QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

It is no secret that procurement executives are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize efficiency and address unexpected supply disruptions. However, procurement is evolving into much more than the most cost effective option since the cheapest option often involves real world atrocities like child and forced labor.

Supply Chain Software 96

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement 96

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

For example, China and the United States are ranked 1 and 2 respectively for the production of rare earth elements, but this is deceiving as China is producing 5 times the amount of the United States. Managing Risk Across the Supply Chain Remains Challenging. Supply Chain Resilience vs Low-Cost Supply Chain.

Sourcing Strategies 264

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 264

GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

This requires a new broad look at the business of transportation supply chain, including supply chain management, logistics, & procurement. Freight transportation costs in the United States amount to about 6% of the GDP, which means that a large portion of a company’s supply chain costs come from transportation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies 120

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. For many years large enterprises have taken it for granted that trade barriers are low and the name of the game was to achieve competitive advantage, for example by offshoring production, building not buying, saving on inventory with just-in-time production, and sourcing from low-cost countries.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

Supply Chain Disruption Europe Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Many businesses use some form of Total Cost of Ownership model to support their Procurement and sourcing decisions. MOQ, Safety Stock) Performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness) Inventory positioning (eg. Over time production of key elements of this product were centralized in a single production facility in the United States.

Optimal Sourcing 103

Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills 103

QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

Updates in the past few months address new requirements for Brazil, India, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, United States and other global regions. QAD Production Execution continues to extend standard ERP production operations to the shop floor in real-time to better manage materials, labor, quality and production reporting.

Manufacturing Procurement 95

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software 95

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 59