SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management.

Purchasing Training 82

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 82

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. The links below are paid links.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 130

KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 60

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. Procurement aims to ensure that the organization is getting the resources it needs to succeed at a cost that maximizes value and minimizes risk.

Negotiating Skills 87

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Procurement Analytics 87

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Intra-company and intercompany, across the supply chain and across the globe, from the operator level to the management suite, information on all aspects of production, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution is increasingly visible and accessible at all levels, so that appropriate decisions can be made and applied.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Current State of Supplier Performance Management Nowadays, the interest in improving supplier performance management methods has increased due to the increase in global sourcing and that of the global economy in particular (Gordon Sherry R, 2008). Others will have a purchasing or supplier management board at the senior management level.

Vendor Strategies 56

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 56

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

This is not the case with the purchase of direct materials. Direct material purchases are still controlled by Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and traditional buying processes. The focus is primarily about the reduction of purchase costs. These workflows are not present in ERP. Use an augmentation strategy.

Material Savings 150

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 150

Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

This increase in pet ownership—along with panic buying—has created a huge surge in demand for pet food. tended to buy their?pet purchase in bulk, hoarding quantities?of New Zealand industry sources report that pet food suppliers sold? data, which also presented a challenge to some pet food?manufacturers,

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Food Inventory Management Software Manufacturing 98

Arena Solutions

JUNE 13, 2024

This presentation is sponsored by First Resonance, a software company that has developed a modern factory operating system used by next-gen manufacturers building satellites, rockets, electric vehicles, and robotics. We’re lucky to be joined by three presenters today. Rob Pakalski is CEO of Datum Source. Robert Pakalski Yeah.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The biggest benefit of cloud technology and cloud-based commerce networks is that they allow organizations to leverage large pools of IT resources without the need to build and maintain data center infrastructure. Use cases include dynamic pricing, product quality testing, dynamic replenishment and staffing and resource decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Spend analysis is a crucial part of the broader business practice of spend management because a clear picture of the company's expenditures is essential for fact-based decisions in strategic sourcing and supplier management. If the answer to any of them points to problems, it might be time to explore other sourcing options.

Analysis 52

Analysis Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 52

Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2023

Not only does it affect supply, procurement, and purchasing, but it also impacts sales, marketing, and human resources. It should be considered at the same level as innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, compliance, and strategic planning. Who Should Lead the Journey? Ready to Start?

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Network Design Software 62

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

The design of the global supply chain at the start of the pandemic assumed frictionless borders, availability of transportation resources, and supply with few constraints. Supply chain management as a discipline—a set of flows combining the processes of source, make and deliver together to drive value– is relatively new.

Supply Chain Design Software 263

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design 263

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

A few of the presentations in London, such as a highly provocative key note by John Philips of PepsiCo are a repeat from this prior event. Lean supply chain (for customers who value the economic aspects of their purchases). The warmth to share, the ability to reach out, and collaborate are skills that humans excel at.

Gartner 117

Gartner Pharmaceutical Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution 117

OptiProERP

JANUARY 29, 2020

Cloud ERP creates value by saving time and resources with exception management. Resources : Unavailable to promise. This is how your sales team, with access to a single source of real-time information about your prospects and customers, can achieve a dramatic 100% reduction in sales query time. What is Exception Management?

Manufacturing Procurement 87

Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 87

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 8, 2024

These podcasts cover a variety of informative topics. Continue reading to learn the podcasts that can be your ultimate source of supply chain wisdom. Let’s unravel the advantages, of making these podcasts your go-to source for industry insights. You become a driving force for positive change within your organization.

Gartner 82

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software 82

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As legislation focuses ever more heavily on environmental protection though, and consumers increasingly consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, all supply chain organisations will need to find the way forward. When they know what to look for, they can add granularity to your search for environmental performance excellence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 85

HICX Solutions

JANUARY 27, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management is the relationship that develops between a buyer and supplier, which is subject to the exigency of the goods or services purchased and supplied to an organization and dictates the nature of the working relationship that the buyer should look to nurture with their suppliers. SXM is about having a common goal.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 98

SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

As the evidence against Roman grows, he takes hostages to buy time while he investigates. The strength of excellent communication in high-stakes situations is demonstrated by Roman’s strong negotiating style and his capacity to establish relationships with both the hostages and his rival, Sabian.

Negotiating Skills 93

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 93

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. We rescheduled my flight and I quickly put together some slides for the presentation. (To I had successfully adapted to give a presentation on agility to 254 people. In the supply chain, variability and volatility come from many sources.

Supply Chain Design Software 231

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 231

Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It encompasses the processes involved in purchasing, tracking, consuming, and relocating raw materials. Even firms with smaller production volumes can struggle due to limited resources or inefficient processes. Can you perform raw material inventory management in Excel? The results can be visually presented in charts and tables.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Material Savings Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With Advanced Supply Chain Analytics : Advanced analytics can foresee such supply shortages by analyzing patterns, trends, and external factors, allowing the company to source alternative suppliers or adjust production schedules in advance. This can lead to delays, increased costs, and inefficient use of resources.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 52

NC State SCRC

MAY 4, 2022

Price analysis is a subject that is often overlooked in supply chain education, (although it is certainly a big part of our chapter on Strategic Cost Management in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management ). Whatever you want to call it, Price Analysis is an activity that is well worth conducting. Maybe Price Analysis’s time has returned!

Purchasing Skills 59

Purchasing Skills Analysis Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 59

Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

Logistics Excellence: Now & in the eFuture. The Descartes Global Logistics Network has 16,500+ customers on it, with more than 13 billion messages processed per year and more than 66 million routes/resources managed per year. Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure Group, also presented at the Executive Forum.

Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 113

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. In the outside-in supply chain, the signals are from the buy and sell-side markets back to the enterprise. How easy is it to buy from your company? Bio-engineering?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence. The design of the conference includes tours of several modern warehouses and centers of excellence. The River of Demand. #3

Supply Chain Design Software 189

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 189

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? The company is exploring whether or not to outsource IT, Accounting/Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Software and Hardware Development, because they have been in the red at more than $100 million. Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).

Manufacturing Procurement 63

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 63

Precoro

MARCH 30, 2022

A procurement strategy defines how purchasing decisions are made. It’s a pillar of production , fundamental for ensuring the best quality of its output with optimal use of resources. Global Sourcing. The strategy refers to the efficient sourcing of goods and services across the globe. Green Purchasing.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

JUNE 26, 2019

The Internet was still in its infancy (it had about 100K hosts connecting roughly a million people), the Macintosh Portable was released (weighing 16 pounds and costing $6500), and Microsoft Excel (a mainstay of S&OP) was just four years old. Dependency on Excel. That doesn’t mean buying the first shiny thing you see.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 100

AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Gartner’s Noha Tohamy offered a great presentation about this at their recent Supply Chain Executive Conference. Think for instance of a Source Optimization app for your retail company – a custom solution that helps you understand how and when to source your supplies, foresee possible supplier issues and adapt your plans accordingly.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 156

ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Minimized excess inventory enables companies to operate more leanly and efficiently, freeing up resources for investment in other business areas. It allows businesses to respond swiftly to market changes, allocate resources more effectively, and make informed strategic decisions. How to Perform Demand Forecasting?

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Demand Planning Software 52

AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Gartner’s Noha Tohamy offered a great presentation about this at their recent Supply Chain Executive Conference. Think for instance of a Source Optimization app for your retail company – a custom solution that helps you understand how and when to source your supplies, foresee possible supplier issues and adapt your plans accordingly.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 136

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 136

Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Even pre-cooked, processed and vacuum-packed products are perishable items with a limited shelf life, presenting operational, planning and inventory management challenges. A business cannot operate without sufficient cash flow to fund purchasing, drive marketing and sales, invest in new equipment and cover operation costs.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 89

Intelligent Audit

JULY 28, 2022

Manual data entry and converting documents absorb valuable time and resources. Explainable machine learning presents solutions to people, and some tools often miss the decision-making process. Once data streams get thoroughly combined through a single source of truth, machine learning tools can translate raw data into strategy.

Supply Chain Software 52

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

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As legislation focuses ever more heavily on environmental protection though, and consumers increasingly consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, all supply chain organisations will need to find the way forward. When they know what to look for, they can add granularity to your search for environmental performance excellence.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Some companies are starting to invest in creating data-backed profiles of their supplier base so they know where and when to look for second sources. These tools can also rapidly model alternate supply and transportation scenarios, such as rerouting around a port strike or going to an alternate source of supply.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Over the decades, EDI standards emerged that cover a variety of supply chain artifacts and activities , from Purchase Orders & Acknowledgements (EDI 850 & 855) to Invoices (EDI 810) to Shipping Manifests (EDI 856). And APIs present their own set of challenges, as I outline here.

Analytics Software 52

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Data 52