Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

For example, Unilever, a consumer goods company, has a responsible sourcing policy that includes human rights due diligence and requires suppliers to adhere to its human rights principles. Examples of social sustainability in procurement include: Sourcing from suppliers who provide fair wages and safe working conditions.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Throughout this course, you will gain valuable knowledge and practical insights on various aspects of the sourcing process in procurement.

Purchasing Training 78

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 78

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The demand planning and forecasting process The process of demand planning and forecasting can be extremely difficult, as it involves multiple teams across an organisation and data points from both internal and external sources. Demand planning must include a determination and recording of key metrics to track throughout the year.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 52

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

To start you must have the KPI's visual along the value stream. In order to be daily, the KPIs need to get down to ownership by the workers within the value stream. These metrics would, of course, be aligned and are updated every hour. Specific metrics: process metrics and outcome metrics.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 27, 2022

According to analysts at McKinsey , “Most of the data generated in a supply chain falls outside the scope of just one enterprise or entity,” a dynamic that makes it hard to know if you’re dealing with good or bad data or even the original source. Does the data come from a variety of different sources? Financial Data.

Big Data 52

Big Data Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 15, 2021

As industries evolved to meet the needs of modern consumers, the supply chain has become a reliable source of competitive advantage. All consumer brands need increased supply chain visibility, track-and-trace applications, and KPI monitoring. The benefits of the right logistics partnership are numerous.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 52

Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Many talk #supplychain #visibility as to transportation, which is really #TrackaAndTrace. A good view into 'Spend Cube' & its components, suppliers, categories sourced, risk arnd sourcing geos (geopolitics etc), commodity price trends that may need forward buying - all roll up to improved upstream SC visibility.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 52

Unleashed

MARCH 9, 2021

In simple terms business procurement is the process of locating and acquiring goods and services from external sources for the business to use. Procurement activities include planning, sourcing, and negotiation, along with risk management, legal and value analysis. What is procurement? Undamaged shipment rate.

Procurement Analytics 104

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 104

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. Managing transportation at this scale is the absolute challenge. However, products go to over 2.4

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

ShipBob

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Where you get these from, or how you source them, can be a huge decision. Sourcing can seem overwhelming if you’re a brand or retail buyer not entirely sure what you’re doing, but it can significantly impact the quality, cost, and availability of your products. What is strategic sourcing? What is procurement?

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Material Savings 52

GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

In modern manufacturing and transportation, savings are everything. According to a National Cooperative Freight Research Program report, Performance Measures for Freight Transportation , the following graph breaks down how other respondents rate the cost of logistics. Federal Power Over Freight Management KPIs.

Freight 120

Freight Procurement Analytics Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 261

Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Spend analysis is a crucial part of the broader business practice of spend management because a clear picture of the company's expenditures is essential for fact-based decisions in strategic sourcing and supplier management. If the answer to any of them points to problems, it might be time to explore other sourcing options.

Analysis 52

Analysis Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 52

Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 26, 2021

Their strength rests in how shippers leverage technology and how they apply the data from myriad data sources to make sense of what’s happening and how it all affects transportation spend. Regardless, the invoice inconsistencies that do add to costs need to be found prior to initiating payment for transportation.

Freight 52

Freight Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

For example, by 2020, Unilever expects to sustainably source 100% of its raw materials, even those used for packaging. The measurements however, are just a means to an end , with the KPI-driven conversations being considered more important than the actual metrics. The Incredible Value of Crumbs.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Gartner 40

Arkieva

MARCH 29, 2016

We can also reducing lead times by providing excess capacity or by using faster transportation modes. Sourcing in Asia, the leveling of production and rounding to full trucks are measures that lower the cost but they increase inventory. If by sourcing from Asia we double our safety stock, we also double the yearly carrying cost.

Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning 60

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

MARCH 5, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Modeling 52

Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

We will define some of the most prevalent in transportation for those of you who have ever found yourself confused by the terminology. Typically, it accounts for the planning of demand, production, distribution, and transportation. Air Freight — Transportation of products via air transportation methods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise. Other sources that can reveal details about your competitors’ supply chains. Transportation management systems (TMS). Maybe you already have some supply chain KPIs , but are they aligned with your new strategy?

Inventory Reduction 88

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 88

Turvo

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The demand and need for visibility along transportation lines continue to grow. By utilizing real-time freight analytics , transportation managers can better embrace automation processes. This means that transportation companies become more reliable, efficient, and predictable.

Real-time Visibility 56

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics Software 56

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 31, 2016

It’s not unusual for example, for companies to measure their supply chain performance only on the basis of financial metrics like supply chain cost per order. Inventory management begins with sourcing and cuts across purchasing and logistics functions. Road Transport/Distribution. Inventory Management in the Warehouse.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 40

ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

From keeping tabs on inventory levels and production schedules to orchestrating order fulfillment, managing transportation, and evaluating supplier performance – it’s your one-stop shop for tracking many events and activities. Supply chain analytics software is a versatile tool that stretches its influence across the entire spectrum.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52