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. Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Source E2open Shipping Index). Less Collaborative.

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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. Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Source E2open Shipping Index). Less Collaborative.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Increasing Maturity of the Role of the Forecast for the Supply Chain Leader This gets me back to why technologies are not improving enterprise leadership’s ability to forecast and manage revenue. Which gets me to the question, “What is supply chain management? For this blog post, never mind the comparison.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers. The analysis is biased toward large process-based manufacturers in the Gartner network. A Focus On Risk. Is this success? Learning Stalled.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This might involve optimizing inventory levels, negotiating better deals with suppliers, or implementing just-in-time manufacturing techniques. Risk Management The department can proactively identify and address potential risks in the supply chain, such as material shortages, natural disasters, or political instability.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

… Consumer purchases and decisions will increasingly be voice-driven and machine-augmented, with companies’ relationship with customers machine-to-machine, values-based and digital-first.” Wong and Steinberg report, “Change in consumer demand is accelerating. ” Second, climate change is having an impact.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. Our journey for supply chain excellence has changed and evolved over time.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

If you’re a product developer, manufacturer, or part of an engineering team, you know the excitement, challenge, and profitability that come from transforming an idea into an actual product. Quality management also plays a crucial role in product development. If you have a QMS solution in place, you have an advantage.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity. Ernest Nicolas joined Rockwell Automation in 2006.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

There are many reasons for this lack of due consideration: Many Supply Chain operations, like manufacturing, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics are hands on, blue collar type jobs. No other function but Supply Chain understands, can envision, can implement, and can manage the Digital Supply Chain. Risk management is real.

Supply Chain Strategy 119

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

I rapidly came to the conclusion that these articles were excellent at the helicopter view of the challenges, however seemed unable to apply categorisation to the challenges. For example, is your focus on strategic long-term supply relationships to support your manufactured product? Manufacturing supply. Procurement Domain Name.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. 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. What drives my passion?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Especially transformative in manufacturing for predictive maintenance and in supply chain for efficiency, IoT’s real-time data feed enables proactive operational adjustments. This reduces the risk of overstocking or stockouts, ensuring inventory is managed with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

Thirdly I have set up global raw material supply (GMS), a supply entity that consolidates CAN’s global purchase orders and global vendors to plan and deliver raw materials for our manufacturing sites. Our buyers are purchasing micro ingredients, such as vitamins, additives, minerals, etc. All three should be in balance.”.

S&OP 107

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

Optimal Sourcing 73

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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?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. The company branded as GT Nexus in 2001 and purchased Tradecard in 2013. The goal is deeper analytics to sense and respond across make, source and deliver. It is clear. I am not surprised.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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Silvon Software

APRIL 18, 2024

Across the globe, manufacturing businesses are navigating economic uncertainties with increasing sophistication. Insights gleaned from robust data analytics enable core business areas to identify opportunities for risk reduction, enhance operational efficiencies, and foster strategic initiatives that drive business growth.

Manufacturing Procurement 58

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Discussed below are some the most oft-mentioned risks facing supply chain operations in the months ahead. Supply Chain Risks Geopolitical Risks. Geopolitical risks are near the top of everyone’s list. Industry journalist Camille Rustici provides an excellent overview of many of those risks.[2]

Risk Management 130

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

Our third contract research paper is by James Wilkinson, focusing on aerospace contracts which typically entail a great deal of risk (as illustrated by the Boeing 737 MAX incident…). The type of contract of interest in this report is for Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries. Description.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? He had been with this company for decades and built not only the sales network, production, but also worked in systemizing supply chain and sourcing (in the hundreds of millions of dollars). Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).

Manufacturing Procurement 63

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management. Automotive.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 30

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

Waste Reduction 274

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. From global to local and regional sourcing.

Innovation 244

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management. Automotive.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management. Automotive.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

The argument is one stated by this blog along with others, namely that the longer that higher global-wide ocean transportation cost increases exist at 2021 levels, the more compelling is the requirement for manufacturers and retailers to consider reshoring or nearshoring sourcing strategies. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

At Rockwell this includes all processes end-to-end except for manufacturing. In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity. Ernest Nicolas joined Rockwell Automation in 2006.

Supply Chain Software 33

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Still, the manufacturing plants and distribution centers are closed. My response is “Hogwash.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Digital procurement practices are a significant factor in achieving company excellence. It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Risk management. Benefits of Procurement Automation. Cost Saving.

Optimal Sourcing 19

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

The opportunity is in the management of direct procurement. Direct procurement ties directly to manufacturing conversion processes through a bill of material while indirect procurement is not an input to the manufacturing processes. This is not the case with the purchase of direct materials. The difference?

Material Savings 150

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management. Automotive.

Manufacturing Procurement 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. Talent Management. BigDataEdge – Insights Management. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. SmartGridEdge – Smart Grid Management. TalentEdge – Talent Management. Automotive.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

AI-powered optimization AI-powered optimizations change supply chain management, as they find ground in the machine learning and AI rise. These technologies can examine huge portions of data from multiple sources, and recognize patterns and tendencies that would be impossible for humans to discern.

Optimal Sourcing 57

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Manufacturers can gather valuable granular data such as the time an item spent in storage, at what temperature, how long it took to sell, the length of time between purchase and fulfillment and how long it spent in transport. For example, companies can track products throughout the entire lifecycle with RFID and GPS sensors.

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