Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. Thorough analysis allows procurement professionals to surface, visualize, and present purchasing patterns, which are then evaluated by the stakeholders. From whom are we buying?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Pricing Training 98

ToolsGroup

JUNE 10, 2022

Several factors contribute to customer loyalty, but providing excellent customer service—and a top-notch experience–is one of the most important in driving retention. 6 Examples of Excellent Customer Experiences. The soaps and skincare industry is a thriving one. What can you do to make sure your customers stay with you?

Customer Service 295

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

The myopic focus on IT standardization resulted in the purchase of technology, but not value delivery. This included one-number forecasting, Integrated Business Planning (with tight integration to the budget), labor arbitrage strategies (chasing low-cost labor with extended supply chains), and tax-efficient supply chain strategies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 369

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

New technologies revolutionizing transportation are creating tremendous opportunities but also unprecedented challenges for tire manufacturers. Provide procurement more negotiation power with suppliers of materials and services, as well as the ability to automate purchasing and production decisions based on real-time price and market data.

Optimal Sourcing 296

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy. His passion for excellence and commitment to his craft ensure that Wagner continues to make waves in the industry, one strategic move at a time. Wagner Logistics has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and tailored solutions.

Warehousing 204

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

For the past month, I have been working alongside companies implementing digital strategies. Putting a stick in the eye of the industry is hard work. Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. As a result, functional excellence anchors action. The industry has too many events. Change is hard.

Supply Chain Planning Software 238

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Therefore, evaluating performance and creating a comprehensive digitalization strategy are essential for a distributor’s success. To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below.

Inventory Reduction 104

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

The chemical industry is the first to feel a recession, and the early travel freezes is a definite caution flag. At the end of the day, customers buy based on value not on the cool factor of the technology. For example, demand planning does not flow to procurement or transportation. Third Strategy. My forecast?

Inventory Reduction 207

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that Using this strategy improves efficiencies in product delivery, frees up capital and reduces warehousing costs. In essence, this tells you the most cost-efficient amount to order so your holding and transport costs are in balance.

Inventory Reduction 95

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning.

Optimal Sourcing 175

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2022

He worked for the North American manufacturing team and struggled with the imposed standards by the centralized center of excellence. The rate and yield goals dictated by the global center of excellence team were not aligned with reality. When I asked about his perception of the role of OEE to supply chain excellence, he was unsure.

Manufacturing Procurement 221

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Companies need to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies, if they are still most optimal. A further consolidation of logistics service providers is expected, as asset-based logistics service providers involved in advanced warehousing and transportation require high investments. From global to local and regional sourcing.

Innovation 244

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While the industry is flush with terms like digital twin and what-if modeling, current applications were not equal to the need. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. The focus of the transportation suites was on cost mitigation and price negotiation. Next Steps.

Supply Chain Planning Software 315

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Procurement planning functionality (essentially the planning of future purchase orders) is typically a subset of broader supply planning applications that plan manufacturing work orders, inventory levels, shipments, as well as purchase orders, to meet demand.

Procurement Solutions 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As a result, most projects are not clear in scope, with the implementation of visibility as a “functional extension to existing process” lacking a holistic outside-in approach/strategy to sense, respond, and act. We are making slow progress on transportation visibility, but not supplier visibility. Reflection.

Supply Chain Planning Software 363

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

The visibility to spend allows them to provide excellent benchmarking in several areas. And a new solution, that applies machine learning to making better ongoing transportation routing and mode decisions, is particularly interesting. Initially, this product will focus on the purchase order (PO) acceptance process.

Supply Chain Design Software 205

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

Rail Software 244

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. He has an MBA from UCLA.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The order fulfilment process covers every step required to get goods to the people who purchase them, from the moment a customer places an order to when they receive their purchase. Shipping and logistics: Selecting the appropriate shipping method, arranging transport, and coordinating with couriers for delivery.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

With visibility as the key driver for an effective supply chain improvement strategy, businesses today must rely on building collaborative relationships in their extended supply chains to gain visibility from end-to-end. Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00

Real-time Visibility 100

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Over time, I’ve been fortunate to work in groups where both men and women were well represented, and I’ve had excellent leaders who championed my career by giving me the freedom to chart my own path. Despite these sizable hurdles, women are making huge contributions to advance the supply chain industry. How did you overcome them?

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 177

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

trucking industry, according to the American Trucking Association. According to a new study from Oracle, 84% of people say delays would cause them to cancel their order and 80% say it would cause them to stop buying from a brand altogether. With the lack of drivers and trucks picking up cargo, this is also causing U.S.

Warehousing 204

Warehousing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software 204

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

For online retailers and retailers with an omnichannel strategy, it’s probably good news. ” The importance of a “digital first” strategy. More e-commerce orders mean a big increase in transportation requirements. And Coresight is expecting that percentage to continue to shrink.”[1]

Procurement Solutions 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. They are the most prevalent in the consumer electronics industry. ” I smiled.

Material Savings 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting. However, there are no sure bets. This is the promise.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Food waste can be caused by inadequate processing, production waste, poor food handling, perishability factors, environmental events, loss during transport and harvesting, or because food simply doesn’t make it past the farm gates. The following five strategies can help food and beverage manufacturers to manage and reduce their food waste: 1.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Food Inventory Reduction Material Savings 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.

Purchasing Skills 130

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Saudi Arabian Warehouse Management Plans & Strategies for 2022 With the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, the level of uncertainty has risen to the pinnacle. To manage any company, industry, or organization, there must be a proper setup of Warehouse Management. Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Inventory Reduction 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

Sourcing Strategies 246

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sluggish vs Optimized Transportation and Logistics Without Advanced Analytics : Logistics operations may operate on static routing and scheduling, not accounting for variables like traffic, weather, or sudden changes in demand. By analyzing customer behavior, purchase histories, and search trends, Amazon predicts future product demand.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

transportation, warehousing) or materials – direct, indirect, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), goods for resale. Bundled offers (if you buy X, Y, and Z from me, I can offer a 10% discount or in case of transportation, grouping of backhaul lanes at a discount along with inbound lanes).

Optimal Sourcing 207

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 207

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2019

While companies articulate the words end-to-end, the focus is on a four-wall strategy. With the evolution of VANs, and trading exchanges at the turn of the decade, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) became the workhorse of the industry to move data between companies. Low-level of Industry Understanding. However, it is not easy.

Supply Chain Network Software 199

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 199

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

While implementing SCaaS poses challenges, it has demonstrated its effectiveness across industries, fostering company growth, cost reduction, and leveraging cutting-edge technology. Furthermore, industries such as food, hospitality, construction, infrastructure, and even government sectors are gradually adopting SCaaS for improved outcomes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 92

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

The complaints about driver shortages are also dragging on, yet companies in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries seem to be managing to sustain their revenue and profit growth despite having similarly high levels of vacancies. Many large logistics providers have insourced road transport and set up academies for drivers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Logistics Supply Chain Strategy 78

Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2022

The complaints about driver shortages are also dragging on, yet companies in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail industries seem to be managing to sustain their revenue and profit growth despite having similarly high levels of vacancies. Many large logistics providers have insourced road transport and set up academies for drivers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 78

Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Logistics Supply Chain Strategy 78

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Marco Tieman , Chief Executive Officer at LBB International Background According to the 2022 State of The Global Islamic Economy Report, the global Islamic economy is an estimated USD 2 trillion industry consisting of the following key industries: halal food, modest fashion, media & recreation, travel, pharma, and cosmetics.

Risk Management 130

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