Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A big part of sustainability initiatives includes the use of ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing is the process of ensuring that the products made are obtained through responsible and sustainable methods. While we have seen more companies promoting ethical sourcing, does the consumer really care? Ethical Sourcing.

Sourcing Strategies 203

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 203

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There is almost universal recognition that the age in which we live is dominated by data. Data is the sine qua non of the Digital Age. Here’s the problem: According to a survey conducted by HFS Research , “75 percent of business executives do not have a high-level of trust in their data.

Big Data 130

Big Data Quality Data Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. These latest overtures for new sourcing activities can be interpreted in many dimensions.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Indonesia 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

A comprehensive Source-to-Pay platform is a critical component of an organization’s IT environment. What is Source-to-Pay? The Source-to-Pay process itself is quite broad but it covers most if not all the aspects of a procurement organization, at least from a process and technology perspective.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 130

Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing. Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 105

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

Supply chain network design, a branch of operations research, helps in strategic decision-making about nodes, sourcing, transportation modes and inventory levels.

Network Design 88

Network Design Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Data 88

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. The report specifically cites data from Mexico’s national auto parts industry association indicating that the value of Chinese auto parts produced in Mexico and exported to the U.S.

Mexico 52

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Unleashed

JANUARY 4, 2024

Product sourcing, done the right way, can set your business up with the foundations needed for achieving maximum sales. This guide will explain how product sourcing works in modern business, best practices for finding suppliers, and list some of the most popular websites and tools for sourcing goods to sell.

Purchasing Skills 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 246

ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found that procurement has become of growing importance to organisations, with 85% of respondents indicating that executive leadership recognises procurement’s role in revenue growth. Inaccurate data leads to inventory management challenges.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Incorporating circular economy principles throughout, from source to disposal. Incorporating responsible sourcing principles into the supply chain. Stephanie Krishnan, Research Director, Manufacturing Insights, at IDC Asia Pacific. Reduction in waste and driving cost efficiencies. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

Resource Reduction 243

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

Every industry article, news segment, analyst research paper, and boardroom conversation offers varying perspectives on the real issues impacting supply chain performance and the best way to fix them. Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies. Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 130

Logility

APRIL 21, 2023

Reliance on historical data can limit an organization’s ability to sense possible exposure to disruption that can impact everything from minor irregularities to extreme shifts in demand. Adding real-time data can help in some cases, but that also adds complexity.

Forecasting 130

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Big Data 130

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found that procurement has become of growing importance to organizations, with 85% of respondents indicating that executive leadership recognizes procurement’s role in revenue growth. Inaccurate data leads to inventory management challenges. 0207 436 0420.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

ShipBob

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Where you get these from, or how you source them, can be a huge decision. Sourcing can seem overwhelming if you’re a brand or retail buyer not entirely sure what you’re doing, but it can significantly impact the quality, cost, and availability of your products. What is strategic sourcing? What is procurement?

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Material Savings 52

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Nucleus Research recently published its Control Tower Technology Value Matrix 2023 , which provides an overview of the current market for control tower solutions, while also assessing the software providers in this space. Blue Yonder’s single data model creates more accurate views that capture real-world, real-time market conditions.

Supply Chain Design Software 76

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 76

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

crisp

APRIL 25, 2024

Kraft Heinz’s data concurs and suggests regardless of income, consumers are seeking value and are finding it at places like dollar stores and club stores. Kraft Heinz’s data suggests regardless of income, consumers are seeking value and are finding it at places like dollar stores and club stores.

Demand Planning Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Demand is at the Heart of Supply Chain Network Design The first step in the SCND process is translating business rules into a set of data inputs: demand, products, customers, sites, shipment rules, production details, and various constraints. Every forecast typically begins with internal company historical shipment data.

Sourcing Strategies 227

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Inventory Reduction 227

Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As the volume of data and requirements for gaining access to it continue to skyrocket, it is becoming vital for organizations to find ways to aggregate their business information and quickly understand it. Today’s modern data hub facilitates this … and here’s how. Why Consider a Data Hub?

Procurement Analytics 94

Procurement Analytics Report Data Optimal Sourcing 94

Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Companies across all industries and sizes struggle to make sense of and value from the available mountains of data. Structured and unstructured data including that from social media, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain sources continue to stream in but much is left untouched. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 195

QAD

JULY 13, 2021

I caught up with a former colleague recently to discuss her procurement project which comprised a year-long strategic sourcing engagement. Although she and her team had delivered on a number of procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, she was uncertain where efforts on the supply base should focus next.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 98

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I am a researcher. Graph technology leverages graph structures to represent and store data. Let’s start here: Data Analysis. We are not listening to what data has to tell us. In today’s processes, we move data into jails (relational databases) and then run optimizers. Improve Sensing with Market Data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 374

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 374

Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] 4] Staff, “ Global supply chains are still a source of strength, not weakness ,” The Economist, 3 April 2021. [5]

Sourcing Strategies 130

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Strategic Sourcing Solutions to Enhance Your Bottom Line. Strategic sourcing is vital to procurement and the supply chain overall, as it allows companies to gain the lowest cost of a good or service while minimizing supply chain risk. What Is Strategic Sourcing?

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Procurement Solutions 52

QAD

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Matlis to collectively share the latest research, trends, and insights around digital technology adoption in the life sciences industry. However, our research shows that the rate of change is increasing exponentially as a result of continuous disruption. They’re looking for ways to smart source, rather than vertical integration.

Research 91

Research Manufacturing Procurement Trends Supply Chain Planning Software 91

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

” When I asked the question, I got an answer from LinkedIn that the research focused on digital maturity with SAP. The research is generated by SAP. Channel data is usually located in the sales account teams, not used by the supply chain team. ” My question is, “What is a digitally mature company?

Optimal Sourcing 335

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 335

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 9, 2023

As a contrarian voice in the industry, I want to share some research to steer the conversations towards a more fact-based dialogue. (I In this post, I want to focus on tactics that work and don’t drive success based on recent research of 107 business respondents. The panel group is sourced from my group of LinkedIn followers. (The

S&OP 330

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 330

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Asymmetry of Data Ownership. In Pierre Pinson’s article “To Share or Not to Share: The Future of Collaborative Forecasting,” the comparison between data and big oil is striking. Just like oil, data is not evenly distributed among geographies and owners. The retailer monetizes that data. DATA SUPPLIERS.

Forecasting 88

Forecasting Data Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Software 88

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is the first in a new series we’re launching where we highlight research conducted by select partners and provide our perspective on some of the most interesting findings and results. Where to Find Supply Chain Innovation (Source: Adelante SCM). percent from 2012!

Research 143

Research Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 143

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Understanding their distinction can help you ensure the coordination between the responsible teams and adopt the right strategies for improving both sourcing and procurement. Procurement. Contains fewer steps.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 97

ProcurePort

JULY 27, 2022

• Strategic sourcing is a practice in procurement that seeks to utilize a single, integrated process for purchasing and supply chain management. Strategic sourcing tailors data collection, spend analysis, negotiation, market research, and contracting to achieve profitability and efficiency in purchasing and supply chain management.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Here I share some insights from my research. Improve cross-government data sharing and analyze resilience. I am currently doing research on inventory management.

Supply Chain Design Software 303

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 303

ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Up front efforts to define roles and responsibilities, document requirements, integrate with other enterprise systems, and maximize the value of data will be rewarded in multiple forms well beyond the conclusion of the implementation. With reliable and actionable data, this workstream can help identify trends and motivate informed decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 239

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Procurement Resource Reduction 239