ToolsGroup

JUNE 10, 2022

Several factors contribute to customer loyalty, but providing excellent customer service—and a top-notch experience–is one of the most important in driving retention. 6 Examples of Excellent Customer Experiences. Image source: National Retail Association. Image source: Twitter. Image source: Ikea.

Customer Service 295

Customer Service Examples Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 295

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain.

Pharmaceutical 237

Pharmaceutical Buyer Training Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 237

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Risks in halal supply chains The halal integrity of a brand (and its products) is a function of its supply chain, where a breakage in halal integrity anywhere in a supply chain becomes a breakage of its halal integrity. On the other hand, halal risks in the entire supply chain are not on their radar screens.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 130

Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With the global market expansion and deepening supply chain complexity, the roles of procurement leaders have evolved from tactical to strategic. 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. From whom are we buying?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Pricing Training 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Why Multi-Carrier Parcel Shipping Strategies Are Winning in 2022 by Lindsay Schuemann , Marketing Manager at Enveyo Two years. Parents got notifications that school was cancelled, employees got notice to stay home, the world started buying most of their goods online, and the global supply chain did a collective * gulp.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 130

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Supply chain shortages abound. The supply chain impact is unprecedented. As a result, most projects are not clear in scope, with the implementation of visibility as a “functional extension to existing process” lacking a holistic outside-in approach/strategy to sense, respond, and act. Reflection.

Supply Chain Planning Software 321

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 321

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 26, 2022

I am always thinking about how supply chain planning architectures can change. Recently, I presented at the Informs Analytics Conference in Houston and challenged companies to “ think out of the box” and define outside-in processes in Supply Chain Planning. Existing Supply Chain Planning Taxonomy.

Manufacturing Procurement 217

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 217

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective supply chain management is essential for success in the dynamism and connectivity of modern companies. To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 59

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this instalment of the series of articles written by the LSCMS Shippers Council, we strive to answer this and delve into the critical aspects of ocean transit time reliability and visibility within the supply chain. What is supply chain visibility and why it is important? 2022 ocean schedule reliability dropped to 30%.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Material Savings 54

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

With so much being written and discussed about supply chain transformation, it’s good to remind ourselves what supply chain management is fundamentally about. Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, bluntly states, “The best supply chains are fit for function.”[1]

Supply Chain Design Software 190

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

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

With visibility as the key driver for an effective supply chain improvement strategy, businesses today must rely on building collaborative relationships in their extended supply chains to gain visibility from end-to-end. Gaining end-to-end visibility across your transportation processes delivers: $32.00

Real-time Visibility 100

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

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Managing the supply chain involves the delicate art of aligning your product supply precisely with customer demand. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. Planners do exactly that.

Negotiating Skills 69

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 69

AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Behind the scenes, BT Supply Chain has been the backbone of the company’s operations for 30 years, making sure customers get the best experience. The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services.

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 240

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

Supply chains were ill-prepared for the pandemic. 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. The new normal pattern appeared in months, and the supply chain adjusted.

Supply Chain Design Software 254

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design 254

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. Source: Descartes Datamyne. Despite many calling for U.S. Figure 1: U.S. Somewhat nailed it.

Predictive Analytics Software 199

Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 199

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. Data source: eMarketer. Digital Commerce Matters More Than Ever.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Retail Forecasting Software 177

QAD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Supply chain disruptions have led many discussions the past couple years — and how they have been embraced by experts as the new normal. However, it is important to remember that the supply chain has always been vulnerable. These help shorten supply chains and get goods closer to end customers.

Supply Chain Disruption 94

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Modeling 94

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. Explore Modern End-to-End Supply Chain for Real Business Growth. Explore Modern End-to-End Supply Chain for Real Business Growth.

Inventory Reduction 163

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163

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. Our Rating: 5/5 2.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. Some stated that the war marks the end of the global supply chain. By definition, this requires a global supply chain.

Modeling 276

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 276

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). With 65% of supply chain professionals members of the Millenials and Gen X generations, inflation is new. The members of the supply chain organization have never managed through a period of growth, inflation, and unprecedented supply variability. A Decline in Innovation.

Procurement Analytics 217

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 217

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this fast-changing world, if you are a supply chain professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, podcasts are the best way to do so. Here we have compiled a list of must-listen supply chain podcasts for people who are interested in knowing everything about the industry.

Gartner 79

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Software 79

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

I believe that it is an analogy for what is happening in today’s supply chain market. Historically, most supply chain investments were for engines–bright guys built fabulous optimization code and plonked the software onto a relational database. Plan for the supply chain trifecta. Let me explain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 195

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2019

While all supply chain leaders are interested in the topic of building value networks, only a few companies are actively investing in building data architectures to enable the extended supply chain. The words end-to-end supply chain easily rolls off the tongues of supply chain leaders.

Supply Chain Network Software 197

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 197

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

Sourcing Strategies 246

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software 246

Logility

AUGUST 30, 2021

One could easily think this is solely because of the inherent social and environmental risks, as well as governmental challenges, but there is also a strong business case for supply chain sustainability. Sustainable supply chain management can be a driver for success and value, both for businesses and for society.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! As everyone in Supply Chain Management knows today, the field has come a long way. They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is over, but we hope the energy to define Supply Chain 2030 is just beginning. Today only 12% of supply chain teams are driving improvement, performing better than their competitors and driving value (as determined by Price to Tangible Book Value). What does it take?

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. It is a story of supply chain innovation. The products of Terra Technology are unique, but poorly understood by the mainstream supply chain team.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 110

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 110

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes.

Material Savings 181

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 181

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). With 65% of supply chain professionals members of the Millenials and Gen X generations, inflation is new. The members of the supply chain organization have never managed through a period of growth, inflation, and unprecedented supply variability. A Decline in Innovation.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

Supply Chain Planning Software 89

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 89

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For supply chains, COVID-19 marked the beginning of a challenging era. Even as the immediate pandemic effects stabilized, new challenges like supply shortages, port congestions, and natural calamities emerged. is advanced supply chain analytics. is advanced supply chain analytics.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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