Intelligent Audit

JULY 27, 2021

Supply and demand are two sides of the same coin, the vital coin of inventory management supply chain analytics. Without adequate inventory and supply to go along with capacity and demand, supply chain management will struggle to keep pace during peak seasons.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion. Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? Analyze Past Results in Customer Service.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I am writing my take on the acquisition of Terra Technology by E2open. It is a story of supply chain innovation. History of Terra Technology.

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QAD

APRIL 10, 2024

In today’s era of digital transformation, technology is imperative to mitigate the bullwhip effect within the supply chain. The bullwhip effect illustrates how minor shifts in consumer demand for a product magnify upstream in the supply chain. In addition, you may need to consider new technology.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Source: The Enterprise System Spectator. In recent months four experts have weighed in on Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). Lora Cecere of SC Insights was the first of the supply chain expert opinions I saw on DDMRP. The software approaches and project implementations are not enterprise class.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In the 1990s supply chain planning was over-hyped. Then it was a new and promising technology category. As a result, software sales slowed. The growth of the supply chain planning technology market disappointed investors resulting in consolidation and the decline of best-of-breed solutions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? The Evolution of Supply Chain!

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 6, 2022

Disruptions that have occurred during the pandemic have shown how many manufacturers have not managed their supply chains appropriately and have reaped the consequences in terms of insufficient inventory. There are ways to manage a supply chain amid disruptions but they require changes in the way the business works.

Inventory Reduction 119

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 23, 2020

According to Gartner , supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. As global supply chains are increasing in complexity, the margin for error is rapidly shrinking.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Bottom Line: High performance, integrated food & beverage supply chains are the lifeblood of successful manufacturers in the industry, enabling them to flex in response to customer demand. It’s Time to Start Managing Food & Beverage Supply Chains For the Future, Not The Past.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 23, 2020

According to Gartner , supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. As global supply chains are increasing in complexity, the margin for error is rapidly shrinking.

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Aera Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2018

by Arnaud Morvan, Senior Engagement Director at Aera Technology Walmart’s announcement last year that it would toughen up its on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery requirements sent a chill through supply chain executives at CPG companies doing business with the world’s largest retailer.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 29, 2018

Recently, I spoke on the future of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Forum. It is a privately-held textile company that successfully navigated the global sourcing/labor arbitrage mania of the last decade and managed to maintain a significant presence in the United States.

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Taulia

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Cash flow management involves overseeing and managing cash from all sources. Cash flows from financing activities are the inflows associated with the funding of a company from external sources and the costs associated with that funding. The measurement of cash flow is key to efficient cash flow management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil. Lizet Tymon, the senior supply chain management director at Jabil, has an interesting story to tell about how she advanced from being one of hundreds of managers at Jabil to being a senior director at this Fortune 500 company.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. According to Gartner, supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. AI in Supply Chains – The Business Advantages.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unsurprisingly, the average Fortune 500 company wastes about $250 million in wages and 530,000 days in managers’ time every year as a result of ineffective decision-making. Businesses, however, need real-time, relevant, and actionable intelligence to effectively manage increasingly complex supply chain networks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 29, 2018

Recently, I spoke on the future of supply chain management at the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Forum. It is a privately-held textile company that successfully navigated the global sourcing/labor arbitrage mania of the last decade and managed to maintain a significant presence in the United States.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

The question was, “How can I redefine demand planning processes to use channel data?” ” The next call was with a technology provider. Discussions devoid of definitions are the favorite ploy of the Supply Chain Conquistadors.). Technology modeling capabilities are changing. Models Matter.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Warehouse management encompasses a range of tasks, including: Inventory tracking Order fulfilment Organising storage spaces Optimising layouts Managing personnel Efficient and organised warehouse management plays a crucial role in supply chain management by contributing to timely deliveries and overall customer satisfaction.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Technology Services. Application Management. Infrastructure Management. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Technology Services. Application Management. Infrastructure Management. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 20, 2014

by John Westerveld Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. That was carrots.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

In the supply chain arena, this tendency can have serious economic and reputational consequences. Doug Surrett, Chief Product Strategist for BluJay Solutions, insists, “Companies need to come clean and eliminate common supply chain offenses to deliver the greatest value to their customers.”[1] Deadheading.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As technology for green power evolves, there are new players entering the market, and some companies will be involved in multiple technologies for renewable energy. Extensibility Renewable companies manage vast networks of software that are technologically diverse and geographically spread out.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

Supply Chain Insights recently published a Metrics That Matter report covering both the Semiconductor and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industries. Notice in the Supply Chain Insights report, there are only two HDD companies. This could create a shortage in the US/Europe OEM chain. Supply Chain Length.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 31, 2020

During the financial crisis, supply chains that drive the modern economy were strong, but industries lacked demand. Supply chains have been hit hard, though demand remains strong in certain markets. Here are six key strategies aimed at mitigating COVID-19’s impact on supply chains.

Modeling 52

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 52

TPSynergy

JULY 22, 2019

The Importance of a Connected Supply Chain. Most companies rely on traditional processes to ensure the gap between demand and supply is as small as possible. Components of a Connected Supply Chain. So why isn’t every company in the world immediately adopting a connected supply chain?

Optimal Sourcing 40

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If there’s one thing that separates a good ecommerce store from a great one it’s efficiency, whether that be in their supply chain, fulfillment solution, or customer service. Take the tattoo tool company Black Claw, for example. The need for operational efficiency has never been more important.

Inventory Reduction 52

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TPSynergy

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The Importance of a Connected Supply Chain. Most companies rely on traditional processes to ensure the gap between demand and supply is as small as possible. Components of a Connected Supply Chain. So why isn’t every company in the world immediately adopting a connected supply chain?

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

What is your Supply Line Strategy? Every Supply Chain is going to have supply disruption and raw material shortages at some point. So if you work in Supply Chain you are going to get involved in some fashion. He didn’t have a great understanding of Supply Chain but he knew enough to be dangerous.

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