Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Oracle has announced new role-based agents that are being embedded into the Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and Manufacturing software applications suite. Margin and risk resilience Procurement policy advisor : Helps procurement professionals increase the speed and accuracy of creating, processing, and fulfilling purchase requisitions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

To know the most difficult challenges as perceived by supply chain professionals, we turn to the SCM World’s 2017 Future of Supply Chain survey. No surprise that SCM World named these problems “new worries” because they’re very different from those faced by companies a decade ago. GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 1, 2024

billion by using CRM and SCM in a new multichannel market strategy. This allows supply chain segments to be defined with specific characteristics in terms of inventory and shipping. Putting SCM and CRM Together On a conceptual level, information flows out of CRM and into SCM. What is CRM in Supply Chain Management?

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Businesses that offer alternative shipping methods, real-time order tracking, and proactive delay notifications can build stronger relationships and adapt quickly to market shifts. Real-time updates on shipping status and delivery timelines improve customer satisfaction and trust. SAP or Oracle SCM for resource planning.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

especially procurement and logistics?—?in If SCM tech were a summer reading list, Blockchain would be the Twilight trilogy. For this reason, blockchain technology has been viewed as the perfect match for business application within procurement and logistics. Blockchain in Procurement. in the coming years.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Never completed ERP/SCM implementation. Failed SCM implementation causes shipping errors. WMS failure causes Adidas to under ship by 20%. Management must be cognizant of issues of procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution that impact satisfaction and loyalty. Tri-Valley Growers. Bankruptcy.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While CPI is normally used within project management and earned value analysis, it has significant application and importance within supply chain contexts, particularly in procurement, logistics and warehousing. Example: If a company planned to procure materials worth $100,000 but ended up spending $120,000.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Dave Elias, VP of SCM (on the left), and Josh Stauffer, Sr. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. The sourcing centers shipped over 130,000,000 pounds of product last year. This closed loop procurement in turn helps ensure products are made on schedule.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

It is not just Procurement, Warehouse Management and Shipping. I worked in Materials Handling, Warehouse Management, Resource Planning, Industrial Engineering, I/T, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Executive Leadership, Distribution, Freight Management, Reverse Logistics, Customer Experience and Order Management, and much more.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Students graduate with foundational knowledge across all areas of SCM, positioning them to work in multiple capacities for the top global companies.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Ship according to a latest set of transportation routing instructions. This transaction is represented by the “procure to pay” cycle. Auto Many-to-Many Network SCM cloud many-to-many network' Real time collaborative communication throughout the supply chain to address potential issues in meeting demand requirements.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

SupplyChainBrain Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Webinars Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Europe’s Steel Industry in Jeopardy, Says ThyssenKrupp Exec Global Trade & Economics Watch: An Alternative to Traditional Battery-Making Technology for EVs Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2025

Procurement staff must send alternate sourcing orders. Audio translation permits procurement professionals to communicate with urgency and negotiate solutions more efficiently without the need for third-party interpreters while avoiding lag and momentum loss. Logistics coordinators will need to reroute deliveries.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Truce Ocean Transportation J.B.

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

Over the years my experience has covered areas including Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchase, Procurement, Business Development, Market Research, Database / Knowledge Management, Compliance and Independently handling short term and medium term projects. I think in coming year SCM industry will grow a lot.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Supply Chain Visibility Quality & Metrics Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Steve Carpenter is chief operating officer of Creditsafe North America.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

Most work in warehouses packing and shipping items, but about 350,000 of them have corporate jobs. Jassy encouraged employees to “experiment with AI whenever you can.” Amazon is the largest private U.S. employer after Walmart Inc., million employees as of the end of March.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Shipping Managers, Procurement Directors, Distribution Managers, Traffic Managers, Logistics Directors, SCM Directors, Sourcing Managers, Transport Managers and Supply Chain Directors from: Major High Street and Online Retailers. But essentially, it increases your bottom line. Who attends? Wholesalers.

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Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 26, 2008

And I dont mean, simply going to a website and choosing the RAM and hard drive and having it shipped all assembled. By going to the website you play the role of the procurement buyer. From there you put on your logistics hat and have the parts shipped. SCM Blogroll. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations. SCM Research.

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 3, 2020

Procurement professionals are now playing an increasingly strategic role within their organizations. Procurement of raw materials and components that go into the manufacturing process is essential to ensure final product quality and strong financial performance. The new procurement professional needs a broad set of skills.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times. Work with your broker to see if you can get priority on unloading the ship and inland transport. Are you scm experts and have something to contribute?

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RFgen

APRIL 20, 2023

With the growing reliance on digital technologies and reliable data, Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM has emerged as a powerful platform, enabling organizations to optimize their inventory control practices. One such solution is mobile barcoding, which extends the power of Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM to point-of-scan.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

3 Precoro Precoro simplifies procurement processes for small to medium-sized businesses. Hence, it offers an accessible and streamlined procurement solution. Cons: It is more focused on procurement. Reviews: It is appreciated for its ease of use and effective procurement management. #4 Cons: Focused on freight.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

For example, the report urges us to rethink just-in-time ordering, because “the global semiconductor shortage has highlighted the pitfalls of procuring parts right at the moment they’re needed”. It covers many interesting stories. Much of the report is in line with my own view of resilience.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2025

Webinars Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Europe’s Steel Industry in Jeopardy, Says ThyssenKrupp Exec Global Trade & Economics Watch: Supply Chain Planning in Times of Disruption Artificial Intelligence Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 24, 2014

Researchers at MIT CTL have developed a model that uses purchase order (PO) information to help retailers determine when many different types of products need to be shipped to meet sales deadlines. The research was carried out by two students, Brad Gilligan and Huiping Jin, for their MIT Master of Supply Chain Management (SCM) thesis.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. The supply chain is vertically integrated and global shipping almost 2 million units daily. Does it work?

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Supply Chains Rock

APRIL 21, 2010

Timed perfectly with Earth Day, IBMs procurement arm has come out with a bold effort requiring its 30,000 suppliers in 60 countries to advance their sustainability efforts. We a lot with green shipping and biodiesel transportation but there is always room for improvement in seeing what the big corporations are doing. SCM Blogroll.

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Supply Chains Rock

AUGUST 10, 2009

From there it would only make sense to use boats to ship the marble worldwide, the weight doesnt make air an option. Can you please mail some of your articles related to procurement and supply chain of marble to me on birla_ashok@yahoo.com I will be highly obliged to u for this. SCM Blogroll. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Limited Scope: Offers a more focused and individualized approach to the procurement process. Diverse Expertise: Leverages collective knowledge and resources for a more comprehensive and streamlined procurement process. Streamlining Logistics: Coordinating the logistics of procuring goods internationally involves a multitude of tasks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 10, 2022

However, for those who aspire to management positions, it’s most efficient to focus on earning an MBA in SCM (supply chain management) as the first step in creating a career in logistics-related industries. Of all the steps involved in building a career in the SCM field, none is more integral than the right degree. Get Certified.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

SAP SAP is another major player in the ERP market, known for its focus on end-to-end production visibility and control: SAP S/4HANA: SAPs flagship ERP, S/4HANA, offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing all aspects of a manufacturing business, from planning and procurement to production and sales.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

From the inbound perspective he Supply Chain team typically procures raw materials, expedites their delivery. In areas such as E-Commerce the Supply Chain is instrumental in arranging delivery strategies such as Same-Day delivery and Drop Shipping, along with reducing freight costs to support Free Shipping services.

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