GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus. Procurement’s Role Did Become More Important.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 120

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network’s NEO Platform handles supply chain forecasting, sourcing, planning and execution (with routing and logistics optimization) for what may be the largest supply chain control tower deployment in the world. So once an exception is spotted, it can be resolved and a solution implemented immediately in the same platform.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Real-time Visibility Optimal Sourcing 245

Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Retailers have always been curious about the paths consumers take when they decide something needs to be purchased. When the Internet and World Wide Web introduced consumers to online shopping (aka e-commerce), the path to purchase became much more complex. Today the digital path to purchase is growing in importance.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 100

EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Direct purchasing by governments and state-owned enterprises accounts for 12 percent of GDP in OECD countries, and in the U.K. Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing 60

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

manufacturing exports but will reduce purchasing power for imported materials, components, and equipment.”[6] “‘The widespread use of misinformation and disinformation, and tools to disseminate it, may undermine the legitimacy of newly elected governments,’ the report warned. A weak dollar will support U.S.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Trends Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Companies emphasized offshore sourcing, single suppliers, and centralized warehousing to optimize their operations. To enhance resilience, supply chain strategies have shifted from cost-saving to redundancy by engaging multiple suppliers, particularly from local or nearshore sources, to mitigate supply disruptions.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. They would consider more automation, contactless solutions, transparence/greater trust (e.g., Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

Supply Chain Network Software Network Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling 243

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

In 2019 Yas Marina Circuit began working with DGrade to find a sustainable solution for plastic water bottles and cups used during the Formula 1 event. Getting the plastic into the recycling bins is not a sustainable solution in itself. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – August 2021. Conclusion.

Material Savings 246

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 246

Claritum

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. As featured in the ‘ The 10 Most Innovative Procurement Solution Providers ’ article published in the September 2017 Insights Success Magazine , Claritum discuss the drive for a New Wave of Easy-to-use Procurement Products…. A Varied Range of Unparalleled Solutions.

Optimal Sourcing 32

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 32

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Identifying sources of Carbon emissions. These are classified into sources of emissions as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. These are considered “indirect” greenhouse gas sources. Scope 3 emissions are the amount of carbon emitted by vendors and suppliers in your value chain, another indirect source.

Vendor Strategies 246

Vendor Strategies Purchasing Skills Pricing Training Optimal Sourcing 246

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

. * We’ve had many ups and downs since March of 2020, but one up that has continued its upward trend, is e-commerce purchase volume. Better sourcing processes, how to implement omnichannel fulfilment, and creative solutions for labour shortages. Budget for multi-carrier shipping software. Start early.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The right technology solutions allow supply chain operations to make data-driven decisions and provide a competitive advantage, particularly if an organization’s competitors are slow to adopt the latest technology advancements. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The way we eat, technology, people’s expectations — the knock-on effect of this is revolutionising much of the food industry, from the ingredients we buy to the food manufacturing software we use. Changing habits: Purchasing food that lasts. Other solutions include: Introduction of new suppliers. Dual sourcing strategies.

Food 94

Food Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Trends 94

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. They would consider more automation, contactless solutions, transparence/greater trust (e.g., Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 147

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Decarbonisation is a different source of risk for businesses and requires a proactive response. However, businesses need to clearly understand their supply chains and the sources of high carbon footprint as bottlenecks towards net-zero value chain. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – November 2022.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 130

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017. Robotics Will Grow More Versatile.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Trends 120

EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

Google a phrase like “sourcing products from China” and you’ll instantly be faced by almost 39 million results! You need to source for products to sell at wholesale prices to your retail customers. And the place to source for most, if not all, of your products is in China. Introduction.

Purchasing Skills 64

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 64

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 23, 2014

The leading IT magazine, CIO Review, today published a special issue on supply chain transformation, and included an article I wrote on spend management as a core capability. Purchased goods and materials are often more than 40% of the total cost of goods sold in healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

Negotiating Skills 135

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 135

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Resilience from Diversification by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Access to Sustainable Power is the Challenge of Our Time, but when clean power sources are diversified it promises more stability for our future. Sadly, Malawi’s most used local source of power is its shrinking forests.

Malawi 130

Malawi Sri Lanka Thailand Pricing Training 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Here, we discuss broad brushstroke trends that we see as solid foundations upon which tailored and considered solutions can be built. . These include Inventory vs. Service; Local vs Global Sourcing; Multiple Depots vs. Single Distribution Centre. Re-engineer your supply chain to boost resilience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 245

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 14, 2022

Named a Supply Chain leader in annual list of most innovative and transformative retail technology solution providers. In making this selection, Retail Today’s editorial team has analyzed the universe of Retail solutions in 16 categories—scanning nearly 7000 applicants and nominees. About Retail Today Magazine.

ToolsGroup 31

ToolsGroup Optimal Sourcing Retail Supply Chain Planning Software 31

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

That said many countries are struggling to accommodate the new sources of power into grids designed for fossil fuel power generation. The competition is helping to drive down prices for EVs but in most countries in Southeast Asia the poor access to charging facilities or battery swap facilities causes management to delay purchasing.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Singapore Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management. However, topics such as logistics, logistics, physical sourcing and supply chain management are not included in these courses. NAPM published a new magazine, Purchasing Magazine, in 1965.

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 131

Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Peter Guinto capped his 12-year Air Force career in procurement by serving on the federal COVID supply chain task force and becoming head of contracting for the Medium-altitude UAS Division—the unit responsible for keeping the United States’ edge in warfighting drones. Further, AI mapping tools cannot do part-site mapping.

Government 84

Government Meeting Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 84

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

This evaluation also needs to consider sourcing the technology, implementation and support services necessary to enable the desired outcomes. This becomes increasingly important when we look at the overall digitalization trend, with factory data expected to grow by 400% from 2021 to 2025 (source IDC Manufacturing Insights).

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles. Creating demand for new clean solutions requires pioneers and critical mass. Fully automated Rack Clad Warehousing solutions from SSI SCHAEFER. An inclusive approach where the richer and faster should motivate and assist those in need.

Supply Chain Design Software 240

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 240

GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2016

Then, the team assigns responsibility for the action required to reach the desired solution. When Lean culture takes hold, the teams are self-managed, managers are no longer reactionary, and they become strategic, proactive thinkers providing sustainable solutions. Practices and learns how to apply Lean tools. that has no end.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Lean Sustainability 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

I read multiple magazines and supply chain blogs to keep current. It is easy to critique, blame and make excuses – but the most successful individuals are the ones who focus on solutions and results. Do you want to focus on the Procurement side of things, or more on the Logistics and Planning side? Lastly, stay relevant.

Negotiating Skills 97

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Industrial Industry 97

AB&R

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

With the holidays around the corner and current events driving the number of online purchases to new heights, barcoding technology is more essential than ever. However, the need to quickly move customers through the purchasing process is not unique to today’s times. Sources Cited. [1] 2] Smithsonian Magazine: [link]. [3]

Purchasing Skills 52

Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 52

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Global trade management reduces the risk of liability, fines and delays at international borders, and conducting a sourcing and distribution analysis presents possibilities for companies to minimise import duties, taxes and surcharges. 39 | Tools & Technology. 37 | Self-assessment omni-channel fulfilment.

Supply Chain Design Software 94

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Manufacturing Procurement 94

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

All metal fabricators realize that they have to do some analyses before the company purchases equipmen t or hires new people, but now there seems to be a new intensity about the process.

Manufacturing Procurement 236

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 236

Unleashed

MAY 3, 2021

This article first appeared on Food Magazine. We partnered with members of fair trade collectives around the world to source some truly beautiful fair trade-certified ingredients,” said Hirsch. “We We sourced vanilla from Madagascar, Egyptian mint and fantastic cardamom, cloves and cinnamon from Sri Lanka.”

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Sri Lanka Demand Planning Software Procurement Solutions 98

Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. Other sources reported that DB Schenker was not the only forwarder making this shift. In order to leverage this advantage, the right “delivery” tool for the digital maritime services needs to exit.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 287

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 287

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

No Purchase Orders were used. Cutting the Right Costs with Technology by Sourcing Innovation. Further, Fleet Equipment magazine identifies six emerging trends in the dynamic commercial vehicle aftermarket. We came to the conclusion, that each fastener type be put in a slot in a special rack that Fastenal gave us.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 120

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Employ comprehensive solutions that support the entire source-to-settle process and create value for all parties involved in it. Agile simply means, according to agilemethodology.org: Agile methodology is an alternative to traditional project management, typically used in software development.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 120

Enterra Insights

JULY 25, 2019

Tracking payment information, such as purchase orders. She writes, “In most food-supply chains it might take weeks to figure out where it went from source to destination, and in some cases, the source may not be known, but on a blockchain, it takes just seconds.”[3] Sharing information with suppliers. Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 100