Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

Supply Chain Design Software 293

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Focused on outcomes, a competitive supply chain capability not only assures the on-time delivery of component material, but also the execution of inbound supply to ensure the shipment of quality finished goods at a competitive price while delivering on-target margins for the manufacturers.

Supply Chain Network Software 195

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Many skilled Supply Chain Professionals still use “Functional” resumes—it’s an out of date format reads too much like a job description and leaves a lot of value on the table. An accomplishment-based resume provides metrics and quantifiable info about a candidate’s accomplishments. Procurement? Materials Management?

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

The procurement Summit 2016. Building on the huge success of eWorld Procurement & Supply – which has been running bi-annually in London since 2001 – the new Procurement Summit will bring together 150 purchasing and finance professionals from across the commercial, public and third sectors. Procurement Automation.

Procurement Analytics 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2022

Transportation planners can dynamically access the best freight rates across both contracted and non-contracted carriers, enabling them to procure additional capacity during peak demand periods. By seeing real-time prices — which reflect current demand-and-supply effects — they can make better informed, more profitable tendering decisions.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 291

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

The reality is that supply chain management is not just about managing orders and transportation and inventory — it’s about doing all those things while also navigating through the many risks that could disrupt your supply chain or bring it to a halt. Do we have the right Service Level Agreement metrics in place?

Supply Chain 145

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 22, 2013

A recent interview I conducted with a former Chief Procurement Officer who has worked for over 25 years in procurement in various industries captures what I believe is the true opportunity that exists for supply management executives. Marketing and IT see this to some extent, but not like procurement.

Procurement Analytics 68

Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills Procurement Purchasing Skills 68

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2024

For those procurement or Supply Chain executives in suitable organizations, there is an increasing number of uncertainties to manage, especially in today’s tough economic environment. Is there any definitive boundaries for procurement not to step across? If you think so, you are probably too conservative.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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ThroughPut

JUNE 17, 2025

AI in retail supply chain is fueling this shift through: Hyper-Personalized Customer Journeys: AI captures behavioral signals and translates them into tailored offers, personalized recommendations, and dynamic pricing strategies. Align AI KPIs with Revenue, Working Capital & Customer Metrics: Track business impact from day one.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2025

Key Responsibilities: Oversee the entire supply chain to maximize efficiency and avoid cost overruns. Develop and execute operational strategies that align with corporate objectives. Integrate logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution for seamless delivery.

Inventory Management Software 52

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2016

Natural disasters, product shortages due to quality issues, the impact of currency rates on product costs and demand, and disruptions caused by IT service failures or security breaches are just a few examples of the risks supply chain executives face every day. CFOs rarely know anything about supply chain management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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NC State SCRC

JULY 27, 2021

I recently spoke at the National Contract Management Association on the subject of human capital in supply chains , and the need for building leadership skills in our procurement and supply chain professionals. work with those using the products and services to develop these metrics.

Negotiating Skills 52

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Covid-19’s Impact on the Supply Chain Crisis. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. COVID-19 caused supply chain disruptions/delays for 38.8% McKinsey ). McKinsey ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 29, 2013

A CPO in the financial services industry also noted that a need to redefine procurement’s role in the enterprise is happening, driven by the recognition that a new type of procurement capability is needed: Prior to our transformation, the ONLY metric by which our performance was measured is how much money we saved for the organization.

Talent Management 76

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. Tom McDonough , Sr. Director Product Marketing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively. ” Executive Understanding. One of the surprises for me in the benchmark data is the gap in understanding of inventory strategies by the supply chain executive team. It takes training.

Waste Reduction 150

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

I also learned that there are a lot of similarities between the Heavy Building Materials supply chain and the Domino’s Pizza supply chain. Streamline, automate, and compress Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay processes. Overall, the Leadership Roundtable was a highly productive and informative session.

Material Savings 0

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Some of our clients with very complex supply chains, for example, are leveraging demand classification, inventory optimization, and simulation technologies that can incorporate large data sets and include end-to-end modeling of flows down to the SKU-level to understand inventory stocking levels.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

On the supply side, however, there is less and less room for manufacturers to absorb additional costs as volatile input prices put the squeeze on margins and the marketing investment required to differentiate branded products from private-label competitors continues to rise. Improved customer service metrics. Lower out-of-stock levels.

Optimal Sourcing 78

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

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 20, 2020

Instead of diverting more resources to returns management, supply chain managers should focus more on increasing the perfect order percentage, getting it right the first time, not the second or third time to be heroes. Sustainable Practices Will Be a Leading Focus of Supply Chain Executives.

Supply Chain Software 76

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 15, 2013

It also offers Logistics Procurement apps to negotiate competitive contracts in a network as well as the JDA Transportation Manager, Modeler and Planner which syncs up planning and execution stages, models experimental transport networks and maximizes use of assets. S yncreon Transportation Management System.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Instead of diverting more resources to returns management, supply chain managers should focus more on increasing the perfect order percentage, getting it right the first time, not the second or third time. Sustainable Practices Will Be a Leading Focus of Supply Chain Executives.

Supply Chain Software 64

Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Strategy 64

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Impact: This is resulting in procurement teams scrambling to find new supply sources, while engineers are looking for substitutions alternatives, and other company leaders are figuring out how to bring more in-house for a vertical integrated approach.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Creating Informative Content Tailored to Supply Chain Professionals’ Interests Creating and distributing high-quality content relevant to professional interests is critical. The success of the emails can be tracked through metrics such as bounce, click-through, and conversion rates.

Supply Chain Visibility 98

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Veridian Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Warehouse Managers and Supply Chain Executives Often View WMS Implementation as a Cost of Doing Business Part of the problem and challenge in understanding the ROI in a WMS implementation is simple. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Refinement of procurement strategies.

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Ultimately, supply chain executives need to understand the challenges of a traditional WMS, and why a Warehouse Management System in the cloud is a viable solution with key benefits. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Accessible across all warehouses and supply chain partners.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Charlie Wilgus @Lucas_Group Charlie Wilgus is the General Manager of the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Search Division at Lucas , North America’s premier executive search firm. Perhaps one of the biggest dilemmas in cost control is dealing with the new tariffs that have been imposed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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Veridian Solutions

JANUARY 2, 2019

Ultimately, supply chain executives need to understand the challenges of a traditional WMS, and why a Warehouse Management System in the cloud is a viable solution with key benefits. A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track. Accessible across all warehouses and supply chain partners.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

She is a global executive with a wealth of experience in leading procurement operations, business outsourcing, transformation and technology across industries. “The most effective way to create a winning supply chain strategy is to address one of the most critical risks…” Data and cyber security.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Many companies focus solely on their tier one suppliers when it comes to supply chain sustainability. Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings 52

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. There are about 10+ measurements on evaluating the efficiency, but all those get consolidated to a single metric called the ‘LPMH’ (lines per man hour).

Optimal Sourcing 81

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies Modeling 81

Taulia

JULY 11, 2023

A 2022 survey by EY revealed that eight in ten supply chain executives are increasing their efforts toward sustainable supply chain operations. This way, companies can build more sustainable supply chains, demonstrate their ESG credentials, strengthen brand loyalty, and maintain or improve their competitive edge.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Supply Chain Optimization Material Savings 40

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

Interestingly, the downshifts we observed in transportation metrics were much more muted in the last week of July, leaving open a possibility for a bit of recovery as we move towards peak season. Warehousing and Inventory metrics continue to buoy the logistics sector. that we have not seen since April of 2019.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Report Global Supply Chain Software 52

ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) is the method of coordinating various supply chain tasks between multiple parties (i.e., It requires strategic supply chain planning and seamless communication to facilitate accurate forecasting and replenishment as well as efficient supply chain execution.

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Applying Lessons, Actions and Learning Once again we reiterate that global supply chain management teams instill the learning, lessons and successful actions garnered from the pandemic years, namely: Broader material and finished goods supplier sourcing options across multiple regions.

Transportation 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In their 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report, Blue Yonder and Reuters Events found that 63% of retailers and manufacturers have been affected by the availability of labor over the past year. This dramatically cuts down on the physical and analytical demands placed on supply chain professionals every day.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

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