QAD

MAY 23, 2023

Product Sustainability Begins in the Field and Factory Sustainability has become a priority for businesses of all shapes and sizes and across every industry. In a recent BearingPoint survey, a whopping 85% of companies attribute their move to sustainable procurement practices to government regulations.

Procurement Solutions 94

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

As Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, reminds us, the digital path to purchase is increasingly becoming the customer journey of choice. ”[2] Were that survey conducted today, I suspect an even larger number of consumers would report losing confidence in the supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2024

The checkout kiosks bleat and flash when you fail to set a purchase down in the right spot. Target, for instance, is restricting the number of items self-checkout customers can purchase at one time. And 96% of retailers surveyed offer self-checkout.” She explains: “ You still have to wait in line.

Security 246

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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. About ToolsGroup.

Purchasing Skills 295

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The growth in pet ownership in 2020-2021 has seen unprecedented demand in the pet food sector – a true industry boom. Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufactured?pet

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. “According to a new global survey of more than 2,500 consumers from Periscope by McKinsey, U.S. Data, cognitive technologies, and the digital path to purchase.

Procurement Analytics 100

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 9, 2021

The myopic focus on IT standardization resulted in the purchase of technology, but not value delivery. Even though a feasible plan is the most critical business user criterion for software selection, only one in two manufacturers surveyed believe they have the ability to model a feasible plan. Belief in efficient procurement.

Supply Chain Planning Software 357

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 4, 2022

With ongoing supply chain disruptions continuing to affect all industries, that’s a question that the fabricated metals industry is beginning to ask. Supply Chain disruptions are creating a chain reaction across the metal fabrication industry. Connecting through Cloud ERP. A cloud ERP system can be such a platform.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. However, the trucking industry is highly fragmented, composed of many small and medium-sized carriers. environmental benefits.

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Locus

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A consumer survey showed that 55% of consumers will switch their retail brands if they find their delivery times are too slow. Technology solutions for last-mile fulfillment have emerged as the quickest, most practical way to meet these steep consumer demands. Some surveys and studies suggest 52% of the IT projects do overtime budgets.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 1, 2022

To help uncover the latest consumer trends from this weekend, Blue Yonder surveyed over 1,000 consumers who shopped during one of the five shopping days (Thursday, Nov. With Blue Yonder’s Luminate Lifecycle Pricing solution, retailers can still be strategic about how much they markdown products. 24-Monday, Nov.

Survey 63

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BlueYonder

JULY 2, 2021

As many consumers return to “normal” spending habits, this year’s annual event was in many ways the retail industry’s first big test on its road to recovery. Blue Yonder’s Demand Planning solution ingests hundreds of demand-driving variables and uses ML to provide a unique demand projection with calculated business impact and risk.

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Precoro

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Nowadays, all industries use automation to simplify and bring maximum efficiency to their operations, and the healthcare sector is no exception. In fact, according to Precedence Research , the global market for healthcare software was estimated at USD 28.66 billion in 2022, and it is expected to reach around USD 77.43 billion by 2032.

Procurement Solutions 59

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Importance of Supplier Relationships in Indirect Procurement Challenging times call for closer relationships between organizations and their MRO suppliers Strong and successful indirect procurement strategies depend on strong and successful supplier relationships. Indirect procurement can be somewhat hidden, though.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The way we eat, technology, people’s expectations — the knock-on effect of this is revolutionising much of the food industry, from the ingredients we buy to the food manufacturing software we use. People need to eat, and that’s made food processing an essential industry around the world despite the pandemic.

Food 94

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer?

Procurement Analytics 71

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

To help answer this question and reduce time wastage going through multiple platforms, we ran a survey based on recommendations provided by several professionals on supply chain job boards, including those I have tried over time. National Association of Educational Procurement. Indeed, it is a handy tool to locate jobs.

Supply Chain Design Software 112

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Global manufacturing trends The Covid pandemic has raged across the world over the last two years, upending the manufacturing industry. But amid crises come opportunities, and the industry has adapted faster to technologies and new ways of working as it reshapes itself for the new world. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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Eyvo

JANUARY 15, 2019

There is no shortage of predictions from procurement experts and companies. Anyone can purchase products and services so procurement, as a department, has the challenge of showing value in every aspect of their existence. The race for procuring, pun intended, the best talent has been challenging. This is alarming.

Procurement Solutions 49

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2023

.” In order to understand consumers better, companies need to leverage a cognitive technology solution, like the Enterra Shopper Marketing and Consumer Insights Intelligence System , which can capture and analyze the myriad variables affecting consumer behavior. The post Keeping Up with Consumers first appeared on Enterra Solutions.

Analytics Software 130

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Jaggaer

MARCH 18, 2020

His insights are numerous, and can all be heard in his full podcast episode, but among them is his main focus in 2020, the opportunity presented by agile procurement. Learn how data can drive your roadmap with our survey, “ Digital Transformation: How Close Are We? ”. way that procurement organizations are?organizing

Procurement Analytics 81

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. But the COVID-19 crisis, has required rapid operational solutions to unforeseen roadblocks. Quick solutions to employee shortages, remote working, and to ensure health and safety across the company need to be deployed.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

For more, and to learn about all four steps of the autonomous procurement process, register for our webinar, “ Four Steps to Autonomous Procurement “ In modern procurement teams, many are wondering what will happen when AI technology is truly integrated into purchasing systems. Where Most Stand Today .

Procurement Solutions 80

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HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The discussion focused on key findings from our recent Voice of the Supplier Survey and reactions to the results from an industry-insider perspective and a supplier point of view.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Even worse, I work for a company who makes solutions to help companies solve these kinds of problems, which I listen, speak and write about for a living! Supply chain leaders from planning to procurement to logistics face labor shortages and cost concerns, so they want to reduce workforce time spent on manual activities. I wish I had.

Supply Chain Planning Software 225

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million shoppers hit the stores and the internet to capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. The top gifts were clothes and accessories, which about half of those surveyed purchased, and toys, which nearly a third of people surveyed bought.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 231

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Eyvo

JANUARY 15, 2019

There is no shortage of predictions from procurement experts and companies. Anyone can purchase products and services so procurement, as a department, has the challenge of showing value in every aspect of their existence. The race for procuring, pun intended, the best talent has been challenging. This is alarming.

Procurement Solutions 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 23, 2023

At the time, one of the people (let’s call him Noel) that I great respect for in the industry called me to say, “Lora, I don’t get it. The order latency is the time from purchase by the end consumer to the visibility of the order. The primary content on the blog comes from surveys filled out by the readers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 10, 2019

Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by Katalin Brennan at Eyvo E-Procurement. We’ve all heard of the need for Procurement to embrace the Digital Transformation for many years. Why are industry projections failing to materialize despite ample technological advancements? Personality Matters. Team Composition Matters.

Optimal Sourcing 61

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase. Returns do more than drive growth.

Retail 296

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QAD

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

There’s been disruption in the medical device industry recently – new technologies, more patient-centered development , hospitals pushing back on charges, more reimbursements being questioned, and supply chain issues due to the pandemic making shipments less reliable. It’s time to re-evaluate your company’s foundation.

Inventory Management Software 94

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

”[2] A survey conducted ahead of last year’s holiday season by Citi Retail Services, found over half of consumers (57%) planned to do at least some of their shopping online.[3] The solution? Consumers are demanding faster shipping, better visibility and excellent customer experience from the places they shop.

Procurement Solutions 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In this post, I’d like to suggest a mapping of a digital procurement ecosystem, dive into the necessity for these functionalities, and draw some conclusions as to how these focus areas can drive performance in an overall procurement organization. Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2018. The Digital Procurement Ecosystem.

Manufacturing Procurement 55

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Like workers in the healthcare industry, workers in the food industry have served heroically on the front lines of the fight against the pandemic in order to meet the needs of the rest of us. Kari Hensien, President of RizePoint, observes, “The food industry has learned a lot this year — more than it bargained for.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

He explains, “A survey by bargain retailer Ollie’s found that 54% of consumers feel it’s a compliment when someone calls them cheap. And a recent survey from job site ResumeBuilder found 61% of companies expect more staff cuts in 2023. .”[2] Nevertheless, she observes, “Retailers are more on edge.”

Retail 130

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Our survey of the global procurement community and the subsequent report, Digital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? revealed heightened awareness of digital technologies and their potential to transform the procurement function, but little progress over the past two years. So, what else has to happen?

Procurement Analytics 40

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