QAD

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This requires establishing KPIs and specific metrics of success to assess performance against. The need for effective supplier relationship management is arguably greater than ever due to supply strains of geopolitical issues, chip shortages, port congestion and other supply chain disruptions.

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 98

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The cash conversion cycle (CCC), also called the net operating cycle, is a metric used to measure the efficiency of a company's cash management and liquidity. The cash conversion cycle is a significant financial metric for retailers and manufacturing companies involved in buying and managing inventories and selling them to customers.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Negotiate Pricing Inventory Reduction Material Savings 59

Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) recently released the results of a special survey to assess how Hurricane Harvey impacted six key metrics. However, such attention on force majeure provisions is only recent, meaning that many supply chain contracts are likely to address force majeure in only a cursory manner (if at all).

Negotiating Skills 80

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Supply Chain Strategy Purchasing Skills 80

Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 3, 2023

A proven supply chain risk management framework, like Exiger’s TPRM and SCRM framework , enables compliance teams, corporations and governments to identify, assess and respond to third-party service providers, supplier risks and other involved procurement risks throughout their supply chain lifecycle.

Supply Chain Risk Management 52

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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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 178

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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.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

Set up supply chain mapping and event planning Supply chain mapping is the process of documenting all of the individuals and companies involved in your supply chain, from manufacturing components to shipping out the finished product. This grants better vision over your supply chain network.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Precoro

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Objectives of liquidity management are to ensure that the business has cash on hand to fulfill its financial obligations and weather the storm during both anticipated and unexpected events, like supply chain disruption or abrupt drop in sales, without enduring significant losses. Let’s explore how.

Optimal Sourcing 102

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The data is all anonymous, but retailers can look at metrics such as time to fulfill, pack time, conversions, and ship versus pick-up, to name a few, across hundreds of Active Omni customers. Changes in supply or demand are considered when looking at the overall supply chain planning process, and the changes are reflected in real-time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 209

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 209

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

While demand is high, ongoing product shortages continue to cause supply chain disruptions, create unpredictable shopping behaviors and drive rapid delivery expectations. The industry’s well-documented labor shortages are not ending anytime soon.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 206

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The goal of logistics planning is to build a lean and cost-effective logistics operation that can achieve service levels at all times and withstand supply chain disruptions. Procurement and manufacturing. Treat procurement and manufacturing as part of your logistics network , as opposed to a silo. Planning tips.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 17, 2023

SPM should be an essential aspect of an organization’s supply chain management strategy due to the complexity and ever-increasing global nature of supply chains; it has become essential for organizations to evaluate their supplier performance diligently. What are the benefits of Supplier Performance Management?

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented global supply chain disruptions, impacting the flow of parts and finished goods around the world. The disruption caused by COVID-19 is unique in that it impacted supply chains across all industries. Develop a clearly defined risk mitigation governance structure.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The Procurement and Supply Chain industries have gone through many changes in the last couple of years, due to both external and internal factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, adoption of technological advancements, and so on – all in the hopes of making the functions more strategic, efficient and effective.

Survey 52

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