Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

based companies had indicated in survey data and in concerted actions that termed China Plus sourcing strategies that either explored alternative, nearshoring, or reshoring efforts were being undertaken. The basis of this report, based on company experiences and executive interviews was that “ the strategy looks more like China plus many.”

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Procurement and supply chain executives are on the “same team” – and in general, a recent study conducted by the SCRC and GEP suggests that there is strong alignment between the two functions when it comes to prioritizing lower risks and reducing uncertainty in supply chains.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Resiliency, which is the ability to withstand supply chain shocks and bounce back quickly, has become the most important requirement for supply chains. Balancing supply and demand by orchestrating the flow of materials and information is a key requirement for managing operational risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

The aforementioned soon-to-be-released global survey by Coupa of over 1,000 supply chain executives shows that about 80% of respondents expressed the intent to continue investing in digital technologies that bring more resilience and agility. Supply chain is a team sport and will increasingly be so!

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Logility

JUNE 29, 2021

Cargo stuck in the Suez Canal, a gas pipeline breach, an overburdened power grid, and shortages in lumber, plastics, and semiconductors – all these events in the last few months should make any supply chain executive nervous. But in reality, such risks in supply variability emerge more often than any business wants to admit.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

While Figure 1 is the planner’s view, Figure 2 shows the executive’s mental model. The View Of The Supply Chain Executive. Procurement Operates On An Island. Business process outsourcing and procurement automation evolved to make the procurement organization more efficient and less effective.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. Do I need more inventory?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think. Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. MHI and others continue to report that talent is the number supply chain challenge.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During that time, she worked in a number of different areas including direct procurement, indirect procurement, operations, supply chain, packaging, and operations support including: HR, finance, IT and facilities management. Now, Pam is helping lead a digital procurement transformation for Caterpillar Inc.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage. The key results of this study by BVL International on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain management are summarized, as follows. Key Trends.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Publicis Sapient Announces Acquisition of Spinnaker SCA Digital business transformation company Publicis Sapient has announced the acquisition of Spinnaker SCA , a supply chain services firm that provides end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning and execution consulting services. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Further, some industries are defining more direct control under the notions of supply chain vertical integration, or complete transformations of strategic supply networks in the case of global automotive industry manufacturers. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S. For those businesses located in the U.S.,

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. Now Oracle is working to connect these scores to the planning systems.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Similarly, after the conference, I started working with a chemical company to formulate a supply chain strategy. This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). Hence the solution couldn’t be much maintained.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Specifically for retail and consumer goods focused supply chain management teams, a short-term tactical concern is the ongoing management of excess product inventories, which in many cases, need to be trimmed before the end of the year. Information Technology Transformation, Deployment and Maintenance Strategies.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

However, even with a growing number of innovative technologies at your fingertips, your success still depends on your strategy. ” Meet Our Panel of Supply Chain Professionals: Trey Howard Emmanuel Frost Michael D. “We see first hand how supply chains fail due to…” Poor business continuity practices.

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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. Technology.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Sunil Roy , who leads Blue Yonder’s Industrial Manufacturing Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and executive customer events that we prepared for jointly. This can be done by reducing inventory in multiple sites and how they are stored. Sunil: Yes!

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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.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

This book will equip you with basic customer value proposition, how to measure customer satisfaction, service design and how to develop winning customer service and order fulfillment strategy. Delivering Customer Value through Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Many people don't know that procurement is a part of integrated logistics.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It requires strategic supply chain planning and seamless communication to facilitate accurate forecasting and replenishment as well as efficient supply chain execution. Every organization that’s involved in the supply chain (i.e., and then planning your inventory orders accordingly.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

While Figure 1 is the planner’s view, Figure 2 shows the executive’s mental model. The View Of The Supply Chain Executive. Procurement Operates On An Island. Business process outsourcing and procurement automation evolved to make the procurement organization more efficient and less effective.

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

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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. Technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Those customers who were quick to recognize new conditions, and respond with innovative strategies, have fared far better in the face of continuing uncertainty than companies taking a more reactive stance. He has a keen interest in digitalization and the value it generates throughout the supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Brands must leverage effective marketing strategies to elevate supply chain visibility and prevent lost sales and customers. At the same time, it makes excellent sense to have a good SEO software solution to keep track of how your marketing strategies perform. Each of these experiences damages the customer relationship.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. Learn more on how to overcome today’s supply chain challenges by securing the free guide, 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Best Logistics Books are as below: 1.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

To coordinate, contracts can be made with direct links in the supply chain, but how can organizations coordinate with the suppliers’ suppliers or the customers’ customers? However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g.,

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2020

Using technology to drive strategy and improve performance—and ultimately create financial value—is top of mind for shippers today managing complex global supply chains. A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 1, 2016

Principal, Supply Chain Technology, Tompkins International. The orchestration of processes and information for the procurement of goods to the “last mile” delivery to the customer is a required competency in today’s direct to consumer marketplace. DC’s and FC’s will already have a robust Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. Tom McDonough , Sr. Director Product Marketing. Reducing in store stock outs.

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Precoro

MARCH 22, 2023

Supply chain leaders stand out from competitors not because they can prevent disruptions from happening, but for being able to navigate them well. At the same time, establishing contingency strategies helps their partners maintain viability as business leaders. Yet 100% reliability is not realistic.

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 8, 2020

The use of an order management system can dramatically improve product cycle times, reduce errors in order fulfillment , and lend itself to better inventory management strategies. Additional benefits include improved inventory management , better order accuracy, and real-time order status reports to improve customer service.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 6, 2015

A recent Gartner study, conducted annually, sheds some light on what matters most to top executives in supply chain technology. Regardless of the trend “ du jour” in supply chain, Klappich says that “strategic gravity” consistently pulls companies back to the fundamentals. Fundamentals matter. SCM IT matters.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Inventory controls, tracking, procurement management, and channel monitoring are standard features of warehouse management solutions. A practical implementation provides immense, unprecedented visibility into inventory, orders, equipment, and people, allowing them to improve service levels and increase productivity. Logiwa WMS.

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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. Investments in Transportation solutions is imperative.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2022

In our last Supply Chain Matters update related to Peloton in mid-July , we highlighted the announced reversal of a U.S. based manufacturing strategy, with a decision to source manufacturing at a CMS provider located in Taiwan. Inventory Glut of Bicycles. That was the classic inventory bullwhip effect, alive and well.

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