Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Supplier Managed Inventory — that is, provide suppliers with real-time visibility to material consumption rates and inventory levels and have them manage replenishment automatically. Streamline, automate, and compress Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes. Why the increased attention and demand?

Material Savings 0

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

12 million ocean containers managed. As Tom Boike, VP of Supplier Management at UPS, put it in a panel discussion, “The difference between old technology and new technology is the network” and its critical role in facilitating information exchange between trading partners. Freight Audit and Pay.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

SCM encompasses the integrated planning and execution of processes required to optimize the flow of materials, information and financial capital in the areas that broadly include demand planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and storage, transportation — or logistics — and return for excess or defective products.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

AI for supplier relationship assessment. Embracing AI for supplier management within the supply chain translates to: Optimizing your sourcing decisions through critical data insights. AI algorithms evaluate supplier performances and analyze compliance with risk factors that help you manage supplier relationships effectively.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Supply Chain must find and qualify suppliers, manage the introduction of new components, materials and products, and coordinate the logistics of these suppliers, raw materials and products. The Supply Chain team manages the flow of goods and materials and the transportation and logistics to move those goods.

Supply Chain Design Software 43

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Shipping and logistics: Selecting the appropriate shipping method, arranging transport, and coordinating with couriers for delivery. This can include freight forwarding and documentation management. Supplier management: Managing suppliers requires consistent and clear communication from both sides.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

A recent study by Forrester on how procurement can help restore growth found that 62% of respondents plan to increase the size of their overall supply base this year (and only 13% decrease it), after years of targeted reductions. Risk factors like geopolitics, natural disasters and transportation issues are normally very low for them.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

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Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2024

It includes any raw materials, freight, customs duties, insurance, warehousing, and related fees and overheads. For some businesses, landed cost is associated primarily with the supply chain – considering only the cost to procure, transport, and deliver a product. There are always risks inherent in transporting goods.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Because import freight is sitting on docks longer and warehouses receiving containers are backlogged, we’re also seeing a shortage of containers and chassis to move containers. Communicate closely with transportation providers, supplying inbound and outbound forecasts and issuing delivery orders in advance of vessel arrival.

Supply Chain Disruption 95

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Yet the lack of attention and focus that Indirect Procurement is often given is inconsistent with the true importance of this area. Indirect Procurement takes a back seat to Direct Procurement unfortunately. But it is time for Indirect Procurement to stand up and be counted! The Importance of Indirect Procurement!

Manufacturing Procurement 68

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Procurement 68

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. He graduated from the Cambridge Academy of Transport and the Chilean and German Commerce Institute with a degree in maritime transport, respectively.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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QAD

MAY 5, 2022

For those individuals that have been involved with procurement , we know that this is often a lofty goal as days can easily spiral into a constant mode of “ fighting fires.” Effective procurement is crucial for an organization’s profitability and ability to meet customer demands. Business Challenges. QAD’s Purchasing Capabilities.

Manufacturing Procurement 95

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 95

Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

This means faster shipping times, and lower transport costs. Reduced carbon footprint: Cutting your freight times doesn’t just save money, it lowers your impact on the environment too. Read more: The 10 Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2021. Supplier management. The benefits of 3PL for SMEs. Demand planning.

Inventory Management Software 80

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Logistics personnel and supplier management pointers. Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. Logistics personnel and supplier management pointers.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75