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By adapting technology, companies are able to better identify sources of raw materials, increase accountability, and evaluate individual suppliers. The post What Happens when Technology Meets Transparency? MORE
Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain China Supply Chain Strategy Procurement and Sourcing Social Responsibility Strategies for Global Supply Chains Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium Business Addidas supply chain customer segmentation stategy independent blog commenting on global supply chain developments Nike supply chain Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters MORE
I had the opportunity to host a panel of Chief Procurement Officers at the Zycus Horizons 2015 meeting on October 5, 2015, on the subject of the journey organizations take in moving from tactical to strategic sourcing. We are moving to a model where we focus less on the tactical things and the strategic sourcing, and are looking at revenue drivers around innovation to create a more sustainable model. MORE
However, few manufacturers ever sit back and ask, “How can our procurement or strategic sourcing initiatives contribute to the overall customer experience?” I would argue that, if you’re in manufacturing, strategic sourcing is the first place to start shaping the customer journey. MORE
As I mentioned in a recent post, Total Disruption on the Horizon , many companies are becoming increasingly disillusioned with traditional enterprise software, because it is inherently enterprise-centric, and can not adapt to meet the challenges of today’s supply chain and consumer behavior. In a recent CIO magazine interview, Target CIO Mike McNamara discusses some of these frustrations, and Target’s $1 billion plan to meet them. MORE
China Supply Chain Strategy High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Strategy Cisco Systems supply chain intellectual property protection product innovation Supply chain Matters blogSupply Chain Matters provides a follow-up to our prior commentary: high tech supply chains- increased risks associated with global access. MORE
Today I’d like to share the interview on ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ at Kinexions. The challenge is becoming even more daunting as Kennametal moves into the developing world, its most promising source of new business. MORE
That means understanding your customers, anticipating their needs and meeting or exceeding expectations to keep their business. Supply chain leaders everywhere are having to become customer-experience experts and require new capabilities to meet these “need-it-now” demands. MORE
But many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, siloed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. How does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing? The post Don’t Jump In Without a Plan: Transportation Sourcing in an Omni-channel World appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Live Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 12:00 ET. MORE
Earlier this year, Unilever became the first consumer goods company to publicly disclose the suppliers and mills it sources from. Human interference in natural habitats has put the biological diversity of our planet at risk. MORE
Automotive Supply Chain Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Product Marketing Strategy Supply Chain Execution blog commenting on supply chain management developments Supply chain Matters blog Tesla Motors Model 3 supply chain Tesla Motors supply chainToday marks a product milestone for Tesla Motors, namely the public debut and availability of the new Model 3 SUV targeted for a broader customer base. MORE
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) are two terms often used within the software industry to describe digital solutions that create efficiencies within procurement. Source-to-Pay includes all of what P2P has to offer, and expands capabilities to include the “sourcing” of products and services. Having a system that meets your unique requirements and industry profile means you’ll be assured a platform that is suited to your business needs. Source-to-Pay MORE
They are aware of what’s happening in the world more than any civilization throughout history due to social media, and they will be the source for future positions within shipping and logistics providers. MORE
You have a favorite forecast accuracy metric(s) you’ve been practicing within the organization for a while, and now you think you are ready to bring it to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meeting as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of your demand planning process. MORE
Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Strategies Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Strategy Supply chain Matters blog Tesla Motors supply chainTesla Motors has indicted that it delivered 17,400 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2015, nearly 50 percent more than the 11,627 vehicles delivered at this same period a year ago. Yet, the bloom is somewhat off the rose when considering certain Tesla customers delivery expectations. Tesla reportedly met its internal goal to deliver […]. MORE
Now that sustainability has risen to be one of the most highly visible topics for customers and stakeholders, management teams face the challenge of “How do you incorporate CSR ratings in the sourcing process?”. Today we welcome a guest blog post from procurement practitioner. MORE
However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing. MORE
What are the key elements of a sourcing and procurement process plan? Strategic sourcing is a fact based and systematic approach that organizations use to optimize the management of their supply chain. Creating a sourcing and procurement plan. MORE
The strategic sourcing technology market is a crowded space. Walk the exhibit floor at the annual ISM conference and you’ll easily find more than 40 providers offering a wide variety of e-sourcing solutions. So how do you know if you have the right sourcing technology for your business? MORE
Congested ports, complicated regulations, less than optimal modal capacity, undesirable taxation regimes, dilapidated roads, and overall operational inefficiencies are constant sources of anxiety within the business community. MORE
Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Strategies Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Product Quality Service-centered Supply Chains Supplier Management connecting product management with supply chain Honda supply chain linkage of product management and supply chain Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters Toyota supply chain MORE
The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative concluded its two-day meeting on the theme of “Building a Supply Chain Risk Capability”, which proved to be one of the most popular themes yet that resonated with our audience. Merck has already established a Center of Excellence for market intelligence, and utilizes a variety of sources to develop insights into how to develop insights into supply markets across the globe. MORE
Each book represents a different perspective, and thus provide a representation of the current debate going on in procurement strategy meetings around the globe. Andrew Cox’s new book “Sourcing Portfolio Analysis” represents the more traditional “power-based” view of procurement. In fact, the subtitle for the book, “Power Positioning Tools for Category Management and Strategic Sourcing” gives it all away. Vested is a Sourcing Business Model in. MORE
Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Strategy global trade impacts on industry supply chains RCEP Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Supply chain Matters blog TPP ratification Trans-Pacific PartnershipThis past weekend, political leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum met in Lima Peru to discuss free-trade, and specifically pending ratification of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). MORE
Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. MORE
Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. Also, is multi-functional engagement important and, how does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing? The post Transportation Sourcing in an Omni-channel World appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” Sourcing decisions can complicate or simplify this process. MORE
This, and so much more, is possible with open source. At the present time, many businesses use open source software due to a number of reasons. Blog Internet of Things Open-sourceImagine your appliances being able to communicate with other Internet-connected devices. MORE
Online inventory management is one of the many tools available to assist in meeting the demands of multichannel operations. With an online inventory management system at the heart of the business, it becomes a reliable source of accurate data. The post Meeting the Demands of a Multichannel Pricing Strategy appeared first on Unleashed Software. Multichannel retailing is a set of activities concerned with selling goods or services to consumers through more than one channel. MORE
We hear the words “innovation” as a source for growth in the economy over and over again. But what will be the true source of innovation? To generate such forms of value creation, procurement will need to tap into a key source of new ideas and creativity: their suppliers. MORE
Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain Internet of Things Manufacturing Strategies Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Strategy Addidas Futurecraft MFG supply chain Addidas supply chain supply chain advancements in footwear manufacturing Supply chain Matters blogThe apparel and footwear industry, one of the earliest adopters of global based, low-cost manufacturing outsourcing is now on the verge of adopting Industry 4.0 supply chain practices. MORE
Meeting the Needs of Shippers’ Global Supply Chains | Transportfolio. Meeting the Needs of Shippers’ Global Supply Chains | Transportfolio. Your organization may not ship product across the globe, but chances are you source from other countries. MORE
We expect outsourcing to grow and become an increasing source of specialized expertise and capabilities, differentiation, and innovation … not just technology innovation, but also innovation in processes, business models, financial relationships, and inter-enterprise integration. MORE
These days, sourcing has become a common discipline in supply chain and transportation management. There is an organizational expectation that transportation modes will be sourced and cost will be taken out of the network with some regularity. However, meeting these expectations while maintaining service year-over-year has become more challenging. Procurement/Sourcing Transportation Management Systems transportation management system transportation sourcing MORE
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. Meet Face-to-Face. Sourcing Consultant. Introduction. MORE
Such trends include more rapid advances in the technology and software applications supporting sourcing and procurement business processes. On March 8-10, e-Sourcing technology provider Intesource will be hosting its 2015 InnovationBest Practices in Sourcing customer conference in Las Vegas. This week on the Intesource E-Sourcing Society blog, Bob is featured […]. The role and contribution by procurement to the business is changing rather rapidly. MORE
Take Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
We expect outsourcing to grow and become an increasing source of specialized expertise and capabilities, differentiation, and innovation … not just technology innovation, but also innovation in processes, business models, financial relationships, and inter-enterprise integration.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Below is an excerpt from a report published recently by Amber Road and the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) titled “ The Trade Trends Report: 2017 Report on Sourcing, Trade, and e-commerce.” Sourcing decisions can complicate or simplify this process.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 14, 2016
These days, sourcing has become a common discipline in supply chain and transportation management. There is an organizational expectation that transportation modes will be sourced and cost will be taken out of the network with some regularity. However, meeting these expectations while maintaining service year-over-year has become more challenging. Procurement/Sourcing Transportation Management Systems transportation management system transportation sourcing
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 7, 2015
Such trends include more rapid advances in the technology and software applications supporting sourcing and procurement business processes. On March 8-10, e-Sourcing technology provider Intesource will be hosting its 2015 InnovationBest Practices in Sourcing customer conference in Las Vegas. This week on the Intesource E-Sourcing Society blog, Bob is featured […]. The role and contribution by procurement to the business is changing rather rapidly.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 29, 2015
Unfortunately, many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, silo’ed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. Also, is multi-functional engagement important and, how does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing? The post Transportation Sourcing in an Omni-channel World appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
However, if your role is managing the movement of widgets from point A to point B, or multiple points, the freight procurement task before you can be labor intensive and time consuming — unless you use a technology solution specifically designed for transportation sourcing.
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Arkieva
JANUARY 13, 2017
What are the key elements of a sourcing and procurement process plan? Strategic sourcing is a fact based and systematic approach that organizations use to optimize the management of their supply chain. Creating a sourcing and procurement plan.
The Network Effect
MARCH 25, 2016
As I mentioned in a recent post, Total Disruption on the Horizon , many companies are becoming increasingly disillusioned with traditional enterprise software, because it is inherently enterprise-centric, and can not adapt to meet the challenges of today’s supply chain and consumer behavior. In a recent CIO magazine interview, Target CIO Mike McNamara discusses some of these frustrations, and Target’s $1 billion plan to meet them.
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 7, 2017
Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain Internet of Things Manufacturing Strategies Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Strategy Addidas Futurecraft MFG supply chain Addidas supply chain supply chain advancements in footwear manufacturing Supply chain Matters blogThe apparel and footwear industry, one of the earliest adopters of global based, low-cost manufacturing outsourcing is now on the verge of adopting Industry 4.0 supply chain practices.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 12, 2015
But many retailers are jumping in without a plan — that is, they are taking a short-term, siloed approach to transportation sourcing and execution, and as a result, are failing to meet their desired outcomes. How does omni-channel impact transportation sourcing? The post Don’t Jump In Without a Plan: Transportation Sourcing in an Omni-channel World appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Live Episode: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 12:00 ET.
Descartes
MAY 6, 2016
This, and so much more, is possible with open source. At the present time, many businesses use open source software due to a number of reasons. Blog Internet of Things Open-sourceImagine your appliances being able to communicate with other Internet-connected devices.
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Cerasis
APRIL 18, 2016
They are aware of what’s happening in the world more than any civilization throughout history due to social media, and they will be the source for future positions within shipping and logistics providers.
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. Meet Face-to-Face. Sourcing Consultant. Introduction.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
However, few manufacturers ever sit back and ask, “How can our procurement or strategic sourcing initiatives contribute to the overall customer experience?” I would argue that, if you’re in manufacturing, strategic sourcing is the first place to start shaping the customer journey.
Supply Chain Matters
JUNE 13, 2014
Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Strategies Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Product Quality Service-centered Supply Chains Supplier Management connecting product management with supply chain Honda supply chain linkage of product management and supply chain Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters Toyota supply chain
Supply Chain View from the Field
JULY 17, 2015
Each book represents a different perspective, and thus provide a representation of the current debate going on in procurement strategy meetings around the globe. Andrew Cox’s new book “Sourcing Portfolio Analysis” represents the more traditional “power-based” view of procurement. In fact, the subtitle for the book, “Power Positioning Tools for Category Management and Strategic Sourcing” gives it all away. Vested is a Sourcing Business Model in.
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Strategy global trade impacts on industry supply chains RCEP Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Supply chain Matters blog TPP ratification Trans-Pacific PartnershipThis past weekend, political leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum met in Lima Peru to discuss free-trade, and specifically pending ratification of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Unleashed
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Online inventory management is one of the many tools available to assist in meeting the demands of multichannel operations. With an online inventory management system at the heart of the business, it becomes a reliable source of accurate data. The post Meeting the Demands of a Multichannel Pricing Strategy appeared first on Unleashed Software. Multichannel retailing is a set of activities concerned with selling goods or services to consumers through more than one channel.
EcoVadis
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Earlier this year, Unilever became the first consumer goods company to publicly disclose the suppliers and mills it sources from. Human interference in natural habitats has put the biological diversity of our planet at risk.
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
China Supply Chain Strategy High Tech and Consumer Electronics Supply Chain Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Risk Management Supply Chain Strategy Cisco Systems supply chain intellectual property protection product innovation Supply chain Matters blogSupply Chain Matters provides a follow-up to our prior commentary: high tech supply chains- increased risks associated with global access.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 31, 2016
Automotive Supply Chain Procurement and Sourcing Product Lifecycle Management Product Marketing Strategy Supply Chain Execution blog commenting on supply chain management developments Supply chain Matters blog Tesla Motors Model 3 supply chain Tesla Motors supply chainToday marks a product milestone for Tesla Motors, namely the public debut and availability of the new Model 3 SUV targeted for a broader customer base.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 5, 2016
Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Strategies Procurement and Sourcing Supply Chain Strategy Supply chain Matters blog Tesla Motors supply chainTesla Motors has indicted that it delivered 17,400 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2015, nearly 50 percent more than the 11,627 vehicles delivered at this same period a year ago. Yet, the bloom is somewhat off the rose when considering certain Tesla customers delivery expectations. Tesla reportedly met its internal goal to deliver […].
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 18, 2014
Apparel and Footwear Supply Chain China Supply Chain Strategy Procurement and Sourcing Social Responsibility Strategies for Global Supply Chains Supply Chain Management for Small and Medium Business Addidas supply chain customer segmentation stategy independent blog commenting on global supply chain developments Nike supply chain Supply chain Matters blog supply_chain_matters
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 2, 2014
Today I’d like to share the interview on ‘Meeting Customer Demand in a Complex Industry’ at Kinexions. The challenge is becoming even more daunting as Kennametal moves into the developing world, its most promising source of new business.
Supply Chain View from the Field
OCTOBER 12, 2015
I had the opportunity to host a panel of Chief Procurement Officers at the Zycus Horizons 2015 meeting on October 5, 2015, on the subject of the journey organizations take in moving from tactical to strategic sourcing. We are moving to a model where we focus less on the tactical things and the strategic sourcing, and are looking at revenue drivers around innovation to create a more sustainable model.
NC State SCRC
AUGUST 16, 2016
We hear the words “innovation” as a source for growth in the economy over and over again. But what will be the true source of innovation? To generate such forms of value creation, procurement will need to tap into a key source of new ideas and creativity: their suppliers.
FLEXE
OCTOBER 30, 2018
That means understanding your customers, anticipating their needs and meeting or exceeding expectations to keep their business. Supply chain leaders everywhere are having to become customer-experience experts and require new capabilities to meet these “need-it-now” demands.
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Source-to-Pay (S2P) are two terms often used within the software industry to describe digital solutions that create efficiencies within procurement. Source-to-Pay includes all of what P2P has to offer, and expands capabilities to include the “sourcing” of products and services. Having a system that meets your unique requirements and industry profile means you’ll be assured a platform that is suited to your business needs. Source-to-Pay
EcoVadis
APRIL 23, 2016
Now that sustainability has risen to be one of the most highly visible topics for customers and stakeholders, management teams face the challenge of “How do you incorporate CSR ratings in the sourcing process?”. Today we welcome a guest blog post from procurement practitioner.
Transportfolio
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
Meeting the Needs of Shippers’ Global Supply Chains | Transportfolio. Meeting the Needs of Shippers’ Global Supply Chains | Transportfolio. Your organization may not ship product across the globe, but chances are you source from other countries.
Transportfolio
JUNE 11, 2018
Congested ports, complicated regulations, less than optimal modal capacity, undesirable taxation regimes, dilapidated roads, and overall operational inefficiencies are constant sources of anxiety within the business community.
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills.
Arkieva
AUGUST 4, 2015
You have a favorite forecast accuracy metric(s) you’ve been practicing within the organization for a while, and now you think you are ready to bring it to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meeting as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of your demand planning process.
ivalua
JULY 6, 2015
The strategic sourcing technology market is a crowded space. Walk the exhibit floor at the annual ISM conference and you’ll easily find more than 40 providers offering a wide variety of e-sourcing solutions. So how do you know if you have the right sourcing technology for your business?
Supply Chain View from the Field
MAY 4, 2015
The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative concluded its two-day meeting on the theme of “Building a Supply Chain Risk Capability”, which proved to be one of the most popular themes yet that resonated with our audience. Merck has already established a Center of Excellence for market intelligence, and utilizes a variety of sources to develop insights into how to develop insights into supply markets across the globe.
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