The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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Freightos

JULY 31, 2024

Like all innovations, however, developing technology as complex as the human brain requires time and significant investment.Here, too, the journey of AI began as far back as 1956 at a workshop on Dartmouth College’s campus in the U.S and has endured several cycles of investment booms and busts.

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Slimstock

MARCH 26, 2019

Andrew Thomas, founder of Skybell Video Doorbell, reports that it takes roughly 40 positive customer experiences to undo the damage of a single negative review. Though it’s often overlooked as an element of customer satisfaction, procurement is an essential component for delivering that satisfaction. 4 Ways to Improve Procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 66

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. The SAP acquisition of Ariba slowed innovation and the purchase, and then the failed promise of investment in Crossgate was disappointing to SAP supply chain business users. Future of Analytics in the Building of Supply Chain 2030.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

P2P Process Owners Strategy Workshop. Global P2P departments are still on the journey towards true touchless end-to-end purchase-to-pay function. This workshop stream will serve as a platform for benchmarking best practices and successful approaches to resolving key P2P goals and obstacles that are on the way to those goals.

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

An effective ERP manages day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations. Key features include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Gene Richter is widely known as one of the world’s true procurement gurus, and I was privileged to have known him when he came to speak several times at Michigan State during the 1992-1999 period when I was there. And when I say value, I mean more than just cost savings, or the infamous “purchase price avoidance” metric.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Leveraging internal audits to align quality management with key business metrics When asked what are the benefits of conducting an internal audit? Christine said, “I have used internal audits as the baseline to improve our overall business metrics.

Quality 113

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A social media presence is essential in today’s e-commerce world where recent data suggests that more than 44 percent of global internet users purchased products through a social media site. People are using their mobile devices to make purchases now more than ever. Get Mobile Ready.

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EcoVadis

JULY 11, 2016

This workshop brought together Global Compact LEAD companies and other members convened to define and bring urgency to sustainable procurement, and to discuss how they can motivate and mobilize their companies to address this next frontier in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) progress.

Procurement Analytics 40

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BlueYonder

JULY 31, 2023

This evaluation should be based on a quantifiable understanding of three key metrics: value, complexity and interdependencies. Value This metric sounds obvious but is often overlooked. Post-order sourcing optimization reduces the total cost of fulfillment by considering multi-factor optimization.

Optimal Sourcing 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Using a data-driven approach, predictive analytics are generated that can encourage agents or retailers to increase their sales performance through gamification, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement. Additionally, their solutions help boost revenue and sales through intelligent stakeholder value management.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 21, 2020

i] This workshop included discussions around known gaps in the global medical supply chain, issues between the SNS and state and local governments for delivering needed assets, and concepts around SNS strategic communications. These reports would also include direct outreach with essential employees and healthcare workers.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 18, 2018

Here is a sample of the type of projects our MBA and Engineering students are working on this semester, proving again that NC State is all about “THINK AND DO” (in our case, executing on practical applications in the real world using robust supply chain analytical approaches). MUFG Union Bank Strategic Performance Metrics.

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to Gartner’s Future of Supply Chain: Crisis Shapes the Profession report, 77% of companies say that they’re investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to build resilience. For example, procurement, quality, and sustainability divisions at larger companies often sort suppliers into segments.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 18, 2021

Journalists from Politico report efforts by some European Union (EU) countries are making business executives much more concerned about what’s going on in their global supply chains. ”[3]. Few things grab a person’s attention like the threat of time behind bars.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 24, 2014

An example of the network’s strength is a recent workshop on risk management in Basel, Switzerland, that was organized by 15 graduates of ZLC’s master degree program. This cluster of graduates works in the pharmaceutical industry (for more information see the news story ZLC Alumni Organize Industry Workshop ).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

All levels of the organization must be involved, from the procurement person responsible for the supplier up through the CEO, depending on the value of the supplier. The newer model is called the “Diamond Model” and more accurately reflects the reality of multi-touch and multi-functional interactions with suppliers. All Aboard!

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 14, 2025

Globally, governments around the world are upgrading their procurement functions with a fresh perspective. The New Government Procurement Act is at the forefront of these reforms, introducing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public spending. The Philippines has enacted the New Government Procurement Act (Republic Act No.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Attending different workshops in which we were able to fine-tune our timed 3-minute pitch (want to hear the whole thing? ShipChain’s Backend Services Now Available for Purchase. The post The Dispatch Report | October 2019, Issue No. Some of our biggest takeaways from the 12-week program were: . Follow this link ).

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to Gartner’s Future of Supply Chain: Crisis Shapes the Profession report, 77% of companies say that they’re investing in deeper and more collaborative supplier relationships to build resilience. For example, procurement, quality, and sustainability divisions at larger companies often sort suppliers into segments.

Procurement Analytics 40

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SupplyOn

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Diehl Aviation redefines Purchasing and Supply Chain Dr. Franz Josef Kirschfink, Managing Director of Hamburg Aviation, welcomed the participants of the SCE Forum. Johannes Bloch, Senior Vice President Strategic Procurement at Diehl Aviation, presented Diehl’s future purchasing strategy.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Implement supply chain actions, including with internal procurement teams, with suppliers and through broader collaboration, and develop measurable targets for these efforts. At the very least, they should see a message indicating that the products are out of stock before they make the purchase. This is just good customer service.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The latest analytics demonstrate that 81% of consumers say brand trust is a deciding factor when making a purchase. Reports to An internal auditor reports to those teams within the company. An external auditor reports to shareholders who are outside the governing structure of the company.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Although few organizations have remote working at their core, those that do provide a framework and support model. Together they support organizations looking to transform procurement in 2020 and beyond, helping organizations increase value and minimize supplier risk, while also enabling them to adapt to remote work practices.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Effectively, there is no database that permits reliable reporting on the volume of biobased products sold in the US or exported for global consumers. One of the big insights from the analysis in our report is that the biobased economy is emerging in states all over the country. Annual reporting.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

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SupplyOn

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The Airbus AirSupply P2P Success Story: Benefits through touchless invoice booking with the integrated ordering and invoicing solution AirSupply P2P Deborah Carder presented a status update on the Airbus AirSupply Purchase-to-Pay project, as integrated ordering and invoicing digital solution, for direct ordering suppliers.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

SKU Stock Keeping Unit – A unique identifier for each distinct product and service that can be purchased. TTS Time To Serve – A metric measuring the time it takes to fulfill a customer order from receipt to delivery. It often involves easy-open cases that convert into display units, reducing labor and improving sales.

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RFgen

JANUARY 18, 2024

As much as 70% of enterprise companies are migrating to an ERP system in the cloud , according to a report by Cloud Security Alliance. Real-time insights and analytics enable faster and better-informed decision-making. All processes are standardized and streamlined to deliver maximum efficiency. These will vary depending on your needs.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line.

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ShipBob

MARCH 2, 2023

A Salesforce report found that almost 90% of shoppers consider the customer experience as important as the company’s products or services. In general, a great retail experience is when a customer has a positive interaction with your brand that makes them feel confident to purchase from you — and hopefully again and again.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 1, 2024

We have analytics section that will, you can create real-time analytics that as each change order is done, or each quality processes process, it’s real time using a data warehouse that will give you those on-time analytics, supply chain collaboration, as I mentioned, configuration management on your bill of material.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. I also had the opportunity to speak at the GHX conference and facilitate a leadership workshop on the required changes for implantable devices.

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Complementing the existing Bath R & D team who currently work closely with AI and business school departments at Bath and Bristol Universities in the domain of advanced procurement analytics. Office, laboratory or light workshop uses. Richard Hillum, Executive Chairman at Claritum.

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IQMS

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In either case, we encourage attendees to bring their systems to class and work along with our instructors in real-time.

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2023

Focus on opportunities The development of your marketing plan should start with a workshop of key executives considering what the business’s goals are, along with its Unique Selling Proposition, key messages, stakeholders (including consumers) and how to engage with and influence them.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As shown in the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire report , over time, top performing supply chains plateau. In the evolution of today’s analytics most companies are evaluating concurrent optimization of transactional data. We are just beginning to understand how to use sentiment data and new forms of analytics.

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