Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Finally, in other technology news, the Boston Business Journal reports that “Boston-based Celect has raised $10 million for its software that lets retailers purchase and deploy their inventory more efficiently by predicting what customers will be most interested in buying.” Still managing your supply chain with Excel macros?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 0

GlobalTranz

MARCH 4, 2015

Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. We are lucky to also feature the great supply chain of Staples, who recently purchased Office Depot. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management at the Martin J.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 120

HICX Solutions

MAY 13, 2020

“No one ever got fired for buying IBM,” so the saying goes, meaning it’s generally safer to go with a household name when you’re in the market for new technology. And given the speed of technological development, is buying a procurement suite really the ‘safe’ option today?

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 52

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. Reason #5 Not having a supply chain risk management process. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. Find ways to reduce demand variability?

Expense Reduction 250

Expense Reduction Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies Metrics 250

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. Reason #5 Not having a supply chain risk management process. Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory. I had to throw out some carrots yesterday.

Supply Chain Planning Software 257

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Modeling Cost Reduction Strategies 257

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In our poll, webinar participants saw business partnering, supplier innovation and collaboration, and supply chain risk management as their key areas of focus for procurement. Purchase orders were issued through the ERP system, but with no link to the approvals workflow and procurement decisions.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2020

Past leadership titles include Chief Procurement Officer at both Lucent Technologies and Micron Technologies, in addition to other leadership positions as Vice-President Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence Executive, and Chief Strategy Officer. The details and magic of Excel analyses.

Sourcing Strategies 61

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 61

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 26, 2016

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise.

Supply and Demand 60

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. | Main | Demand Planning in CPG industry - Practising the Best Practices » The Upcoming 2011 Holiday Buying Season will again Test Retailer MCO and Supply Chain Capabilities. Business Process Outsourcing. Banking Suite.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 30

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. First, consumers have clearly stepped-up their preferences towards online channels as the preferred buying option. Increases in online buying reflected double-digit growth rates.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 26

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. « Retailer Multi-Channel Operations Capabilities Get an Early Test in the 2011 Holiday Buying Season | Main | Fraud vs Customer Centricity - III » Layaway and Buy Now Pay Later Payment Options! Layaway: • The customer selects the product that she wants to buy.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 22

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2021

According to Red Points , consumers that had purchased counterfeits highlighted Amazon as a source for fakes. Amazon Project Zero combines product data, machine learning, and serialization with a brand’s own IP knowledge. Here’s how it works: Each brand provides key data points about themselves, such as products, logos, trademarks.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. Managed Services: The “Stretch Armstrong” of Logistics. Process Industry Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

For instance, some services provide visual representations of supplier connections that require companies to enter their own data. Meanwhile, other solutions solicit information from tier one suppliers so manufacturing experts don’t have to go digging for the data themselves. Benefits of Effective Supply Chain Mapping.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

For instance, some services provide visual representations of supplier connections that require companies to enter their own data. Meanwhile, other solutions solicit information from tier one suppliers so manufacturing experts don’t have to go digging for the data themselves. Benefits of Effective Supply Chain Mapping.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 52

SupplyOn

APRIL 16, 2020

It all starts with data All this requires relevant data. In times of electronic processes, digital supply chains and digital twins, it’s not so much the pure amount of data that is the problem. Rather, it is the efficient use of this data that is crucial.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? We have been in discussion with a very large media company where their core competency is news, information, and data to the public. As we reviewed their need, they wanted to outsource all of their data and servers to the cloud.

Manufacturing Procurement 63

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 63

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. « Collaborative Platform for Enterprise of Future | Main | Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry » Importance of Proactive Master Data Maintenance in SAP SCM Support. These 3 master data elements contributed to almost 50-60% of planning issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. « Best practices for defining Asset Register | Main | Supply Chain Control Tower Readiness- Part One » Online Grocery Retailing that too in.India. We are familiar with the concept of buying online books, electronic goods, gift articles, apparels. Human Resources.

Manufacturing Procurement 25

Manufacturing Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Retail Procurement Solutions 25

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This annual report consists of important economic and business statistical data and analysis, highlights from interviews with industry and business executives and industry stakeholders. Since the inception of this blog in 2008, Supply Chain Matters has provided perspectives and takeaway thoughts from each annual report.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Procurement Analytics Report Inventory Reduction 52

Talking Logistics

JUNE 5, 2017

There are many reasons why, as I’ve discussed in previous posts and Talking Logistics episodes , including: Supply chain data is stored in too many systems, in too many formats, across many companies and geographies. Nobody really owns or is accountable for supply chain visibility and data quality management.

Supply Chain Software 124

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Supply Chain Risk Management 124

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. » The Real Headline for the 2011 Holiday Buying Season- Need for Balancing Retailer Online and Fulfillment Process Investments. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

Manufacturing Procurement 29

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 29

Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Online sales have been growing at double-digit rates and the implications profoundly point to the reality that consumers prefer online tools and have shifted their shopping and buying preferences. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Innovation 28

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. In this context, the social media can be leveraged effectively to analyze customer data and achieve more insight on forecasting, planning, scheduling and inventory management. Also, there are some more points to look at before using the social media data. Customer Service.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Analytics Analytics means scientific and systematic analysis of data. In todays digitally connected world, there is data everywhere resulting into an information overload, which is not readily usable for productive purposes like decision making. Business Process Outsourcing.

Analytics Software 35

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Some enable a buy-online-in-store-pickup approach while a few expand their reach to include home deliveries and the usage of dark stores. Supply Chain Management. Who said supply chains are boring? Supply Chain Matters. Supply Excellence.

Manufacturing Procurement 22

Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Similarly condition based maintenance has to be something like an intertwined hi-tech device capturing some godly information and involving analysis which is so expensive that one would rather scrap the equipment and buy a new one instead! Supply Chain Management.

Expense Reduction 39

Expense Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy 39

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. « Factors Influencing Delivery Address Amendment | Main | Layaway and Buy Now Pay Later Payment Options! Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Matters.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 28

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 28

Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. They embraced the conveniences of in-home and mobile buying and cyber-based price and feature comparisons. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 24, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Similarly errors can occur in master data area that affects SNP and PPDS planning. Similarly a periodic query of t-lanes that will expire soon will help in preventing purchase requisitions without source of supply. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 31, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. AssistEdge – Customer Service Experience. | Main | Supply Chain Agility - Is it for Real? In his previous blog , my colleague Amit Ambekar had talked about various payment types such as Cash on Delivery, Layaway and Buy Now Pay Later. Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical 22

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 10, 2013

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 20

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software 20

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 1, 2013

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Cloud mainly offers two advantages (i) Cost Advantage, (ii) relief from managing upgrades, patches, hot fixes, hardware infrastructure etc. There have been some cases, where a client buys licenses from product vendor and gives them to a third party hosting service provider for hosting.

Supply Chain Software 24

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 8, 2013

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. One more disadvantage of dynamic pricing is that the decisions have to be taken so fast that the data to drive the decision may not always be accurate. This could discourage the consumers to buy these products in previous seasons in the expectation of a price cut. Customer Service.

Price Reduction 24

Price Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software 24

Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. Some of the reasons why an increasing number of consumers buy groceries online are convenience of shopping and / or Home delivery of purchased items. Growing interest by consumers to buy grocery online; has made retailers to launch internet based grocery selling channel.

Supply Chain Planning Software 26

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 26

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 3, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. An application, similar to the MS Office on your personal computer, which can record your master data and report your actuals and then the personal Health Management tool providing the intelligence on your health. Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Matters.

Asset Management 30

Asset Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 30

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 25, 2012

Cloud & Big Data. Talent Management. When a colleague forwarded the news of SAP (finally) buying Ariba past midnight India time on Wednesday ( [link] ), my first response was roughly on the lines of "better late to the dance than allow Oracle to steal your partner". Supply Chain Management. Distribution.

Pharmaceutical 22

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22