The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment. Refocusing on Operational Excellence In the previous section, we identified a number of drivers for operational efficiency.

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. of all North American manufacturers have a sustainability policy in place, and 8.3%

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

You’ll note in the headline I use the preposition “of” instead of “to” when describing the “journey of Supply Chain Excellence.” The differentiator is whether Supply Chain Excellence is defined as a one-time project or as on ongoing process. Circuit City failed to adapt and is now history.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. In 2023, consumers will be less forgiving and poised to buy from retailers whose delivery performance is commensurate with the rest of the shopping experience. Figure 1: U.S. Container Import Volume Year-over-Year Comparison. Somewhat nailed it.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

So should the purchasing process. . RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendor. Define inventory policies . Why RFIs Fall Short .

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Bonuses and incentives align with functions and are often counter productive to driving supply chain excellence. Today, over 90% of companies have deployed ERP and APS, but as shown in Table 1, inventory levels have grown not decreased in over 80% of industries studied. Days of Inventory by Industry Across Years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The company buying his company, EXE Technologies, is now infamous among those who have followed the WMS market. EXE’s stock proceeded to tank; Mr. Executives-in-residence are looking to join the executive team of the target company but also may be considered, in a sense, an insurance policy. It was not a successful sale.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2023

These retailers excelled in offering distinctive experiences and demonstrated functional maturity across all evaluated areas. In fact, speed of delivery has slowly become one of the top three purchase decision influencers, along with price and return policy. Why does this matter?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. The reinvention of planning is needed, but it is hard to unwind the industry. I have been an industry analyst for two decades. The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7% His response?

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Data governance policies need to be established to maintain data integrity, accuracy, and security. By analyzing customer behavior, purchase histories, and search trends, Amazon predicts future product demand. Solution: Modern supply chain analytics solutions replace Excel dependence with cloud-based collaboration.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

The visibility to spend allows them to provide excellent benchmarking in several areas. Initially, this product will focus on the purchase order (PO) acceptance process. Coupa’s Take on Platform Fatigue The top executives at Coupa had a private briefing for industry analysts. That has recently changed.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. The reinvention of planning is needed, but it is hard to unwind the industry. I have been an industry analyst for two decades. The US GDP in 2021 grew at an unexpected rate of 5.7% His response?

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too. Brick-and-mortar stores also allow shoppers to return unwanted purchases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. No industry has been more committed to lean practices than the auto industry. The auto industry is now making the transition from being lean to becoming resilient.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

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. Additionally, procurement managers must stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to make informed purchasing decisions.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This is not a “side of the desk” or part time role, nor within the skill set or training for the vast majority of purchasing and supply chain managers. To reach net zero emissions from homes, transport, agriculture and industry will need to be cut. There are 15 defined Scope 3 categories : Purchased goods and services.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

If the industry were grounded in truth in advertising repercussions, there would be far fewer signs in the airports from consultants and technology providers.). I define supply chain excellence as year-over-year performance better than the peer group on this balanced scorecard. 06/2020 Kinaxis buys Rubikloud for 60M$.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

Let me tell you how international e-commerce is changing one buying pattern and why it will reshape global logistics operations and government import regulations. In this case, it was not in bulk but individual purchases. French customers were buying directly from Chinese merchants. At a low level, the answer is no one would.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Said another way, the ultimate benefit for a research-intensive industry such as life sciences lies in the fact that cloud computing aids innovation. It provides a reliable, secure, scalable platform for collaborating with suppliers and other stakeholders, making it possible for a once-secretive industry to start sharing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The advantage for the government to appreciate the growth in Bitcoin is the tax policy through which they can make maximum revenue. Bitcoin was developed in 2009, and since then, it has gained rapid growth with popularity and other essential utility to serve the purpose of purchase and sale. Regulation On Third Party.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

Here are some of the quotes from the workshop I led yesterday that helped me to better understand the industry: “A process born out of chaos is chaos. In the last five years, while the physician is still important, the buying decisions transitioned from the supplier to the care provider. The problem is us. Medical Device Manufacturer.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Bitcoin is widely used in Russia and has a newly emerging policy in America. The drastic management of more retailers joining the club is excellent. Do not spend the currency on illegal purchases like drugs because the identity of a person with the documents is seized. It is pretty interesting to analyze the points.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

How do they buy from you? How will the policy be executed? How do they buy from you?” Today, there is not a well-defined template on how to build and operate a supply chain defined by customer policy and segmentation strategy. Why does it matter to you? Over time, as the business evolves, how will it adapt?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The impact of the elongation of payables on receivables varies by industry, but on average across the industries increased eighteen days when comparing the past five years to the pre-recession years. It is worse in some industries. Days of Receivables by Industry. I shook my head in disgust at the waste in the process.

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ShipBob

MARCH 2, 2023

How people feel when they interact with your business influences their buying behavior. A retail experience refers to how customers interact with your brand and how it makes them feel, which influences their decision to buy or not to buy. So, how exactly do you create an exceptional retail experience?

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crisp

APRIL 21, 2023

This is especially true in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, where B Corps are working to create products that are good for both people, and the planet. The certified B Corp makes organic, better-for-you packaged sauces and donates a meal to those in need with every purchase.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

It involves overseeing the entire inventory lifecycle—from purchasing and delivery to storage and dispatch. This technique is ideal when inventory items are non-perishable, or in industries where product value decreases over time, like electronics or fashion. Take a hard look at your segmentation strategy.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2021

Committing to sustainability in today’s globalized economy means taking charge of the responsibilities and risks that come beyond the market where the product and service is purchased. To learn more about what it takes to achieve supply chain excellence and operate sustainable supply chains, contact Logility today.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

About TIA The TIA is a leading industry organization dedicated to advancing the interests of transportation intermediaries across the United States. Established in 1978, TIA has consistently demonstrated its commitment to fostering excellence and innovation within the logistics and transportation sector.

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Vinculum

JULY 20, 2022

Digital purchasing has made people more comfortable and indulged in getting the products at their homes in real-time. Even the e-commerce platform returns and exchange policies are so easy and convenient that the brand products get exchanged or returned with just a click and following a specific process. In Malaysia, 98.5%

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Now, companies can handle the pre-PO procurement processes, identify purchasing needs, order and approve purchases, receive invoices, and pay for goods all in one system. The PR should contain information about the required items and, if necessitated by company policy, justification for the purchase.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

She brings a deep understanding of business operations, with experience spanning supply chain transformation, merchandise planning and buying. Commenting on the appointment of Gretchen McCarthy, Cornell additionally indicated: “ Gretchen will be an excellent addition to our leadership team. Additional Thoughts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. The focus is on channel data: price; inventory positions; and policies. Order Policy. Definition of Outside-In Processes.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

What metrics do others (in my industry) use? Others will have a purchasing or supplier management board at the senior management level. We are talking about a key business process that impacts multiple functions beyond just organizing purchasing or quality. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Apart from changing company structures , business process outsourcing is another excellent business process management technique that assures success. Working with experts assure of excellent UX/UI design, great front/back-end development, and QA testing. Generally, outsourcing is a growing industry that won’t see the horizon soon.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This includes providing excellent customer service, so businesses can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Oversees the procurement process, ensuring efficient ordering, timely deliveries, and adherence to company policies. Manages supplier relationships, fostering communication and building long-term partnerships. Enroll Now!

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