Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. Meanwhile, this large volume of expenses is directly related to 80 percent or a company’s working capital via inventory and accounts payable. So, why do supply chain managers not take advantage of this data with respect to procurement?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. What is Lean Inventory Management? Attributes of Lean Inventory Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage. Inventory is both.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Check out this list of 25 Procurement and Purchasing questions and answers. And you don’t need to purchase an expensive procurement technology suite to do so.

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Eyvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

MACHINE LEARNING AND PROCUREMENT. Importance of Machine Learning in Procurement. Procurement, on the other hand, has been famously known to increase efficiencies and time and cost savings. One of the most eminent aspects of procurement is managing supplier relationships.

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Eyvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

MACHINE LEARNING AND PROCUREMENT. Importance of Machine Learning in Procurement. Procurement, on the other hand, has been famously known to increase efficiencies and time and cost savings. One of the most eminent aspects of procurement is managing supplier relationships.

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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. There are few procurement-specific personality surveys available. Subscribe Here!

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OneSCM

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

The ease of implementing and onboarding supply chain management solutions gives wider visibility in manufacturing, as well as orders and inventory. In some instances, sales can become risky; procurement staff maintain higher buffer stock levels as a safety net.

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Cerasis

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by our great friend, Chuck Intrieri where he gives us a fantastic example of how Procurement and Suppliers can enhance Supplier Relations by navigating the "Battle of the Forms.". However, in many circumstances, the supplier will send an invoice that contains one set of terms, while the procurement professional will issue a purchase order which contains additional or different terms. Procurement

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 23, 2014

Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 30, 2020

It is essentially the flow of funds that keep the supply chain running – think of it as “liquid inventory”, in that it frees up working capital and free cash flow that ensures things don’t grind to a halt.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 2, 2019

After pulling a few strings, we managed to catch Santa on one of his few coffee breaks at this busy time of year to fire five burning questions at the reigning world champion in procurement. To get a grip on all the orders, I use JAGGAER, a globally recognized for procurement optimization. I especially use the solutions for complex logistics: Vendor Managed Inventory, call-off, Kanban, and more. The post 5 Procurement Questions for Santa appeared first on Jaggaer.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Scientific and system-driven Inventory Projection facilitates a quick decision-making process and enables a prompt analysis of alternative what-if scenarios. The following are the top 7 benefits of system driven inventory projection.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value.

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Requis

MAY 8, 2019

But very little real and lasting changes were made to make the procurement process more efficient. Sure, I adapted to meet my customers’ needs and the many changing faces of business during those times, but the actual job of a Procurement Manager largely remained the same.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2019

Hey Procurement! Procurement. And all of this is managed by Procurement personnel. In What Exactly is Procurement? Now also consider that companies can spend as much as 75% or more of their revenue on the Procurement of goods and services. Subscribe Here!

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Eyvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

MACHINE LEARNING AND PROCUREMENT. Importance of Machine Learning in Procurement. Procurement, on the other hand, has been famously known to increase efficiencies and time and cost savings. One of the most eminent aspects of procurement is managing supplier relationships.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! As I settled into the job and started learning, and studying, the various Supply Chain metrics I was surprised when I looked at the Inventory Turnover performance of the company. The Inventory Turnover Mystery had been solved!

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

To ensure your small business is operating efficiently, effectively managing inventory and meeting customers’ needs, you should aim to improve inventory turnover. Inventory turnover is the number of times a business sells and replaces inventory within a specified timeframe. The inventory turnover ratio is used to determine the effectiveness of inventory control and how long a business takes to sell its on-hand inventory stock. Procurement.

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Cerasis

MAY 25, 2018

The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management. The so-called “smart warehouse” takes advantage of these defining factors by connecting systems to streamline inventory management and overall productivity. Integrate all supply chain systems, increasing savings in transportation management, procurement and everywhere in between.

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OptiProERP

JUNE 17, 2019

Inventory visibility is one of the critical aspects of any manufacturing business. It helps organizations understand how much inventory is available, at what location , and at any given point of time. What Improved Inventory Visibility does. Inventory ties up money.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Inventory Management, Business Growth & Expanding Product Portfolios. At EazyStock we talk to a lot of small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) who are struggling to effectively manage their inventory. Inventory Management Challenge 2: Expanding Product Portfolios.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. What is Lean Inventory Management? Attributes of Lean Inventory Management.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Inventory control encompasses all aspects of managing a business’ inventory stock, from purchasing, shipping, receiving, tracking, warehousing and storage, turnover, and reordering. Inventory control is such a critical function for many businesses spanning every industry. Without effective inventory control methods, the supply chain can suffer , you risk not being able to meet customer demands adequately, and your business’ bottom line will reflect this.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2019

This interview is with Kristie Syndikus, VP of Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. It was very easy to see early on that Kristie had a great aptitude for Procurement and Sourcing. Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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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 post Procurement Trends 2019 – what’s your priority?

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The most effective way to streamline procurement activities is to include a well-considered purchase order cycle as part of your purchasing processes, one that allows you to plan for expenses and budget for the costs of doing business. The purchase order life cycle is the set of steps taken to process a purchase order to procure goods for your business and it includes the following steps: 1. Business Tips procurement purchase order purchase orders

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 6, 2015

If you are running a manufacturing or distribution business, you have to deal with inventory. In supply chains, inventory acts as a shock absorber just like the ones in your car. So, not all inventory is bad. Now, add up all the inventory on items that fall in the A category.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 23, 2016

Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016. URL: sapinsiderevents.wispubs.com/2016/Vienna/SCM-PLM-MFG-Procurement-CRM/. Logistics & SCM, PLM, Manufacturing, and Procurement 2016, sponsored by SAP, is the most important educational event of the year for organizations using SCM, PLM, manufacturing, and procurement solutions to fortify their business operations and infrastructure with proven methodologies and measurable, value-driven results.

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Cerasis

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. Consequently, all processes, including inventory management, logistics, data analytics and ongoing performance management, as reiterated by the staff of Supply Chain 24/7, improvement, can be optimized, creating a more efficient, direct and intelligent supply chain network. Procurement’s Role Did Become More Important.

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Today, I will now address how a focus on inventory will allow for warehouse cost reductions as well. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions. First, look at inventory as MONEY/CASH. Inventory cost is defined as the cost of holding goods in stock.

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

Though it’s often overlooked as an element of customer satisfaction, procurement is an essential component for delivering that satisfaction. Procurement involves buying goods and services that keep an organization operating; it ensures warehouses are well-stocked with the proper supplies at all times. Procurement can be responsible for up to 70 percent of a company’s revenue , so small changes in procurement functions can have a major impact on profitability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

As we have discussed in other blog posts we have tackled Inventory Turnover several times, amongst many other challenges. Your challenge may be trying to improve Inventory performance or trying to create a transformational improvement in some other area. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 26, 2015

Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2019

As we’ve explored in our last two blog posts, economists are predicting a decline in global economic growth due to policy and trade issues both in the United States and the European Union , bringing an increased risk to supply chains and procurement organizations. This also required creating a flexible supply chain by creating preferred responses to possible changes, as well as realigning inventory in order to free up cash. Procurement Resources

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