Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 30, 2021

Explore smart automation for procurement spend categories like logistics, direct materials, indirect materials, packaging and more.

Supply Chain Software 117

Supply Chain Software Sourcing Packaging Supply Chain 117

Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2023

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 234

Logistics Network Optimization Software Food Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 234

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

Procurement Solutions 90

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 90

Bristlecone

MARCH 13, 2020

. – MARCH 14, 2020 – Bristlecone , the trusted partner in supply chain transformation, is pleased to announce that its AribaRDS solution is now an SAP-Qualified Partner-Packaged Solution for SAP Ariba. It is available in two fixed-price, fixed-scope deployment packages. Media Contact. Bristlecone. Giselle Lopes.

SAP 52

SAP San Jose Packaging Predictive Analytics Software 52

ivalua

APRIL 5, 2019

In my last two articles ( here and here ) I’ve been talking about the need for Procurement to think about how we can move beyond our historical transactional role and embrace approaches to help drive competitive advantage and real value for our organisations. Author: Peter Smith , Managing Director at Procurement Excellence Ltd.

Procurement Solutions 100

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement 100

Bristlecone

MARCH 13, 2020

Transform Global Sourcing in Just Six Weeks with Bristlecone AribaRDS. With Bristlecone AribaRDS (Rapid Deployment Solution), mid-market businesses can transform global sourcing, gain visibility, reduce cycle times and start achieving procurement savings with SAP Ariba Sourcing in as little as six weeks with minimal downtime.

SAP 52

SAP Packaging Price Reduction Just-in-Time 52

EcoVadis

AUGUST 3, 2018

Nearly everything we touch has packaging. Think about all the variables in packaging – types of plastic or metal, variations in shapes, inks added for marketing and regulatory labeling, the list goes on. During our Sustain conference in April, Amcor presented its plan and pledge to have 100 percent recyclable packaging by 2025.

Packaging 56

Packaging Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Waste Reduction 56

ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Cost Efficiency and Value Optimization: Economies of scale realized through global procurement and resource pooling. Environmental Sustainability Initiatives: Commitment to sustainable practices and ethical sourcing throughout the supply chain.

Electronics 78

Electronics 3PL Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction 78

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. As a strategic process, transportation procurement may still seem very tedious and challenging. Allow carriers some flexibility in bidding.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Procurement 100

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, manufacturers, and distributors to outsmart supply chain uncertainty and deliver inventory performance from source to customer doorstep to maximize revenue and profitability. About ToolsGroup. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Modeling 156

AFFLINK

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Food service companies need to be able to procure supplies quickly in order to operate, and the cost of their supplies directly impacts their bottom line. Make a comprehensive list of the equipment that you need before you begin sourcing these items. Non-Perishable Supplies: Cups, Plates, Packaging, and Napkins.

Purchasing Skills 54

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 54

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In essence, a lot of logistics planning boils down to finding the quickest possible route between various points of delivery before returning back to the source. Aside from route planning and optimisation, some other avenues worth exploring include: Sustainable Sourcing of Goods. When you have two points, it is not much of an issue.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 130

NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

During that time, she worked in a number of different areas including direct procurement, indirect procurement, operations, supply chain, packaging, and operations support including: HR, finance, IT and facilities management. Now, Pam is helping lead a digital procurement transformation for Caterpillar Inc.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Travin Singh (creator behind Crust Brewing) realised that if he could find bakery partners, he basically had access to a cheap local source of beer making raw materials. The circular economy is a cost saver and generally has less carbon emissions, because raw materials are sourced locally and therefore with less transportation.

Manufacturing Procurement 245

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Singapore Waste Reduction 245

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Many different terms, such as less-than-truckload (LTL), procurement and transportation management, describe supply chain management processes. Although procurement logistics might sound like it involves the purchasing of manufactured products , it is much more involved. The Definition of Procurement Logistics.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 120

ivalua

MARCH 24, 2021

The role that procurement plays in manufacturing organizations is a difficult one. Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. Digitization Benefit #2: Strategic Sourcing Alignment. ERP systems can handle only basic transactional procurement needs.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. In fact, it made me think of a specific chapter I read from Magnus Carlsson’s Strategic Sourcing and Category Management: Lessons Learned at IKEA.

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Purchasing Skills Pricing Training 54

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. Mr. Nelson points out that it is possible for a sourcing problem deep in a supply chain to halt production for BD. If there is only one supplier in the world providing a critical component, “do I need to dual source?

Supply Chain Visibility 205

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 205

SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. Go back a decade or so, and this was undoubtedly the case; instead, consumers opted for plastic packaging and on-demand product deliveries. What do we mean by “sustainable procurement practices?”

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. Go back a decade or so, and this was undoubtedly the case; instead, consumers opted for plastic packaging and on-demand product deliveries. What do we mean by “sustainable procurement practices?”.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. Therefore, the survey gives a fascinating insight into the impact that the pandemic has had on procurement teams globally. “70%

Cost Reduction Strategies 195

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies Survey 195

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

UPS plans to implement its smart package initiative at 100 facilities in 2022, which will involve using RFID tags on packages to speed up throughput. The initiative will eliminate 20 million manual scans daily for UPS employees loading its package cars. Empty shipping containers stack up at US port depots.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 220

Logistics Network Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 220

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Food & Beverage Industry Global Trade Procurement/Sourcing Retail This Week in News' Often times we forget about, or simply don’t think about, everything and everyone that makes it possible for us to get the goods we desire. The shortage could […].

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Beverage Logistics Food Packaging 163

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

So for the last decade the Procurement teams have been pushing the ‘No-PO, No Pay’ mantra, it’s now even ‘Government Policy’. These packages will connect to the Government tax systems, removing typing and calculation errors and all generate the ubiquitous PDF*. or Accounting systems (e.g. Xero, Sage, Quickbook etc.)

Supply Chain Software 237

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Network Software 237

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

Trade disruptions with China caused a 15-20% shortage of packaging materials for food and beverage producers, as well as a scarcity of solar panels, batteries and PPE. Such tools help procurement teams predict disruptions, assess risk, and make informed decisions to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions. Opportunity Awaits.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiate Pricing 130

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through Logility, Kelly-Moore has moved beyond relying solely on shipment history to purchase raw materials by forging a deeper connection between its master production schedule and procurement decision-making. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

Consumer Goods 185

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 185

EC Sourcing Group

MAY 3, 2023

When we make more environmentally friendly sourcing choices, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize our impact on the environment. In our previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of sourcing locally. Start by scheduling a consultation with one of our sourcing experts !

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Procurement Solutions 52

Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. Procurement teams know that their brands are now in the spotlight.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Optimal Sourcing 40

MIT Supply Chain

MAY 20, 2014

A new approach focuses on the way these products are procured. The research explores a new approach to combating drug counterfeiters: devising mitigation strategies based on the way dispensers procure medicines. Second, the procurement of counterfeit product is often the result of an inadequate supply of authentic medicines.

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Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 88

ivalua

MARCH 19, 2019

Redwood City, CA March 19, 2019 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a quick deployment package for Procure-to-Pay (P2P). The new package allows customers to fully deploy Ivalua’s best-of-breed P2P solution in 8-12 weeks. Broad user adoption.

Procurement Solutions 100

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Packaging Modeling Software 100

ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

trillion stimulus package provides the country’s public health workforce needed support totaling nearly $93 billion. The Procurement Link. Grant solicitations are much like procurement solicitations in that, to be successfully managed, require contracts, budget tracking, purchase orders, invoicing, and audit preparedness.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 130

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. Shipping items back and forth creates needless greenhouse gas emissions, and only 54% of all packaging gets recycled.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 192

Bristlecone

APRIL 15, 2020

Don’t wait until the COVID-19 crisis is over to improve sourcing agility. Get started now with our Rapid Sourcing Response Package. Our rapid-deployment solutions enable a fast and effective supply chain sourcing response to the coronavirus pandemic. Key Takeaways. REGISTER NOW.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing SAP Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing 52

Elementum

AUGUST 31, 2022

The supply chain management process is comprised of a number of steps, which can usually be organized into five categories: Planning and forecasting Sourcing and procurement Manufacturing Logistics Handling returns As demonstrated by the recent food supply chain issues , a failure in one area can lead to disaster.

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

QAD

MAY 23, 2023

This sounds simple enough, but we all know it’s a very complex issue and that’s partially because ESG concerns touch every part of the value chain, from the field or mine where raw materials are sourced to the packaging and transport modes used to bring your finished product to market.

Procurement Solutions 94

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Supplier Management Modeling Software 94

MIT Supply Chain

MAY 15, 2014

Packaging shields products from damage and theft, differentiates the brand, and is a source of information for consumers. It also adds cost to the value chain, particularly in fragmented markets where buyers have diverse packaging needs. A lot of research has been devoted to packaging optimization problems.

Packaging 64

Packaging Modeling Optimal Sourcing Material Savings 64