The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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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 are its advantages and disadvantages?

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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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Logility

JULY 14, 2022

based furniture manufacturer. based furniture manufacturing company who needed support rightsizing its inventory across its global supply chain network and reducing safety stock. For further information about risks the Company and American Software could experience as well as other information, please refer to American Software, Inc.’s

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. News coverage showcases the differences between logistics and supply chain management. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) This type of planning needs to be deployed by all consumer manufacturers.

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. Globalization. Integration.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Multiple people familiar with the matter say investigators found that the chips had been inserted at factories run by manufacturing subcontractors in China.” ” Aside from national security implications, the main lesson to be learned here is how vulnerable companies are to risks associated with their supply chains.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

For example, a company that produces furniture has to order raw materials and trace the manufactured items sent to the customers (forward tracing) and occasionally the items that are returned (backward tracing). Even with a well-managed supply chain, there’s a high probability that at some point something will go wrong.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 2, 2023

Exiger is mentioned in the report as a representative vendor for supply chain risk management technology. as part of a larger research document and should be evaluated in the context of the entire document. as part of a larger research document and should be evaluated in the context of the entire document.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. 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. How often do purchases happen?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2021

While organizations construct their cybersecurity fortresses, there are many weaknesses at contact with manufacturers, suppliers, worldwide partners, and other service providers to consider. As a regular procedure, risk reduction and recovery strategies must be documented. Good IT Procurement Governance.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

For some businesses – usually smaller or with a single-source purchasing flow – it may be sustainable to react to the immediate needs. However, growing organizations that face increasing complexity recognize the value of thoughtfully-planned and managed procurement.

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QAD

APRIL 27, 2023

Earlier this year, QAD hosted a live webinar to explore and analyze the trends that are likely to dominate the procurement world over the coming months. It’s no secret that procurement teams have an amplified role within their businesses and that many are left with questions — our goal was to offer answers.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Cyber Insurance Becomes a Must for More Manufacturers (WSJ – sub.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Manufacturing Employment Impacts Across Europe and the United Kingdom , a significant period of production contraction has led to added manufacturing job losses. With government trade policies favoring more domestic sourcing of deemed strategic supply networks such as semiconductor devices, there are already indications across the U.S.

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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. The goal is deeper analytics to sense and respond across make, source and deliver. It is clear. I am not surprised.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 21, 2022

This report indicates that move would reportedly amount to a nearly $200 billion investment, according to documents filed with the State of Texas. and Europe to actively consider tax incentives and other policy measures that would lead to more domestic sourcing of semiconductor production. Supply Chain Matters Perspectives.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at these stakeholders and their roles: Shippers: Shippers are businesses that produce or procure goods and require them to be transported to their intended destinations. Suppliers and Manufacturers: Suppliers and manufacturers are the entities that produce or provide the goods needed by the shippers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are however many other companies that do not trade tangible goods across borders but may be able to benefit from provisions on services, investment and government procurement etc. Documentation to be presented. For FTAs to be better considered and used, many conditions need to be met. What constitutes minimal processing.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

Simply put, many companies are still falling short on supply chain risk management , and they continue to pay the price. The good news is that leading practices in supply chain risk management are well documented in various books and publications , and new software applications are emerging to help companies manage this process.

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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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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

For example, one production company mapped their second tier of suppliers and realized that all of their strategic suppliers for a particular direct material sourced some components from a single production site, making them dependent on one source. Traceability is closely related to visibility. She holds a degree of MBA and MCIPS.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Let’s talk supplier risk management. To make matters worse, most of PCA’s products were designated for the low-end consumer market; they were sold to food manufacturers who made products to be consumed by schoolchildren and the elderly in nursing homes – some of the most vulnerable members of society.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Regardless of your position or situation it is highly valuable to understand the type of interview questions, and answers, appropriate for Procurement and Purchasing professionals.

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Logility

JUNE 24, 2021

Berlin Packaging brings together the best of manufacturing, distribution, and income-adding service providers. 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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Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Not only has she helped improve Berry’s supply chain during one of the most challenging years – she’s also served as a role model for the supply chain industry, plastics manufacturing industry and women in general. s current Form 10-K and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the SEC. Go to www.SDCExec.com.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

With this in mind, in this blog, I make an argument that we, as supply chain leaders, have screwed up direct material procurement. My goal is to have supply chain leaders consider a procurement redesign for 2017. As shown in Figure 1, roughly one in two supply chain organizations have responsibility for procurement.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2016

Simply put, many companies are still falling short on supply chain risk management , and they continue to pay the price. The good news is that leading practices in supply chain risk management are well documented in various books and publications , and new software applications are emerging to help companies manage this process.

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Precoro

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

According to the 2022 Deloitte Global Treasury Survey , CFOs consider improving liquidity risk management to be a top priority for their treasury departments. But why is liquidity management so important? The importance of liquidity management Liquidity management plays a significant role in various processes.

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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. Spend analysis involves spend visibility , spending review , and procurement process improvement. The answer is simple: spend analysis.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JUNE 20, 2013

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chain management plays an important role in the overall success of a business, especially for the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers rely on partners and vendors to supply them with the right type and amount of resources at the necessary time to keep production moving according to schedule.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

These interviews are often the best source of information and are not published. Secondary data sources are published available databases, reports, websites, and so on. Examples might be a “state of the industry” report purchased from a consulting company or a publicly available database such as the Census of U.S.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management.

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