Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

Last Saturday, we celebrated Earth Day, making this an excellent time for each of us to examine our own commitment to the environment. In recent years, businesses and consumers across the country have demonstrated that sustainability matters – both in terms of what they buy and how vendors are selected. In fact, 22% of U.S.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Value of goods : Repurposing returned goods helps manufacturers increase the value of goods or the sustainability of the supply chain – or both. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

What different products or services does the staff need to purchase in order to produce pizza? Direct procurement , or direct spend , is the purchase of goods and services directly associated with the manufacturing of the company's final product. Typically, direct purchases are made in large quantities to get a bulk discount.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2020

If you’re transporting fragile products such as glassware and plates, keep in mind that it will be shaken and rattled at some point along the way, so you have to fill in the void spaces to prevent them from sustaining any cracks. Purchase parcel insurance. This can also be applied to products that must be held in a specific position.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

This can help them achieve their sustainability goals and enhance their reputation. In summary, supply chain analytics is an essential tool for businesses looking to improve their operations, reduce costs, and enhance their sustainability efforts.

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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.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. 5) It provides you with a valuable starting point for understanding supplier sustainability performance.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. 5) It provides you with a valuable starting point for understanding supplier sustainability performance.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 1, 2020

An article written by my former PhD student, Rejaul Hasan, and I just came out this week in Contracting Excellence , the journal published by IACCM, which documents the catastrophe that is unfolding in Bangladesh, one of the world’s major exporters of garments for the apparel sector. The factory owner was shocked. “How

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

For example, if you’re doing business with Chinese vendors, you might want to plan your purchase order timing. Grouping graphs, charts, and documents together can help observe the processes for a specific business function. It’ll help you accommodate the holiday season and ensure that you get orders delivered on time. Cluster Approach.

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 16, 2017

This was an excellent opportunity to be able to bring together regional buyers and suppliers, share our expertise in CSR and discuss how we can improve and above all work together to promote sustainability in the supply chain”, explained Richard Bourne, Director of Supplier Engagement department at EcoVadis.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It boasts excellent infrastructure, including well-connected harbors, well-educated people, and multilingual capabilities, making it an international logistics hotspot. While it possesses the buying power of a large corporation, NUNNER focuses on providing tailor-made solutions to its customers.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Others will have a purchasing or supplier management board at the senior management level. We are talking about a key business process that impacts multiple functions beyond just organizing purchasing or quality. Are materials obtained, where possible, from sustainable sources, e.g. framework?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

So, many suppliers utilize outside logistics management to ensure customers remain fully satisfied and continue to repeat purchasing. reputation for excellence in reverse logistical results. reputation for excellence in reverse logistical results. energy expenditures, performance of sustainability initiatives.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

As shown in Figure 2, few orders and purchase orders flow hands-free. I define collaboration as a sustainable win/win value proposition across trading partners. Unlike banking, there is no common definition of data, other than EDI documents, for sharing. Document the Use Cases and Define the Larger Market Value.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Maverick buying . Policies are often seen as administrative documents with no added value. Some companies create separate documents for the business versus procurement community considering their specific role and requirements in the P2P process. Fit for Purpose’ buying channels with guided buying .

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

In buying coffee, should I focus on it being “certified organic”, should I look for a “Fairtrade” label, or for the Rainforest Alliance Certification? When buying household cleaning products, should I look for the Cradle-to-Cradle logo, or the Green Seal? Principles for credible and effective sustainability standards systems.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

Self-service support and document management. Today, you buy a seat on a plane and the seat is there waiting for you. You never tell your customer what your buy rate is. They are all buying and selling from one another. Perhaps there’s still an Excel sheet behind it, but at least we’re connecting in real time.

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ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions. About Punch Powertrain.

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KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath. Strategic actions like Purchasing Strategy definition or Negotiation preparation are not correctly documented.

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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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EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

Portland has a reputation as a sort of sustainability mecca, so it was certainly an apt site for the SPLC’s annual Summit. Private and Public Sectors: Common Ground in Sustainability Ratings. Read more in this Guidebook on Integrating Ratings into Sustainable Public Procurement. This year at SPLC, the mix seemed just right.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The optimization of a solid retail logistics strategy is key to operating a sustainable direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail business. This is the unloading and official “checking in” of incoming ecommerce inventory , followed by its proper documentation and storage. . To fulfill orders, first your products must be received and processed.

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Precoro

APRIL 24, 2023

And to do so, an excellent supplier onboarding process is needed. Reduces maverick spending Maverick spending refers to off-contract purchases from non-preferred suppliers. The set of requirements will depend on the company's goals and policies, industry, and the type of products or services being purchased.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order. In contrast, traditional mom-and-pop carriers with limited technology adoption may rely on manual processes, paper-based documentation, or outdated systems, resulting in delays and reduced visibility.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

After all, a clear picture of the company's procurement process is necessary to develop a sustainable future strategy and to avoid pitfalls that hold your business back. Streamlines Internal Procedures Spending data analysis sheds light on similar purchases between different departments. The answer is simple: spend analysis.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

This annual award honors IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. million and purchased Starboard Solutions Corp., Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners. a supply chain network optimization solution for approximately $6.5

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Vinculum

APRIL 13, 2020

Companies that deal with their products on platforms like Excel relinquish a lot of time, quality data and productivity by opting to manage their product information in this way. A 2016 study states inferior descriptions of the product as a major reason for customers to opt-out of buying a particular product. Categories, labels, etc.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2021

The recent HICX Supplier Experience Survey found that 78% of procurement professionals think that their suppliers would rate them as excellent or best-in-class. Adam agrees, as he adds, “I was really surprised that 78% thought that they were excellent. The organization may have a separate sustainability function.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

A QMS is a formalized system (paper- or software-based) of documenting responsibilities, processes, and procedures to develop products that meet customer requirements as well as compliance with FDA, ISO, EU MDR, and other regulatory standards. ISO 9004 (Continuous improvement/guidance to achieving sustained success). BOM Management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Sustainability Services. Cloud Simple meaning of Cloud in context of SMAC is using software applications as a service without buying them. The point here is that user need not buy and install hardware, software, network and infrastructure and start using the software without any capital expenditure, and pay as per use.

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Synovos

JUNE 22, 2023

It is also important to document the impact on equipment warranties and services. More than 9,000 of those spare parts were inactive, with no purchase activity in the previous 24 months. Through additive manufacturing, the company was looking to build an alternative manufacturing solution by mitigating supply shortages and risks.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sustainability Services. In my current project about a year ago, North America region Supply Chain Planners were having major concerns related with flawed planning resulting from incorrect or no Source of Supply (SoS) for receipt elements such as Purchase requisitions &/or Planned orders. Supply Excellence. Public Sector.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. The success of sustainability pursuits rests in part, on the sector’s ability to valorise sustainability practices.

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