Locus

AUGUST 2, 2022

Gartner® Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Execution Technologies, 2022 provides insight into the maturity, readiness, and business impact of logistics technologies. Being named as a sample vendor, we feel validated in our tireless pursuit of excellence and innovation in one of the most challenging areas of logistics.”

Gartner 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

In the last five years, while the physician is still important, the buying decisions transitioned from the supplier to the care provider. The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service).

Modeling 239

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 23, 2015

The Procurement Summit provides senior purchasing, sourcing and supply chain executives across the North of England with an unmissable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest industry innovations, best practice and new technology solutions. Excellent networking opportunities with peers throughout the day. >>Visit

Procurement Solutions 60

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 6, 2015

The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Conference is a 2 days event being curated by the industry’s leading procurement & supply chain executives and features high-level discussion on your most pressing challenges including: Achieving excellence in internal collaboration and integration.

Global 60

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

My responsibility is to enable operational excellence within our total supply chain, by providing data and insights to our associates to help them make better decisions. A simple example would be determining if a gear is a casting or a forging, which will impact what we buy and how we go about sourcing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

My takeaways from Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference 2016. Gartner’s Noha Tohamy offered a great presentation about this at their recent Supply Chain Executive Conference. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? Oil blending is not easy.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 136

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

Gartner’s Noha Tohamy offered a great presentation about this at their recent Supply Chain Executive Conference. But what exactly is a Supply Chain Analytics app? You don’t need a large team to start building your own Supply Chain Analytics Apps, but you do need buy-in from the start.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

Launched in 2014 and brought to you by the eWorld Procurement & Supply team, The Procurement Summit will provide senior purchasing, sourcing and supply chain executives across the North of England with an unmissable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest industry innovations, best practice and new technology solutions.

Procurement Analytics 60

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Especially since many retailers have already purchased and shipped their goods ahead of the looming tariff changes. Having a long-range view provides the sourcing teams with a bigger time margin so they can correct the impending disruption by communicating directly with the factory or taking other reactive measures.

Inventory Management Software 101

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

While historically companies have performed this function internally it is increasingly recognized as being more strategic to have a well functioning Procurement capability, as opposed to just having a Purchasing department. When I began my career in the late 80’s, no one knew what Supply Chain or Procurement was. True story).

Negotiating Skills 80

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Customers are buying less. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy. Note the increase in investment in supply chain execution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The biggest career transformation for me was after leaving Dell when I joined Lucent in 2002 and entered supply chain in technology sourcing. This was my first foray into the world of supply. What are some of your greatest achievements in the Supply Chain and in Business? I have not looked back since!

Gartner 74

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Arkieva

JUNE 21, 2016

I was lucky to attend the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix last May. I can easily see multiple layers of complexity that require time and hard work, to get you through and to bring you to the level of a supply chain professional. Supply Chain Complexity 1 – Plan/Source/Make/Deliver/….

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2016

They expect to be able to make purchases and receive service in that same lightening quick timeframe. All three presented great keynotes at this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, and all three said the same thing. So why is that kind of time delay acceptable in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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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.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. 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.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Supply chain executives were under pressure to develop more efficient, customer-centric supply chains while finding innovative ways to reduce costs and enable growth. Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. Agility is the name of the game.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

He is the Bank of America Distinguished Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at NC State University, and is a prolific author of articles and books, most recently The LIVING Supply Chain (co-authored with Tom Linton). Insights from The LIVING Supply Chain book. The class is the project.

Data 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands.

Purchasing Skills 130

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

End-to-end supply chain management involves all the steps in your supply chain, starting with sourcing ecommerce inventory to managing the post-purchase experience. . Here’s an overview of the critical stages throughout an end-to-end supply chain. How do you manage supply chain risk?

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. Read More ».

Inventory Reduction 61

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 5, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management. Who said supply chains are boring?

Manufacturing Procurement 22

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 3, 2013

There are also concerns about cybersecurity, and it is a supply chain problem. There are also concerns about the security of the things we buy and the sub-tier suppliers who can put things into these technologies, posing a risk. Companies in financial services want to optimize for supply chain.

Analytics Software 88

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3rdwave

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The need for MDM has always been important, but with the increasing multi-tiered purchase and sales environments, the need for centralized MDM is becoming even more important. Enabling accessibility to trade compliance MDM by those responsible for the source inputs (i.e.,

Data Management 85

Data Management Supply Chain Design Software Data Manufacturing Procurement 85

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Digitization is suddenly so important because the current technology supports the capturing of phenomenal amounts of raw data from an unlimited number of sources and the converting of that data into meaningful, contextual, and actionable information – quickly and at low cost. Why should Logistics Care about Digitization?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 86

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

This has severely affected the smooth supply chain functioning across the globe due to the “panic buying” ripple effect. AI in supply chain and logistics helps streamline the ERP framework to make it future-ready and connect people, processes, and data in an intelligent way. Implementing AI integration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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3rdwave

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The need for MDM has always been important, but with the increasing multi-tiered purchase and sales environments, the need for centralized MDM is becoming even more important. Enabling accessibility to trade compliance MDM by those responsible for the source inputs (i.e.,

Data Management 43

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3rdwave

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The need for MDM has always been important, but with the increasing multi-tiered purchase and sales environments, the need for centralized MDM is becoming even more important. Enabling accessibility to trade compliance MDM by those responsible for the source inputs (i.e.,

Data Management 41

Data Management Supply Chain Design Software Data Manufacturing Procurement 41

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

Digitization is suddenly so important because the current technology supports the capturing of phenomenal amounts of raw data from an unlimited number of sources and the converting of that data into meaningful, contextual, and actionable information – quickly and at low cost. Why should Logistics Care about Digitization?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

She is now an Editor at Aggregage for the site Supply Chain Brief. “Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

As a consumer you are generally able to buy what you want where you want and when you want with relative ease. Every node in the Supply Chain including Suppliers, Distribution Centres, Partners, and Brick-And-Mortar Stores become a part of the fulfillment solution. The Retail Supply Chain is highly complex.

Supply Chain Design Software 48

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

. “Logistics takes place largely in three areas – procurement, supply and sales. Typically, logistics network optimization is for supply and sales of finished goods, although it sometimes includes sourcing of parts or raw materials. Re-slot pick positions as often as necessary. Upgrade your warehouse equipment.

Optimal Sourcing 81

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management. Who said supply chains are boring?

Supply Chain Planning Software 27

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

Now it is only a matter of test buying products through unauthorized channels to recognize where the supply chain leakage is coming from. So I asked, “How about we make our employee the number #1 and fortify them better to radiate excellence to the customer as transferred effect?” Brown @TheMichaelBrown Michael D.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Collaboration between nations ground to a standstill, as leaders frightened by scarcity began stockpiling supplies, and forbidding exports of key materials. Once again, we return to the observation that supply chain executives are generally rewarded based on one directive: Buy it cheaper, from anywhere and anybody, under any circumstances.

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