Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. In my forty years of studying supply chain planning, the groups became larger, but with questionable results.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. But hold on: are we sure that wasn't all possible with procure-to-pay, anyway?

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This type of software is used by businesses to plan and oversee routine operations, such as supply chain management, manufacturing, services, project management, customer relationship management, risk management, compliance, accounting and procurement. Case Study #1: Noble Biomaterials. Case Study #2: Veoneer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Whether it means recognizing a skilled labor shortage at a specific warehouse today or anticipating a significant weather event next week, logistics professionals need to see exactly what is happening across the end-to-end supply chain, in real time. The Digital Warehouse, Fueled by Optimized Labor.

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Requis

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

On episode 7 of Supply Chain Next, host Richard Donaldson speaks with Alan Dunning, Principal Supply Chain Manager (Procurement & Contracts) for Worley. Alan Dunning has been in procurement for almost 40 years, and has spent the last 20+ years doing project procurement management. Highlights from the conversation.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 1, 2018

Delivering Customer Value through Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Many people don't know that procurement is a part of integrated logistics. In logistics management literature, procurement is also called "Inbound Logistics" or management of incoming materials. However, there is so much more about modern transportation.

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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

Accuracy, procurement, staffing, quality, efficiency, costs—you name it. A common “slow zone” in the warehouse. Even though new warehouse software may require an initial investment, the efficiencies gained quickly pay off, providing a return on investment, better known as ROI. Sound familiar? Both company and customers benefit.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Rapid growth, coupled with new market segments and channels (including ecommerce), prompted Carhartt to embark on a multi-million dollar upgrade of its distribution center, which included investments in warehouse management and transportation management solutions. Procurement & Contract Management. Location Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

This strategy, however, may incur additional warehousing and storage costs, and firms may experience accounting challenges where an inventory is considered an asset, which could affect cash flow. Firms could store products that attract tariffs in bonded warehouses until they are required. Operational strategies. Buying forward.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

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Adexa

JUNE 21, 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. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring raw materials that are responsibly sourced from the environment. Sustainable Warehousing. Where the warehouse is located is also important.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 1, 2018

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. Who is it for?: Our Rating: 4.9

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. SCaaS offers a solution by enabling hospitals to engage in strategic procurement, ensuring standardized operations throughout the contract duration.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Warehousing expenses are often variable and depend on the amount of inventory stored. Consequently, it is imperative to maintain a well-organized warehouse that either introduces new items at the back or strategically positions older items at the forefront. These are shown in our inventory control template excel later in the blog.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

The right software will also improve operational processes, boost warehouse efficiency and reduce waste. For example Stock Age by Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) can be cross-referenced with warehouse location to see which ingredients are sitting on the shelf and need to be moved (perhaps with a local promotion or price change). Automation.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

This includes the procurement and delivery of the parts used to build the finished product. Third-party procurement. Right now, your buyers probably spend a good percentage of their time negotiating with, and procuring goods from, makers of boxes, nuts, bolts, and other consumable parts and materials. What is inbound logistics?

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Steve Jobs met Tim Cook In 1998, Steve Jobs invited Tim Cook for the interview while Cook was working as a procurement and supply chain leader at another company. Cook reduced number of warehouses, from 19 to 9 and slashed inventory level from 2 months to 1 month. Cook shared the same vision with Jobs and later decided to join Apple.

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AFFLINK

MAY 11, 2017

In much the same way, any business seeking success in the procurement management environment should address the fundamentals first. Procurement management accountability builds from having processes and quality controls that meet or surpass customer expectations. The late John Wooden focused on fundamentals. Reinforcing Accountability.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. A stuffed warehouse is inefficient, and most companies have the wrong inventories.). I would like to see companies consider three case studies in their digital transformation initiatives. Closed Loop.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Our report is available online at [link].

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2021

His primary research stream examines firms’ logistics operations, with an emphasis on studying motor carrier safety, productivity, pricing dynamics, and driver turnover. The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service.

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 21, 2023

“With SDX, Oshkosh improved from 60% -70% forecast vs. shipped to 75%-80%, allowing for better management of working capital,” added Exiger President of Supply Chain Transformation Trevor Stansbury. Supply & Demand Chain Executive and sister publication Food Logistics also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Brian Hoffmeyer from IQ Navigator, a procure to pay solution, spoke today at IBM’s Empower event on this trend, and the implications for procurement. Contingent labor spans everything from temporary warehouse workers, consultant, and project workers. Brian mentioned several case studies.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Alexa Heads to the Warehouse (WSJ – sub. Trucking costs to halve by 2030, study predicts (LLoyd’s Loading List). Warehouse Space Growing Tighter on Rising E-Commerce Demands (WSJ – sub. Alexa in the Warehouse. Apple Tells Congress That Global Supply Chain Wasn’t Compromised (Bloomberg).

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Using this strategy improves efficiencies in product delivery, frees up capital and reduces warehousing costs. It can also be used to configure warehousing to ensure the most effective storage of the three types of goods. It can also reduce downtime resulting from late stock delivery.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

A famous 2010 HBR article, “Roaring Out of Recession,” studied how 4,700 public companies fared during the recessions of 1980, 1990, and 2000. But we’re also seeing many of the supply chain industry’s biggest digital pioneers displaying real moxie in recognizing the opportunity in front of them. Reduced working capital.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. The FLEXE Supply team sourced additional warehouse providers in the FLEXE network—all of which were already running on the FLEXE software platform. Blog and video: 2018 D3: Future-Proof Your Warehouse Strategy. 30% reduction in FedEx costs.

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Locus Robotics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Order demand is increasing at continued record volumes, leaving fulfillment companies with the realization that they have insufficient warehouse space to store, pick, and pack orders. One customer thought they had their plan set: They were going to make the move to a digital warehouse three to five years in the future. Let’s talk !

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One factor that stands out to me as a highlight of their IM strategy is their seemingly chaotic approach to warehouse layout. At that point, each SKU will be taken to any convenient storage location in the warehouse. This process ensures that Amazon’s warehouse management system records the location of every item in the facility.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry?

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 28, 2023

Initial Assessments On July 19, CNN reported that Pfizer had conducted an initial assessment of damage and indicated that most of the damage occurred in the facility’s attached warehouse rather than production areas. He would not speculate as to a specific time frame. We anticipate the same in this response.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

This case study aims to delve into the significance of supply chain capability for enhancing a company’s competitiveness and how it serves as a competitive advantage for companies. The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

” (The use of the term “basics” is usually code for the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.). The problem is that warehouses are full. End-to-End Definition Implementation of enterprise data architectures to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Of these 37 projects, 23 are in the US, which brings Amazon’s total clean energy procurement in the US from 7.2 The study, which surveyed 1,400 cybersecurity decision makers, found that 36 percent said that they are more responsible for preventing, detecting and resolving supply chain attacks than their suppliers. GW to 10.4

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