QAD

MAY 22, 2025

Depending on the nature of your business, your trading partners or your location, this could include procurement strategies, demand planning, logistics, and global trade management among others. Mastering Direct Spend Management Procurement teams generally do not report to the chief supply chain officer.

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Precoro

JUNE 3, 2025

Category management isn’t just another procurement trend. What procurement teams need is a clear view of their spend, tighter control, and a strategy that delivers lasting value—exactly what category management provides. The goal is to get the best results from every category. It’s tactical and short-term.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Manufacturers of these weight loss drugs face a multi-headed hydra of the three c’s: coverage, competition and capacity. Supply chain orchestration enables seamless collaboration All this tinkering undoubtedly involves effort from across the supply chain, from sales to procurement to manufacturing to distribution and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , railways and ocean vessels. Until we have this kind of pervasive visibility, inventory management will continue to be largely an exercise in futility.

Rail Software 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

As shown in the map, the company has 4 distribution centers wherein each location is shipping to several places across the US (for the sake of simplicity we are not showing the manufacturing and sourcing locations here). One off recommendations are made about facility locations (i.e.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

What’s in manufacturing? Inbound/procurement teams could view SKUs at facilities with low days of supply, and drill into orders in the yard with low SKUs. Complete visibility into inventory. Better inventory management requires visibility at a granular level, down to individual orders and SKUs. And it requires visibility everywhere.

Inventory Management Software 261

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Alternatively, you may want to relocate – totally or in part – where your product is manufactured. This practice is illegal. Free trade agreements (FTAs).

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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. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

As members of one of the most highly regulated industries in the world, medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges. From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 19, 2022

There’s no doubt that the pandemic, with its harsh lockdowns and impact on economies worldwide, has played a dramatic role in the supply chain disruptions being experienced by manufacturers. These issues are being faced by manufacturers across the board with no simple solution in sight. Use data to improve operations.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Ecosystem in Practice: Building a Best-In-Class Manufacturing Tech Stack Full Transcript Below: Rony Kubat All right. We found that a lot of our customers have just kind of started doing the smart manufacturing and digitization of operations, so these partnerships are new. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Rony Kubat.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. tariff strategies. These are already signs of increased costs and supply chain inflationary pressures.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It covers concepts in detail but offers very little in terms of practical exercises, real-world case studies, or detailed models. SCMDOJO offers an abundance of case studies, detailed models, and exercises that simulate the challenges professionals face daily. In comparison, SCMDOJO was designed to fill this gap. Click here!

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It covers concepts in detail but offers very little in terms of practical exercises, real-world case studies, or detailed models. SCMDOJO offers an abundance of case studies, detailed models, and exercises that simulate the challenges professionals face daily. In comparison, SCMDOJO was designed to fill this gap. Click here!

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2022

Prior to co-founding SourceDay, Tom managed a manufacturing team at Dell. Tom and his co-founder Clint McRee started SourceDay in 2015 to transform how manufacturers, distributors, and retailers collaborate with their suppliers in order to solve supply chain challenges they both faced early in their careers. About SourceDay.

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

Managing Director, Art of Procurement. Everything procurement delivers – from savings to risk mitigation to value – is predicated on having access to clean, trustworthy data. He gave a keynote presentation about his company’s procurement and supply chain transformation journey – one that is still underway.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

Just ask any manufacturer who’s had to halt production because a single critical component wasn’t available. Once this exercise is completed, your company can then assess the risk from tier-two suppliers onwards. These disruptions aren’t just inconvenientthey can make or break a business.

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Proxima

MAY 15, 2020

Notable examples included the grocers adapting their corporate mission to simply “feed the nation,” or organizations like Dyson, Babcock, Brewdog, and others demonstrating the power of innovation and agility to manufacture and supply PPE, Ventilators, and Sanitiser. It’s not a one-off exercise. Crisis protocol.

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QAD

MARCH 5, 2020

The industry can sell pills, fad diets and short-cut exercise programs, but the bottom line is that most people who know will tell you the simple fact is you can’t outwork a bad diet. And all the way through for my hundreds or even thousands of vendors, and even if I have been doing business with vendors for years, I do the exercise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For instance, the quality of inventory storage and manufacturing efficiency impact delivery lead times. Communication of this kind will prevent any procurement delays. Examine every point of the manufacturing process and pay attention to on-site inventory storage. The benefits of this exercise are enormous.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The consequences of global supply chain disruption, labor shortages, rising costs, regional instabilities and general uncertainty continue to challenge the fabricated metal and manufacturing industry in general. Investing in an ERP solution will assist fabricated metal manufacturers with end-to-end visibility across the supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 6, 2013

This includes consistency in manufacturing operations, order-to-cash processes, and customer service. I do not think that this will happen through the repurposing of indirect procurement networks (e.g., In our training, we try to build it down and combine the research with experiential exercises.

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Jaggaer

MAY 21, 2025

Watch our on-demand webinar to discover how procurement can lead the way in ESG and decarbonization, and learn from experts about driving sustainability transformation across your supply chain. Explore how JAGGAER helps procurement teams stay ahead of regulatory pressure with end-to-end transparency. What is procurements role in CSRD?

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX, discusses how organisations can achieve sustainable procurement with strong supplier partnerships. Starting its life as a corporate social responsibility initiative introduced by the UN, the ESG movement has shifted from being a tick-box exercise to a necessity in many businesses. Read full article.

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HICX Solutions

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Starting its life as a corporate social responsibility initiative introduced by the UN, the ESG movement has shifted from being a tick-box exercise to a necessity in many businesses. So, what can manufacturers do to get the most out of ESG? By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX. Read full article.

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Logility

MAY 20, 2021

One supply chain leader of a consumer durable goods manufacturer stated that raw material prices are rising dramatically, as are the prices for inbound shipping to move components into the factory. has declared force majeure events in order to justify factory-crippling shortages.

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

If your supply chain network design has not been under the microscope, and you care about business success, it’s probably time to consider the benefits of a design review and optimisation exercise. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to consider.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2019

Cheng-Shorland explains, “Supply chain is driven in large part by the procurement process. Moving any product or service through a supply chain starts with a procurement contract, which initiates the tendering or bidding process via an RFI, RFP or other type of formal request. Talk about a great use case for blockchain!

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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Resilinc

MARCH 26, 2024

In a typical scenario, a company reaches out to suppliers and begins talking to logistics and procurement after the typhoon strikes. Let’s delve into a practical scenario with copper, a fundamental manufacturing component. This is where CommodityWatch AI can help.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2016

You have to optimize your [transportation, inventory, manufacturing, or other business process] to maximize your costs savings and benefits,” is what industry analysts, consultants, academics, and solution providers have been preaching for decades. The word “optimization” is ubiquitous in the supply chain and logistics industry.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

To date, most of our content has covered topics related either to logistics or manufacturing outsourcing. Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

With 15,900 followers, he has carved a niche for himself by using fitness-related analogies and exercises to explain complex supply chain concepts. These insights guide businesses in forming high-performing procurement teams, thereby fostering a seamless and efficient supply chain network.

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JDA software

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

its transportation management and how well it continually procures, plans, executes and monitors freight. Today, a company’s success is largely driven by: its network design and how that company manages its supply, production and distribution locations. Let’s take a closer look at each of these key areas. Network design.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 4, 2018

Also, the expanse and coverage of these technologies have multiplied, as enterprises continue to integrate with suppliers, co-packers, manufacturers, warehousing teams, and procurement service providers. ” Cognitive technologies can help those exercises as well as contribute to other areas of risk management.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

While many companies tout their sustainability initiatives, without the data to back it up, it’s nothing more than a greenwashing exercise. Opaque procurement methods and multi-tier supplier networks mean it is impossible for a human to do the data analysis needed, much less make sense of it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The team should organize scenario planning, simulations (“table top exercises”), and training. During COVID, many of them established response forums that brought together the commercial, logistics, operations, and procurement executives into daily planning meetings. Forecasting was useless.

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