Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Nick Lynch is the Global Excellence Manager at Shell Lubricants, a division of Shell Global. The Company implemented SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) including the standard functionality of Demand Planning (DP), Supply Network Planning (SNP), and Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS), yet many planners also used Excel.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition. BASF’s goals included: Automating the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process from purchase requisition to invoice.
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Freightos
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Amazon has made a habit of excelling at logistics to retain end customers and third party sellers.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Out of more than $100 million under spend, 3 people are supposed to manage this, including the Director of Purchasing. Indirect Purchase Process Proves Chaotic. Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ). What is happening in the marketplace?
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 23, 2016
The Human Element: Companies committed to fresh supply chain excellence know just how much difference their people can make. To some extent, the problem is exacerbated by industry imposed shelf-life and sell-by dates , which are displayed on packages for consumers to see and hence, serve as a reason to reject , rather than to buy.
Jaggaer
MAY 24, 2019
Not only does a Procure-to-Pay solution reduce costs by automating many key aspects of the procurement process, it also helps businesses stay compliant with external regulations by providing a clear record of purchases, contracts, and supplier information for auditing purposes. . Download it here now. About the Author.
The Lean Supply Chain
JULY 7, 2015
What the key trends in the market, in terms of technology development, platforms used, buying patterns, supplier acquisitions, etc.? It is less costly to purchase, and you do not need hardware, software and IT personnel in your company. About 50% of companies still use clipboards, spreadsheets and walkie-talkies to manage their yards.
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