SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

Optimal Sourcing 74

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

Many companies are modernizing their supply chains. But you have to go beyond modernizing your supply chain. You have to future-proof it through supply chain technologies. Many new logistics technologies exist to help future-proof supply chains. Technology is important.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2022

When companies consider implementing enterprise software, standard operating procedure would be to look at a public company’s financials before deciding to implement the solution. If the software company is private, the prospective customer often asks for the right to view their financials. How can they be growing so fast?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Procurement and Supply Chain Management are essential functions that can help companies navigate these challenges, but they are often siloed and operate in separate departments. Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services.

Optimal Sourcing 201

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 22, 2023

Many companies are modernizing their supply chains. But you have to go beyond modernizing your supply chain. You have to future-proof it through supply chain technologies. Many new logistics technologies exist to help future-proof supply chains. Technology is important.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A common challenge for procurement and supply chain professionals is obtaining support from C-level leaders to invest in a robust supply chain risk management (SCRM) program. But to make their strongest case, SCRM advocates need to focus on one key metric: return on investment.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. M odern transportation networks and supply chains continuously adapt to market volatility and transitions. The value gained from rapid scalability and collaboration is critical for the modern supply chain.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 216

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Not surprisingly a company this big, delivering different solutions to a variety of industries, has a complex supply chain. Comand and Control Center Application from Kinaxis.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 20, 2015

While conventional logistics optimizes the flow of goods from producer to consumer, reverse logistics manages the processes for inverting that flow to deal with returned parts, materials and products from the consumer back to the producer. BONUS: Download the Ultimate Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics White Paper.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2014

If you’re a supply chain or logistics executive and you’re looking for ways to improve as a leader this year, here are my five recommendations: 1. Ask “What are the risks?”more Supply chain management is risky business — and the risks are growing every day. more often.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is Supply Chain Analytics and Why is it Important? Supply chain analytics allows businesses to examine their operations and view data in real-time. What is Supply Chain Analytics? Supply chain analytics makes it possible for businesses to collect data, analyze that data, and make informed decisions.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2015

Over the past two years, I’ve written extensively about the growing importance of supply chain risk management and supply chain mapping. See for example: Rethinking Supply Chain Risk Management. Doing Nothing on Supply Chain Risk Management.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Inventory management solutions are the systems and processes designed to effectively oversee the entire lifecycle of your business’s inventory, from procurement and storage to distribution and sales. They include all software, hardware, or third-party services designed to facilitate more efficient inventory management practices.

Inventory Reduction 52

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Read More at ClearMetal’s blog.

Supply Chain Visibility 101

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 27, 2023

The term “supply chain” started being used in the mid-1990s as global political conditions changed in ways that encouraged international commerce. It also coincided with the growth of the Internet and telecommunications technology. This has led to a change of focus to supply chain sovereignty.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Strategy is a critical aspect of supply chain management. By managing processes like planning, sourcing, production, and delivery, companies can reduce costs, safeguard against undue risk, and pivot quickly when faced with the unexpected. But when your supply chain isn’t meeting the company’s goals, what do you do?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . are liable?network

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2015

.” The rules have changed, and the risk increased. For the supply chain leader it is not a game… The stake is business continuity. Gamers do well in the world of supply chain. Designing value networks and managing what-if conditions is fundamental to managing supply chain risks.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply chains used to live in the past. Thanks to the more advanced forms of supply chain analytics like predictive analytics, supply chains are proactively looking into the future and prepping for “what is to come” rather than only ruminating over “what already happened.”

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2016

We’ve made our predictions , but it’s the unexpected that makes supply chain management so exciting and demanding. Did you come up with any New Year’s resolutions to improve as a supply chain and logistics leader this year? Ask “What are the risks?”more What challenges and opportunities lie ahead?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I relished the sound of a manufacturing line when I opened the door of the factory in the morning, and I liked managing inputs so that we could maximize outputs. Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design. The year was 1985. It was a foreign world.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we highlight published September 2022 indices of global supply chain volatility ( GSPI ) and US Logistics Index ( LMI ) activity trends along with our view of the implications. As noted above, the not so optimistic news now rests with risks for product demand contraction.

Inventory Reduction 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

Supply Chain Network Software 218

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). About the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Resilinc

APRIL 13, 2021

You may be part of an organization whose leaders understand that supply chain risk management (SCRM) is a strategic imperative, and your SCRM may already be mature and delivering a return on investment. 4) The supply chain organization’s operational review includes evaluation by the corporate risk team.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

Supply Chain Strategy 58

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QAD

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction, natural disasters, wars, scarcity of semiconductors, the energy crisis in Europe…are all examples showcasing the need to better manage and monitor your supplier base. How will your organization monitor and manage suppliers? Addressing Supplier Risks and Challenges Head-on.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 18, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. And given that nothing can happen without a leading and supportive Supply Chain, by extension what is a “Nature Positive Supply Chain”? Clearly these are breakdowns in end to end Supply Chain Management which impact on nature and our environment.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights two additional indices of global and US supply chain volatility relative to July 2022 global supply chain activity levels. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. Logistics Managers Index. Additional Supply Chain Matters Perspectives.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). About the Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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Unleashed

MARCH 23, 2021

We’ll talk again about bills of materials when we discuss materials requirement planning (MRP) software below. Materials managers are also responsible for indirect materials. So, this part of the chain must be carefully managed and optimised to find those critical areas of improvement. Demand and risk management.

Material Savings 98

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E2open

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The report covers data and metrics for e2open’s 2022 fiscal year (FY22), March 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022, unless otherwise noted. Climate considerations have also been added to the company’s ongoing risk management process as well as evaluation criteria for e2open offices and data centers.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

5th Annual Life Sciences Supply Chain Summit EU. Adapt to regulation change & manage increasing costs in your Life Sciences Supply Chain. The Life Sciences Supply Chain Summit is the only event that brings together all segments of the European life sciences supply chain.

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