Jaggaer

MAY 12, 2020

In five to ten years, procurement in many of the world’s leading companies will be “truly digital”. They will have succeeded in transforming their procurement organizations to leverage artificial intelligence-based technologies to achieve autonomous procurement. Autonomous Procurement: The Reality versus the Hype.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Leverage your supplier management for maximum benefit with the white paper: How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management. In our Holistic Supplier Management white paper we suggest using a fairly simple matrix that classifies suppliers across two axes, Relative Value and Outcome/Impact Risk. Strategic Supplier Management.

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synchrono

JANUARY 8, 2018

A few decades ago, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) was a hot topic. Many manufacturers saw it as a way to reduce inventory levels and costs. If they could get their suppliers to maintain ownership of raw materials or subcontracted components until consumed, inventory levels would naturally drop—on paper anyway.

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Logility

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Being a technical person, I was not sought out to assist in procuring fashion related items (bedspreads, towels, rugs, wall decorations), but was instead assigned to the refrigerator and microwave end of the spectrum. For most durable goods companies, multiple channels of distribution generally cause inventory to increase.

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Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

Building a new supplier scorecard program can have a major impact on the costs and value of your procurement and purchasing functions. Check out this white paper, Leveraging Inventory for Profitable Growth. But it’s important to carefully craft that scorecard to meet a few critical needs.

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Logility

MARCH 19, 2018

2) Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO). The F&B supply chain tend to be inventory rich with average days of inventory still hovering in the high 30 days of coverage range. Reducing inventory while maintaining or improving customer fill rates should be a high priority project for any company.

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Blockchain is entering a phase of development that will affect every aspect of supply chain and logistics management, ranging from procurement to forward logistics and beyond.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 3, 2023

In partnership with Reuters Events, Blue Yonder has published a new white paper, “Supply Chain Resilience: Planning and Disruption Management in an Ever-Changing Landscape,” that focuses on this issue. This could be activating alternative sources, increasing inventory for contingency, or finding extra labor,” he notes.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2017

It’s about creating a common cross-company basis that integrates all participants on a procurement or distribution level. Inventory and transportation costs are reduced significantly, while production processes are accelerated and delivery times are decreased.

Automotive 102

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster. Case in point: research firm Gartner includes the speed of inventory turns as a key metric in its annual Top 25 List recognizing companies for their excellence in Supply Chain.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

One auto parts manufacturer has unlocked a new era of ML-backed strategic decision-making – not only increasing the accuracy of their product launch forecasts but also minimizing inventory costs. Procurement solutions for contracts and commerce automation. Read White Paper. Read Case Study. SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

At Logility we see three primary drivers – Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) and Optimized Supply Planning. MEIO has proven to be a sustainable process to free up millions of dollars in working capital by reducing inventory without damaging service levels. Related Content.

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Logility

MARCH 29, 2018

Accurate forecasts help minimize inventory, maximize production efficiency, streamline purchasing, optimize distribution and ensure confidence in company projections. Advanced Inventory Management. Inventory is one of the most visible supply chain expenses and is a line on the Balance Sheet under current assets.

Beverage 100

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Maine Pointe, the supply chain implementation-focused consulting firm that sponsored the paper, found that driving collaboration excellence across procurement, logistics, and operations yielded a 20 to 30 percent gain in savings for many companies with which they worked. About the Global Supply Chain Institute.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

It’s a form of supply chain digitization that ensures every element, from sourcing raw material inventory to product delivery, is coordinated and managed through a centralized platform. The need for more SKUs increases complexities in sourcing, procurement, inventory management, package tracking — the list goes on.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 1, 2016

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. White Paper: Final Delivery: A Technology Perspective on Omnichannel Retailing. By David Meyers. Route Planning and Optimization.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The manufacturing cost is the sum cost of all resources used in procuring raw materials and converting those raw materials into finished products. Some forms of waste are inventory, over-production, transportation, waiting time, defects, over-processing, and wasted talent. Understanding the Manufacturing Cost.

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Logility

MARCH 16, 2011

Each stage became a potential holding point for safety-stock inventory and can be connected to several upstream stages, such as multiple inputs for assembly, and several down-stream stages (for example, internal customers). The second is that each stage had direct costs associated which, in turn, drove the value of items held in inventory.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 18, 2021

Implementing new methods for shipping, inventory management, ordering, and customer service will prove critical for the next year or two, possibly longer. Download the White Paper. Justifying the products offered online and in stores to reduce pressure on capacity procurement and management. .

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Vanguard Software

MAY 11, 2021

Now is the time to use a platform to know how much product to produce, gain the lead times necessary to ensure there are no delays in procurement or distribution, and understand customer behaviors to optimize sales. Download White Paper. In contrast, too much supply translates into high inventory costs, waste, and spoilage.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 27, 2021

Download the White Paper. Using data, shippers can create an evolving sales forecast to predict transportation procurement needs, plan inventory replenishment and adjust the allocation of inventory across their full networks. Additionally, it will help determine the best and worst cases through the supply chain. .

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 27, 2021

Download the White Paper. Using data, shippers can create an evolving sales forecast to predict transportation procurement needs, plan inventory replenishment and adjust the allocation of inventory across their full networks. Additionally, it will help determine the best and worst cases through the supply chain. .

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RFgen

MARCH 23, 2015

In fact, according to a recent industry white paper, there are five areas transparency adds value to a supply chain : Customer Satisfaction: Improved visibility can lead to better service levels if a company knows the state of production at all times. Procurement: selected and targeted information is in demand.

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RFgen

MARCH 23, 2015

In fact, according to a recent industry white paper, there are five areas transparency adds value to a supply chain : Customer Satisfaction: Improved visibility can lead to better service levels if a company knows the state of production at all times. Procurement: selected and targeted information is in demand.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2016

We try to measure “better-faster-cheaper” by developing indexes based on margin, asset efficiency, inventory turns, supply chain cost as a percentage of sales, or growth. Is there any inherent value in how we procure, produce and plan? Related Content: White Paper: The Practical Approach to S&OP.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2016

We try to measure “better-faster-cheaper” by developing indexes based on margin, asset efficiency, inventory turns, supply chain cost as a percentage of sales, or growth. Is there any inherent value in how we procure, produce and plan? Related Content: White Paper: The Practical Approach to S&OP.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Innovation Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 100

RFgen

JUNE 30, 2016

A Deloitte survey found 79 percent of companies with industry-leading delivery and procurement capabilities achieved significant revenue growth. To truly understand how inventory management operates, it’s vital to speak with the employees who move merchandise, drive trucks and prepare orders. What Employees Have to Say.

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RFgen

JUNE 30, 2016

A Deloitte survey found 79 percent of companies with industry-leading delivery and procurement capabilities achieved significant revenue growth. To truly understand how inventory management operates, it’s vital to speak with the employees who move merchandise, drive trucks and prepare orders. What Employees Have to Say.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

You can read more on the topic in our recent white paper, Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion Is Redrawing the Logistics Map [DK1] , which was written collaboratively with Boston Consulting Group. In my opinion, there will be more than one way to procure capacity, rates, and services for the 2016-2017 season.

Panama 100

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Vanguard Software

AUGUST 31, 2021

Since services cannot be inventoried, the key to a successful capacity strategy is to match long-term supply with predicted long-term demand levels. Demand forecasts help service organizations with their financial plans and capacity to drive procurement used to deliver their services. Demand Planning Forecasting Application.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 17, 2015

There are procedures companies must go through to ensure their supply chain operations and inventory control practices are legal. Forbes detailed how manufacturers sometimes procure necessary minerals from regions that utilize unfair labor conditions. Tired staff pushed beyond their limits often makes mistakes.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 17, 2015

There are procedures companies must go through to ensure their supply chain operations and inventory control practices are legal. Forbes detailed how manufacturers sometimes procure necessary minerals from regions that utilize unfair labor conditions. Tired staff pushed beyond their limits often makes mistakes.

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Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

Download White Paper. Our application allows demand and procurement teams to model and integrate data, forecast, collaborate, and report to maximize the impact of critical information and knowledge. However, there are quite a few ways to improve demand forecast accuracy. The Business Case for Demand Forecasting.

Forecasting 52

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

SAP IBP answers the call for a cloud-based platform that delivers real-time insights and predictive analytics for sales and operations planning; demand, response and supply planning; and inventory optimization. Read White Paper. Read White Paper. Learn More. STRATEGIES FOR SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT AND RISK MITIGATION.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Discussion of topics like ERP implementation and asset utilization don’t mean the same thing to CEOs as they do to procurement and logistics specialists. The RFgen white paper “ Tomorrow’s Warehouse Today: Three Technologies for Exceptional Operational Efficiency ” explained the dangers of an inefficient warehouse.

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RFgen

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Discussion of topics like ERP implementation and asset utilization don’t mean the same thing to CEOs as they do to procurement and logistics specialists. The RFgen white paper “ Tomorrow’s Warehouse Today: Three Technologies for Exceptional Operational Efficiency ” explained the dangers of an inefficient warehouse.

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