Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Business Process Automation AI: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Digital Age Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically transforming Business Process Automation (BPA), ushering in a new era of operational efficiency and innovation. Cost Reduction : Cuts operational costs by minimizing manual workload.

Sourcing Strategies 78

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. For that, long-term supply chain planning and budgeting needs data to back every decision. A green supply chain boosts brand reputation and can lead to increased sales.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price.

Supply Chain Planning Software 273

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 273

ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world.

Purchasing Skills 295

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For supply chains, COVID-19 marked the beginning of a challenging era. Even as the immediate pandemic effects stabilized, new challenges like supply shortages, port congestions, and natural calamities emerged. is advanced supply chain analytics. is advanced supply chain analytics.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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RFgen

APRIL 30, 2024

The answer lies in modern inventory management best practices. Specifically, the use of perpetual inventory systems. What is a perpetual inventory system? Perpetual inventory management relies on technology to track inventory with timely data and a high degree of accuracy. Or reduce carrying costs.

Inventory Management Software 81

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Current technologies and processes focus on volume trade-offs.

Procurement Analytics 221

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

“When will the impact of the pandemic on the supply chain be over?” The building of the global supply chain over the last seven decades evolved based on three assumptions: Number 1. With availability assumed, the traditional focus of supply chain practices was on negotiating the lowest price.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software 195

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Current technologies and processes focus on volume trade-offs.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

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.

Supply Chain Network Software 219

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 219

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. I wrote many reports on airport floors in those days–electrical plugs were just too scarce.) Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Measure it.

S&OP 195

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QAD

MAY 24, 2023

Global supply chains change enough to necessitate comprehensive visibility and shared views across entire manufacturing enterprises and other industries. Integrated supply chain management and operations helps anticipate needs and demands from customers, suppliers, and other trading partners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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QAD

MAY 23, 2023

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.

Procurement Solutions 92

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Logility

APRIL 15, 2021

And this demand is placing extraordinary pressure on supply chains to keep up. At Logility, we recognize supply chains all over the world have a lot at stake. All that information inspired us to release an updated version of our digital supply chain platform to address the changes ahead.

Supply Chain Software 135

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation. Goals beyond the best purchasing price fall into strategic sourcing.

Negotiating Skills 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

How do we use technology to make better decisions? These questions are top of mind as I wrap up a class of 154 individuals learning the principles of outside-in supply chain planning processes. I was working on a report on the Multi-Enterprise Inventory Management (often termed MEIO) and I challenged Pete.

Supply Chain Planning Software 259

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Cognitive computing technology taps into social media to make this a reality.”

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

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

Inventory Reduction 95

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

Inventory Reduction 77

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

Supply Chain Disruption 194

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2017

Manufacturers have always struggled to obtain the most accurate inventory levels possible. Meanwhile, failure to notify consumers about out-of-stock items during purchase could result in the permanent loss of a customer. A need for real-time inventory management has arisen, but until now, we didn't have a way to make it a reality.

Inventory Management Software 120

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them rapidly, so that production doesn’t come to a halt. It’s exhausting for supply chain leaders.

Optimal Sourcing 92

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and L’Oréal’s approach to business that has allowed the company to continuously rank as a Supply Chains to Admire winner for four consecutive years. Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

Case Study 267

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My Office Apps

JULY 22, 2021

Consumable Inventory & the Medical Field. Unorganized medical inventory management can cause delays in providing patient care, and in the healthcare industry, each second matters. Unorganized medical inventory management can cause delays in providing patient care, and in the healthcare industry, each second matters.

Inventory Management Software 52

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OptiProERP

MAY 18, 2023

So what is procurement? Procurement is acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source. Procurement can be done by a government agency, a private organization, or an individual, and it can involve purchasing anything from pencils to complex machinery. What Are the Types of Procurement?

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Supply chain agility is the ability of a supply chain to respond quickly and effectively to changes in customer demand and external pressures. This guide breaks down supply chain agility – its benefits and the best-practice strategies for achieving it. Why is supply chain agility important?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

Solving The Cold Chain Challenges. Multiparty Networks are Proven Technology. One Network has years of experience in healthcare supply networks that provide medicines and vaccines to hundreds of millions of people in Africa and around the globe. Business network technology enables us to do this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. However, most of these systems were created before web technologies existed or were in their infancy. However, Finance is now Fintech and Marketing is now Digital Marketing.

Supply Chain Design Software 112

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cost efficiency, quality management and traceability are major issues for companies in this region. 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.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. What is a sustainable supply chain? A recent report by the IDC noted some benefits of these programs.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

Gain Competitive Advantage by Understanding the Economic Aspects of Supply Chains Supply chains play a crucial role in driving economic growth and prosperity. They encompass a vast ecosystem of industries and sectors that work together to deliver the right products at the right time, place, cost, quantity, and quality.

North Carolina 52

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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. Is inventory keeping up with demand?

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

Silvon Software

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Government, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals will likely maintain a focus on strengthening their pandemic risk assessments. Other industries will focus on developing or enhancing their risk assessment plans to identify emerging threats within their supply chains and other areas.

Procurement Analytics 77

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Not surprisingly, analytics is at the top of the list.

Predictive Analytics 117

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