Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They have tens of thousands of items they produce but there are a small number of products they purchase through a global sourcing program. In short, strengthening service excellence and product breadth without being burdened with high inventory levels was a key pillar of the transformation.

Optimal Sourcing 157

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

However, if the focus is on implementing technology quickly, the teams never refine the models to improve outcomes and build planning capabilities. The third issue is the lack of understanding that global processes–to maximize the economies of scale in transportation and material buying–need strong governance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Procurement – the effective purchasing of raw materials, back-office goods and professional services – as well as Logistics – the orchestration of the movement of those goods – might not seem to be as important as sales, marketing, R&D or finance at first blush. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Manufacturing Procurement 72

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2020

With the increased prominence of Supply Chain, Logistics and Procurement within organizations, is compensation increasing? Anecdotally, this is a bit lower in Canada, except for particular functions with very strong starting compensation like Demand Planning. Satisfaction: Job satisfaction was also high.

Supply Chain Planning 98

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s uncover the mystery behind the role of sourcing agencies and see how they make the job of buying things much simpler. They play a big role in making sure the whole process of buying things goes smoothly from start to finish.

Purchasing Skills 73

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 73

ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Companies that excel in demand forecasting can optimize their supply chain operations, reduce costs, increase profitability, and stay ahead of competitors in meeting customer needs while ensuring long-term success and resilience. What are the Differences Between Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting?

Forecasting 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. The state of product demand planning and inventory management among retailers becoming more advanced. Communication Services.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 30

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning. Staying competitive in this intense landscape demands finely tuned operations that are highly efficient and effective – from product concept to customer consumption.

Optimal Sourcing 175

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

Waste Reduction 274

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Purpose of SCM Analytics Supply chain analytics aims to provide insight and extract value from the large amounts of data associated with the procurement, processing, and distribution of goods. This involves examining and enhancing processes like sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, inventory management, and delivery.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 110

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 26, 2016

Grandvision has grand plans. the world’s largest network of optical retail stores is far along the path from historically being supplier-led to having a strong demand driven supply chain. there are three options: to set to work with excel, to develop one’s own solution or to purchase an off-the-shelf tool.

Supply and Demand 60

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult. In this post, we explain what those pillars are, why they matter, and how to align them in a way that supports supply chain management excellence. How accurate and effective is your demand planning?

Inventory Reduction 40

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software. The demand planner will typically take the lead in gathering data relating to historical sales trends , a crucial early step in the planning process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 87

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Instead, you can choose to concentrate on the planning side of the equation, focus on logistics, or specialize in production. They can also be in charge of mapping out logistics for transporting the supply and fulfilling orders. Planning roles include: A supply chain planner analyzes performance and improves processes.

Negotiating Skills 69

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Francine has been an Interim (project) manager and senior business analyst with a track record in Operational Excellence, Process Design and Data Analysis.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 59

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. Seeing this, we decided that it would be helpful to compile a curated list of 50 of the best tips on logistics planning and strategy that we could find.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2012

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. One of the greatest challenges that complex supply chains of the companies today face are accurate forecasting and demand planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

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

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. First best practice is to set up the formal demand planning process in the organization. Communication Services. Healthcare.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 22

Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

For example, shoppers had limited access to fresh produce, meats, and fish due to shortages and disruptions in logistics and delivery services. However, creating a market-driven demand plan that people in different business areas and roles can use to develop individual operating strategies can be challenging.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Driving an excellent supply chain depends on how people are recruited and managed, processes, and the technology used. Procurement is critical to being able to stay in stock with the most important products. He believes this company tends to recommend integrated solutions offered by the big enterprise resource planning companies.

Supply Chain Design Software 220

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. Managing inventory is one of the most crucial aspects of supply chain optimization as it affects several other parts of your supply chain, including procurement, order fulfilment and production planning.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 59

ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. Managing inventory is one of the most crucial aspects of supply chain optimization as it affects several other parts of your supply chain, including procurement, order fulfillment, and production capacity planning.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Logistics and Distribution. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Excellence. Procurement Blog. Sourcing,Procurement,Contract & Spend Management (38). Communication Services.

Manufacturing Procurement 20

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. The field is becoming more digital, with end-to-end planning and blockchain technologies transforming the way products are coming to market. Fallacy 5: Companies who have functional excellence will always win.

Manufacturing Procurement 49

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 49

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“As the logistics industry faces extraordinary pressures, maintaining a culture of compliance is more critical than ever. Yet many companies, lulled by efficient and relatively inexpensive logistics and transport, have been applying lean and just-in-time production methods that span global networks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology. The First Step Is To Improve Tactical Supply Chain Planning. When a client states they are working on “End-to-end supply chain planning.”. For the CFO, end-to-end is a focus on transactional flows like order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.

Inventory Reduction 197

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 197