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How to Navigate ESG Risk with Supplier Management Software

QAD

Early adopters of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives should be patting themselves on the back. ESG activity, initially driven by consumer demand and a general desire to do better, has grown into a massive movement that’s captured the attention of customers, investors and governments worldwide.

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Managing cost, quality and traceability in fabricated metals manufacturing

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The Asia-Pacific region has one of the largest number of fabricated metals manufacturers in the world. Many governments are also offering incentives for manufacturers to invest in energy-efficient solutions. Manufacturers are also increasing automation on the shop floor, partly due to a shortage of skilled labor.

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Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases

Logistics Viewpoints

In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. By aligning supply chain and procurement, spend can be considered more holistically.

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Supply Chain Performance Declined In the Last Decade. The Question is Why?

Supply Chain Shaman

of revenue on information technology (IT), only six percent of manufacturers drove performance at the intersection of growth and margin. Rise in Inventories. Less Effective at Inventory Management. Inventories grew twenty days over the decade. Sadly, most of it is the wrong inventory. Despite spending 1.1%

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The Power of the Network: ERP vs. Spend Management

Logistics Viewpoints

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization. Business Spend Management Solutions are Networked .

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4 Tips For Better Process Manufacturing Planning and Forecasting

Logility

With the right technology, process manufacturing strategy, planning, and management can be simplified. Manufacturers have been through a trial by fire with supply chain disruptions and changes in demand during the past two years. 4 Digital Solutions That Address the Top Challenges for Process Manufacturers.

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16 Cost Reduction Strategies in Inventory Management

Unleashed

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that