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. Invest in a cloud product lifecycle management (PLM) solution to manage the product record.

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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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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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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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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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Resilinc

MARCH 26, 2024

Generative Supply Chain AI , we looked at the difference between predictive AI and generative AI. Currently, Resilinc uses several predictive AI models in tracking purchase orders (POs) and commodities, autonomous mapping, risk-scoring models, and simulators. How does Resilinc use regression models?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 28, 2022

The purchasing department purchases different types of goods and services. This can lead to dual sourcing and more competition among suppliers, ultimately reducing procurement costs and ensuring higher product quality. The registration systems are usually electronic or internet-based but can also be processed in the paper.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. A new hyper-focus to meet customer expectations is creating pressures upstream in the supply chain. Senior Director, Solutions Marketing. Terence Leung.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Assessment of the supply market (who offers what?) But today this is largely executed electronically, for example by eSourcing events and with sourcing optimization software. Finally, when it comes to supply chain collaboration, its an ongoing process rather than a once-and-for-all implementation of a supply structure.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

As a leading vendor of procurement technology and solutions to manufacturing companies around the world, JAGGAER is witness to these changes as they happen, and even before they happen. Electronics manufacturers use cobots for precise component placement in circuit board assembly, improving both speed and accuracy.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Key challenges include balancing growth and market share over a five-year trajectory, coping with labor shortages, tackling ongoing supply chain disruptions, inefficient paper-based tracking, and struggling with poor inventory management and limited visibility.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers. What is a Make vs Buy Analysis?

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What is B2B eCommerce? The Covid 19 pandemic has propelled the move to online transactions further – while many businesses have been forced to close their physical doors, eCommerce has opened up alternative electronic channels for B2B transactions.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 7, 2020

The lines and shortages at supermarkets have introduced the challenges of supply chain disruption to virtually everyone. Panic buying has made it hard to find toilet paper, cleaning supplies, masks, gloves, groceries, and protective equipment as consumers purchase beyond their immediate needs.

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QAD

JULY 8, 2021

In order to minimize the impact of similar future supply chain disruptions , organizations must ensure they implement and sustain the lessons learned from this disruption. In short, organizations are not leveraging ERP or using electronic communications with their suppliers down the chain.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to streamline the delivery, Coca-Cola implemented a vehicle routing software. The reason is that is the software vendor has a very good relationship with Coca-Cola''s legacy ERP software vendor. Managing transportation at this scale is the absolute challenge.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions? Here are some examples to consider for your business.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 15, 2021

The SCRC’s Supply Management Maturity Index was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article , that identified the companies best prepared to weather the storm ahead in terms of supply chain disruptions. As one manager noted, “Supply market intelligence may be the only competitive advantage of the future!”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. A new hyper-focus to meet customer expectations is creating pressures upstream in the supply chain. Senior Director, Solutions Marketing. Terence Leung.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2022

With the increasing complexity of the medical device market, manufacturers are faced with an extensive list of product commercialization challenges ranging from mounting standards and regulatory changes, slow and expensive R&D, and supply chain disruption, to providing better cybersecurity features for new connected devices.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Research by McKinsey shows that B2B buyers are typically using an average of 10 channels to conclude a purchase, and 70% of them are prepared to spend as much as $500,000 in a single online purchase. But, with the right solution, designing and executing a range of value-added services is not as difficult to achieve as one might think.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 31, 2022

So, there was supply chain disruption. And there was no corresponding demand disruption. Demand for goods is higher than it has ever been, and it is exposing the supply chain as hyper-efficient, and we are looking at a process of adaptation. The post Can Supply Chain Management Fix Supply Chain Woes?

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RFgen

APRIL 12, 2024

To start with, inventory costs go beyond the initial purchase price of goods. Hidden costs may accumulate after purchase if not meticulously monitored and managed. Even the initial purchase of inventory triggers a cascade of additional expenses, like shipping, handling, taxes, and so on. Spoilage or obsolescence create losses.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This strategy creates a subscription-based revenue stream, while the physical good itself is often a one-time purchase. An example could be a partnership between an electronics manufacturer that produces alarm tracking systems for motor vehicles and the car hire industry. Data can also enable cross-sector collaboration.

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Resilinc

MAY 18, 2021

Everyone who follows automotive supply chains knows that there will be no short-term solution: there is massive pandemic-fueled demand for chips and carmakers are competing with consumer electronics manufacturers who secured stock first.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. Terrorism : The recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, coupled with the ongoing instability in Syria and Iraq and the spread of ISIS, have raised the risk for terrorism-related supply chain disruptions in 2016.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

And with passenger travel not expected to recover until 2024 , proactive solutions are needed to avoid current and upcoming disruptions. High priced commodities, like consumer electronics, primarily ship via air. So, while ghost flights were a reactive solution for many this past spring, C.H. until the end of the year.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2020

As the CEO of a supply chain visibility technology company, I am well aware of the irony of my own firm becoming a victim of supply chain disruption. But as the world deals with the immense and unprecedented impact of the coronavirus, even Savi was not able to avoid supply chain issues.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Resilience for Supply Chain Decarbonisation. by Dr. Shereen Nassar , Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Especially the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the industry operates.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

The engineering/manufacturing sector has a captivating attraction as a lucrative field for starting a career, thanks to technological developments and the exciting possibilities of working in industries like medical devices, electric vehicles (EV), aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and biotechnology on cutting-edge products.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 10, 2018

For decades, from hardware to electronics, textiles, food, household goods, and general merchandise; retailers have been offering lower prices on goods sourced overseas. For retailers, now is the time to start strategizing to soften the blow of this supply chain disruption. Prepare Now by Optimizing Your Supply Chain.

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Locus

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, businesses are at the cusp of new changes in the supply chain that includes evolving customer expectations, omnichannel purchasing, and the shipping of unpredictable volumes. The unexpected disruption in the name of COVID-19 pandemic along with these changes has raised eyebrows. comes with their unique challenges.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2017

of people would like to receive electronics as gifts. Vendors must be prepared for communication issues, weather-related problems, and supply chain disruptions. They also need to have flexibility when encountering such issues, as no two supply chain mishaps are alike. According to a recent study, 34.6%

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

2] Other trends include: The rise of supply chain disrupters; smart tech tracking; advanced analytics; insourcing; autonomous vehicles; and changing roles for delivery drivers. Combined with the upcoming electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate, the use of smart tech to track last mile logistics will grow.”

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This article explores the benefits of good BOM management, the role of a BOM manager, and how to manage your BOMs effectively with best-practice processes, software, and equipment. Effective BOM management is achieved by efficiently performing key production tasks and can be improved with the help of appropriate software and equipment.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Supply Chain Digital Twins July 19, 2024 Article Table of Contents With the rising number of global regulations , sustainability demands and market fluctuations, the need to predict supply chain disruptions, mitigate risks and enhance procurement processes has never been greater.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The rise in eCommerce and a decline of in-store purchasing predated Covid, but the pandemic occasioned a surge in eCommerce growth that now has many businesses re-evaluating their use of retail space. Shutdowns and shipping disruptions could suspend production on the other side of the world, leading to supply shortages.

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