Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2024

To solve this problem effectively, the system must also proactively identify potential bottlenecks, resource constraints, and delivery delays. However, complex process manufacturing presents a much more difficult ATP problem than is typical in discrete industries. IT systems can be part of the problem.

Georgia 226

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

On Friday, I presented an overview of outside-in planning to a consulting group. I love the questions when I present. As we have evolved with tight integration to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), companies have lost the ability to model demand streams and drive bi-directional orchestration. The reason?

Modeling 212

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. Tender documents and responsible source guidance are requiring suppliers to show evidence of their actions to support ESG initiatives, as well as the actions of their suppliers. Companies, both large and small, are changing. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

Supply Chain Design Software 264

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Provenance

JUNE 1, 2020

They assess the major players in key commodities on the most important environmental, social and governance issues present in those supply chains and work with them to improve engagement and transparency. So if you’re looking at alternative ingredients, it’s important to check how much more resource that alternative would require.

Sourcing Strategies 69

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It encompasses economically sound and socially responsible processes that strive to eliminate negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and regenerating natural resources. To measure and improve resource productivity, dynamic, end-to-end visibility of material flows is fundamental. Source : Designing Disruption.

Sustainability 363

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 15, 2024

Emerging supply chain regulations like the CSDDD or the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) may push organizations to develop new muscles that enhance compliance and yield other benefits like volume buys and more innovative sourcing strategies. Consider, for example, how GenAI is helping procurement professionals make more informed decisions.

Gartner 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

These changes can significantly impact supply chains by affecting sourcing strategies, trade routes, and market access. Past, Present, and Future Examining the evolution of supply chain management provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of resilience and agility.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 26, 2021

The current rate of production and consumption worldwide continues to deplete resources and damage our planet faster than it can recover. Virtual twins help companies raise production efficiency while reducing operational costs, use of resources and carbon footprint. The Biggest Obstacle to Accelerating Sustainability.

Sustainability 296

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SCMDOJO

MAY 15, 2024

Supply chain design and optimization projects present significant challenges, ranging from complex network structures, and multiple databases to diverse business objectives. Data Analysis [10-15%] Once the data is available, begin analyzing it and create a checklist detailing what data is already present and what is required further.

Optimal Sourcing 73

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 27, 2022

Source Normalized Influence per Paper (SNIP) Resource Normalized Effects per Paper (SNIP) steps contextual citation effects by weighting citations dependent on the total range of citations in a subject matter discipline. We are not implying that getting this assistance will make certain publication in any journal.

Journal 195

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Supply chain tracking systems cannot generally see into the vendors operations of resource extraction and this is a challenge of our generation. Find an additional certification body (that does the investigating for you) for quality and sourcing that are connected with your supplier’s goods. quite large. Test the supplier’s methods.

Food 130

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter. A new report assesses the importance of 37 materials to these industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks.

Automotive 51

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LevaData

JULY 9, 2019

This explosion has rippled through supply chain and sourcing as access to useable data sources has increased. This data has the potential to revolutionize the way sourcing is conducted. Increasing Agility With Cognitive Sourcing. That puts a lot of pressure on sourcing teams.

Supply and Demand 40

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 10, 2014

At this meeting, I was selected to make a presentation on the organizational structure and application of supply market intelligence. (My My presentation was also captured in a video that you can watch if so inclined!). The proceedings of the 2014 Workshop on Human Centered Big Data Research was recently posted. Analytics'

Big Data 60

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 8, 2023

That includes packaging and distribution resources. According to Reuters ’ data sources, “long-term contract rates finished 2022 about 20% lower than the pandemic peak of more than $8,000 per container. Bulk packaging is typically sourced from packaging distributors that partner with various manufacturers. Consider this.

Material Savings 78

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KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

Purchasing Skills 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Near or re-shoring sourcing strategies will be evaluated to “shorten” supply chains and gain greater control of supply chain performance. It also presents an excellent opportunity for supply chain and logistics professionals to raise the visibility and value of supply chain strategies and operations.

Predictive Analytics Software 313

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Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But a new layer of complexity now presents another existential topic: the chain of custody. At any tier of the supply chain, lots can be presented in many configurations – for example, multiple bales can be used in one yarn lot, which is later split across several mills to produce an assortment of fabrics.

Sustainability 130

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

And if so, what can companies do to ensure their success, particularly smaller companies that don’t have the resources that some of their bigger competitors have? He described how they apply both technology and industry expertise to help develop virtual twins and then train company resources to use them.

Modeling Software 156

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Presently, raw materials are mined or farmed and subsequently manufactured into products. After identifying an item and its present condition, it is resold to other customers as a used item to prolong the product’s life. Thus, the consumer is now both the destination and the source of products.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 8, 2022

By implementing these solutions, your organization can deter and detect malicious entities that are aiming to take advantage of your company’s resources and damage your brand’s reputation. This feature will enable organizations to allocate their resources to the applicants that present the biggest threat.

Sourcing Strategies 91

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Kinaxis

MARCH 19, 2019

by Richard Cushing In part one of my inventory management best practices series I argue that inventory cannot be managed until it is controlled, and present the notion our general willingness to apportion blame upon unreliable data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is misplaced.

Inventory Management Software 245

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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

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Resilinc

MAY 9, 2024

As C-Suite leaders continue to face the dual challenges of growing the business while responding to the challenges of an evolving market, discussions around cost management, the need for greater alternative sourcing, and use of supply chain lifecycle management approaches were resounding themes at the event.

Gartner 72

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

More than ever before, globalization and the associated falling costs of manufacturing, transportation, and coordination present businesses with a tremendous opportunity to produce and deliver products and services at scale. The Need for Social Supply Chain Sustainability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Current State of Supplier Performance Management Nowadays, the interest in improving supplier performance management methods has increased due to the increase in global sourcing and that of the global economy in particular (Gordon Sherry R, 2008). Human resources No organization is better than the people who have understood it.

Vendor Strategies 55

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Brad brings it all to the table from characterizing Emerge’s brand and culture, presenting Emerge’s value proposition to the industry, and determining pivotal insights to enhance customer experience. An organization is going to need specialized knowledge, which may include new hiring or paying for additional resources.

Supply Chain Network Software 210

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Especially, I would say when we were talking about the Amazon effect I would say now it’s present more than ever maybe even changing the word into the COVID effect. And digitalization is more than present. I think it’s more that the idea of sourcing and how to buffer certain inventory will be definitely more localized.

Predictive Analytics Software 295

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ivalua

JULY 7, 2020

From certain perspectives, the pandemic presents businesses a rare opportunity to accelerate on digital transformation initiatives that have been dragging over the last few years. Procurement is a gateway to probably the most significant source of innovation that any company has, its suppliers.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

Natural gas is a suitable source of energy to fuel the need for heat and the power, making it an influential player on the market. An interesting point from BP’s perspective – which was highlighted in the group CEO Bob Dudley’s presentation – was that by 2040, 25% of the supply would be energy and the rest 75% oil and gas.

Trends 176

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Organisations are taking the lead in establishing advanced infrastructure for storing and distributing locally and internationally sourced food supplies to different markets. For instance, Humanitarian organisations often have limited resources, both in terms of funding and physical resources like trucks, storage facilities, and staff.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Food Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

These include: Capacity Planning: Ensuring timely availability of resources, such as manufacturing capacity and distribution center capacity, to meet logistics and supply chain needs. Presentation skills become a powerful asset, allowing practitioners to convey their insights in a simplified, engaging manner.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Their decisions are shaped by a blend of market analysis, demand forecasting, material supply and resource availability. They live in the present, dealing with the immediate operational aspects of the supply chain. Planners and execution personnel often work in silos, using different data sources and systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Requis

MAY 10, 2023

ProcureScape is the go-to resource for executives and senior procurement professionals. This includes: The Pulse channel, which presents leading-edge content and holistic viewpoints from thought leaders and industry professionals concerning critical procurement pain points.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Add to this a set of complex and unique processes such as bill only transactions, which are often fairly resource intensive. Quite often there can be a general lack of spend and vendor management and strategic sourcing activities. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

Machine learning presents a solution by optimizing the flow of products from one location to another. Moreover, machine learning can identify upstream delays, enabling contingency planning or alternative sourcing, and help lower storage costs. Europe, China, and Singapore.

Optimal Sourcing 69

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Typically they’re presented with three options; increase taxes, increase fees, or pursue federal resources. The best way forward, therefore, would be the aggressive pursuit of federal programs and federal resources. The management of these programs is ultimately what defines the success of the intended economic impact.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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