Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Now for the Do’s & Don’ts In the dynamic world of FMCG, your Route to Market (RTM) strategy and distributor partnerships can make or break your brand’s success. Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Ensure margins are fair and sustainable.

Waste Reduction 165

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 165

Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Read on to explore key AI use cases in procurement, the challenges businesses face, strategies to overcome them, and the exciting opportunities AI brings for the future. This gives them advance warning so they can adjust their purchasing strategies. Here are the topics we’ll cover at a glance : What is AI in procurement?

Price Reduction 105

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 105

My Office Apps

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What is Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) and Why It’s Essential for Your ERP and Inventory Software? Strong vendor relationships are critical for business success, especially when it comes to managing inventory and procurement. Why is Vendor Relationship Management Important?

Vendor Strategies 98

Vendor Strategies Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 98

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 14, 2025

This doesnt eliminate those systems, it organizes the data they produce. This reduces reliance on manual tracking or last-minute phone calls. Orchestration tools help keep everyone working from the same information, reducing the chance of miscommunication between departments or suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 281

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 281

GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2021

Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics. Transportation metrics provide visibility that helps drive operative and competitive advantages.

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Metrics Transportation Vendor Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software 334

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Infor’s CEO, Kevin Samuelson Infor’s strategy for differentiating their business from competitors like SAP and Oracle rests on a truly differentiated approach to ensuring that their customers get ongoing value from the business applications they purchase. Infor, with anticipated revenues of $3.4 We just want them solved.”

Vendor Strategies 306

Vendor Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 306

Precoro

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These benefits aren’t just about lower prices; they’re also about reducing transportation and inventory costs, which can really add up over time. For example, if a department orders the same items as another one, you’ll know right away and can avoid duplicate orders or negotiate bulk discounts with one preferred vendor.

Pricing Training 105

Pricing Training Expense Reduction Price Reduction Purchasing Training 105

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You’ll learn how to leverage data to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and exceed customer expectations. Supplier Performance: Evaluate your vendors’ reliability, quality, and delivery times. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in. This means your leadership team must recognize data as a crucial asset.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Inventory Reduction 98

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. It had been a long night. However, I had little time to be tired. ” I smiled.

Material Savings 246

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 246

IQMS

APRIL 4, 2025

Faced with continuing inflation, manufacturers are seeking strategies to contain per-unit costs while maintaining margins. Compounding the challenge are information gaps across supply chains that can cost manufacturers lost time, productivity, margin erosion, price reductions, and missed shipment dates.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Material Savings Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 52

Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

That’s why organizations zero in on strategies to achieve procurement cost reduction.    The key thing to remember is that cost reduction in procurement isn’t just about slashing expenses. It cuts costs yet helps maintain product quality and smooth operations. Negotiate better contract terms.

Cost Reduction Strategies 45

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Expense Reduction Vendor Strategies 45

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

With supply chains stretching across borders and relying on multiple vendors, the risks are highbut so are the opportunities. However, building such a supply chain requires smart strategies , the right partners, andmost importantlythe ability to adapt quickly when things go wrong. Vet thoroughly.

Vendor Strategies 73

Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Resource Reduction 73

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 24, 2025

Self-congratulations notes abounded this week as vendor-after-vendor shared their rankings on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning. I believe that the Gartner Magic Quadrant is a barrier to progress in supply chain planning, and that vendors that rally in support have a false sense of superiority.

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 195

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies. Natural Language Processing (NLP): Allows AI agents to interpret and generate human language, which proves useful for analyzing contracts, processing vendor communications, and understanding internal requests.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 130

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

For example, agentic AI can analyze supplier data, evaluate contracts, manage purchase orders, or recommend sourcing strategies. Natural Language Processing (NLP): Allows AI agents to interpret and generate human language, which proves useful for analyzing contracts, processing vendor communications, and understanding internal requests.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills 130

ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

If you’re exploring procurement technology, chances are you’re not just looking for a better tool – rather, you’re looking for a smarter, scalable strategy. That’s why many organizations are undergoing procurement transformation , and shifting from manual, siloed processes to connected, data-driven strategies.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software 130

ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

Learn about Ivalua’s AI-powered virtual assistant and how it can help you save time, reduce risk and improve decision-making across the source-to-pay lifecycle. Without the right tools, it’s difficult to properly vet vendors or catch the early warning signs of potential fraud or other issues. Supplier risk adds even more complexity.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 130

ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

AI and automation boost procurement’s strategic impact, helping teams reduce risk, ensure compliance, and forecast spend. Digital procurement automates these activities, streamlining the various processes across source-to-pay to reduce cycle times and administrative overhead.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

For organizations layered in functional metrics and driving a cost agenda, this is a tough nut to crack. The traditional leader values cost reduction but is blind on how to value time. Show the technology vendors touting digital and AI transformation the door. Tougher than most understand. Shift in cycles.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 417

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The first evolution of technologies were built by best-of-breed solution vendors. The promise was the delivery of a decision support system that would allow the organization to optimize the relationships between cash, cost and customer service against the strategy. How do I know this? They also have higher satisfaction rates.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 379

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 25, 2013

The relationship between corporate financial performance and supply chain metrics was complex; and in my first attempts, I was unable to derive a correlation. When I started writing the book, I believed that supply chain process improvements had reduced costs, improved customer service, and increased invetnory turns. Definitions.

Supply Chain Design Software 310

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 310

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

A successful relationship with your vendor can last many years so companies may embark on supply chain planning implementations once every 10-15 years – or longer. We’re here to spill the proverbial beans – the critical success factors, or essential components, of supply chain planning vendor selection success.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies 209

GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2017

With the added pressure to lower costs to end-users, your customers, it’s no surprise that the need for increased scrutiny and cost reductions among inbound logistics partners, your vendors, has gone rogue. Vendors need access to stringent, high-quality instructions for how to bring shipments to you.

Vendor Strategies 180

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics 180

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Smart logistics strategies can reduce wastage and improve operational costs. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Inventory Reduction 117

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 117

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Now well dive into best practices in these critical areas to ensure a more effective and resilient sourcing strategy. This helps quickly eliminate the subjectivity that could arise in manual pricing analysis. Lack of system integration – Another significant challenge is technical integration.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 52

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Why Your Procurement Strategy is More Critical Now Than Ever Before In an era of global supply chain disruptions, a robust procurement strategy is no longer optionalits essential. The right procurement strategy ensures that organizations: Mitigate risks before they escalate. Want to future-proof your procurement function?

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Disruption Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 59

SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries. Top 5 Inventory Optimization Strategies Explained Managing inventory efficiently is vital for any business.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

In the annual report where they report on their key performance indicators (KPIs), they don’t just report on core financial metrics and the NPS, they also have people metrics. The company has shown sustained improvement on this metric. The company recorded 1.9 This was a 10% improvement over the prior year. Key Processes.

Supply Chain Design Software 300

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software 300

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While each is different in vendor selected and problem solved, what is common is the depth of modeling and the ability for business leaders to change the model with shifts in business conditions. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. I love the metaphor of watermelon metrics.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics 355

GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2017

Sugar-coated reports, part-truth about certain capabilities or consolidation of vendors to bypass regulations may integrate with the company’s culture. With an application of statistical methods, the causes of errors are reduced or are eliminated. Spheres like logistics involve numerous stakeholders and many-sided activities.

Buyer Training 289

Buyer Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Six Sigma Vendor Strategies 289

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. Instead, the focus is on reducing the costs of finance by eliminating labor costs through Business Process Reengineering (BPOS) and elongating payables. This was not a new relationship.

Optimal Sourcing 299

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 299

GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2021

An optimized supply chain is one that is as efficient as possible; it is more likely to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction rates, and add value for stakeholders. That means identifying areas of waste, overlap and large volumes and enabling continuous improvement through the use of transportation metrics to track performance.

Optimal Sourcing 317

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 317

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Aside from mitigating risk and saving organizations money, Procurement teams have an opportunity to add value by working closely with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring supply chain continuity through diversity and proper forecasting. Tracking the Metrics that Matter. Inflation Metrics. Risk Metrics.

Procurement Analytics 130

Procurement Analytics Metrics Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 130

BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2024

Here are the trends our Blue Yonder Industry Strategy team sees for the upcoming quarter: Supply Chain and Technology Supply chains will remain volatile with escalating disruptions as a result of extreme weather effects and unrest across the globe. Speak to one of our Industry Strategy leaders today! Reach out at blueyonder.com.

Vendor Strategies 105

Vendor Strategies Material Savings Resource Reduction Price Reduction 105

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Running procurement and supply chain without metrics is like driving blindfolded. Vendor Dynamics: Indicates the complexity and potential risks/opportunities in your supplier base. Decoding the Metrics: What Are They Telling You? Vendor Dynamics: Simply tracks the total count of active suppliers you engage with.

Pricing Training 72

Pricing Training Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 72

RFgen

MAY 30, 2025

Automated Picking & Put-to-Light Combining vision-guided picking arms with put-to-light sorting improves accuracy to 99.99%, virtually eliminating costly mis-shipments. IT, operations, finance and key vendors) to oversee integration, define KPIs (uptime, throughput, TCO), and monitor performance on an executive dashboard.

Supply Chain Software 69

Supply Chain Software Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 69

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Production Lead Time: Beyond reducing carrying costs and inventory levels, an optimized production lead time empowers businesses to respond quickly to changes in market demand.

Inventory Reduction 98

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