SupplyOn

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Smart Logistics Data enables a change of perspective to look ahead instead of backwards A supply chain has to be agile, robust and resilient. Some data are to be in the area of supplier management, some are in supply chain management and some in transport management. All this requires the intelligent use of data.

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This allows you to check and compare information across several suppliers efficiently before commitment. These features automatically sort through documents, verify compliance, and vet unsuitable proposals for you so you can focus on more strategic tasks. Vendor/supplier management. Automated tools. eAuction tools.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Document transparency and easy access to purchasing data let purchasing managers achieve better spending visibility. It’s also helpful to introduce unified templates and common terminology for employees who will create documents. Here are some other ways to balance PPV metrics.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Shipping and logistics: Selecting the appropriate shipping method, arranging transport, and coordinating with couriers for delivery. This can include freight forwarding and documentation management. Compliance and documentation: Ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Sharing information with suppliers. Managing trade documentation. Verifying and monitoring suppliers. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. Managing product returns. Sharing information with customers.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Sharing information with suppliers. Managing trade documentation. Verifying and monitoring suppliers. Managing supply chain risk. Managing demand and supply planning. Managing inventory. Managing freight transportation. Managing product returns. Sharing information with customers.

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QAD

MAY 16, 2019

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Odette International are releasing the fifth version of the Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) assessment this summer. These 43 criteria are centered on ERP, EDI/Web, barcoding and quality processes that should be leveraged in the supply chain.

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3PL Insights

AUGUST 6, 2018

There’s a lot of terminology thrown around in the warehouse and beyond—in transportation, fulfillment, value added, and other logistics services. It’s recommended to study these terms to make day-to-day life in the logistics industry a little easier. The BOL then becomes a POD (Proof of Delivery) document. Hi-Lo: Beep beep!

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

Author’s Note: I was completely unplugged on vacation last week, so it wasn’t until I returned to the office on Monday that I learned Infor is acquiring GT Nexus (a Talking Logistics sponsor). Brooks Brothers: “SAP is our internal ERP system, @GTNexus is our external (supply chain) ERP system” #Bridges2015 #logistics #SCM.

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HICX Solutions

JANUARY 29, 2020

The discussion around the effect of reduced supply chain costs on profits and where money can be saved due to supplier information management (SIM) is, therefore, naturally a hot topic. Examples of activities that can be made more efficient and less time-consuming include: Looking for missing supplier documents.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? 3PL providers are experts when it comes to shipping and logistics.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 29, 2023

It helps companies track and manage inventory items, customer orders, and inbound deliveries to bring costs down and improve overall efficiency. In manufacturing, inventory management software is also used to track parts, raw materials, and production documents – such as a bill of materials and work orders – through the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2016

If you want to ensure a supplier meets your expectations, you must make those expectations the basis for a formal agreement—one that’s made in writing, clearly shows that the supplier understands what you need, and documents how performance will be measured and managed. Take a Partnership Approach.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

That’s why you need to ensure you’ve got systems in place to collect key data relating to purchasing, logistics, inventory, and sales. And why you must communicate with your suppliers to keep your timing and pricing expectations accurate. The first step is to optimise your warehouse processes.

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

QAD EQMS (Enterprise Quality Management System) has made document collaboration easier by allowing collaboration in the draft state within Google Workspace. The benefit is a robust collaboration tool for developing new documents or changing documents.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Our blog posts and articles here at Logistics Bureau are almost always written to inform, but this time we’re writing with a request for information. We’d like to know what you believe your managers and staff need from a supply chain education program. Health and safety management. Supply chain documentation.

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QAD

APRIL 27, 2023

Ken’s role is focused on the operational side of Henry Schein’s corporate brand portfolio, supplier management, cost management, and project management of new product introduction. By collecting and managing all supplier information and activities, QAD Supplier Management : Improves supplier performance.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

– September 9, 2015 – XPO Logistics, Inc. (“XPO Logistics” or “XPO”) (NYSE: XPO) and Con-way Inc. (“Con-way”) (NYSE: CNW) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for XPO Logistics to acquire Con-way. GREENWICH, Conn. and ANN ARBOR, Mich.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Collaborating with the suppliers without any systems would mean wasting time searching through voicemails, printed documents, and email threads to locate the needed information. Any company that wants to succeed must collaborate long-term with suppliers to offer its clients the most value. Supplier Management.

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SupplyOn

JUNE 16, 2020

It creates a digital transition from sourcing to APQP project management Continental and ZF Friedrichshafen’s customers include numerous automotive manufacturers (so-called OEM). In this industry, the demands on logistics, feasibility, quality, quantities and compliance are particularly high.

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Precoro

JANUARY 16, 2023

Spend management allows for efficient sourcing and procurement, regulated expenses, timely registration of spontaneous purchases, and a reduction of fraud and errors. As a comprehensive approach, spend management typically includes management of suppliers, categories, approval workflows , inventories, and documents.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Secondly, maintaining the quality of goods, ensuring reliable logistics, and meeting volume needs are literally a matter of life and death in the healthcare industry. That’s why efficient inventory management is especially vital in the medical industry and is key for providing high-quality healthcare services.

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Last year in Florida at RILA Logistics 2013, the topic of multi-channel was discussed with 5 related presentations delivered where the challenges of the coming omni-channel revolution were laid down. So why am I suggesting that Omni-channel is now emerging to be the top retail logistics challenge being faced today by retailers?

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Product Life-Cycle Management: Whether your company is a manufacturer, distributor or retailer you need real-time visibility into product data and the ability to share this information between design, planning manufacturing, merchandizing, costing, sourcing and logistics. As Qui-Gon Jinn said, “Your focus determines your reality.”

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Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. This is often managed with the help of supplier management software or inventory management software. Creating new opportunities by investing in supplier partnerships and joint innovations.

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Unleashed

MAY 10, 2023

These include communicating with customers, supplier management, and handling documentation. Transport & logistics automation Logistics automation tools can be used to achieve easier delivery tracking, faster deliveries, and better communication between transport teams. Supply chain automation tools 1.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

With that in mind, here’s our pick of the 10 most important inventory management trends for 2022. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1. More widespread third-party logistics. Managing supplier and other vendor relationships in one place. Accessing systems and documents anywhere in the world.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

More successful manufacturers make a commitment to scheduling periodic and effective meetings to give their team members an opportunity to address upcoming logistics situations in advance. This is a measure of an order that is delivered on time, complete, damage-free and with correct documentation.

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Unleashed

APRIL 25, 2023

Higher volume orders B2B inventory management involves the fast and reliable fulfilment of large-sized and bulk orders. These larger order sizes present unique fulfilment challenges – particularly around picking, packing, and logistic; higher order volumes can slow down order fulfilment activities and create shipping delays.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 5, 2021

Bill of materials A bill of materials is a single up-to-date document that details the materials, components and subassemblies required to make each of your products. However it typically doesn’t deal with production scheduling, workforce management, or machinery. MRP can help you make decisions on when – and how much – to purchase.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With over a decade working for Fortune 500 companies, Rex has a strong finance, operations, and logistics expertise. Receipt-Invoice); Customizable and smooth approval workflow; Automation tools for supplier management; Robust and flexible budgeting options; Ability to monitor those budgets; Reasonable pricing.

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Precoro

MARCH 30, 2022

Supplier Management, Optimization, and Relationship Building. The strategy should be documented. The strategy is about relationships that the company builds with partners. It means that the company chooses an optimum mix of partners who would offer the best cost of goods or services and ensure smooth cooperation.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Sales order management. Returns management. Inbound and outbound logistics. Sage is a cloud-based accounting and invoice management solution for small businesses. It offers core accounting, project accounting, expense management, and compliance management all in one. Inventory/stock management.

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Precoro

AUGUST 31, 2023

Check if your suppliers and contracts can offer better price-to-value. Re-evaluate suppliers Businesses without a systematic supplier management system lack an overview of the supplier and vendor network and tend to overpay, miss discount opportunities, or have nothing to leverage during negotiations.

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