The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. How are supply chains planning for further disruption and uncertainty? Creating a more resilient supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

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ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Supply chain analytics combines powerful algorithms, data, and the latest technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to address the most elusive challenges in the supply chain right now – visibility and control. By 2032, the supply chain analytics market is expected to reach USD 38.78

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing. Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 105

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

Optimal Sourcing 74

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Logility

JUNE 7, 2023

Top 3 Demand Forecasting Mistakes —How To Avoid Them with Demand planning software Demand forecasting is a critical facet of successful business operations, acting as the helm guiding companies through the rocks hiding beneath the water of market demands. Neglecting these can distort your forecast.

Supply and Demand 130

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RFgen

JUNE 30, 2023

Prioritizing technology solutions in today’s digital environment is a necessity. The businesses of tomorrow need technology solutions that give real-time information in order to make key business decisions when it comes to inventory. Essentially, an ERP helps organizations run their business by acting as a single source of truth.

Inventory Management Software 76

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

Why supply chain digital transformation is essential Companies improve their efficiency and agility to be more competitive. Recent efforts for automation and digitalization is no different than accomplished in the past. It is a comprehensive list of why companies are putting so much focus on automation and digitalization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Institute supply chain governance fueled by data that only a modern platform can offer. When it comes to supply chain sustainability, responsible organizations don’t just talk – they act by creating a governance structure. Governance of your supply chain is not the same as managing it.

Supply Chain Planning Software 199

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Unleashed

MARCH 5, 2024

eCommerce automation helps businesses maximise productivity by optimising daily processes such as inventory management , fulfilment, and customer service. But what does eCommerce automation look like, and how does it work? What is eCommerce automation? But those aren’t the only reasons to invest in automated solutions.

Supply Chain Software 52

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital Twin from Infor Nexus Drives Supply Chain Agility. When it comes to driving supply chain agility there are several solutions that are important, but the key solution is a Multi-enterprise Supply Chain Network (MSCN). But even in more normal times, a supply plan usually can’t be fully executed.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 224

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Supply chain performance KPIs are invaluable measurements that support the growth and success of a company’s supply, fulfillment and delivery efforts. Why is KPI tracking so important in supply chain management? But more importantly, significant supply chain improvements can occur as a result.

Metrics 81

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace. In this guide to lean manufacturing tools: What are lean manufacturing tools? Indeed, these tools could be several different things, such as: New shop floor layouts. Big data frameworks.

Six Sigma 52

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Logility

JULY 9, 2021

Will your ERP accommodate your complex supply chain planning requirements? Comparing a supply chain planning platform against an ERP system that offers supply chain management capabilities is a challenge. Logility is Fit for Purpose and Addresses Supply Chain Needs Head On.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This week, I spoke at a University of Wisconsin event on responsiveness and ASCM on the future of supply chain planning. Here I want to share insights on my beliefs on the future of Supply Chain Planning. Managing supply chains in the face of this level of uncertainty is new and unprecedented.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Today’s supply chains are still mostly linear, taking raw materials from the planet, using them, and disposing of them when they no longer have value. Supply chains at a consumer goods company, for example, make up about 80% of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. What Is a Circular Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Design Software 88

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. To say the last two years have been difficult for the supply chain industry is a significant understatement. The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability for 2022 and Beyond. In 2022, many companies will be looking to localize their supply chains.

Sustainability 264

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ShipBob

JULY 2, 2021

But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry. With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 3, 2022

BOSTON — August 4, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announces it has appointed Jon Purdy as Chief Financial Officer and Joseph Luciano as Chief People Officer.

ToolsGroup 156

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP). Driven by improvements in performance and cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 214

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. To foster inter-enterprise collaboration, best-in-class procurement teams are implementing cloud-based technologies that support workflow-enabled processes. Digitization Benefit #3: Total Spend Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Procurement should identify key stakeholders, understand their needs, and communicate the benefits of any new technology before defining roles, responsibilities, and decision-making frameworks. Process: Blueprints for Success This process workstream focuses on blueprinting existing processes, policies, and metrics. Download Today!

Optimal Sourcing 239

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain. Executive teams strive to drive improvement in supply chain results; yet, sadly, only four percent of public companies succeed. The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. Now, I view the company as a supply chain laggard.

Procurement Analytics 332

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

How the order processing process works The order processing process begins when a customer order is placed and verified – in person, via email or telephone, or online – followed by inventory sourcing, then picking and packing, before the order is shipped. Order tracking and updates are provided to the customer.

Inventory Management Software 52

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QAD

JUNE 20, 2023

In the world of modern manufacturing, the importance of an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. A well-functioning supply chain ensures that a company has the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantities, to meet customer demand. However, achieving this level of efficiency can be challenging.

Optimal Sourcing 90

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Over the next five weeks, seventy business/technology and consulting leaders will complete the course. Based on the work with Georgia Tech, we are getting clear on which metrics matter by industry. As companies adopt a balanced scorecard, the functional metrics shift to a focus on reliability. Outside-in Planning Taxonomy 2.

Modeling 206

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. A Complex Supply Chain. Not surprisingly a company this big, delivering different solutions to a variety of industries, has a complex supply chain. But even multi-sourcing is not enough.

Supply Chain Transformation 194

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Taulia

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Global supply chains are more complex than ever. At the same time, companies are paying more attention to the importance of ESG and sustainability objectives in supply chain management, and the role that automation and efficiency can play in minimizing the need for time and resource intensive processes.

Sourcing Strategies 105

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Turvo

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What’s in this Sustainable Supply Chain article : The problem of carbon emissions and waste derived from supply chains. The value of using technology to reduce wasted time and miles that contribute to higher carbon emissions. Avoid extra miles by extending mobile, self-service scheduling tools to drivers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

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Unleashed

JUNE 8, 2023

This guide answers exactly what is procurement, how procurement works in a business , and which tools and strategies lead to supply chain success. Procurement is the process of sourcing suppliers , negotiating sales terms, and purchasing the goods a company needs to run its daily operations.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies Material Savings 52

OptiProERP

APRIL 9, 2024

Sales representatives or an automated system generates quotes based on product specifications, pricing, and terms. This stage involves scheduling resources, allocating the workforce, and coordinating tasks to fulfill the order efficiently. Quote-to-Cash Steps 1. Quoting The process begins with a customer inquiry or request for a quote.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. With such growth comes supply chain complexity. Shift towards self-contracting and self-distribution: With health systems gaining significant scale and wanting more control over their supply chain, this shift is accelerating.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The ARC Industrial Digital Transformation Top 25 report highlights the leading manufacturers that excel at integrating digital technology into all areas of their business, fundamentally changing the way they operate and deliver value to customers. This is the inaugural edition of the report. Digital leaders learn from others.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

As a guest writer for Forbes, public relations firms constantly pepper me with requests to speak to technologists boasting of having answers to improve supply chain resilience. I strongly believe that historical supply chain practices are not the answer. They need to evolve to help today’s supply chain business leader.

Procurement Analytics 370

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

Predictive Analytics Software 59

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

More and more businesses are hopping on the outsourcing bus and letting the experts take the wheel to drive supply chain planning processes. Several years ago ToolsGroup pioneered business process outsourcing (BPO) as an alternative to in-house supply chain planning (SCP). Driven by improvements in performance and cost.

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

With so much being written and discussed about supply chain transformation, it’s good to remind ourselves what supply chain management is fundamentally about. Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, bluntly states, “The best supply chains are fit for function.”[1]

Supply Chain Design Software 190

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