Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

2 As the numbers indicate, there are plenty of business opportunities, market share, profit, and competition in developing complex, smart, innovative products. However, one crucial caveat to all this growth and opportunity is that—you need to follow industry compliance guidelines and deliver on quality. billion to $855.62

Quality 89

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QAD

AUGUST 3, 2023

Updated: August 3, 2023 Published: April 1, 2019 Achieving Customer Satisfaction and Competitive Advantage at Lower Costs Understanding and meeting customer expectations is at the heart of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and are key requirements for any business to be successful. What is APQP?

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2014

You have a supply chain risk management strategy in place. This key supplier had been identified and sure enough, you have a second source primed and ready to go. We have a problem.” The alternate source uses the same supplier in Taiwan. When you get to work, you get your team working on this issue.

Inventory Reduction 267

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Generative AI and LLMs have potential benefits but face challenges such as data quality across large data sets and ethical implications with bias, fairness, and transparency. Despite these challenges, organizations are already using generative AI to manage unstructured datasets.

Optimal Sourcing 244

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QAD

JULY 13, 2021

I caught up with a former colleague recently to discuss her procurement project which comprised a year-long strategic sourcing engagement. Although she and her team had delivered on a number of procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, she was uncertain where efforts on the supply base should focus next.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 98

QAD

APRIL 22, 2021

This is certainly true in the area of strategic sourcing where procurement teams rely heavily on manually intensive efforts to identify and select suppliers. Manufacturers face ongoing challenges in selecting the optimal source of supply for the many materials, products and services they procure. Boost Long-term Supplier Relationships.

Manufacturing Procurement 80

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 80

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

by John Westerveld Reason #5: Not having a supply chain risk management process. Yet, a surprising number of companies (while they have traditional insurance) do not have a supply chain risk management “insurance” aka a supply chain risk management process.

Supply Chain Risk Management 255

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2024

Conversely, capacity, materials, skilled labor, and quality issues have challenged the industry, with the result being that aircraft order backlogs extend as much as ten years in length. With Boeing faced with a significant amount of operational leadership and production quality challenges, additional time will be required to right the ship.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The ability of an organization to deliver reliable and consistent results for revenue, margin, customer service, and quality in the face of demand and supply variability. I believe that the ASCM definition is too reactive and rooted in the traditional, and outdated concepts on risk management. Today, this is not the case.

Supply Chain Design Software 345

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Supplier Value Management (SVM) platforms include the various applications used to automate and manage activities with suppliers, including Supplier Risk & Performance Management (SRPM), Source-to-Contract (S2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P).

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Report Supply Chain Software Gartner 130

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Mr. Nelson points out that it is possible for a sourcing problem deep in a supply chain to halt production for BD. BD, was using a supply chain risk management solution. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm.

Supply Chain Visibility 209

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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. Source E2open Shipping Index). A Decline in Innovation.

Procurement Analytics 221

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 221

Resilinc

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Learn how Resilinc is using predictive AI and generative AI to innovate supply chain risk management. In part one of our AI in supply chain blog series, “ How is AI Revolutionizing Supply Chain Risk Management?”, Data—particularly high-quality data and large amounts of data—is essential to predictive AI.

Predictive Analytics Software 90

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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. Source E2open Shipping Index). A Decline in Innovation.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

Turvo

JUNE 3, 2020

Global supply chain risk management continues to evolve and embodies a consideration of possibilities and outcomes by supply chain executives totaling in the millions. That’s where the crossroads of a tech-driven approach to solving the challenges of supply chain risk management lie.

Supply Chain Planning Software 54

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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, is committed to helping food and beverage, consumer packaged goods and durables, process manufacturing and fashion brands gain greater visibility, traceability and compliance within their supply chains. Logility, Inc.,

Supply Chain Planning Software 204

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.” Forecasting. Technology.

Innovation 174

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

To mitigate the risk of unexpected supply chain disruptions, sourcing strategies will need to be revised. Instead of cost reduction being the primary goal, the pool of suppliers should be broadened to provide resilience and backup, even though this has implications for material quality and control over costs. Risk management.

Optimal Sourcing 116

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 116

Logility

JULY 14, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, has been honored by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, as a recipient of the Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2022. ATLANTA, GA (July 14, 2022) – Logility, Inc., and L.I.N.K.

Logility 173

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Logility

OCTOBER 5, 2021

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced its latest software release which supports corporate social responsibility and supply chain traceability goals. Logility 21.02 ATLANTA – October 5, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

Logility 130

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

North Carolina State Poole College of Management recently produced this 28 page report entitled “ 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study ”. In the report 60% of CPOS select poor data quality, standardization and governance as being the biggest challenge in mastering digital complexity. But it’s not easy.

Data 130

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ivalua

DECEMBER 20, 2019

A tiered approach to supplier onboarding helps Sourcing and Procurement leaders develop a sensible list of checks and resources. Strategic suppliers deliver additional benefits to your enterprise beyond typical operational aspects such as cost, quality and service. Onboarding to Bridge Upstream and Downstream Sourcing .

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

Instead of the old vertically integrated business models (where one manufacturer performed most activities), international supply chains using specialized suppliers led to lower costs of production and services, improved quality, and better pricing. Ignoring risks in this area can lead to significant unplanned costs.

Manufacturing Procurement 104

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 104

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Globally Accessible: Available online, professionals from anywhere in the world can access the high-quality content and benefit from SCMDOJO’s expertise. Deepen Your Expertise: As you progress, delve into specialized topics like cost optimization, risk management, and supply chain sustainability.

Pricing Training 82

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis.

Manufacturing Procurement 173

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 173

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. Environmental changes involve shifts in sustainability requirements, climate-related risks, or the need to comply with environmental regulations.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 130

QAD

JUNE 29, 2021

Those procurement leaders with forward-thinking supplier management strategies that utilize digital technology fared better than others, according to QAD’s Brent Dawkins in his article , “3 Ways Procurement Benefits from Digital Transformation” in Manufacturing.net. Three steps to achieve improved sourcing and procurement via ERP are: .

Optimal Sourcing 91

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Prescriptive Analytics Software 91

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

According to Lambert and Cooper, accelerating globalisation and propelling innovations have been responsible over the past years for developing market competition. As a result, the focus for enterprises has moved from contending between them on conveying better quality products to reforming their respective supply chain networks.

Vietnam 35

Vietnam Supply Chain Risk Management China Risk Management 35

ivalua

APRIL 13, 2021

Unlocking Supplier-Led Innovation. Supplier-led innovation can help increase margins, accelerate time to market and differentiate products/services to capture market share. Effectively category management, including assessing and monitoring suppliers and your risk exposure, is not possible without quality data.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Procurement Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

However, as the world becomes increasingly interconnected and complex, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains are facing new challenges that require innovative solutions to ensure their resilience and effectiveness. In the UAE, there have been multiple initiatives taken to strengthen food security.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Food Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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. AI-driven systems improve understanding and management of workflows.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Automating routine tasks frees up valuable human resources, enabling employees to engage in more strategic, creative activities that contribute to business growth and innovation. Strategic AI integration is critical for future business growth and innovation.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

At micro level, they gather the customer preferences and incorporate them into the product design through a method called "Quality Function Deployment". 2) Adopt Six Sigma Methodology : based on "quality movement" in the electronics industry, Samsung believes they can improve the internal operations drastically using Six Sigma.

Supply Chain Transformation 257

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

Today, they are tackling new priorities like risk management, supplier compliance, actionable insights. The question is then How can Smart Procurement help the Modern CPO to be successful and manage today’s uncertainty? Traditionally, the CPO’s first priority was to ensure the optimization and reduction of costs.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Modeling Software Optimization Software 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Poor Data Quality, Scattered Tech Landscapes, Lacking Leadership Approval/Budgets. To paraphrase a question posed in a chat panel at DPW 2021 last week by Susan Walsh — The Classification Guru, ‘Can Digital Transformation take place in Procurement with poor data quality?’. Data quality is pivotal. Dirty Little Secret #2–4.

Optimal Sourcing 89

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 89

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations. In these times of global turmoil, there are five (5) important megatrends shaping supply chain innovations in the coming years, namely in e-fulfillment, sourcing, food and agriculture, labour intensive operations, and halal supply chain management. Feature Article by Prof.

Innovation 244

Innovation Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 244

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training 100