Logility

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

However, with a simple software-based supplier reconciliation process using procurement analytics in place, an organization can automate this cumbersome process to save hundreds to thousands of man hours every year. Electronic report distribution to suppliers. Tracking results in the system to improve overall supplier processes.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Boeing acknowledged this week that the aerospace and defense contractor was investigating a cyber incident that has impacted elements of the company’s parts and distribution business. The post Cyberattack Targeting Boeing Parts Distribution first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Use of optimization to consume planned orders into manufacturing scheduling and distribution requirements planning (including inventory optimization of safety stock). And, there is no translation of planned orders for manufacturing into aggregate procurement. Matching demand and supply in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Healthcare Procurement: Why the Healthcare Industry Needs to Modernize Supply Chains to Meet Today’s Challenges. This involved taking more ownership of their supply chain and building self-distribution and self-contracting capabilities. That is why it is no surprise that 98% of all U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Companies Will Seek New Ways to Use Technology in Procurement. The global supply chain creates many challenges and opportunities in procurement.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset.

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ProcurePort

MAY 24, 2022

Finished products are packaged and distributed to wholesalers, hypermarkets, retailers, and consumers. • The procurement function in manufacturing ensures that the right products, services, and supplies are procured at the best price. •

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Jaggaer

JUNE 23, 2020

From source materials to distribution, the supply network must be carefully streamlined to produce the best results possible. For more on pharmaceutical procurement, register for our upcoming webinar. Furthermore, analyses of the industry, like IMS Health reports, show a change in companies’ portfolio distribution.

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LevaData

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

But these days, it's top-of-mind for sourcing and procurement professionals like never before. Sourcing- and Procurement-Specific Challenges. So, which techniques should sourcing and procurement leaders employ to manage these challenges? In the interim, investing in powerful sourcing and procurement solutions is key.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

MAY 25, 2022

It was intriguing to read last month that The Kroger Company, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, with nearly $138 Billion in revenues, has launched a foodservice distribution business. Thus it makes sense for a supermarket chain to want to enter the foodservice distribution business. An Intriguing Development.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

It helps retailers not just understand but also take control of inventory flow within and across stores, warehouses, and distribution centers and expand carrier networks with access to a wide range of national, regional, and alternative carrier services. Procurement teams play an incredibly important role.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improve Operational Efficiency and Eliminate Internal Complexity Through Digital Procurement From better spend visibility to reduced order times and more, can your organization afford to miss out on the benefits of digital procurement? “Any good procurement team needs access to reliable data.”

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. So, why do supply chain managers not take advantage of this data with respect to procurement?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

He has extensive experience in the industrial supply chain and distribution space, as he was recognized as a Supply Chain Pros to Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive in 2021, 2022, & 2023. Industrial Distribution business unit.

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EazyStock

JULY 2, 2021

Furthermore, it describes the individual parts required at each stage and where they are in their production and procurement cycle. Procurement. Most wholesalers use distribution centers or warehouse stock locations to house inventory needed to meet their customer demand. Bill of Materials Management in Wholesale Distribution.

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Unleashed

MARCH 21, 2021

The procure to pay process is complex and far more than simply making a phone call, or sending a few emails to arrange the purchase of goods. Strategically approaching the procure to pay process can see your company reap the rewards. In this guide, we’ll cover: What is the procure to pay process. Measuring and reporting.

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through Logility, Kelly-Moore has moved beyond relying solely on shipment history to purchase raw materials by forging a deeper connection between its master production schedule and procurement decision-making. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022? Big Picture Thinking.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Kevin joined Ryder in October 2015 and led Ryder’s outsourced transportation procurement activity as senior director. With a focus on Ryder’s freight brokerage group, Kevin is responsible for supporting a growing portfolio of accounts across the United States. NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. Although procurement logistics might sound like it involves the purchasing of manufactured products , it is much more involved. The Definition of Procurement Logistics.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chains are planned based on when a product is produced, delivered to distribution centers and made available at retail stores. There are pros and cons to using push vs. pull strategies within your distribution network. That’s how long the entire process would take to go from procurement, to manufacturing, to delivery.

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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?

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2020

Knowing that your distribution fulfillment strategy is working gives you a better insight into how your business is performing. Limited visibility in procurement. A strong distribution fulfillment strategy must enable continued scalability, agility, and profitability. Poor replenishment and reordering of inventory.

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Veridian Solutions

MARCH 23, 2020

The warehouse management system (WMS) serves as the system of record for warehouses and distribution centers. The WMS software procurement lifecycle remains a challenge for many supply chain leaders. The Challenges of the WMS Software Procurement Lifecycle. Your next procurement is on the horizon.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa ). In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

Dave Maddox has over 39 years of industry experience, Maddox specializes in Supply Chain & Transportation Sales, with operations management in distribution, supply chain cost improvement and transportation. It’s Not the Market, It’s Your Procurement with Andrew Haverkampf. Currently at Emerge as Vice President, Enterprise Sales.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". Battle of the Forms: Will You Win, Lose or Draw? Naturally, a supplier relations conflict exists.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In part 2 of this 3-part series, which is based around The Warehouse of the Future report, we’re going to take a deeper dive into the adoption of technology within the distribution center (DC), how technological innovation processes in DCs are poised to change over the next few years and the path and obstacles to automated DCs.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

Let’s take another look at how procurement, computing power, industry 4.0, cyber security, advanced robotics and automation became top priorities for research, development, and implementation throughout the past year’s operations in the manufacturing industry. . Advanced Robotics and Automation Have Boosted Production and Distribution.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

A recent webinar hosted by Supply Chain Now, “Balancing Cost, Risk and Sustainability in the Midst of Uncertainty, ” took an in-depth look on what it takes to transform Procurement into a highly efficient function that supports these key initiatives. She also explained how Ivalua was instrumental in making that happen.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 25, 2014

Associate Director European Distribution. In this position you will co-develop, document and implement the supply chain strategy in relation to the transport and distribution process of the European products. Knowledge of best practices in warehousing and transport for pharmaceutical distribution in Europe and worldwide.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2014

A new approach focuses on the way these products are procured. The research explores a new approach to combating drug counterfeiters: devising mitigation strategies based on the way dispensers procure medicines. The complexity of pharmaceutical supply chains helps counterfeiters to distribute their inferior products.

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Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Technologies and Procurement Table. There are a lot of articles around on what Procurement needs to do; how Procurement needs to change; and how technology will fundamentally change Procurement. 2 Technologies and Procurement Table. Virtual Procurement Agents.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS offers a solution by enabling hospitals to engage in strategic procurement, ensuring standardized operations throughout the contract duration. Two fundamental questions arise: the definition of procurement outsourcing and the most efficient approach to its implementation.

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