Precoro

JULY 1, 2024

Small companies may also lack the resources to create a dedicated procurement team for proper sourcing and supplier vetting. Group purchasing organizations can be the perfect way for these companies to increase cost savings. Learn how they work, their benefits and limitations, and how they fit in with procurement software.

Purchasing Skills 105

Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 105

Kinaxis

MAY 16, 2025

Since January, Canadians’ weekly grocery trips have become a real-time indicator for the potential impacts of tariffs as shoppers have responded to threats with a showcase of buying power, prioritizing nationally sourced and manufactured products even before a single tariff was enacted.

Beverage 144

Beverage Price Reduction Canada Cost Reduction Strategies 144

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

Procurement Solutions 112

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 112

Precoro

JULY 15, 2024

The chief procurement officer (CPO) is a senior executive responsible for developing and implementing their organization’s procurement policies, procedures, and strategies. Making sure these purchases are of high quality and compliant with relevant laws and regulations also falls under the CPO’s responsibilities.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 105

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 252

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 252

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrations include cloud ERP systems, data warehouse solutions, or big data systems – such as Microsoft Azure Synapse and Snowflake – or can be driven by events or web services that make the platform more responsive. What do these drivers and advantages mean for my business?

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Optimization Software 194

ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 130

Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

I am a big believer in procurement getting involved as early as possible in new product development based on all the market knowledge available. The worst-case scenario is product engineering developing a new product, selecting a supplier and then telling procurement to get on with negotiation. How often do your purchase orders change?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 52

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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, Inc. Logility, Inc., Logility, Inc., NASDAQ: AMSWA).

Supply Chain Planning Software 205

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logility Supply Chain Network Software 205

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The software planning footprints are reminiscent of the work done in the 1990s when we struggled with insufficient memory using 32-bit hardware. There is no solution to optimize source, make and deliver together or drive bidirectional orchestration to execute trade-offs between functions automatically. Not much has changed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 170

SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

If you’re eyeing a role as a Procurement Manager (or are looking to hire one), you’re in the right place! As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck.

Negotiating Skills 116

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 116

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training 105

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. It comes from the annual customer survey conducted by logistics software company Transporeon. technologies and practices.

Resource Reduction 237

Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Freight Optimal Sourcing 237

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The combined software and transportation solutions allow merchants in the U.S. Source: Pitney Bowes (click to enlarge). If you read through the posts, you’ll find many frustrated and confused Amazon customers like these: Source: Amazon.com (click to enlarge). Source: Amazon.com (click to enlarge).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 196

Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software 196

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Many businesses use some form of Total Cost of Ownership model to support their Procurement and sourcing decisions. In fact these models are not just used casually, but they often are designed to inform and make optimal sourcing choices. Typically and historically sourcing decisions were predominantly based on unit price.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills 105

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The company sold on Amazon, operated its own website, managed outlet stores, and could purchase end-aisle displays in major retail chains. Historically, the design of the data model drove software market positioning. These included cloud-based computing, in-memory processing, parallel computation, and open-source analytics.

Analytics Software 269

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 269

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. Currently, I am leading the Global Forwarding Solutions (GFS) business of TVS SCS. while nearly doubling the size of the company. This is in a position to shift again.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 130

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 7, 2016

In response to some challenges with provenance on their product, Boston-based seafood distributor Red’s Best created its own software to track where they get their fish, and where it goes once it leaves the warehouse. The software developed by Red’s Best removes the need for paperwork. Clearly, your software is helping with that.

Supply Chain Software 209

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 209

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. He knew Integrated Business Planning (IBP) tools were out there, but he couldn’t sell IBP within the organization. He needed to find new solutions. To move forward, Nick needed a technology solution to drive the results.

Demand Planning Software 322

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 322

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

In 2019 Yas Marina Circuit began working with DGrade to find a sustainable solution for plastic water bottles and cups used during the Formula 1 event. Getting the plastic into the recycling bins is not a sustainable solution in itself. Education & Engagement to Drive Participation in Recycling. Conclusion.

Material Savings 246

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This began for me a quick education in carbon accounting and I want to share what I’ve learned with you to answer the question of how carbon counting is done. Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. This is not a simple question to answer.

Vendor Strategies 246

Vendor Strategies Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 246

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Scope 1 emissions include direct emissions from the company’s owned and controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy. Supplier relationships need to move from transactional deals to true sourcing partnerships with their most important suppliers. PepsiCo has farmers they directly source from.

Supply Chain Design Software 260

Supply Chain Design Software North America Purchasing Skills Resource Reduction 260

SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-driven leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s the foundation of operational survival in todays volatile business environment. Not sure where your supply chain stands?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 59

Prescriptive Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. Beyond the promotion of ethical sourcing, it’s also about “how we can extend the life of products,” Balaam says.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 59

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 79

SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

We’ll delve into each challenge and explore potential solutions: 1. Companies may purchase vehicles sized for peak periods, resulting in excess capacity during slow times [1]. Solutions: Electrification: Transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) significantly reduces tailpipe emissions.

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software Research 97

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Expect to see improvements to customer engagements that are not limited to a seamless checkout process but all facets of a buyer’s journey, including product education, research and comparison, and easily navigable after-sales support. Digitalisation and the Importance of Technology. Re-engineer your supply chain to boost resilience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 245

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?

Education 82

Education Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 82

ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

Techniques range from informal methods like educated guesses to quantitative methods that analyze historical sales data. Data sources for the forecast can include planned sales orders, customer contracts and intercompany standing orders. Demand sensing software must reconcile the signals with the forecast. Demand Planning.

Supply and Demand 192

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 192

Arena Solutions

JULY 8, 2021

Today, organizations need to rely on enterprise product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions to overcome product development hurdles and achieve commercialization success. In this article, we provide an overview of PLM and explore key factors that you should consider when adopting new software.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 88

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy and sell-side markets) bi-directionally with near-real time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016. The solutions evolved from different funding models. Classification of the Market.

Supply Chain Network Software 186

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 186

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 type of business is this software suited to?

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality? If you can excite the people around you about sourcing responsibly, chances are you’ll be able to formulate a network of internal champions.

Sourcing Strategies 75

Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills Sourcing Sustainability 75

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. While many technology companies have co-opted the network of networks message, today there is no interoperability between network solutions.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Trends Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 23, 2015

The Procurement Summit. The Procurement Summit provides senior purchasing, sourcing and supply chain executives across the North of England with an unmissable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest industry innovations, best practice and new technology solutions. Date: 17 November 2015.

Procurement Solutions 60

Procurement Solutions Procurement Case Study Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 60

Logility

MARCH 11, 2022

You need data to drive ethical sourcing decisions, provide transparent reporting, and better manage and mitigate risk. It’s a daunting task without the right digital platform that offers solutions to support your business. It’s your opportunity to educate, evangelize and speak to any gaps. Why Corporate Responsibility Matters.

Vendor Strategies 157

Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 157