GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime. They are not susceptible to drowsy driving, and they are not subject to electronic logging mandate.

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RFgen

JANUARY 16, 2025

Keeping track of all your moving parts in manufacturing is a tall order. That’s where manufacturing inventory management software comes in. We’re talking real-time tracking, automated purchasing, and a whole lot less stress. Raw materials, works-in-progress, finished goods it’s enough to make your head spin.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. That is why many manufacturers opt for an ERP system to help them address their challenges. Manufacturing systems.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For instance, goods move from the customer to the distributor or to the manufacturer. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. High-cost products include electronics, medications, and specialty equipment.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

UK electronics manufacturers have seen a sales revenue lift of 30% in 2021 vs 2020, outpacing the average performance of manufacturers of 24%, according to data from a soon-to-be released Unleashed State of Manufacturing report.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2017

Sitting on the 15th floor of a high-rise apartment, I am writing a research report on Digital Procure-to-Pay. The team that is digital transforming is questioning the atoms, electrons and flows of today’s processes. Can substrates be manufactured with yeast? Current Order and Purchase Order Processing.

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QAD

JUNE 25, 2019

It is critical to monitor inventory effectiveness using five key metrics: Expedited orders, inventory turns, obsolete inventory, safety stock and stockouts. Whether you measure purchase orders or customer orders—and you should do both—high numbers indicate problems in your inventory planning and flow.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. According to SYSPRO Research 70% of manufacturing businesses experienced material handling and supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The European Union is on the verge of rolling out a reporting regulation that promises to have a huge impact on businesses selling into the region. The DPP “represents a significant advance in product transparency and sustainability,” according to an EU report published in September of 2024. “As

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

How AI is Transforming Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a huge topic and one that is constantly changing as research and development efforts push out the boundaries of whats possibleand whats already happening! Manufacturers now generate and own vast volumes of it.

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IQMS

JUNE 9, 2023

When we think about the critical requirements for a manufacturer to succeed, productivity, quality, and inventory management immediately jump to mind. But another factor can play an equally strong role in making or breaking a manufacturing business: communication. Design-Through-Manufacturing Efficiencies.

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

Rising costs, supply chain chaos, and economic swings put businesses under enormous pressure to protect their margins. According to McKinsey & Company, procurement accounts for 50% to 80% of a company’s cost base. That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction. 

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

SCCN solutions provide supply chain visibility and analytics across an extended supply chain. But this is particularly in the electronics industry, where the majority of their customers hail from. The sooner a company knows a planned delivery is apt to be late, the more options there are to cost optimally mitigate the situation.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

A Manufacturer’s Guide to the Evolution of ERPs Lets start by declaring an interest. Most JAGGAER installations in the manufacturing industry specifically, and in product-centric businesses in general, involve integration with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system of one sort or another. So, we have skin in this game!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2022

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. This document is the first legal contract in the operational procurement process.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has been around in one shape or form for a while. Well, 3D printing’s next big act could be manufacturing large metal objects. More SKUs available from local warehouses could also mean quicker replenishment cycles parts that are purchased infrequently. This vision has not been realized.

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Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Industries dependent on these metals, including defense , renewable energy , electronics, and manufacturing, may experience supply chain disruptions, including delays, price increases, and supply bottlenecks, due to China’s leading role in their production. Exiger analyzed the HS Codes of the products included in the shipments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. Here we have compiled a list of the top six challenges that CPG companies face in the post-pandemic market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. Sudden demand spikes, precipitous demand drops, supply disruptions, production line shutdowns and other events can only be managed by early prediction and real-time responsiveness. In 2021 it is an entirely new game.

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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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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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Arena Solutions

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Global supply chain disruptions continue to derail manufacturers in the high-tech, automotive, and renewable energy sectors as they grapple with long lead times, higher prices, and electronic component shortages. Due to inflation, raw material shortages, and trade tensions, obtaining parts at a reasonable price isnt always feasible.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Supply Networks operate based on the trading relationships between producers, manufacturers, consumers, retailers, distributors, and suppliers. It provides real-time status and locations of orders and shipments, predicted future locations, and accurate arrival times. End-to-End and Real-Time Logistics.

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SCM Research

MARCH 30, 2023

We have just released a new report, entitled Circular Supply Chain Transformation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Trade-Offs for Circular Smartphones and Computers.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

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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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2018

Using a combined blockchain and reverse logistics strategy can help alleviate these costs, and supply chain executives need to understand a few things about it Reverse Logistics Carry High Risk in Supply Chain Management Risk within reverse logistics is higher than that and forward logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2023

According to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3

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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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Freight Waves

JUNE 5, 2025

Foxconn is reportedly investing $450 million in the property to build an AI server manufacturing facility, according to the Greater Houston Partnership, the largest chamber of commerce in the Houston area. Together, these developments are helping to position the city as a growing hub for advanced manufacturing and AI infrastructure.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. There are multiple good models for lean manufacturing operations. “5S” programs are taught in some business college courses, and the SCOR model is also utilized.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Data is a crucial component of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. Many manufacturers aren’t maximizing the value from enriching data and missing out on opportunities to grow, optimize or manage risk. Here are 3 ways manufacturers can monetize data and increase efficiency: 1. Create new revenue models.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 26, 2023

For manufacturers that have grown up from a small business, with a handful of employees and few customers, to one with many staff and customers, there comes a time when the business software needs of the company have to be re-evaluated. Here are ten reasons how an ERP system can help manufacturers.

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IQMS

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In 2024 manufacturing trends will be centered on strategies that drive operational efficiency. The high level of pandemic-era medical, home, and leisure product demand that fueled a produce-at-all-cost approach to manufacturing operations is ending. So, vendor consolidation becomes very enticing for these large companies.

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