Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

PO Collaboration involves close coordination with suppliers to procure materials based on order specifications, tracking delivery timelines, and aligning production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. In our monthly webinar last Wednesday, I presented these results.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2021

With this mounting pressure to commit to Net Zero and CPOs goals and incorporate sustainability metrics into all aspects of procurement decisions and processes, businesses are looking to elevate ESG strategies with a mind for climate change, ethical social practices and stronger governance models.

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SupplyShift

MAY 27, 2021

During our supply chain emissions webinar on May 19th, industry leaders from CDP , Engie Impact , and Philip Morris International came together to explore trends in Scope 3 emissions reporting and what tools and strategies are out there to turn supplier data into action on Scope 3. Continue reading for three key takeaways from our webinar.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

, at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. We are not your father’s traditional Procure-to-Pay solution.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

But procurement organizations often fall into the trap of focusing on short-term cost reduction strategies, and in doing so, fail to reap the benefits of strategic supplier relationships. In some organizations, this task belongs to Procurement, and in others the responsibility lies with the AP team. Establish formal processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. There is a lack of clarity on what drives value and metrics are functional. Inventory is often focused on as a singular metric, not as part of a complex supply chain system. Procurement. Procurement programs are implemented as standalone processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

This week, at Supply Chain Insights LLC, we published our 11th report in the series titled Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. When companies look at singular metrics (labor costs or inventory), they have moved backwards. Aligning metrics matters. Functional metrics in isolation degrade value.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2023

When QAD hosted a live webinar earlier this year to explore and analyze the challenges that have procurement leadership buzzing these days, the issue of environmental, social and governance (ESG) was a hot topic.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In recent years, the overall state of Procurement has been bolstered by increased proficiency, expanding engagement, and a growing direct impact on operations. And they’re not the only ones—other department heads are also increasingly budget-conscious, creating a new opportunity to partner with procurement for better budget management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

We want to make sure that supply chain practitioners, as well as manufacturers, understand how all of these technologies are affecting the entire supply chain, including the supply chain & procurement side of a manufacturing operation. Omnichannel Supply Chain Metrics: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Measure?

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QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

A recent QAD webinar discusses inflationary pressure on supply chains and scenarios for minimizing the financial impact of supply chain volatility. That means looking at the right metrics. Be influenced by metrics that transcend operations, profitability, and risk. How Have Global Supply Chains Changed Since the Pandemic? “As

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. million gallons of SAF this year. Is This the Hardest Leadership Skill to Master?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Last week, at Supply Chain Insights , as part of our monthly webinar series, I hosted a panel discussion on the current state of the healthcare value network. Hosting this webinar series is one of the favorite parts of my job as the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. Here is an on-demand link to replay the healthcare webinar.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

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. For example, Johnson & Johnson procurement professionals actively review market trends before making purchases.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. Generalize procurement of materials. For more on healthcare, check out our recent webinar. Supply Chain Metrics That Matter: A Focus on Hospitals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. They also are clear that the supply chain is defined outside-in based on the channel requirements and the underlying rhythms and cycles of fulfillment, manufacturing and procurement. Metrics Alignment. They lack cohesion.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Ultimately, BSW was able to improve a key metric (Supply Expense as a % of Net Patient Revenue) and generate millions in savings. Watch a BSW webinar here. Perhaps explore a self-distribution model and more transactional automation with procure-to-pay solutions. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. Bimodal Supply Chains Are a Viable Strategy.

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HICX Solutions

MARCH 31, 2022

In this webinar, we join Niko Nurmi , Executive Advisor at Procurement Leaders , as he discusses these challenges and how to overcome them – with Carmen Erhardt , Director of Corporate Purchasing and Head of Global Processes, Operations and Digitalization at Henkel ; and Anthony Payne , CMO at HICX. A supplier experience approach.

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. The third and final part of the Art of Procurement and HICX live series, hosted by Kelly Barner , focuses on supplier centricity and the benefits of Supplier Experience Management (SXM). The importance of supplier centricity in procurement. We have a strong culture.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

5) Ongoing Assessment of Key Supplier Site Metrics to Ensure Business Continuity with Companies' Requirement and Proactively Identify Potential Risk Factors. Every business has their set of metric which they want to focus on. Supplier Development contributes towards 5 Key Work Streams in Supply Base: .

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In contrast, we find in our research that companies with procurement and manufacturing reporting to the supply chain organization have stronger, and more reliable results on inventory, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). When all functions are jointly focused on improving these metrics, then we can have one team.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Yet, all metrics and scorecards are not equal, and you need to know what metrics should be included in your carrier scorecard. While many shippers and carriers have moved toward digital, automated data capture, it is still necessary to create a carrier scorecard, which helps you see what carriers are better suited for your needs.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Join our interactive Q&A webinar session on Tuesday, October 29 at 11 AM EDT / 3 PM GMT. During this webinar you’ll learn: How to create a data driven environment. How to define data quality: attributes, measures, and metrics. Art of Procurement. . What tools to use for data analysis. Joseph Yacura.

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Proxima

JUNE 22, 2021

The role of procurement has long been misunderstood in financial services. Like many industries, those in the front office have thought of procurement as a necessary back-office process; a hoop that they are required to jump through that does not have any bearing on the success of their own role. Procurement’s evolution.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

We are trying to understand how supply chain leaders have raised the bar at the intersection of these four sets of metrics on the supply chain effective frontier. I also believe that it is because the organization is not incented to manage cash-to-cash metrics. The results have been eye-opening. But, it does not stop there.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Spinnaker Management Group asked me to co-present on a demand-driven webinar with SanDisk.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

We will show how the adoption of these practices have improved market capitalization in our webinar on April 25 th. Demand-driven concepts are expansive they extend from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier, but the areas of sales and procurement are often very resistant to the demand-driven concepts.

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HICX Solutions

JULY 5, 2021

This webinar addresses three key questions: How do you articulate the problem that needs to be solved by SIM to the rest of the business? As Stephane describes, the overall aim was “to transform and digitize the way in which we manage Procurement within Mondelez.”. What metrics should be considered? Effectiveness.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 19, 2016

Implement performance metrics and monitor a selection of key performance indicator. Naturally, there is the direct cost of procuring and holding the inventory. An Upcoming Free Supply Chain Webinar. Work on employee engagement to improve accountability and encourage innovative thinking. Best Regards. Rob O’Byrne.

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Xeeva

MAY 9, 2019

Ardent Partners recently published its 14 th annual “State of Procurement” research study, CPO Rising 2019: #ValueExpansion. In fact, one of the next great paths to procurement performance improvement will be blazed with the next generation of spend analytics and data-driven strategies. Spend Visibility. vs. 6.7%).

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The traditional supply chain is inside-out, triggering processes on the back of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay financial processes. This is the world view of finance and why there is so much friction between procurement and finance. Gain insights and learn from our webinars. Let’s start by addressing the barriers. Barrier #1.

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