SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad serves as the Senior Director of Customer Strategy at Emerge , the leading freight procurement platform. Through thousands of shipper and carrier interactions revolving around successful freight tech implementation, Brad brings an incredibly valuable perspective to any shipper looking to introduce technology into their supply chain.

Supply Chain Network Software 210

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. The Solution: Shippers Must Use Out-of-the-LTL-Box Strategies Shippers must take a more strategic approach to truckload procurement, explains CH Robinson via Supply Chain 24/7.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2024

The supply chain industry is vital to the global economy with its complex network of activities, people, organizations, information, and resources. As businesses continue to globalize and markets become increasingly interconnected, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals is rising.

Negotiating Skills 85

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Respond quickly, maximize benefits, and identify supply chain opportunities and threats. Supply chain disruptions. Smart organizations have embraced supply chain management platforms that provide complete transparency. The Human Component of Digital Supply Chains.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor.

Predictive Analytics Software 201

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I am working on a new book focused on the sales and procurement relationship in supply chains with my friend Howard Richman, who has a wealth of experience working for companies like Merck, Citrix, and others. I am publishing a snippet from one of our chapters – to give you a taste for what’s in store!

Optimal Sourcing 83

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole.

Procurement Solutions 98

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 73

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Elementum

JULY 7, 2022

Business project management software is often overlooked in supply chain management in favor of SCM functions, but is there an advantage in combining the two? The best project management software for supply chain professionals is often a solution that integrates with SCM, ensuring the systems benefit each other.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

Discussions about blockchain technology generally fall into one of two categories: cryptocurrency or supply chain. Because the technology remains in its infancy, most discussions about blockchain in the supply chain are filled with hype and hope. One of the first things it looks to disrupt is supply chain management.”[1]

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

After almost three exhausting years of back-to-back supply chain disruptions, it would be nice to think that someday we’ll return to a “normal” state where demand patterns were easily predictable, supply conditions were consistent and consumer expectations were stable. And that certainly applies to supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Much of Supply Chain activity not only involves solving problems but also involves doing the investigative work to find out what caused those problems so as to prevent recurrence in the future. This is an intriguing and exciting part of any Supply Chain job.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As product flows rapidly shifted and hard baked assumptions about lead times and sourcing locations were put to test, users across many organizations bypassed their planning systems and turned to excel sheets, internal data science teams or non-traditional supply chain vendors who could deliver AI based solutions at a faster turn.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 11, 2022

.”[1] Unlike many events that disrupt supply chains, hurricanes can be anticipated and plans can be put in place to mitigate their effects. Zachary Elfman, a freelance finance consultant, notes, “For the last few years, breakdowns in the global supply chain have been front and center in world news. ”[7].

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on yet another turnabout in supply chain and customer service direction for a once high flyer in premium interactive fitness equipment and services. In our last Supply Chain Matters update related to Peloton in mid-July , we highlighted the announced reversal of a U.S.

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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Resilinc

MAY 11, 2021

This leaves companies blind to major risks in the lower tiers of their supply chains. Resilinc’s analyses of supply chain disruptions—based on our 10 plus years of EventWatch supply chain monitoring data—shows that about 80% of disruptions occur in the lower tiers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! The pandemic has caused Supply Chain professionals to scramble to restore supply lines, respond to highly volatile demand patterns, find alternate logistics channels, and work under the restrictions of home quarantine.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate, Supply Chain Matters blog unveils part two of a summarized overview of our annual prediction themes for industry and global supply chains for the year 2023 and beyond. Economic and Business Challenges Expected in 2023. Overall Themes for the Year 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Reportedly, Mr. Cook did not provide a timeline for such an investment since the company has no supply chain investment within this country at this time.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. Finding Transformative Opportunities in the Supply Chain.

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JDA software

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It wasn’t that long ago that integrating all the strategic, operational and tactical aspects of your end-to-end supply chain was considered a pipe dream. Today, a company’s success is largely driven by: its network design and how that company manages its supply, production and distribution locations. Times sure have changed!

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 2, 2023

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech , we highlight for readers a workforce reduction underway at procurement technology provider Coupa Software. billion in a combination cash and Coupa equity stock arrangement.

Price Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background.

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Gravity Supply Chain

JULY 14, 2020

One of which is that when the coronavirus hit, it took some companies three to four weeks to understand the ripple effect on areas such as procurement and logistics. Fortunately, as is substantiated by Deloitte’s ‘ COVID-19: Managing supply chain risk and disruption.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

Inventory Reduction 101

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Common supply chain challenges that lead to a TMS purchase include procurement and transportation operations living as two separate functions, lack of visibility to freight movement, and limited control of freight from inbound suppliers. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Final thoughts.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

Defining Agile Supply Chains. Agile supply chains are nimble enough to respond smoothly to sudden changes in supply and demand. Why Is Agility Important for the Supply Chain? Logistics managers today must contend with a growing number of unforeseen factors and disruptions.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 2, 2016

A divestiture is a major transition that impacts all areas of a business, including supply chain reliability and efficiency. A 3PL provider offers customers with outsourced, or “third party,” logistics services for part or all of their supply chain management functions.

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