Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2024

In follow-up qualitative interviews, one of the largest issues with organizational alignment was metric definition and a clear definition of supply chain excellence. To manage continuous improvement, companies need a clear definition of excellence and organizational alignment to that goal. What Drives Value?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Raj Govindarajan, Senior Director, Supply Chain at KeHE. Mr. Govindarajan is the Senior Director, Supply Chain (Systems, Processes & Analytics) at KeHE. Steve Banker : Tell me about KeHE and KeHE’s supply chain! Steve Banker : Tell me about KeHE and KeHE’s supply chain!

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Solvoyo’s Solution Bugaboo: something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance. Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing?

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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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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

On Monday, November 27th, Logility announced the purchase of privately-held Halo Business Intelligence. This announcement continues the trend of supply chain software market consolidation. Logility is a well-established player in the supply chain software market. A Look Back . Selling shares at $14.50

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

ATLANTA (August 24, 2022) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and software license revenues were $0.3 For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 increased by 8% to $5.2 Company and Technology. and Demand Management, Inc.,

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2021

ATLANTA (August 25, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $0.5 million for the same period last year, reflecting our continued transition to the Software as a Service (SaaS) engagement model. and Demand Management, Inc., and Demand Management, Inc.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit. The Peet’s Coffee Supply Chain.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2021 increased by 6% to $5.3 million compared to $0.5 million compared to $10.2

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ToolsGroup

MAY 15, 2018

Your company has an older supply chain planning (SCP) system of record (SOR) like SAP APO that was developed in the 1990s. This blog and the complete document (available for download) describes goals, technologies and approaches for getting there. You plan your supply chain to guarantee your service level outcomes.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Finn-Tack invited Barloworld Supply Chain Software (SCS) to evaluate the future requirements of the company with a view of implementing a robust inventory and demand management solution capable of delivering significant inventory reductions across all of its warehouses.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2022

Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers. BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Instead of jumping up and down on IOT shouldn’t we be discussing the redefinition of demand?” ” Demand discussions raise emotions. I know of few areas in supply chains discussion that raise as much dialogue or ire. I do believe in demand planning, but most companies overstate forecast improvements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 17, 2021

NBG Home Uses a Software Solution from CommerceIQ. NBG Home has implemented a solution from CommerceIQ to increase sales in their indirect channels. The CommerceIQ solution also helps there. The solution uses machine learning, analytics, and automation to drive purchasing.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

” Dan Holme, director of product marketing for Yammer, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Stream Efficiency in Data Automation With an ERP, you no longer tie up resources in manual accounting and data entry. Ability to Optimize Across the Operation ERP software reaches almost every part of a business.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. The impact of lean retail on supply chain management.

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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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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

The reason, she explains, is digital technology. Digital technologies, like ERGIS, depend heavily on data collection and analysis. ” In addition to leveraging advanced digital technologies, both ToolsGroup and McKinsey & Company analysts insist that retailers must improve their supply chain performance to survive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2017

Surreal technology abounds. On a visit with Jabil, I had a great discussion on the paradigm shifts required by supply chain leaders to drive improvements through robotics and 3D printing. At a visit to Samini, I witnessed a real-time visibility system for multiple tiers of the supply chain. Teaching these is fun!

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 7, 2025

Industrial manufacturing supply chains operate in one of the more complex environments in recent memory. Variables like global disruptions, rising input costs, and increasing customer demands continue to challenge even the most sophisticated supply chains.

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Arkieva

JUNE 23, 2016

These planning and scheduling decisions occur across a complex playing field organized by decision tier (strategic, tactical, operational, and relevant time response) and organization (corporate planning, factory, marketing, purchasing, etc.). Demand Management. The three primary activities include: 1.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 14, 2013

In this first of a series of blogs, I will be exploring many of the key themes that emerged in the recent Future of Procurement study I co-authored with KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Council. The first of the themes we will explore is the procurement manager’s role as a support to the Chief Financial Officer.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

In my first post, I explained why ERP can’t provide a single version of truth for your supply chain. For example, take a company that manufactures product in the US based on components supplied from Indonesia. Could your supply chain benefit from an Industry Operating Backbone? It probably could.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 22, 2021

In the new normal of supply chain disruptions, it has never been more important for planners to strategically manage disruptive events, which create dramatic spikes or dips in demand, shortages in parts or supplies, and unexpected changes in shipping schedules. Modern Solutions Enable Shock-Resistant Supply Chains.

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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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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 20, 2015

You are purchasing the wrong transportation capacity by buying too much in certain periods. At other times you are purchasing too little, and need to pay premium prices for emergency transportation services. They cannot do anything differently, because they are limited by their system tools. What a waste of money and effort.

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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Understanding more about the needs and wants of customers can help supply chain leaders make informed decisions, improve inventory management, and increase profitability. In recent months, conversations about how to improve forecasting in the supply chain have focused on a subject: demand sensing.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Long lead times are the cause of many of the problems that plague supply chains. A few years ago I purchased a sofa from a well-known furniture store. In fact, long lead times are the driver of many of the evils that bedevil supply chains. Supply Chain Software is Not the Solution.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The main difference between MRP and ERP lies in the fact an ERP software focuses on automating a large number of back-office business functions, while MRP software focuses on materials management. Inventory Management: Tracking and managing inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while minimizing excess inventory costs.

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Demand Solutions

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Are you tired of seeing “business as usual” in supply chain management? If you’d just butt out and let us run purchasing the way we’re supposed to, we’d have all the inventory we need and we wouldn’t have to keep buying Christmas trees in February!” I know the feeling.

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ThroughPut

MAY 1, 2023

or the planners who are managing super-complex supply chains that include everything from your tiered suppliers, inventory to logistics and sales, the pressure has literally gone through the roof. Yes, we live in an era where demand drives supply.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2015

More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. Lean supply chain and inventory management enable Small Medium Businesses (SMB) to improve efficiency and increase profits. Attributes of Lean Inventory Management.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The beauty of today’s business software is that most are flexible enough to adapt to any business. Say goodbye to ugly and limited on premise software. And you no longer have to look high and low for vertical industry solutions. This means ready-made software can solve most problems faced by businesses.

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