Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

The supply chain management uncertainty in the post-COVID world shows no signs of letting up. With current conditions, it looks like there may never be a return to the pre-pandemic era of supply chain stability. How Supply Chain Management is changing. Risk analysis is becoming an important part of SCM.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2017

What makes or breaks a new technology in manufacturing? The answer lies in how employees respond to the technology, how it benefits overall production value and if it can be leveraged directly to protect the business and consumers simultaneously. Advanced Robotics and Automation Have Boosted Production and Distribution.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

My journey in Accounts Payable started back in 1998, when I worked on my first Accounts Payable automation solution combining scanning, OCR and workflow. After this came the next AP Automation project, and ever so slowly, innovation just became the norm, now it’s legacy Invoice Processing. or Accounting systems (e.g.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

The basic frame of supply chain planning–functional taxonomies for optimization on a relational database–must be redesigned before supply chain leaders can reap the benefit of deep learning, neural networks, and evolving forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I term this our data jail.

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

More and more companies are acknowledging the importance of centralizing and optimizing their procurement operations. One of the ways to accomplish this is to establish a procurement team to streamline ordering by centralizing purchases and improving supplier relations. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

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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 type of business is this software suited to?

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Resilinc

MARCH 26, 2024

Welcome to part three of our AI in Supply Chain blog series. In this blog, we explore the different types of predictive AI models for supply chain risk management. In our second AI blog of the series, Predictive AI vs. Generative Supply Chain AI , we looked at the difference between predictive AI and generative AI.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Subscribe Here!

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QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. Supply chain management is never boring, and there’s always more to learn. What is a Supply Chain? Simply put, a supply chain controls the flow of raw materials and goods. What is Supply Chain Management?

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP. This blog post will explore the intersection of additive manufacturing and ERP.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It is time to bring Manufacturers, Retailers, and Distributors together with Technology Providers in order to better understand the issues and generate ideas to help build the “network of networks.” Brand owner to contract manufacturer or third-party logistics provider to a retailer.) Technology Evolution.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The global manufacturing sector has seen an upswing, a technological renaissance of sorts. Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. 4 Due to their low cost and simple design, cobots are also becoming widely used in supply chain management.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The pandemic pushed manufacturers and distributors to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. This is a public, multinational providing different types of electronic and machinery products for different industries. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World Feature Article by J eroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bhd The global business landscape has become increasingly complex and volatile, posing significant challenges to supply chain management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With a looming economic headwind on the horizon, the industries of the world can navigate through these challenges by riding three major trends: supply chain disruption, sustainability, and workforce turnover.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. It’s exhausting for supply chain leaders.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

ANCA builds CNC tool grinding machines. It’s a niche industry, but also one of the cornerstones of discrete parts manufacturing. These machines produce the cutting tools other machine tools use to cut metal. They’re complex machines assembled from thousands of parts, many purchased from highly specialized manufacturers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

To deal with the new challenges in managing and planning the supply chain , the procurement department is one of the functions that should look at changing. It is no longer sufficient for procurement to focus just on supplier costs, placing orders and ensuring goods are received. Resiliency. Risk management.

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 7, 2022

Everyone in the procurement and purchasing fields knows that sourcing is generally a process of getting the best product from top suppliers with good terms and price. The right eSourcing software is a central part of eSourcing best practices. Knowing when to use advanced eSourcing tools is imperative.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. In addition to the ever-changing marketing landscape, the supply chain often fails. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cold Chain Differs Between the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries! Today, software development is an effective marketing tool in the pharmaceutical market. In recent years, software development has found wide application in the pharmaceutical sector. Email Address.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Three of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers—Ford, GM, and Hyundai—have recently announced plans to gain more control over the semiconductor supply chains through partnering and vertical integration. Of the three companies, Ford and GM have announced specific plans, with each taking different approaches.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 17, 2018

Prior to founding b2i, he was a leader in PwC Advisory's Operations and Supply Chain Management practice, and he is the 2018 chairman of the board of directors for APICS. The starting point for this discussion is that executives at leading companies are moving from asking “What can we do to transform our supply chain ?”

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 16, 2023

When it comes to your business’s supply chain , it can be tempting to stick with what works. However, some manual supply chain processes are not only outdated, but also inefficient and even detrimental to your business. Processing documents is one of the most time-hungry tasks in supply chains.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Timing was a further crucial factor.

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Logility

AUGUST 18, 2022

A leader in electrical technologies chooses the Logility ® Digital Supply Chain Platform. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, has been chosen by WEG to support its global supply network management with the Logility Digital Supply Chain Platform.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

billion grant to Samsung Electronics to build an advanced semiconductor fab capabilities in Tyler, Texas. As noted in a prior Supply Chain Matters semiconductor supply chain commentary, The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Samsung Electronics would be doubling its planned U.S. The post U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement operations are the backbone of every company’s supply chain. Fundamental to procurement is the acquisition of goods and services from a party that’s further up the supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

supply chain. Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector. manufacturing.” Website: [link].

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2021

There have been extensive supply chain disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. These disruptions have elevated the supply chain function to the boardroom level. It is now understood that supply chain agility is imperative. What is a Supply Chain Collaboration Network.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We are pleased to announce to our Supply Chain Matters readers the listening availability of our latest podcast: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions and Instilling Supply Network Resilience in Post Pandemic Supply Networks. He has lived and held leadership roles in Europe , Asia and the U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Solving The Cold Chain Challenges. Multiparty Networks are Proven Technology. One Network has years of experience in healthcare supply networks that provide medicines and vaccines to hundreds of millions of people in Africa and around the globe. 8 Essential Capabilities to Optimize the Cold Chain.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 5, 2024

Data Integration: The Ultimate Challenge In today’s rapidly evolving world, effective collaboration between engineering, sourcing, and the supply chain is paramount, particularly when it comes to managing costs and mitigating risks in the electronics industry. This divergence in data sources can lead to a host of issues.

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