GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

Is cost reduction all that there is in measuring Supply Chain performance? Sure, supply chain cost reduction is important in reducing the cost of goods sold (COGS) and increasing profit, but there are other measurements which should not be forgotten. The supply chain is efficient by transit time.

Procurement Analytics 120

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Performance Metrics Supply Chain Software 120

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

The Purpose of the Supply Chain Department The supply chain department plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? Why do you need a structured Supply Chain Department?

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

Optimal Sourcing 78

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 78

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. The company will henceforth outsource the manufacturing of its stationary exercise bikes and treadmills to a Taiwan based contract manufacturer. Pivot Toward Internal Manufacturing Presence.

Sourcing Strategies 105

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 105

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. in Management Science, he brings a wealth of knowledge to help your organization optimize processes and enhance supply chain performance.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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

ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain optimization? Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. This helps solve several problems for them: 1. Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 59

QAD

JULY 21, 2022

Exacerbated by the pandemic, global supply chain challenges have included manufacturing lockdowns, labor issues across all sectors, transportation challenges ranging from port backups to a lack of truck drivers, and rapid and sudden changes in consumer demand. Causes of the Bullwhip Effect. Complete Customer Management.

Price Reduction 95

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Optimal Sourcing 95

ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

What is Supply Chain Optimization? Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. This helps solve several problems for them: 1. Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

This means tracking everything from customer relations to inventory management, financial investments, transportation and delivery processes, and workflow processes. Additionally, by analyzing data from every stage of the supply chain, companies can uncover new insights and opportunities for growth.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 110

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 110

ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

At ToolsGroup we are dedicated to helping companies optimize their supply chain performance, and it is very gratifying to be recognized as a market leader based on the opinions that matter most – those of our customers.” Read the press release here. See ToolsGroup’s listing on FeaturedCustomers here.

ToolsGroup 295

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing 295

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

Manufacturers as well as consumer-oriented businesses need to embrace better fulfilment experiences for their customers. By using the SCOR model, manufacturers have a tested and comparable framework for assessing their order fulfilment processes and performance. Order fulfilment is becoming increasingly important.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 105

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

This comprehensive 38-page report includes the full listing of predictions along with a lot of information, perspectives and added insights.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

During my tenure at Ceva as President of Asia Pacific, I was responsible for one of the world’s largest and most complex auto-supply chain operations. We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. This is in a position to shift again.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2014

In the early years, there were no supply chain organizations. I like many other gray-haired supply chain professionals reported through a functional organization like manufacturing or transportation. For me, it was manufacturing. It has seven functions reporting through the supply chain leader.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 287

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 287

QAD

JANUARY 9, 2024

If you manufacture or distribute dual-use goods or controlled substances, this is even more important. In addition, enterprises should consider the benefits of integrating compliance with transportation. Done correctly, international trade compliance is a source of competitive advantage.

Global 98

Global Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies Demand Planning Software 98

Zipline Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Logistics data has taken a front seat at forward-thinking CPG brands due to its ability to drive impactful and profitability-focused decisions in all facets of the supply chain. The CPG supply chain generates volumes of data that—when leveraged correctly—can be a differentiator for brands. Total Transportation Spend.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Procurement Cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Automated & synchronised : Future supply chains will be e2e automated, connected & synchronised. Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. Case Study Resilience: CISCO.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 258

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 258

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

The July numbers signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions with output and new order rates reportedly falling at faster rates. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Manufacturing production reportedly decreased for the second consecutive month.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Taiwan Optimal Sourcing 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Stakeholders in key sectors, such as energy, economy, industry, infrastructure, transport, waste, agriculture, and the environment, will update relevant strategies, plans and policies and implement initiatives and projects to achieve net zero by 2050 in line with their needs and growth requirements.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 5, 2023

While global supply chain wide pressures have eased considerably, the data points to a number of warning signs that would suggest added contraction in the months to come. Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. That could signal even more added inventory exposures.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Thailand 52

QAD

APRIL 20, 2021

Just as hope is not a strategy, luck is not a tactic manufacturers should rely on. As it ended there was hope that the world would return to normal for manufacturers. Most manufacturers survived the pandemic , but does that mean our supply chains are healthy? For example, take strategic sourcing.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 92

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 92

Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, there are yet a few potential factors that can hinder the efficiency of supply chain operations, and identifying these hurdles can be a crucial step in improving supply chain performance to boost its overall efficiency.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Purchasing Skills 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 20, 2022

As the calendar now moves to the second half of 2022, it is important to focus on rapidly changing forces and developments including a marked escalation in geo-political tensions that impact global supply chain strategies. . Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Activity. Economic Outlook Significantly Changed.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

Supply chain trends and practices today, are mainly driven by cost optimisation and lean strategy. This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 233

QAD

MAY 7, 2020

Increasingly, we see manufacturers placing less emphasis on cost savings and more importance on supply chain adaptability, risk management and speed. The desire is to create flexible sourcing and connected supply chain networks that effectively respond to customers’ issues and expectations.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 114

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand 114

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The year featured continual component shortfalls, explosive inbound materials cost increases and continuous global transportation disruptions. The European continent has been especially impacted by high inflation, concerns on an overall shortage of natural gas supplies to fuel industrial and household energy consumption.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 52

Logistics Bureau

MAY 4, 2016

One of the challenges in the agribusiness sector, as research from the Netherlands has shown, is to resolve the mismatch between famers and manufacturers, and between manufacturers and customers, about what is important and therefore what should be measured. Performance Measures Beyond the Enterprise Boundary.

Supply Chain Performance 40

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 40

Logility

JUNE 2, 2022

“Challenges remain and continue to evolve in today’s global supply chain, and companies have increasingly complex needs not only to succeed but to simply stay afloat,” said Allan Dow, president, Logility. logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost?increases enterprises. practices is available at?

Logility 173

Logility Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 173

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Two major shifts are changing the face of global transportation management as we know it: Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, relying on partners and data beyond the four walls of the enterprise; The very definition of global transportation management is broadening and expanding well beyond the traditional TMS scope.

Global Transportation 100

Global Transportation Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. They are demanding more supply chain transparency. In retail, buyers want to understand where the products they are purchasing are coming from and how they were created.” ” Still confused?

Supply Chain Design Software 174

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 174

Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain visibility is a company's ability to keep track of raw materials, components, and final products – in batches or individually – as they move through the entire supply chain from suppliers through production or assembly to retailers and end customers. How Can Supply Chain Visibility be Achieved?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software 98

QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While our desire to help your business thrive in the automotive supply chain of the future is the heart of our podcast, our whitepaper is the backbone. Inside, you’ll find the root causes of poor supply chain performance and our proven formula for solving them once and for all.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 98

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary and perspectives on FedEx’s sudden and unexpected warning of revenue and profitability shortfall prompting decisive actions. Last evening, global parcel, logistics and transportation services provider Fedex Corp. Development.

Cost Reduction Strategies 59

Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies 59

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In our conversation, Radu provides a unique perspective from the lens of working on C-Suite focused recruitment needs derived from global based organizations for senior leadership needs spanning overall supply chain, manufacturing, transportation, logistics and E-commerce leadership needs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 59

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The GCC chemical industry is second largest manufacturing industry in value add, after refining. Overcoming these challenges, regional chemical manufacturers and suppliers are now forced to rethink and readjust their global supply chain model. The answer – supply chain integration.

Chemicals 113

Chemicals Saudi Arabia Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 113

ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain analytics software is a versatile tool that stretches its influence across the entire spectrum. So, what features should you look for in your supply chain analytics tool? It is designed to help organizations manage and analyze data from various sources, providing insights for better decision-making.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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