RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We’ll examine the key components of efficient supply chains, explore essential performance metrics, and uncover the fundamental drivers that influence efficiency. An efficient procurement process optimizes vendor selection and purchasing decisions to maintain cost-effective inventory levels.

Sourcing Strategies 96

Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 96

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). The total cost of ownership analyzes the total costs of the buying decision.

Supply Chain Software 30

Supply Chain Software Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 30

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

This new solution was favored by the Information Technology (IT) organization. By purchasing planning and transactional systems for a common vendor, they had one throat to choke and they were familiar with the architectural elements. In addition, I am now done with the page proofs for my new book, Metrics that Matter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 379

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 379

Procurement Academy

JANUARY 16, 2025

A process audit report is designed to, ultimately, streamline processes, enhance decision-making and drive overall procurement excellence. Typically, a procurement audit report will review areas such as the agreement of contracts, pricing data and purchase information, financial statements, stakeholder data and supplier performance records.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. However, these solutions use data analytics, automation, and predictive modeling to streamline operations, enabling procurement teams to make faster and more informed decisions.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills 98

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

The Core Role of CRM in Modern Supply Chains CRM systems first existed to manage customer interactions, track leads, and aggregate information from sales and marketing departments. Enhance Inventory Management A combined CRM-Shopify platform provides past sales data, allowing procurement teams to make informed purchasing decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Inventory Management Software 84

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 12, 2017

When making discretionary purchases, I could look at my projection to make sure that if I made that purchase, I would have enough money in the bank, not only now, but at the end of the month when my mortgage and car loan came out. Then could I buy it? For me, this was game changing! What if I save my money this month?

Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 196

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Buying supplies, equipment, low preference items and the latest innovations to support high-value care delivery is expensive and while it’s not an area where you want to skimp, there are certainly ways to reduce these expenses without impacting quality of care. The Path to Supply Chain Excellence. Watch a BSW webinar here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 219

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

This data empowers procurement teams to negotiate better supplier terms, optimize purchasing decisions, and eliminate wasteful spending ensuring procurement supports broader organizational goals. Impact on Procurement: Spend analytics give CPOs visibility into spending patterns, supplier performance, and inefficiencies.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills 52

Silvon Software

MAY 6, 2025

Modern platforms pull data from a wide array of sources: ERPs, relational databases, Excel files, cloud apps, third-party providers, and beyond. Packaged Analytics, KPIs & Reports Ready-to-use reports, metrics, and dashboards that accelerate time-to-insight. They served a purpose but lacked flexibility and real-time relevance.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 89

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software 89

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. BASF’s goals included: Automating the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process from purchase requisition to invoice. Improve process quality for vendors and BASF.

Optimal Sourcing 207

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 207

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers. Performance on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

They can adjust quantities and generate supplier replenishment orders in PDF or Excel as needed. The system can now automatically receive all approved Purchase Orders so receipts can be reconciled against orders. In parallel, the platform is launched with a smaller planning team and without demand planners reviewing forecasts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 286

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 286

Silvon Software

APRIL 16, 2025

Available to Promise (ATP) Available to Promise (ATP) is a real-time inventory management metric that tells you how much of a product you can promise to customers without overcommitting. It supports smarter buying by showing which categories or products deliver the best ROI. Why is GMROI important? Want to dive deeper into KPIs?

Optimal Sourcing 65

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 65

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

My enhancements were to add the underlying technology and company information at the bottom which gives some context. . They have piloted the process in Excel and know that they need an enterprise level solution for a global roll-out of S&OP. However, excellence in corporate planning matters. Their words.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling Software 261

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

” In order to achieve that goal, companies need to move from Excel spreadsheets to cognitive technologies with embedded advanced analytics. ” In other words, digital transformation is not about buying technologies, it’s about using technologies the right way. ” Her answer, “I don’t think so. Delivering.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Sourcing Strategies 190

GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

There is no doubt, that the retail landscape is increasingly looking like an online one as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Toys R Us, Foot Locker, and Best Buy mobile shutter hundreds of stores unable to keep up with the changing customer that wants fast, free delivery all with just a click of a button. trillion, a 3.8

Prescriptive Analytics Software 199

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Retail Analytics Software 199

Supply Chain Insights

JULY 27, 2017

The choices that must be made by the end of each round (where each round represents one month of play) include how much of each finished good to produce and how much of each raw materials to purchase at the various manufacturing sites. Screenshot of SCI IMPACT! Results Example. the importance of making decisions based on a strategy.

Inventory Reduction 77

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 77

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). The total cost of ownership analyzes the total costs of the buying decision.

Supply Chain Software 34

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 34

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Amazon contributed to the push for white glove service in last mile eCommerce logistics with its focus on speed of delivery, especially among Amazon Prime benefits, of same-day or next-day delivery for eligible purchases. Leveraging Metrics, Shippers Find Better Ways to Excel at Customer Service and Last Mile Services.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 168

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Procurement Analytics Cost Reduction Strategies 168

Logility

MARCH 24, 2021

The power of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) comes in helping companies align financial, sales, production, procurement and marketing information into a single plan, grounded in modern-day reality. If so, then pronouncements from the War Room will be ‘virtually vetted,’ and not the result of panic or guesswork.

Supply Chain Planning Software 176

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 176

Logility

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Specifically, practitioners can use intuitive displays to drill into safety metrics, product quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and much more. That’s not good enough. Quality Control.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Analytics Software 130

SCMDOJO

JUNE 9, 2025

How Documentation Happens in Logistics Accurate documentation in logistics requires structured processes and reliable methods to capture, record, and transmit essential information at every stage of the supply chain. In the procurement phase, documentation begins with purchase orders and supplier contracts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

Logility

DECEMBER 29, 2020

By using advanced analytics for manufacturing, to understand the valuable information concealed within the data they already have! Specifically, practitioners can use intuitive displays to drill into safety metrics, product quality, on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and much more. That’s not good enough. Quality Control.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 130

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance. By providing comprehensive insights into procurement activities, these reports empower decision-makers to make informed and strategic choices.

Procurement Analytics 21

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Material Savings 21

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Buying these solutions is far more complicated than is represented in a simple four-box quadrant. Likewise, the Information Technology director wants an integrated solution. Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 150

Logility

APRIL 7, 2020

In a much broader context, the byproduct of this work will be lasting innovation that informs design, production and distribution excellence for years. At the same time, start a frank discussion about which metrics matter right now. Perhaps purchase price variance and budget adherence should take a back seat to customer service.

Innovation 147

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logility 147

Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 10, 2014

An accomplishment-based resume provides metrics and quantifiable info about a candidate’s accomplishments. It is the quickest and simplest way to help an employer buy into you and answer the common interview question ‘so…. Functional resumes tend to list prior experience in terms of “duties.” Thus, never throw a number away.

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 271

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 10, 2017

AGCO was honored to receive the AME 2017 Excellence Award. As the assemblers were working on the floor, they did not need a 20% overlay of additional information. Instead, they needed a tool to gather the information and to report back as needed. Today, I got a quick email from Peggy Gulick. She had some exciting news.

Supply Chain Design Software 170

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Material Savings Supply Chain Software 170

Kinaxis

JUNE 30, 2017

There is omni-channel you can buy products anywhere, you can order stuff from your mobile phone and then get delivered to your home, and so on. In today’s world, with buy anywhere, pick up anywhere kind of paradigm, supply chains are a lot more complex. Now they have the information, but are they making the best use of it?

Supply Chain Planning Software 151

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain 151

ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Demand forecasting helps the business make better-informed supply decisions that estimate the total sales and revenue for a future period of time. Proper demand forecasting and inventory control can help ensure a business doesn’t buy insufficient or excessive inventory. Our B2C and B2B order volume changes month to month. Short-term.

Forecasting 130

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Demand Planning Software 130

Silvon Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A supplementary approach is to use a data hub-driven platform like Silvon’s Stratum solution, which consolidates data from multiple sources and can be used to resolve issues related to duplicates, formatting inconsistencies, and missing information.

Inventory Reduction 59

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Resource Reduction Optimal Sourcing 59

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. Building New Structures Using New Building Blocks. Voice of the Customer.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 13, 2015

The information is sticky for a period of time, but then is gone. Today, 7% of order and purchase order flows move through business networks. Lora has written the books Supply Chain Metrics That Matter and Bricks Matter , and is currently working on her third book, Leadership Matters.

Manufacturing Procurement 150

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Network Software Procurement Solutions 150

4WL Consulting

MARCH 17, 2016

Working with a managed transportation services provider (3PL) is an excellent way for shippers to improve their logistics operation and reduce costs. Qualified providers will establish and report on KPIs based on the service metrics most relevant to your company. Do they have the buying power? What’s the ROI?

3PL 100

3PL Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 100

Kinaxis

MARCH 9, 2015

by John Westerveld In part one of this blog we determined that the Master Scheduler has a challenging job with Master Scheduling, but you may be thinking that ERP system you’ve spent millions on buying and implementing must make the Master Scheduler’s job so simple it’s as easy as pushing a button, right? Well… not so fast.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Analytics Software 100

Supply Chain Insights

MAY 17, 2017

This is a software application that typically contains information such as inventory, promotions, pricing, service and other critical data about the store that allows the associate to help improve the customer’s shopping experience. If you are a loyalty member they will have all that information as well.

Procurement Solutions 110

Procurement Solutions Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software 110