Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. End-to-End Definition Implementation of enterprise data architectures to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Background.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. Models Matter. Traditional Models.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. Regardless of what laws politicians enact, customers want their purchasing dollars to go to those who behave responsibly. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

That was the start of Supply Chain education. But is just taking courses in basic topics like Procurement, Negotiation, Statistics, Operational Research or Planning sufficient? But is just taking courses in basic topics like Procurement, Negotiation, Statistics, Operational Research or Planning sufficient?

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2017

The late consultant, educator, and author, Peter Drucker, is often quoted as saying "you can't manage what you can't measure.” The second part of Drucker’s quote, “if you can't measure it, you can't improve it,” really brings home the importance of having the right set of metrics.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

.” Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers know as well as anyone that keeping up with the changing landscape can be difficult — but essential. Dozens of colleges are shutting down, in the first wave of closures in the history of American higher education. ” What does that mean for CPG manufacturers?

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QAD

JUNE 2, 2022

The first World Sustainable Procurement Day was held this year on March 21. With the increasing focus on sustainability, I guess we should not be surprised that sustainable procurement now has its own day on the calendar. It’s often been reported that consumers have been the primary factor in pushing for change in this area.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2024

Depending on who you ask, the answer can be anything from low costs and efficiency to a delicate balance between profitability and customer service. A poll during one of our recent webinars on AI-first supply chain planning showed that 76% of surveyed companies were in the educational stage of adopting Generative AI in supply chain.

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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

ATLANTA – January 25, 2022 – According to PWC’s December 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey , about half of respondents consciously consider factors related to sustainability when making purchasing decisions. Logility, Inc., Logility, Inc.,

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2022

A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. Image source: Cape Analytics. Reports from Costco shoppers indicate that the same brand of chlorine tablets were $129.99 The cause of this tragedy? between 2021 and 2026.The

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Supply chain optimisation helps manufacturing businesses drastically reduce operational costs to improve revenue and customer satisfaction. In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four experts share their advice and experience around optimising the manufacturing supply chain. It’s a constant headache for our purchasing manager.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 24, 2024

The RTS staff reports, “The United States discards more food than any other country in the world: nearly 60 million tons — 120 billion pounds — every year. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports, “In 2015, the USDA joined with the U.S. According to the staff at Recycle Track Systems (RTS), “The world wastes about 2.5

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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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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. Download the complete report: Digital Supply Chain Planning Outlook 2022 ?. That’s why global leaders like Absolut, BP and Harley-Davidson rely on us year after year.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

A myriad of professionals within the field ensures timely deliveries from suppliers and orchestrates manufacturing processes to meet your requirements, contributing to a rewarding career path in supply chain management. They are in charge of purchasing, procurement, and sourcing.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Product businesses are holding more stock than ever before, creating new cash flow problems for manufacturers. James Ewing: Procurement Manager at Renewable Parts Ltd. Tim Wright: Founder of two medical equipment manufacturing companies and currently MD of Langcroft Consultancy – specialists in digital transformation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order. In times of uncertainty, cash is king.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to a report by Market Research Engine, “The ERP market remains in a phase of rapid expansion, with total market size expected to exceed $49.5 If you have decided to invest in ERP software, understanding ERP modules is important to make the right purchase. Procurement. Manufacturing. Procurement.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s a strategic reimagining of business models and processes, powered by cloud computing, big data analytics, and AI, making businesses more adaptive, responsive, and customer-focused than ever before. Metrics such as processing time, error rates, and customer satisfaction levels serve as performance indicators.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Trade-offs include options like an alternate bill of materials, a shift in sourcing, or the move to outsourced manufacturing. Fifty-six percent of manufacturing companies managed the first half of the pandemic well, while 44% struggled. Transportation and manufacturing reliability compounds supplier issues. Why Should You Care?

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

He observes, “The good news is that, given our research suggests a lack of understanding rather than a complete lack of interest, the industry redoubling its efforts to educate and inform manufacturers should be able to turn this situation around. It’s now up to IoT providers to ensure that manufacturers don’t get left behind.”[1]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2022

Some of shoppers had their online purchases delivered to their homes while others opted to pick-up their orders curbside. ”[1] He also reported that curbside pick-up was gaining traction with online shoppers while home delivery was plateauing. Wells reports, “Online grocery sales in the U.S. year over year.[2]

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2022

Some of shoppers had their online purchases delivered to their homes while others opted to pick-up their orders curbside. ”[1] He also reported that curbside pick-up was gaining traction with online shoppers while home delivery was plateauing. Wells reports, “Online grocery sales in the U.S. year over year.[2]

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

Andrew Thomas, founder of Skybell Video Doorbell, reports that it takes roughly 40 positive customer experiences to undo the damage of a single negative review. Though it’s often overlooked as an element of customer satisfaction, procurement is an essential component for delivering that satisfaction. 4 Ways to Improve Procurement.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With reports of retail layoffs and overstaffing at companies (such as Walmart and Amazon) to cover Omicron-related staffing shortages, it would appear the shortage of workers may be abating. As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5 The risks surrounding the retail labor shortage aren’t new.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Today, technology providers are selling analytics. This week, I received this email from a financial institution questioning why business leaders are not harnessing more insights and redesigning processes based on analytics. S&OP Challenges. Reflection.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

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Logility

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Businesses can set specific goals to encourage suppliers to be more sustainable or take an indirect approach through training and education. Say, for example, you’re a bag manufacturer and you purchase hardware from a company that you know is sustainable, however you fail to conduct any due diligence on its suppliers.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production. Supply chain shortages, global events, and inflation all make it harder than ever for companies to accurately predict customer demand. The CDC typically receives reports of 2-4 infant infections per year.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2022

” Berthiaume goes on to report that a consumer survey from Accenture bolsters the Zipline finding that younger generations are likely to use the metaverse for shopping. .” As a result, he notes, “Participation and interest in making purchases in the metaverse may be greater than commonly thought.”

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2022

” Berthiaume goes on to report that a consumer survey from Accenture bolsters the Zipline finding that younger generations are likely to use the metaverse for shopping. .” As a result, he notes, “Participation and interest in making purchases in the metaverse may be greater than commonly thought.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy. They have asked they value chain partners to take four actions: Report their scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2022. PepsiCo’s Internal Supply Chain.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Logility recently added onto the experience, allowing students to dive further, learning how to source vendors, issue purchase orders and even track work-in-process and inbound shipments. A private institution for specialized professional education, FIDM offers Associate of Arts, A.A. Professional Designation, A.A.

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