Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

His comments are the same–he feels that I identify problems but do not adequately define the solutions. This is why I host training twice a year to challenge existing technology paradigms. He feels that based on his years of experience with a software provider, he has a whizzbang technology. He wants answers. Back to John.

Supply Chain Planning Software 330

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction 330

Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. What is procure-to-pay? a driverless car). a driverless car).

Procurement Solutions 59

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Precoro

JANUARY 30, 2023

From raw materials (wood for a furniture factory or vegetables for a restaurant) and finished goods (office or lab supplies) to services (software subscriptions), buyer-vendor relationships are at the core of every business. As a company slowly grows, purchase management becomes more and more complicated.

Procurement Solutions 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

The Process of Software Selection. As the director of planning, Joe is involved in a multi-year process to select a new planning solution. “We are considering the purchase of Blue Yonder, Logility, Kinaxis, o9, or OMP. The solutions are very different. Buying planning software is a lot like buying a car.

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Training Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Demand Planning Software 271

Unleashed

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement management directly impacts your bottom line, making it a critical component of running a profitable product-based business. In this article, we look at the different stages of procurement management. We’ll also explore project procurement management and the relationship between procurement and supply chain management.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 52

QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

ANCA builds CNC tool grinding machines. These machines produce the cutting tools other machine tools use to cut metal. They’re complex machines assembled from thousands of parts, many purchased from highly specialized manufacturers. Inevitably, the procurement process is complex and challenging to manage.

Manufacturing Procurement 118

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement 118

Unleashed

MARCH 26, 2023

If you’re running a product business and using Xero for your accounting, you’ll need to implement some form of inventory management. While the platform offers some inventory features of its own, many businesses will require something with greater functionality. Do you need integrated Xero inventory software?

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 52

Unleashed

JANUARY 24, 2022

Maintaining healthy levels of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) inventory is essential to the smooth running of your manufacturing, distribution or wholesaling operation – even if MRO goods aren’t part of your final products. Learn more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2022 What is MRO inventory?

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

The Process of Software Selection. As the director of planning, Joe is involved in a multi-year process to select a new planning solution. “We are considering the purchase of Blue Yonder, Logility, Kinaxis, o9, or OMP. The solutions are very different. Buying planning software is a lot like buying a car.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Training Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Demand Planning Software 195

Unleashed

MARCH 8, 2023

Choosing the best inventory management software isn’t easy. This guide is designed to inform you which features are most important, the best time to invest in inventory software, and the costs you can expect to pay. Key considerations Manual management of inventory is time-consuming and prone to error.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

This warehouse runs at a perfect optimum with fixed capital in the form of inventory balanced perfectly with sales and purchasing, and all the items perfectly distributed to the various storage areas of the warehouse. Logistics software is your ace in the hand, before, during and after the peaks.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 224

Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software Optimization Software Forecasting Software 224

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training 97

Elementum

JULY 11, 2022

Supply chain managers use project management software for tasks such as tracking progress and allocating resources on a time-sensitive project. The key is to define your pain points and objectives so you can evaluate what the best project management software for manufacturing is for you.

Supply Chain Network Software 78

Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Procurement Solutions Demand Planning Software 78

Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

The first step in a standard order processing system is the verification of a customer order which often includes a check to confirm there is sufficient inventory available to fulfil the order. Once confirmed, the ordered items are picked from your inventory, sorted, packed, and shipped to the customer.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 52

Taulia

JULY 14, 2022

Inventory management is the term used to describe the approach an organization takes to source, store, track, and sell inventory. It’s an important activity for businesses – and particularly for large organizations that handle significant amounts of inventory – because it influences the broader processes of procurement and sales.

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 97

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2023

The concept of digital twins has emerged as a powerful foundational tool to drive improvements in warehouse productivity and efficiency. In the warehouse context, a digital twin can be created to represent the physical layout, inventory, equipment, and workflows of a warehouse.

Modeling 236

Modeling Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 236

RFgen

JUNE 16, 2023

And automated inventory management may hold the key. Intelligent software solutions can automate inventory management processes like order picking and fulfillment to remove human error and manual tasks. Since supply chain workflows operate end-to-end, inventory automation can affect all of those processes.

Inventory Management Software 74

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management 74

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

There are 3 common myths when it comes to adding new voice solutions to existing host or warehouse management systems (WMS): The Legacy Myth – You need a Tier 1 WMS to use voice-directed mobile applications so you should replace your custom-built systems or upgrade your legacy WMS package before looking at other solutions.

Optimization Software 167

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The increasing need for constantly analyzing these trade-offs across the supply chain networks has highlighted the need for digital twins and what-if capabilities in network design solutions. This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 193

Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Inventory carrying cost is an essential figure to understand. Without it, you’ll struggle to accurately measure profitability or make informed decisions around inventory management and cash flow. What is inventory carrying cost? Why is inventory carrying cost important?

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

In parallel, I have been hard at work on a report on multi-tier inventory optimization for the last two weeks. In the research for my inventory optimization report, the lowest level of satisfaction with multi-tier inventory optimization is with clients of the SAP inventory solution (previously purchased from SmartOps).

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Optimization Software 150

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

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Supply Chain Planning Software 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Adequate cross training is not occurring fast enough to fill the gap. Forced to implement protective measures through the pandemic, some companies increased overhead by stock piling inventory which negatively affects both cash flow and profits. Manufacturers can use forecasting to support inventory optimization.

Forecasting 105

Forecasting Forecasting Software Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. Replatforming Current Planning Solutions. Their messaging is generally to an IT audience, assuming that the current definition of the solution footprint (taxonomy) is sufficient.

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

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RFgen

APRIL 10, 2023

Inventory management is a critical aspect of any business’s operations, ensuring that products are accounted for, tracked, and optimally utilized. With advancements in warehouse technology, businesses now have access to powerful tools, such as mobile barcode software, which greatly improve inventory management processes.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

Precoro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In order to run a successful business, you need a dedicated procurement team to obtain these essential goods and services, ensure timely delivery, and nurture good relationships with your vendors. Paying for offices, utilities, technology subscriptions, and cleaning services is also part of the procurement team's responsibility.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 52

RFgen

JUNE 22, 2023

Unlocking the synergy between consulting services, ERP systems, and inventory management is the key to creating a powerhouse of efficiency. Together, consulting and ERP complement each other to improve your inventory management system. Synergy with IM: Consultants bring outside perspective on how best to solve inventory challenges.

Inventory Management Software 72

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 72

Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

Effective inventory management is crucial to reducing costs in any manufacturing business. Cost reductions in food manufacturing can be achieved by using food manufacturing software that improves ordering processes and minimises overstocking of expensive raw ingredients. Why your food inventory management system is going stale.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 89

Synovos

JANUARY 24, 2024

By joining their network, RS Integrated Supply is able to connect with more than 500 procurement professionals, improving its supplier diversity. RS Integrated Supply was introduced by RS Group in 2022 after combining Synovos and IESA, two procurement and supply chain management companies. million customers.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 105

Taulia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A guide to digital supply chain management The emergence of tools and techniques that facilitate digital supply chain management has opened up brand new possibilities for companies looking to make the most of their supply chains. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Procurement Solutions 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. If S&OP efforts were that effective, don’t you think that we would have made more progress against inventory levels, margin, and growth? In part, this results in increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain.

Supply and Demand 370

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 370

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

So we’re excited to be delivering significant enhancements to our solution and expanding our already formidable and innovative forecasting , inventory optimization , and replenishment capabilities that help our customers deliver on promises to their customers, while reducing inventory (and their carbon footprints) and boosting profitability.

Supply and Demand 156

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning Software 156

Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased. Goals beyond the best purchasing price fall into strategic sourcing. In many cases, new companies start with simple sourcing to get the procurement process rolling.

Negotiating Skills 105

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

As an analyst in the battered supply chain software market for a decade, it is fun to watch you grow. Clients buy your software because you make it real. I always start the discussion of all software acquisitions with the same statement: the acquisition of software is seldom a good deal for the buyer/user of software.

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QAD

MAY 24, 2023

Supply chain leaders need effective tools to share real-time information across networks of suppliers, customers, carriers, distributors, and government agencies. Develop Strong Internal Communication Between Supply Chain and Inventory Teams Risk mitigation is no small feat.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Gone are the days of tedious, manual processes; today, AI-powered solutions are streamlining operations, enabling businesses to focus their human resources on strategic initiatives rather than routine tasks. It supports vast data storage, high computational power for AI algorithms, and enables the integration of diverse BPA tools.

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Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78