Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Internet of things Procurement Transportation 
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 11, 2018
While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. New forms of Internet-of-Thing (IOT) data enables information at the speed of business, but companies struggle to build streaming data architectures.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT), comprised of physical devices equipped with remote sensors that capture and transmit large amounts of data, is already making a big impact in the supply chain industry. Artificial Intelligence AND Machine Learning.
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Logility
AUGUST 12, 2021
Most companies understand that accurate forecasts are a critical part of minimizing inventory, maximizing production efficiency, streamlining purchasing, optimizing distribution, minimizing waste, and projecting future performance confidently. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand.
ThroughPut
APRIL 6, 2020
It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs including manufacturing costs, transportation costs, and distribution costs. This helps solve several problems for them: 1.
ThroughPut
APRIL 2, 2020
It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs including manufacturing costs, transportation costs, and distribution costs. This helps solve several problems for them: 1.
NC State SCRC
OCTOBER 8, 2016
As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University in 1992, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative. To drive centralized buying I had to dive down into the Bill of Materials and do a cross-tab.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
As shown in Figure 1, the biggest obstacles to power improvement/performance are traditional supply chain thinking, the lack of organizational alignment and a focus on functional excellence. Companies using traditional technologies coupled with Excel spreadsheet ghettos will be at a disadvantage. These are tough to overcome.
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