Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. EcoVadis is a purpose driven, for profit corporation based in Paris, France. Corporations are kicking off these initiatives both because their customers expect it and because of increasing regulatory pressure.

Resource Reduction

Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Earth Day (April 22nd) is a celebration of commitment to creating a safer, healthier and cleaner world, making it a natural time to reflect on the power and value of sustainable procurement programs. Procurement at the pivot point. using a total cost of ownership strategy) and identify key risks (and related costs) to avoid.

Manufacturing Procurement

Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

ATLANTA (August 24, 2022) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year, and software license revenues were $0.3 Logility announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Starboard Solutions Corp., a Traverse City, Michigan based innovator of supply chain network design software. Logility, Inc.

Network Design Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. He knew Integrated Business Planning (IBP) tools were out there, but he couldn’t sell IBP within the organization. He needed to find new solutions. To move forward, Nick needed a technology solution to drive the results.

Demand Planning Software

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

Manufacturing Procurement

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 12, 2022

Using shop-by-store features to check inventory availability before going to make purchases in-store. When looking at how omnichannel retail increases sales, consider the fact that 54% of consumers say they are likely to look at a product online and then purchase it in-store. Buy online and return in-store (BORIS).

Omnichannel

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

NEW Payments Solution. Ivalua remains the only vendor recognized as a leader in every current Procurement report spanning S2P by Gartner and Forrester. Aurélie LUCAS tasked JB to provide sustainable, locally sourced #loveprocurement t-shirt, delivered on stage via an environmentally friendly bike delivery! David Khuat-Duy.

Procurement Solutions

Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

ATLANTA (November 18, 2021) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up slightly to $0.8 million for the same period last year, while Software license revenues were $1.3 NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

But before I bring out the lawn mower and tool box, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Mondelez Says Cyberattack Cost it Business (WSJ – sub. France Plans to End Sales of Gas and Diesel Cars by 2040 (New York Times). AscendTMS Launches Commission System In Logistics TMS Software.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Across twenty additional countries, Amazon’s other centers are predominantly focused on fulfillment and delivery stations while some countries, like Italy, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and Japan also have Prime delivery facilities. Source: Amazon.com. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

But before I head out, grab your reading glasses and check out the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: SophiaTX Open Source Platform to Integrate SAP, Blockchain. Ryder Announces Breakthrough Solution to Help Commercial Rental Customers Comply with New Electronic Logging Device Regulations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

EcoVadis

JULY 13, 2018

No matter what industry you operate in, procurement can create immense value — in some sectors, for instance construction, as much as 80 percent of revenue goes into the supply chain. Unlike many other standards, ISO 20400 is not intended for certification, but it may lead to performance assessments. What Are the Key Benefits?

Procurement Analytics

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Source: Bloomberg.com. France saw its unemployment rate reach 7.3% Moreover, the new policy of purchasing online and picking up in-store adds to the already high-stress environment for in-store employees. When customers arrive curbside to collect their purchase, they have no intention of waiting.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. In order to streamline the delivery, Coca-Cola implemented a vehicle routing software.

Case Study

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. This isn’t just about purchasing power. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

Price Reduction

EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Direct purchasing by governments and state-owned enterprises accounts for 12 percent of GDP in OECD countries, and in the U.K. Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards.

Manufacturing Procurement

Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. Spent coffee grounds are also being converted into pellets, to create a source of renewable fuel that can be used in wood-burning stoves. What is food waste management?

Waste Reduction

EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Procurement teams may be wondering “What is the Circular Economy and how might it be integrated into supply chain management?”. Correctly, many companies are focusing on the supply chain, engaging with their upstream partners to implement innovative procurement practices. Author: Gordon Bradshaw. CSR Analyst at EcoVadis .

Manufacturing Procurement

Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Here we help you answer these questions with an overview of the B2B landscape, including: How B2B marketplaces work The pros and cons of B2B marketplaces The range of types of B2B marketplace The top B2B marketplaces around the world Read more: Try the eCommerce inventory management software that unleashes your growth What are B2B marketplaces?

Supply Chain Design Software

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has led the charge for sustainable procurement in recent years as technology companies push hard to meet consumer demands for transparency in the supply chain. administration considers suspending this law , consumer demand for responsibly sourced materials is only growing.

Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Together with Consafe Logistics, a supplier of supply chain execution software, Supply Chain Movement has created this Supply Chain Execution Mindmap to outline the route, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea. Falkland Islands (Malvinas).

Supply Chain Execution

6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Revenue data is sourced from the companies’ websites and market research platforms such as Macrotrends. In the latter half of the 20 th century, it transformed into a Swiss holding company with interests in sea freight, air freight, contract logistics and overland businesses, with a focus on IT-based logistics solutions. Revenue: €10.2

Warehousing

OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

They also would like to automate the purchase order process and vendor management. Its powerful reporting tools make it simple for them to provide the required reports to the FDA. As goods are received, inventory levels automatically update, and purchasing is notified immediately. They want all their departments linked together.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

The way by which consumers purchase, use and share technology is changing rapidly. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Supply chain solutions. It is paramount for survival that High-tech companies have to implement supply chain solutions in order to keep with the trends in technology: Act.

Guinea-Bissau

Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 13, 2015

I sure called this one right…Globalization linked with increasing labor costs in countries such as China, as well as fuel costs and regulatory shifts, are driving a dramatic impact on where companies source, where they produce, and the complexity of processes required to sell to the customer. The solution? More of the same.

Negotiating Skills

HICX Solutions

MAY 30, 2019

The French unit, meanwhile, may have its own record for ‘FedEx France’. Bryan Nella, an executive at multinational enterprise software organisation Infor , talks about some of the practical advantages that can be enjoyed in the world of digital procurement once supplier data is accurate. Are there really three suppliers?

Procurement Analytics

DynaSys

JULY 2, 2019

The company was founded in 1982 in the UK, and have been purchased by Nagatanien, a Japanese company, in 2016. They provide ingredients, products, and solutions of the very highest quality, sustainably sourced, with first-class support for innovation and exceptional customer service. ” . .

Supply Chain Planning Software

EcoVadis

JULY 11, 2016

This workshop brought together Global Compact LEAD companies and other members convened to define and bring urgency to sustainable procurement, and to discuss how they can motivate and mobilize their companies to address this next frontier in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) progress.

Procurement Analytics

o9 Solutions

AUGUST 20, 2021

There are three key factors driving this change including: dramatically changing customer preferences, a major shift towards omnichannel purchases, and an increasing need for retailers to respond quicker to shifting preferences and buying behaviors with more efficient sourcing, transportation and fulfillment. .

Omnichannel

EcoVadis

OCTOBER 15, 2012

billion Euros in 2011 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris. Pierre-Louis Frouein — Responsible Purchasing at Alcatel-Lucent. Using the EcoVadis tools is helping us to collaborate with our suppliers in order to become a CSR leader in the supply chain domain. The company achieved revenues of 15.3

Manufacturing Procurement

EcoVadis

JUNE 16, 2016

The amount of ocean products consumers can purchase from grocery stores and restaurants is bountiful and varied. This paper explores why forced labor in seafood industry supply chains continues to grab headlines, tarnish brand images, and challenge procurement teams – and what they can do about it. Introduction. Shrimp tacos.

Supply Chain Design Software

6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Marc Tuinier.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

From 2022, we can see a steady rise in enterprise businesses investing in last-mile delivery software. Global Last Mile Delivery Software Market was valued at USD 5.38 – Verified Market Research, Last-mile delivery software market, Jun 2021. This has necessitated them to invest in last-mile delivery software.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2022

For the first time, the new flight route connects China’s capital Beijing to the FedEx Charles de Gaulle Hub in Paris, France, with ten weekly connections through Osaka, Japan. To meet demand, 3PLs increasingly tapped the spot market to source carriers to cover shipments. However, 3PL market segment growth was uneven.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

Risk management, cost reduction and digital transformation — these are the three top priorities for procurement organisations in the Middle East today, according to a global survey conducted by Ivalua’s global partner PwC. According to Dr. El-Jawahari, procurement’s priorities have shifted in the Middle East since the pandemic’s onset.

Optimal Sourcing

QAD

JULY 7, 2022

The concept of ethical sourcing has risen in popularity during the past four years.” . Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, and the UK have all passed similar due diligence, human rights, and anti-slavery legislation. found that consumers would stop purchasing brands with ethics issues. Consumer Buying Trends.

Purchasing Skills