BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

More than 500 supply chain leaders converged in Berlin between 11 – 13 November to learn how to unlock the full potential of their supply chains, and to ultimately reshape the future of their businesses. All this ensures the most holistic approach to supply chain management on a single platform.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 30, 2025

Businesses across APAC are gradually adopting AI and noticing clear benefits: Real-time visibility and better forecasting AI consolidates data from procurement, inventory, logistics, and fulfillment into one real-time view. It uses predictive analytics to spot disruptions early, allowing companies to act proactively.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

China, for example, only produces 14% of their total units, only 3% of those units end up being exported to the United States and 2% to EMEA. A regional supply chain does not mean supply chain operations are not impacted by global events. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

He further established the case for why supply chain teams needed context to integrated sourcing along with procurement. Part Five : Bob addressed why product demand and supply networks are in the age of supply ecosystem networks.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Watch TireHub’s supply chain transformation testimonial here.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 7, 2015

What happens when you ask four experts for their thoughts on supply chain transformation? And this is what they shared: How would you define supply chain transformation? If you ask me, supply chain transformation is about redefining the way you work, the way you deliver to customers, the way you operate.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2025

He further established the case for why supply chain teams need to context integrated sourcing as well as procurement. In this Part Five commentary, Bob Ferrari addresses why product demand and supply networks are taking on more of global or regional network perspective.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 23, 2014

The leading IT magazine, CIO Review, today published a special issue on supply chain transformation, and included an article I wrote on spend management as a core capability. This is particularly true, for example, in the case of software licenses, where many licenses are auto-renewed or contracted for, but never used.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The time is ripe to move forward with supply chain transformation. In this article, we will cover examples and key factors that push businesses to build that supply chain resilience they need. With a complete S&OP solution , days or weeks can be eliminated from the planning process.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

All segments of the healthcare value chain lag in their understanding of supply chain leadership. In the past three decades of supply chain transformation, the greatest shifts happened through leaders. It is time to step up and drive change. Lafley and Keith Harrison at Procter & Gamble.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2022

In July of 2021, this iconic branded workwear retailer announced the promotion of Danilo Amoretty to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Global Product Supply and Operations. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Bob Ferrari. All rights reserved. .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2017

Meanwhile, 70 percent have also started processes to implement digital supply chain technologies throughout their companies. Unfortunately, many supply chain entities continue to hope for a better tomorrow. For example, an optimized supply chain is good, but it opens more opportunities for errors.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improve Operational Efficiency and Eliminate Internal Complexity Through Digital Procurement From better spend visibility to reduced order times and more, can your organization afford to miss out on the benefits of digital procurement? “Any good procurement team needs access to reliable data.”

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

We predicted that “ direct materials sourcing strategies will continue to include needs for future growth markets for products and services along with business supply network sustainability needs from either a business resiliency or sustainability commitment lens.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2018

Again and again, the quality of supply chain and logistics data is too low for companies to jump to the next maturity stage. A Deloitte study in 2017 found 49% of procurement officers believe the quality of data is a major barrier, and the lack of data integration was the number two barrier (42%).

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Lennox credits this supply chain transformation with helping drive overall business performance. The new system can also better respond to seasonality—for example, when a coffee machine in a university shuts down at Christmas or highway service stations get really busy due to cyclical traffic patterns.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Take for example, how Montgomery Ward had to shut its doors after 128 years in business. First, you start by mapping your financial goals against your retail procurement and sales strategy, which is known as “merchandise financial planning (MFP).” Merchandise financial planning (MFP). Sales planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2015

Every time that you set artificial targets that are not in alignment with the potential of the supply chain, you will throw the supply chain out of balance and reduce the overall potential. Let us give you some examples. This adds to supply chain complexity and will reduce the potential.

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2022

Only then can their supply chain transformation be considered to be complete. The post What to Look for in Your Retail Supply Chain Planning Software appeared first on ThroughPut.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 13, 2020

MARCH 14, 2020 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its AribaRDS solution is now an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba. AribaRDS Jump-Starts SAP Ariba Deployments to Accelerate Time-to-Value. SAN JOSE, Calif.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

And we have more than enough package supply to utilize the 40 planes we’ve procured.”. This is yet another example of how investors are recognizing the value potential of network-based solution providers, a trend I wrote about just a few weeks ago in Follow the Money: Investments Rise in Supply Chain Operating Networks.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Based on my observations this past year, there is a noticeable gap between the stated intentions of organizations to pursue value through analytics, and their actual outcomes as they pertain to application of analytics to effective procurement and supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 11, 2016

Our members include: VPs/Directors/Group Heads in: Supply Chain. Procurement. Supply Chain Quality. Culture – how can you successfully align supply chain strategy with business strategy and people management? Purchasing. Operations. Focus for 2016. More information>>

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Women have historically had very good representation and upward mobility in the supply chain industry in client support, account management, and procurement roles. Currently, the supply chain and manufacturing industries are facing a serious talent shortage. Women bring passion, emotion, and creativity.

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Bristlecone

MAY 6, 2020

MAY 7, 2020 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its Bristlecone Industry-Specific Tactical Sourcing (BITS) solution is now an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba. Reduces Over-Dependence on Procurement Teams. SAN JOSE, Calif. –

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Bristlecone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION – THE TIME IS NOW. In 2019, digital transformation projects were top-of-mind for supply chain leaders in every industry, and there’s no doubt the trend will continue in 2020 and beyond. TRUSTED PARTNER IN SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION. Our Core Values.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Supply chain optimization consultant, author, and podcaster Marcia Williams has been working in supply chain since 2004. On episode 18 of Supply Chain Next, Marcia talks with host Richard Donaldson about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to digital transformation. ?.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Organizations procure a wide variety of consumables, goods and services to run their day-to-day operations. Some of the challenges arise from invoices being delayed or if advances had been paid – for example, insurance payments and subscriptions.

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SupplyShift

AUGUST 16, 2021

To be clear : Supply chain transformation cannot occur without robust and high-quality data. An engaged supply chain drives impact, and this will lay the foundation for your company to collaborate with your suppliers and improve their perception of your assessments. Or, perhaps it’s the head of procurement.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Overview In short, B2B Supply Chain Business Networks are Cloud based platforms designed to achieve end-to-end supply chain data visibility and business process decision-making synchronization. An evolving new area is in the monitoring and tracking of ESG focused data and conformance needs.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 15, 2021

Organizations procure a wide variety of consumables, goods and services to run their day-to-day operations. Some of the challenges arise from invoices being delayed or if advances had been paid – for example, insurance payments and subscriptions. Palle, Principal, Global Practices, DiSC Execution, Bristlecone.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

According to Dow, businesses and supply chain leaders are viewing this technology as either an adjunct to supply chain transformation strategy and realignment efforts or to assessing alternatives and likely impacts to specific strategic or tactical supply network changes such as alternative sourcing of materials or services needs.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Better still, these new tools address the kinds of bottlenecks that lead to inefficient and unsustainable supply chains. Here are some examples: 1. Sourcing and procurement departments exist to mitigate this issue, but input bottlenecks remain common. Run cleaner on the cloud. Throughput issues are similar.

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Better still, these new tools address the kinds of bottlenecks that lead to inefficient and unsustainable supply chains. Here are some examples: 1. Sourcing and procurement departments exist to mitigate this issue, but input bottlenecks remain common. Run cleaner on the cloud. Throughput issues are similar.

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