Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

Supply Chain Network Software 218

Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 218

ivalua

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

North Carolina State Poole College of Management recently produced this 28 page report entitled “ 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study ”. Source: 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study. Source: 2019 Supply Chain Data Quality and Governance Study. But it’s not easy.

Data 130

Data Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Getting started with AI in supply chain might not start where you think. Instead start with the foundation of your AI strategy, which should be an understanding of your company’s supply chain and your data. Since this advice on getting started with AI in supply chain may seem counterintuitive, let me explain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 231

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

Predictive Analytics 117

Predictive Analytics Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 117

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2018

In a prior post on 2018 supply chain predictions, I shared how NC State’s Poole College of Management engages directly with industry through student-led projects. And everyone I know has issues and challenges with their supply chains! Our students are executing and making them happen in these projects.

Vendor Strategies 40

Vendor Strategies Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 40

Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

See, there’s a big difference between handling inbound logistics yourself and outsourcing it to a trusted North Carolina third-party logistics (3PL) provider that knows the manufacturing industry. Inbound logistics refers to the supply chain operations that lead up to the creation of the finished product.

3PL 98

3PL Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Material Savings 98

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Few organizations are immune to the effects, which are acutely felt in supply chains — and the more complex they are, the greater the probability of interruptions. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 208

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Procurement Solutions 208

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 14, 2020

And like last year, the ratings put forth by the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative remain an instrumental component of the ratings, and are the only two major indicators used in the rankings for assessing the strength and maturity of the company ratings as it relates to its supply chain performance. Dell Technologies.

North Carolina 40

North Carolina Company Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 10, 2013

At the Coupa INSPIRE procurement conference in San Francisco this week, the Chief Procurement Officer of Coca Cola Consolidated, Patrick Hopkins, shared his views on the “4 Truths of Procurement”, and how he has operationalized his views through the deployment of Coupa procure to pay software. Data must be right.

Procurement 83

Procurement Material Savings San Francisco SAP 83

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

In addition, much of the power in decision-making lies in the hands of clinical trials scientists, who often have power over procurement decisions. In the last several years, the company has undergone a huge shift in the way it operates its supply chain, particularly in the management of sourcing. Biogen Idec Inc.

Manufacturing Procurement 68

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Biotech Sourcing Strategies 68

Requis

MAY 22, 2020

Rob Handfield has over 30 years of experience in supply chain as an educator, researcher, consultant, and author. He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development.

Data 52

Data Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2017

In the social responsibility category, metrics related to supply chain policies, practices and results, including audits and lawsuits, with respect to human relations and the environment. In the innovation category, metrics related to spending management, category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.

North Carolina 40

North Carolina Innovation Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 40

Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 5, 2014

For example, the widening of the Panama Canal will change the conditions here in North Carolina, as enormous container ships will be circumnavigating the globe. And in Panama a huge transshipment area will grow where they will will do break bulk, put cargo onto smaller ships and send to North America.

Supply Chain Network Software 68

Supply Chain Network Software Meeting Transportation North Carolina 68

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 14, 2020

This morning, the SCRC and ivalua released the latest report on the state of data governance in supply chains, which provides insights into some of the key trends in this rapidly shifting area. This year’s study was conducted with the support of several global and national professional supply chain and contracting associations.

Government 10

Government Quality Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 10

Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 9, 2015

Industrial customers also demand a continuous flow to operate the many robotic and computer-driven technologies that drive their business and create uptime. For the average customer in North Carolina, he or she pays about $3 a day for electricity. But this also has to be delivered at a reasonable price. Second is innovation.

North Carolina 60

North Carolina Optimal Sourcing Demand Planning Software Germany 60

Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

From there, you’ll need to staff it, pay for the equipment, the warehouse management system and other technologies. For example, let’s say your product is manufactured and packaged in China and is shipped to you in North Carolina for distribution here. Third-party procurement. The dedicated 3PL model. retailers).

Warehousing 52

Warehousing 3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal Join Forces to Launch New Intermodal Service for North America. CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. This is also another example of how the lines between 3PLs and technology companies continue to blur.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 100

NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

NC State’s Supply Chain Resource Cooperative has played an important role in the development of these ratings, since the early days of its development. Based on several iterations of discussions, reviews of metrics, and benchmarking, the team settled on a system for assessing two important indications of supply chain performance.

North Carolina 15

North Carolina Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Design 15

Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This expertise comes not only from knowledge and experience, but also the logistics technology investments made to ensure 100% accuracy in inventory and order pulling. Optimize your supply chain. Many 3PL providers, such as Kanban, are experts in kitting solutions. You might ask, “what’s the big deal?

3PL 52

3PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 52

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

DW: I have been with JDA Software for five and a half years, and I am an enterprise solution architect. I served as a ship serviceman, which is a SH2 Petty Officer Second Class, and worked as a records keeper in the supply department. We ensured the ship stores had the supplies that you would need for everyday life aboard a ship.

Military 40

Military Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement North Carolina 40

Talking Logistics

APRIL 20, 2016

Author’s Note: Below is an excerpt from Moving Up the Supply Chain Maturity Curve: The Process Industry Executive Agenda for 2016 and Beyond , a white paper recently published by Elemica with research conducted by Adelante SCM. When it comes to supply chain management, however, many companies are far from achieving that swing.

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

DW: I have been with JDA Software for five and a half years, and I am an enterprise solution architect. I served as a ship serviceman, which is a SH2 Petty Officer Second Class, and worked as a records keeper in the supply department. We ensured the ship stores had the supplies that you would need for everyday life aboard a ship.

Military 43

Military Procurement Solutions Manufacturing Procurement North Carolina 43

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 7, 2020

A crisis will shine a light on the weakest links in your supply chain. Wouldn’t we all like to have a supply chain built to withstand a ramming like the cruise ship RCGS Resolute? The current Corona virus pandemic will impact the supply chain of virtually every company. Expect shortages.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

However, we also identified a series of important issues that may impede the development and growth of biobased technologies and limit the ability of biobased products to penetrate industrial and consumer markets. Insight #9: Successful technology development depends on improved execution and business fundamentals.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Chemicals Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills 60

NC State SCRC

APRIL 27, 2022

A small group of executives enjoyed a particularly interesting set of insights yesterday at our first Supply Chain Resource Cooperative meeting since December, 2019. However, he also pointed out that automation is not likely anytime soon – as I’ve pointed out in previous blogs , the technology is simply not safe yet.

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 40

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Supply chains have been around since people realized they had things worth trading. As new technologies emerged, supply chains transformed to take advantage of these technologies. As a result, transformation has been and remains an essential characteristic of supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2023

The following is a guest blog from Craig Lukasik , one of my former MBA students from the Poole College of Management’s supply chain program. Supply Chain Metrics!?!? – Why should managers who work outside of “Supply Chain” care about this study? Thanks Craig!

Analytics Software 40

Analytics Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction 40

ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Five years ago, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina made news when it decided, like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services before it, to publish the prices it pays to specific sites of care for specific procedures. Yet, it is not as simple as simply implementing any quality spend management software.

Negotiating Skills 130

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Five years ago, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina made news when it decided, like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services before it, to publish the prices it pays to specific sites of care for specific procedures. Yet, it is not as simple as simply implementing any quality spend management software.

Negotiating Skills 130

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 130