SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Pricing Structure Affordable pricing, with annual access to purchased courses and practical resources through Pro Plan. This learning platform covers every angle of supply chain management, from demand planning and inventory management to supplier relationship management, procurement, and logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In September of 2020, the company hired Jeff Baker to be their Vice President of Procurement and Integrated Supply Chain. Mr. Baker spent over 34 years leading procurement teams at The Dow Chemical Company. At Dow, Mr. Baker had Purchasing experience in raw materials, and logistics for their plastics supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

Primed for transactional efficiency, these legacy architectures based on relational databases drive order-to-cash and procure-to-pay efficiencies. Like Linus clinging to his blanket, supply chain teams make most of their decisions on Excel spreadsheets. Or a unified data model across source, make, and deliver for planning?

Optimal Sourcing 369

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2024

similarly, over 95% of manufacturers invested and implemented supply chain planning, but their primary tool today is Excel. The research supports that we have not improved supply chain visibility, and we are going backwards in delivering results through supply chain planning.” ” Does the Dog Hunt?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The second is, Why are companies focused on traditional risk management investments primarily focused on supply/procurement when the more significant opportunity is balancing risk and opportunity in an increasingly complex world? When he speaks of the supply chain, he means procurement. This is his world.

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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 176

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 30, 2025

Many of the managers I speak with are buying into the application of artificial intelligence in the workplace, but often struggle to identify specific processes that are best suited for AI.I Many managers rely on trusted Excel spreadsheets, and this type of digital transformation will require significant training.In

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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 189

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Silvon Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

For Greater Product Performance Visibility and Improved Sales & Demand Planning Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in an increasingly competitive environment, where the ability to access and analyze timely, accurate data can make or break a company’s success.

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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

Let’s face it our historic practices for demand planning create waste in a more variable world. The second issue is that process companies are manufacturing centric while discrete organizations are supply centric (procurement). (A This is not possible in 80% of the current Advanced Planning System (APS) approaches.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. Accurate planning not only reduces stock and improves service levels; it also reduces costs by avoiding expediting and minimising write downs.

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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.

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 9, 2025

Powered by o9 Solutions, the initiative aims to modernize planning and execution capabilities across the enterprise. It established a command center in Ireland, staffed by internal experts, which later evolved into a permanent Center of Excellence. She explained that earning employee buy-in is as critical as securing executive support.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 17, 2025

By infusing intelligence into every supply chain touchpoint—from sourcing to shelf—AI is driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and exponential growth. Cognitive Inventory Planning: AI continuously aligns procurement strategies with shifts in customer demand, promotional calendars, and macroeconomic conditions.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

In 2013 Nokia took full ownership of Nokia Siemens Networks, buying the other half of the venture from Siemens, and 2014 sold its handset business to Microsoft. Nokia is currently preparing for another major change, its purchase of Alcatel-Lucent, which is expected to close in Q1 2016. By Helen Armstrong. It’s a one-stop shop.”.

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Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

Most companies understand that accurate forecasts are a critical part of minimizing inventory, maximizing production efficiency, streamlining purchasing, optimizing distribution, minimizing waste, and projecting future performance confidently.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Logility – Best for inventory optimization and demand planning The Logility platform is a cloud-based fully-integrated suite offering end-to-end supply chain integration. By seamlessly connecting your supply chain, Oracle SCM enables you to build a resilient, agile network that stays ahead of disruption and supports long-term growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Cycle stock is the most effectively managed through the successful implementation of production planning. Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively. This planning technology is tricky to implement and many of the technologies are not up to the task.

Waste Reduction 150

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In order to run a successful business, you need a dedicated procurement team to obtain these essential goods and services, ensure timely delivery, and nurture good relationships with your vendors. Paying for offices, utilities, technology subscriptions, and cleaning services is also part of the procurement team's responsibility.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Our panel delved into the critical theme of “Bridging the gap between network planning and operational execution in production and service parts logistics.” Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

While Its primary purpose is to manage the entire process, from procurement to delivery, efficiently and cost-effectively, it also coordinates with production to automate processes and planning, etc. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel! Why do you need a structured Supply Chain Department?

Optimal Sourcing 98

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Planning roles include: A supply chain planner analyzes performance and improves processes. A demand planner estimates the future demand for given products. (Do Do check out our Demand Planning Ultimate Guide ) A production planner ensures the required manufacturing output meets the demand.

Purchasing Skills 98

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Every single organization I have been a part of has been dependent on Excel spreadsheets for order tracking and expediting – and in some cases – even demand planning. Buyers and expeditors alike tend to place Purchase Orders with suppliers and then check the box as if the task is complete. PO Placement ?

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crisp

JUNE 29, 2022

” Dan Capraun, Senior Manager of Strategy and Planning. For his own use, Dan loves Crisp’s Outbound Connector for Excel , which automatically refreshes the latest retail insights directly into his frequently used Excel files. ” Dan Capraun, Senior Manager of Strategy and Planning.

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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. What’s the monetary value of advanced certifications and degrees?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

I can count the number of companies that are good at supply chain planning on one hand. I find most companies are good at pockets of planning–demand planning, supply planning, transportation planning, material planning or plant scheduling, but the flows are not connected.

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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. Check out Supply Chain 4.0!

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

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. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

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Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

However, there are quite a few ways to improve demand forecast accuracy. Here are seven ways to improve demand forecast accuracy for increased operational efficiency and profit. Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. Webinar: Register Now. Question and Communicate Assumptions.

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Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

Bristlecone has introduced several new fixed-price, fixed-scope offerings for SAP products across supply chain planning, procurement and execution. Demand planning analysis for top personal care products company. Procurement Center of Excellence creation for discrete manufacturer. North America.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 19, 2024

How much should you produce or purchase at a time? Demand fluctuations and narrow profit margins further complicate matters. Why is Technology-led Demand Planning and Forecasting So Important for the F&B Industry? This question plagues decision-makers in the Food & Beverages (F&B) industry.

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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

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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.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Planning tips to unify supply chains. Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. If I am going to buy goods from this geography, then I use this process. Logistics personnel and supplier management pointers.

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