ivalua

MAY 7, 2020

We had a good understanding of risk and how to mitigate it , whether it be political, financial, environmental, strategic, operational, etc. They found that 94% of “Advanced” procurement organizations proactively monitored risk and 91% of those organizations planned on increasing their incremental investment in technology. .

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? ". Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

Waste Reduction 274

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Practical tips on how you can effect change in your supply chain. How to achieve a sustainable supply chain. Make sure you include teams like procurement which play a significant role in choosing suppliers. Sustainable supply chain certification in North America. And treat training as an ongoing activity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Floral season’s imbalance shifts toward the Southeast and produce season primarily impacts the West and Southeast regions of North America. How can I prepare for the four temperature controlled shipping seasons? Robinson has the largest network in North America and can provide the scale you need in any market.

North America 44

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Beef, poultry and pork producers from Europe and North America all share a similar challenge: how to get the most value out of an animal. The right planning system will support every link in the supply chain — sales, logistics, supply chain, procurement, operations, planning, customer service and management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

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Synovos

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“Manufacturing plants are now competing for wages that were unheard of five or six years ago,” explains William Brummett, Vice President of New Business Development at RS Integrated Supply, a global Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supply chain services company that provides outsourced procurement and storeroom solutions.

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Synovos

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“Manufacturing plants are now competing for wages that were unheard of five or six years ago,” explains William Brummett, Vice President of New Business Development at RS Integrated Supply, a global Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supply chain services company that provides outsourced procurement and storeroom solutions.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2015

The book outlines how to drive a guiding coalition. TO drive success, they then focus the individual functions–sales, marketing, manufacturing, procurement, distribution, finance–around metrics that focus on reliability. I am planning a book tour in Europe in March and North America in April. 3) Outside in.

Metrics 150

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ivalua

AUGUST 20, 2019

Event Overview: The largest educational conference exclusively for public procurement in North America where peers share ideas, engage and inspire one another, develop strong connections and gain a better understanding of how to tackle challenges they face along the way. Hashtag: #NIGPForum2019.

North America 100

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EcoVadis

APRIL 7, 2014

Exchanging experiences , best practices and insights on Sustainable Procurement has always been at the heart of our annual Client Committee. Around 150 CSR and procurement professionals joined us from all over Europe and North America.

Procurement Solutions 40

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 10, 2014

The forum was an opportunity to share insights on the oil and gas business in North America, communicate issues and challenges that exist, and create an opportunity to exchange ideas on how to address them. I visited a Canadian oil and gas company this week, and participated in their first annual Supplier Day.

Optimal Sourcing 76

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company. Thanks Peter.

Procurement Analytics 258

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 25, 2018

(RTi), yesterday, and share thoughts on how should-cost models are being actively used to drive improved visibility into the true costs of resin, paper packaging, and related products. Resin is the most critical cost component in the processors business – ranging from 45 to 85% of the total cost of business. But RTi is growing.

Negotiating Skills 40

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Impact: This is resulting in procurement teams scrambling to find new supply sources, while engineers are looking for substitutions alternatives, and other company leaders are figuring out how to bring more in-house for a vertical integrated approach.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2022

Specific aspects of managing inventory include procurement, storage, and utilisation tracking. In 2021, the global demand value in North America for spare parts and consumables relating to maintenance and operations reached over USD 150 billion. Why is spare parts inventory management so important?

Inventory Management Software 97

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FLEXE

AUGUST 10, 2017

Using a marketplace solution, you can find warehouse partners around North America that have the excess capacity you need. Consider this: As you plan for your peak seasons, you can procure short-term warehousing space to manage your extra inventory by popping up warehouse locations where you need them to be. We’re here to help.

Warehousing 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

Again this involved EMC but under my leadership (and working with a great team) we transitioned all of their business with Celestica at the time from North America and Europe to Asia; costs got better, availability got better, and quality got better.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The need for more SKUs increases complexities in sourcing, procurement, inventory management, package tracking — the list goes on. ShipBob’s dashboard and analytics tools dynamically update as orders are dispatched to show you exactly how much each order is costing you as well as how to save money with an ideal distribution strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2022

The company’s efforts in these dimensions began in 2014 with the creation of Planning Services Centers (PSC) and eventually a North America Operations Supply Chain Analytics Center. An afternoon session, Supply Chain Design and Organizational Dyna mics, anchored by Dr.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

I consulted with some of the contacts I’d built at the executive level across North America. We’ve built a peerless network in the areas of Procurement, Logistics, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Planning, and other functional areas in Supply Chain. That’s how you really progress.

Manufacturing Procurement 47

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Again this involved EMC but under my leadership (and working with a great team) we transitioned all of their business with Celestica at the time from North America and Europe to Asia; costs got better, availability got better, and quality got better.

Supply Chain Network Software 40

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

Their growth has been organic; they have built new facilities, primarily in the Middle East and North America. And because of this, it is important to understand how to work with the cultural differences, make changes and leverage the nuances when working with different organizations.”

Chemicals 28

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Now, with inventory strategically placed throughout North America, they reach the majority (88%) of their customers with two-day delivery and have reduced overall delivery times from 3.5 Since implementing FLEXE, Lull has relied on the FLEXE teams for insights and recommendations on how to improve their operations.

Case Study 28

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Last month, Lennox Residential was runner-up in the 2015 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Supply Chain Innovation competition, arguably the top supply chain award in North America. And last year Costa Express won the “Technology” category award at the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards , also a top honor.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase. And maybe we should. Let’s look at a hypothetical situation.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Learn more on how to overcome today’s supply chain challenges by securing the free guide, 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages. Air cargo carriers in North America posted an 11.4% Find out how to overcome shipping challenges with these key transportation optimization trends: Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis.

Material Savings 207

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Of course, switching to more efficient lighting requires significant investment, especially if you choose induction lights, which are particularly expensive to procure. How to Improve Lighting Control It’s common for warehouse spaces to sit under artificial lighting even when or where it’s not strictly necessary.

Cost Reduction Strategies 89

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. The post Why Truckload Lead Times Matter and How to Improve Them appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

This represents every operating truck in North America: Yet not every truck is available every single day of the year. The post Why Truckload Lead Times Matter and How to Improve Them appeared first on Connect Blog by TMC, a division of C.H. But very few of us think about truckload capacity when we hear the phrase.

Optimal Sourcing 48

Optimal Sourcing How To Price Reduction North America 48

BlueYonder

MAY 13, 2021

We have four main regions in the organization: North America, Latin America, Europe, and APAC. We implemented a similar job standardization project in 70-plus countries for our Seed business, as well as crop production and crop science in North America. What’s next in this journey? Advice to Ensure Success.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 63

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Owyang helped put this in personal perspective when he said his 2 year old daughter would likely not ever need to learn how to drive a car. In a presentation about Costa Express , Chris Clowes described how just one planner handles the planning for 5600 points of sale. So what about driverless supply chain planning?

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QAD

MARCH 5, 2020

The deal advisory firm may have given them a cost benchmark to hit, but not a cost roadmap that revealed how to get to the outcome. They needed to vet the ERP vendor’s purchasing process in the system and prepare the formerly separate companies on how to now execute that single best practice. A Transformational ERP Project.

Vendor Strategies 143

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EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

Now in our sixth year supporting the SPLC, it did not disappoint: This was the strongest and the most diverse gathering of committed and capable practitioners we’ve ever seen in North America — it felt like a real groundswell of action on sustainable purchasing! Integrating Sustainability Criteria Into Procurement.

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ShipBob

MAY 19, 2022

See how others are conducting their business, marketing and pricing their products, which channels they’re using, and how to proceed with fulfillment. This enables you to adjust your procurement planning to meet the changes in demand so you can avoid stockouts and obsolete inventory. Start your business.

Global 52

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EcoVadis

MARCH 29, 2017

Watch a video from last edition in New York: The event will also be the occasion for the Sustainable Procurement Leadership Awards Ceremony , recognizing leadership in Sustainable Procurement. 5- Learn how to make United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals actionable. Special guests include: Keynote speaker: Luis C.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

Hopefully, this article has given you some key concepts to remember as you focus on how to make transportation a strategic differentiator for your firm. According to Brian Daniels, the powertrain products manager for Daimler Trucks of North America, drivers are directly responsible for 30 percent of the factors that affect fuel economy.

Waste Reduction 120

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 21, 2020

At REV2019, JAGGAER sat down with some of our speakers for a podcast series on the biggest questions facing the procurement industry today. Among them was TJ Nguyen, Senior Director of the Procurement Center of Excellence at Coca-Cola Bottlers’ Sales and Services Company , or CCBSS. The key is a concerted approach to change management.

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