY 3, 2021

May 03, 2021— Evans Distribution Systems, a leading provider of third-party logistics and supply chain solutions, launched a new business intelligence tool: evans365. The tool provides warehouse customers a holistic view of their account activity based on real-time data. “As Data is the new business currency.

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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. Digital Manufacturing.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 15, 2022

The continued growth of the TMS market means new software will be available, resulting in more data streams and increased access to data and supply chain management insights. International freight audit software can make it easier to manage freight costs, profits, and budgeting concerns. . from 2021 to 2028.

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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. ACS: Automated commercial systems, or A.C.S Lets see how big this list gets!

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Unleashed

AUGUST 26, 2019

Business intelligence dashboards (BI dashboards) are a technological approach to analysing and presenting information visually in a practical and actionable way. Understanding how to use business intelligence tools correctly is essential to ensuring a consistent level of sustainable growth and ongoing business success. Sales KPIs.

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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.

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2022

It’s a type of software or system businesses use to plan and manage their daily activities, like their supply chain, manufacturing, services, financials and other operations. They’re designed to handle internationalization issues, like currency, language, alphabet, postal code, accounting rules and more. . What is ERP?

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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.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Digital technologies, such as additive manufacturing, blockchain, and more secure IoT infrastructure, advance the freedom, speed and security of these flows.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of B2B, and ERP Cloud based software provider SAP SE’s formal reporting of Q4 and fiscal full year 2023 financial performance. SAP CEO Christien Klein noted in the company’s reporting that: “ SAP has delivered: We met or exceeded our outlook for 2023 in all key metrics.”

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

This time, it’s designed for the food supply chain, with an emphasis on achieving transparency and security between partners. But Trace , as it’s been dubbed, won’t function as a general currency and means of payment in the manner of Bitcoin or Ether. The creator of the “token” is OriginTrail , a Slovenian I.T.

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