Precoro

APRIL 6, 2022

If you're reading this now, then you’ve probably noticed how outdated traditional procurement systems recede into the past and are replaced by new modern solutions. What is Cloud Procurement? These services include: Software; Analytics; Networking; Data storage; Servers and more. Three Categories of Cloud Procurement.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. What is Electronic Data Interchange? First we must understand and get on the same page of what is Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, as it is not only used in the transportation industry.

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain? Simply put, a supply chain controls the flow of raw materials and goods. What is Supply Chain Management?

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 7, 2022

Everyone in the procurement and purchasing fields knows that sourcing is generally a process of getting the best product from top suppliers with good terms and price. The right eSourcing software is a central part of eSourcing best practices. Read on for tips on how advanced eSourcing tools should be a part of your best practices.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. It’s exhausting for supply chain leaders.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! In the procurement profession, speed and efficiency are key. There is just too much time and money that can be wasted on a daily basis while signing paper documents. Why Speed and Efficiency are Crucial in Procurement?

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 28, 2021

5 Things to Look for in eSourcing Software. Underneath the umbrella of supply chain management are procurement and the sourcing of goods and materials. When this is performed electronically through the internet, it is known as eSourcing or electronic sourcing. Features of eSourcing Software: eRFX Management.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 28, 2021

5 Things to Look for in eSourcing Software. Underneath the umbrella of supply chain management are procurement and the sourcing of goods and materials. When this is performed electronically through the internet, it is known as eSourcing or electronic sourcing. Features of eSourcing Software: eRFX Management.

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Unleashed

APRIL 5, 2021

In your supply chain, ordering more raw materials and components is a key step in the production process. Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably to describe the role of procurement. What is procurement? What is procurement? What are the steps in the procurement process?

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Precoro

JULY 18, 2022

What is Automated Invoice Processing? Automated invoice processing involves scanning, extracting, matching, and validating relevant invoice data and inputting it into your ERP or accounts payable system. However, regardless of changes in the flow, e-procurement software users save more than 50% of their time on invoicing.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To make this happen, businesses need to take advantage of technology solutions that allow them to seamlessly share data, communicate, and execute different warehousing tasks. Fortunately, the latest advancements in warehouse technology have made the job easier for ecommerce businesses. What is warehouse technology?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

This entire process can be managed manually, which can be time-consuming and inaccurate, or with order processing software , which helps minimise errors and improve customer satisfaction. Order processing can be done manually or as an optimised workflow using cloud-based digital tools.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Technology has finally caught up with sourcing and procurement—evolving processes by leaps and bounds in a relatively short amount of time. Ensuring you have the best eSourcing tools with features that fit your needs can streamline your sourcing process, positively affecting your procurement processes and supply chain.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This article explores the benefits of good BOM management, the role of a BOM manager, and how to manage your BOMs effectively with best-practice processes, software, and equipment. BOM management refers to the people, processes, and technologies utilised to effectively manage a company’s bills of materials. What is BOM management?

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

For more, and to learn about all four steps of the autonomous procurement process, register for our webinar, “ Four Steps to Autonomous Procurement “ In modern procurement teams, many are wondering what will happen when AI technology is truly integrated into purchasing systems. Where Most Stand Today .

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Taulia

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The procure-to-pay process can be streamlined in a number of different ways, and one of the most important tools available is invoice automation. For many companies, the processes involved in paying suppliers are highly manual and inefficient – so there are plenty of opportunities to automate these processes.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Generally speaking, vendor sourcing is when you choose vendors to supply you with either goods or services. There would be phone calls, faxing, and filing, but today, eSourcing software has streamlined that process to make procuring auction vendors much more efficient. Risk management tools. Automation.

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EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Sourcing electronically instead of leaving a paper trail saves time, money, and is a much more efficient way to procure goods and services. eSourcing software is a must for local governments and municipalities for many reasons. Municipalities easily come under scrutiny at the public level, and using the right software is a must.

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EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Sourcing electronically instead of leaving a paper trail saves time, money, and is a much more efficient way to procure goods and services. eSourcing software is a must for local governments and municipalities for many reasons. Municipalities easily come under scrutiny at the public level, and using the right software is a must.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 21, 2020

Business process management solutions refer to a broad set of tools that can help organizations and corporations effectively streamline their workflow and work more efficiently, given tools, and software. What is E-Procurement in Supply Chain Management? How Can E-Procurement Expedite Your Process?

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

Because designing quality from the start requires a combination of the right employees using the proper tools and processes in a corporate environment that teaches, expects and fosters investment in the upfront design process. Recognized as the go-to fastening resource for virtually every industry from electronics to aerospace, the U.S.-based

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Supply chain innovation is slowly simmering in the face of radical disruption. The supply chain visionary wants novel and new. I find technology providers pitching old–often wrapped in the cloak of ‘digital transformation.’ As a result, supply chain leaders continuously ask me to unravel market confusion.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” As a result, automotive OEMs were not able to ramp-up demand requirements fast enough back up the supply chain.

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AFFLINK

MAY 25, 2017

Implementing sustainable supply chain practices is an essential part of cultivating a business for the twenty-first century. But a greener supply chain isn’t just good for the environment; it can also save time, space, and money while improving PR and customer relations. Electronic Document Management System.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2015

How will you establish and manage electronic communication with carriers and other trading partners? Descartes’ GLN is one of the world’s most extensive logistics electronic communications networks, connecting a global community of more than 220,000 parties in more than 160 countries.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Ghodke posed this question to the LogiPharma audience – for whom running a resilient supply chain is a key tenet of producing and delivering life-saving goods. Step 1: Digitize your documents. Step 2: Empower users with end-to-end supply chain visibility. Step 3: Understand your customer.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In our blog last month, we discussed how the automotive industry must learn this time from yet another semiconductor shortage by improving management of essential supply chain processes or we will find ourselves in another shortage crisis. Why does it take so long for information to move down the supply chain today?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain management and contract lifecycle management are key ingredients to business success. How well a company manages its supply chain processes can directly impact its bottom line. Best practices to enhance sales CLM in the supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

Before we dig into the “Five Keys to Cold Chain Success”, let’s cover the basics. What is the cold chain? A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. WMS, TMS, documentation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With the strong interest in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in an era of ever growing complexities in order fulfillment, companies – especially for executives outside the supply chain – often ask what the differences are between a WMS and IMS – an Inventory Management System.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 28, 2022

This can lead to dual sourcing and more competition among suppliers, ultimately reducing procurement costs and ensuring higher product quality. The Supplier Registration Form is a document used to collect information from suppliers. The Supplier Registration Form is a document containing essential information classified as follows: 1.

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EC Sourcing Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The term eTendering can be a confusing concept if the term isn’t fully explained to a buyer who’s just in the process of taking their procurement processes online. There is also less overhead within the procurement department as you move over into the digital world. Below, let’s take a look at the top five benefits of eTendering.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Jason Koebler and Joseph Cox explain, “In the 2015 novel Ghost Fleet , the spark that starts World War III is not a nuclear bomb, but a supply chain hack. In the book — which is based on real-life technology, technical papers, and diplomatic meetings — national security and international relations expert Peter W.

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Unleashed

MARCH 28, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is a management concept frequently used by procurement and supply chain professionals. As supply chains become more complex there is a greater need to cultivate clear, measurable ways to evaluate every supplier. What are the benefits of supplier relationship management?

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