SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. This allows them to identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and make better-informed decisions.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 110

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 110

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. At a high level, what GEON does is purchase plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. It’s the narrative.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 235

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. BASF’s goals included: Automating the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process from purchase requisition to invoice. Improve process quality for vendors and BASF.

Optimal Sourcing 171

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 171

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Supplier performance management provides detailed information about the risks your suppliers may have, so you can take action to reduce or eliminate risks in your supply chain. Figure 1 shows a sample proposed SPM project structure for a transportation services company. How is it possible? Some companies may have a board of directors.

Vendor Strategies 55

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 55

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It involves outsourcing logistics activities, such as warehousing, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to a dedicated logistics service provider. While it possesses the buying power of a large corporation, NUNNER focuses on providing tailor-made solutions to its customers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Inventory Management Software 90

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

This team was working on quality improvements and found that the flows crossed 117 disconnected documents in access, excel, and google analytics. Improved visibility allows teams to see information and take action. Recently, the evolution of ISO-8000 standards enable the transport of company, item and location data.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 175

Prescriptive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 175

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The order fulfilment process covers every step required to get goods to the people who purchase them, from the moment a customer places an order to when they receive their purchase. Shipping and logistics: Selecting the appropriate shipping method, arranging transport, and coordinating with couriers for delivery.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The information is sticky for a period of time, but then is gone. We can connect through EDI, but a document has latency and limitations for unstructured data. Today, 7% of order and purchase order flows move through business networks. Lora thinks that we are never too old to learn or to push for excellence.

Manufacturing Procurement 150

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Network Software Procurement Solutions 150

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Today it operates in 67 countries with 143,000 employees and has 76 business units on six platforms that cover animal feed, food production, energy and transportation, financial services and pharmaceuticals. Our buyers are purchasing micro ingredients, such as vitamins, additives, minerals, etc. All three should be in balance.”.

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Customers want to know product availability, price, and delivery times of the goods they are looking to purchase. They also want the ability to track their orders from point of purchase through to delivery, and to receive notifications about dispatch and shipping movements of their orders.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. The company branded as GT Nexus in 2001 and purchased Tradecard in 2013. GT Nexus is one of the strongest providers of transportation visibility for the global ecosystem. It is clear.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 150

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Vinculum

APRIL 21, 2021

While retailers rehash their strategies in the wake of technological advancements and breakthrough innovations, warehouse management still remains an inevitable and crucial part of the holistic customer purchase and satisfaction arena. to transport and store every conceivable part of a business inventory process. Why is a WMS needed?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 52

Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. Thorough analysis allows procurement professionals to surface, visualize, and present purchasing patterns, which are then evaluated by the stakeholders. From whom are we buying?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Pricing Training 98

Locus

JUNE 23, 2023

If customers do not receive their orders on time, they won’t buy from that company again. Today, consumers are comfortable and happy buying products online like never before. During this stage, the business receives the order, customer information, payment details, and special requests.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month. What can you do?

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 274

IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

By 2020, Discrete Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics and Utilities industries are projected to spend $40B each on IoT platforms, systems, and services. a serial number) to each sealable unit, which is then linked to critical information about the product’s origin, batch number, and expiration date. in 2017 to $20.4B

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 83

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The first huge project I was part of at Dell was our transformation from paper documents in the computer boxes for businesses to what we called E-Docs for electronic documentation. We restructured all of the documents and created one of the first service-oriented websites so all of the information was available on line.

Gartner 74

Gartner Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 74

EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

To stay ahead, tech-smart operations, savvy professionals are using logistics and supply chain mobile applications as must-have tools for operational excellence. Evernote – Online File & Document Storage. This time tracking app for documenting the driver name, customer name, arrival time, departure time and more.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 78

GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

When it comes to efficient and cost-effective over the road transportation management , it is absolutely crucial that you be working with a trustworthy 3PL. Doing this ensures corporate-wide buy-in for your ultimate decision. What Is A 3PL? A 3PL, also sometimes known as a TPL, is a third-party logistics provider.

3PL 120

3PL Third Party Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Parade

JUNE 24, 2019

In a recent article, Peter Rentschler, CEO at CarrierDirect, discussed why freight brokerages should focus on better utilizing their existing Transport Management System (TMS) to increase operational efficiency, rather than investing in upgrading their systems or purchasing something new. There's nothing to buy.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 60

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Training Demand Planning Software Procurement Solutions 60

Parade

JUNE 24, 2019

In a recent article, Peter Rentschler, CEO at CarrierDirect, discussed why freight brokerages should focus on better utilizing their existing Transport Management System (TMS) to increase operational efficiency, rather than investing in upgrading their systems or purchasing something new. There's nothing to buy.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 60

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Training Demand Planning Software Procurement Solutions 60

Parade

JUNE 24, 2019

If you are a business owner or member of the leadership team, you’ve probably already asked yourself this question: Should I build these tech solutions in-house or should I buy them? There's nothing to buy. Just because tech presents excellent opportunities for your brokerage, doesn't mean you have to become a tech company.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 60

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Training Demand Planning Software Procurement Solutions 60

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Only 15% met the deadline and 60% gave me far more information than a factual review. The documentation is evolving and there are few trained consultants. Many companies over the last decade built Excel ghettos and implemented reward systems for spreadsheet jockey(s). I smiled as I read the multiple opinions. This is all normal.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 150

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Digitization is the conversion of analog information (paper-based) into a digital format. In a business context, it goes further – Digitization is the automation of processes based on digital information formats. However, just being able to receive or send information digitally does not make for a digitized environment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 86

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Optimal Sourcing Logistics 86

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Background on Ocean Transport. The need for data synchronization increases with the growth of nodes, the increase of the number of parties handling the freight, and the use of multiple modes of transport. There is not a one-to-one relationship between a container and a purchase order. Break your dependency on Excel Spreadsheets.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 195

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Supply chain visibility is paramount in today’s interconnected and globalized world, enabling companies to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This involves meeting them where they are, and giving them both the shopping and transportation options they want. . This is the unloading and official “checking in” of incoming ecommerce inventory , followed by its proper documentation and storage. . These are all forms of retail logistics. The analytics are super helpful.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Digital procurement practices are a significant factor in achieving company excellence. Collaborating with the suppliers without any systems would mean wasting time searching through voicemails, printed documents, and email threads to locate the needed information. But there is the reality of automation in Procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 19

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 19

Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For instance, a company may discover that it has ignored better sourcing opportunities due to a lack of information and overlooking peripheral costs. Once decision-makers understand the company's expenditures, they can make informed business decisions and set achievable goals. Informed means armed!

Analysis 52

Analysis Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 52

Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Notably, the APAC countries have seen a significant change in consumer buying behavior. The consumers in Malaysia, for instance, want to buy a product in Singapore can now buy it from their own country. Market analysis is a pivotal component for the growth of any business with all the essential information.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Expense Reduction Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

If you’re not able to clearly see, examine, impact and manage every aspect of your supply chain and inventory processes – order status, shipments, in-transit goods, trade documents, costs, exceptions and more – you might as well be operating with blinders on. Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When it comes to effective and profitable road transport management, it is undeniably crucial you get a reliable 4PL provider to handle your logistics. The 3PL provider typically focuses on: Cross-docking Freight forwarding Integrating operations Inventory management Package Services Transportation services Warehousing. What is 4PL?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 66

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Planning Software 3PL 66

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Digitization is the conversion of analog information (paper-based) into a digital format. In a business context, it goes further – Digitization is the automation of processes based on digital information formats. However, just being able to receive or send information digitally does not make for a digitized environment.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Optimal Sourcing Logistics 40

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

I was impressed with the efficiency and quality of the JAGGAER technology, especially the ease with which requisitions were turned into purchase orders, the straightforward use of punchout catalogs, receiving and electronic invoicing. Anyone can open an account and view the bid information.

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing 52

EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

Now in our sixth year supporting the SPLC, it did not disappoint: This was the strongest and the most diverse gathering of committed and capable practitioners we’ve ever seen in North America — it felt like a real groundswell of action on sustainable purchasing! Strong Focus on Supplier Practices, and Private Sector. for a tender).

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings Purchasing Skills 40