Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have all sent supply chain shocks around the globe, forcing firms to rethink their business-as-usual supply chain management strategies, and concentrate instead on building supply chain resilience. What is supply chain resilience?

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2022

Supply chains are in a battle for data supremacy. Whatever suppliers and customers can communicate at the desired level of detail will either allow them to manage their operations and win in the marketplace or not. Data literacy is improving, but it is still immature and informal.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. Definitional Image.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

And more companies are treating Supply Chain Design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise (see Supply Chain Design: Growing Scope, Community, and Collaboration ). Making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target.

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The expansion of global supply chains has introduced complexities and increased the length of the journey that products take from farm to table. The expansion of global supply chains has introduced complexities and increased the opportunity for fraudulent activities.

Food 59

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

These tasks range from simple data entry activities to more intricate operations like managing the supply chain. Internet of Things (IoT): Extending the Reach of BPA Internet of Things (IoT) enhances BPA by providing a continuous stream of real-time data for ML analysis, crucial for automating and refining operations.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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Taulia

JULY 14, 2022

Inventory management is the term used to describe the approach an organization takes to source, store, track, and sell inventory. For companies that have large volumes of inventory, it is usually advisable to use a dedicated system to manage inventory. What is an inventory management system?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

They will soon change your supply chain. Designed in the 1960s when a Megabyte (MB) of disk storage cost the same as a Terabyte (TB) does today, relational databases form the basis of today’s supply chain systems and IT architectures. The data is logically expressed in rows and columns. What do I mean?

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand. No question the global supply chain is still going strong. So while globalization hasn’t gone away, people are re-thinking global supply chain outsourcing, particularly as wages and risks are both rising in global emerging countries. The solution?

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

If you are considering new tools for your procurement team to manage procurement and supply chain functions, this assessment should be a good starting point. The right procurement and data management tools can deliver the same type of effortless efficiency. Is training included or is it an extra?

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. To address these challenges, supply chain professionals must adopt advanced forecasting methods. Let’s get started with definitions, differences and benefits.

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. companies have been increasingly moving supply chain closer to home.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR is often seen as a constraint on enterprises, rather than an opportunity. For supply chains, higher efficiency, lower costs, and better customer relationship management are just some of the possibilities. The data can be structured, as in shipping and payment systems.

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Oracle SCM

JUNE 14, 2018

context, data is coming in from more and more sources. We are creating more and more data every day. quintillion bytes of data created each day, and that pace is only accelerating with the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). Over the last two years alone 90 percent of the data in the world was generated.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

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ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2018

A staggering 73% the organisations that The Hackett Group surveyed have ongoing Master Data Management initiatives. If your organisation does not get the data side right, all of those clever things you want to do further down the line with AI, RPA and so on are in jeopardy. Early adopters give the following advice.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Subscribe Here!

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SupplyOn

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In parallel, representatives of leading companies like Airbus, Dassault, SupplyOn and many others shared key insights on critical topics shaping the future of aerospace operations and supply chains. All three have a common foundation: “Targeted Communication and Training”. Quality, quality, quality!

Aerospace 40

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2020

There’s no doubt that good management of supplier information can result in increased productivity and improved profitability. The discussion around the effect of reduced supply chain costs on profits and where money can be saved due to supplier information management (SIM) is, therefore, naturally a hot topic.

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 5, 2018

That’s especially true when we apply the concept to supply chain management. Unfortunately, neither it nor its successor, SAP S/4HANA was designed or built to accommodate today’s supply chain challenges. Some workloads and their data sources are appropriate for multitenant, public cloud environments.

SCM 68

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AFFLINK

JUNE 14, 2016

We've suggested four of the most valuable key performance indicators (KPIs) to determine whether or not your sustainable supply chain management strategy is meeting your intended outcomes. Supply Chain Waste. Supply chain waste is an issue in all sectors. Was there too much packaging? Energy Use.

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Logility

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As the last few years have shown, supply chain disruptions are unpredictable. They are also tough to manage without a proactive approach and the right technology. These high-performing companies weather supply chain disruptions better, make speedier decisions, and perform more accurate forecasting.

Supply Chain Software 130

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Logility

MARCH 14, 2023

It’s no longer considered magic because we now have advanced analytics systems that harness and organize massive amounts of disparate data and model that big data in ways that allow humans to be proactive and make informed decisions. What are Predictive Analytics for Supply Chain?

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ShipBob

AUGUST 24, 2023

Vulnerabilities and supply chain disruptions can result in billions of dollars of lost profit. From product quality issues and supplier inconsistencies to security threats and lack of supply chain visibility , there are a number of factors that could pose a risk to your ecommerce supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2015

Big data utilization is the wave of the future for all aspects of business including supply chain management. The problem is that not every company has the resources to begin the process of big data management and have yet to see the extent of benefits it can provide to analyze and use such data management.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries.

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QAD

MAY 19, 2021

The term refers to software systems used to plan and manage an organization’s processes, including those related to core supply chain management, manufacturing, services and finances. Standard modules include: Customer and Service Management. Quality Management. Asset Management. What is ERP?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Last week, I was having breakfast with a CEO of a leading software supply chain management company. “Lora, you write about cognitive computing often stating that it will usher in the Third Act of Supply Chain Planning. Today’s supply chain is like the Flintstone era. I don’t get it.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 16, 2024

Gaurav Behere is a Senior Technical User Interface Architect designing and architecting the Integrated Business Planning Spaces for the Blue Yonder Cognitive Supply Chain Platform and its offerings. By training models on historical data and expected behaviors, AI algorithms can automatically identify deviations from normal patterns.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 24, 2023

ICON 2023 , the annual Blue Yonder customer conference held May 2-5, 2023, in Las Vegas, will address the most pressing challenges facing supply chain professionals today. Data Management: A Critical Piece of the Puzzle Why is optimal data management so important?

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 24, 2023

New data management strategies are changing the way businesses organize, structure and manage data. Data Silos and Disjointed Point Solutions Are Making It Impossible To Achieve Desired Profitability or Resilience​ Advanced technologies, including AI and ML, hold the potential to revolutionize the world’s supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 14, 2023

Original article: PODCAST: Modern Courier Delivery Compliance Considerations: Understanding SOX and SOC Compliance Logistics and supply chain are some of the world’s most complex and regulated industries, which has been further compounded by increasing reliance on data and technology in both fields. How much is retained?

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 18, 2022

As a result, shippers can better manage their total transportation spending and make the best decisions for their organizations. Furthermore, companies that ship multiple modes and at a large volume need to consider where the data comes from and how it enables transportation optimization. Constant disruptions aren’t anything new.

Analytics Software 52

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Logility

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Over my 25+ year supply chain career I have worked for several distribution-intensive companies and every single one of them had a focus on improving forecast accuracy. Achieving a high SKU level forecast accuracy is a top goal for supply chain planning teams regardless of industry, size, location, etc.

Forecasting 162

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 30, 2024

2 In essence, organizations must have a single source of truth to facilitate the secure access and management of product information and to ensure technical accuracy. centralized in a single source of truth, cross-functional teams can efficiently collaborate on product development activities from any location.

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Supply Chain Network

AUGUST 28, 2012

More than 80 percent believe that procurement technology streamlines data management and improves the efficiency of managing complex sourcing, and 68 percent understand the impact that procurement technology has on the bottom line. Redefine ‘relevant data.’ Create a training and skills assessment plan.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As a result PPV can either become a source of great profitability for your company or the cause of tremendous financial losses. Perhaps the most important factor that influences PPV is management focus and attention. Data is key and the investment will may off a thousand fold.

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