BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This blog is based on an article that recently ran in the Journal of Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, “ Supply chain agility: An imperative in an unpredictable world.”. Available at [link]. [2]

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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.

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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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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

These forecasts apply to purchase and procurement, so the warehouse can restock and reorder products to meet consumer demand. Nike’s version of demand sensing uses rapid prototyping and connected systems, leveraging real-time data, to refine replenishment and increase flexibility in the supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

LeanDNA helps manufacturers to improve their supply chain efficiency and agility, while also reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction. LeanDNA is a cloud-based supply chain execution platform that helps discrete manufacturers digitally transform their procurement operations.

Optimal Sourcing 241

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Why Poor Visibility in Grocery Procurement Plans Lead to Big Issues.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 27, 2021

I recently spoke at the National Contract Management Association on the subject of human capital in supply chains , and the need for building leadership skills in our procurement and supply chain professionals. We have designed a procurement leadership program that is designed to do exactly this!

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 23, 2015

The Procurement Summit. The Procurement Summit provides senior purchasing, sourcing and supply chain executives across the North of England with an unmissable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest industry innovations, best practice and new technology solutions. Date: 17 November 2015.

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Kodiak Hub

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Executives are quickly becoming the most powerful executives in the world. As businesses face new challenges, these executives are increasingly being turned to as the only heroes who can save the day.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 29, 2022

Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting , a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Mike has extensive experience in Transportation and Logistics from procurement through operations leadership spanning 25+ years.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

The procurement Summit 2016. Building on the huge success of eWorld Procurement & Supply – which has been running bi-annually in London since 2001 – the new Procurement Summit will bring together 150 purchasing and finance professionals from across the commercial, public and third sectors. Procurement Automation.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Carbon calculator During a recent presentation, Christophe Quiquempoix, who is responsible for sustainable procurement and outsourced manufacturing at Schneider Electric worldwide, commented on how many suppliers don’t actually know how to calculate their carbon footprint.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

There is a multibillion-dollar supply chain software market that grew at double digit rates during the pandemic, and will continue to grow fast, that very few supply chain executives have heard of. The solution is called a supply chain collaboration network (SCCN). SCCN is a Network Solution.

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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 Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. The gap between logistics and procurement; and logistics and customer service increases process latency. The goal to tie planning to execution remains, but the gaps in planning are a barrier. Closed Loop.

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Eyvo

JANUARY 15, 2019

There is no shortage of predictions from procurement experts and companies. Anyone can purchase products and services so procurement, as a department, has the challenge of showing value in every aspect of their existence. The race for procuring, pun intended, the best talent has been challenging. Technology.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

The Bloomberg report notes that many existing senior manufacturing engineering and supply chain management executives will report to Klein when he takes charge this week. Stellantis Senior Procurement Leadership Change. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. Bring it back to the patient.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

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.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com to register and learn more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

What I learned is that this is a solution that covers the entire procurement to pay process in a deeper manner, where risk is better operationalized, and with better return on investment, than traditional enterprise solutions do.

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Eyvo

JANUARY 15, 2019

There is no shortage of predictions from procurement experts and companies. Anyone can purchase products and services so procurement, as a department, has the challenge of showing value in every aspect of their existence. The race for procuring, pun intended, the best talent has been challenging. Technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The top Coupa executives, and the supply chain executives I have interacted with, are still working at Coupa. The new mantra is profitable growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2023

Whilst they are classed as indirect purchases, this procurement category plays an essential role in day-to-day operations. The pandemic shined a light on something that supply chain executives will tell you is second nature. The supply chain is a chain, and it is only as strong as its weakest link.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2019

As we’ve explored in our last two blog posts, economists are predicting a decline in global economic growth due to policy and trade issues both in the United States and the European Union , bringing an increased risk to supply chains and procurement organizations.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

In this special Supply Chain Matters supply network risk advisory, we highlight the initial implications of today’s major earthquake that has impacted the island of Taiwan. They can be events that are geopolitical, industry or natural disaster in scope.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

While Figure 1 is the planner’s view, Figure 2 shows the executive’s mental model. The View Of The Supply Chain Executive. Procurement Operates On An Island. Business process outsourcing and procurement automation evolved to make the procurement organization more efficient and less effective.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 22, 2013

A recent interview I conducted with a former Chief Procurement Officer who has worked for over 25 years in procurement in various industries captures what I believe is the true opportunity that exists for supply management executives. Marketing and IT see this to some extent, but not like procurement.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2018

Regulatory reform has been top-of-mind for supply chain executives and political leaders in the US since the 2016 election. Supply chain executives need to take a few moments to learn more about the top 2018 manufacturing trends that will make it possible. Green Manufacturing Will Go Viral.

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LevaData

MAY 16, 2022

For procurement organizations, such questions are both troubling and difficult to answer. But there is a way—once procurement and sourcing move away from enterprise-specific systems and onto multi-enterprise shared marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers and against which smart data analytics and AI can be thrown.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

As the world is in year two of the Covid pandemic, and the supply chain landscape has changed, it is time to revisit Amazon’s supply chain and see how it has changed and how prepared it is for the future. Procurement and Supply Chain are Smarter Together – Practical Use Cases ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa ).

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Stord

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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. To learn more about Stord, visit stord.com.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2019

Ultimately, supply chain executives need to understand the challenges of a traditional WMS, and why a Warehouse Management System in the cloud is a viable solution with key benefits. Accessible across all warehouses and supply chain partners. Challenges of Traditional WMS. Lower cybersecurity risks.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. Companies like Emerge (freight procurement) and Turvo (TMS and collaboration) have created solutions that are solving new problems for shippers. About JBF Consulting.

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Savi

MAY 28, 2019

Gartner 2019 SCC: A New Era: Convergence of the Digital and Physical Supply Chain Savi attended the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference again this year in Phoenix. “Digital supply chains can reduce supply chain process costs by 50%, reduce procurement costs by 20% and increase revenue by 10%.”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Some of the core capabilities and skill sets that Spinnaker brings include supply chain management and process improvement, supply chain design and analytics, supply chain planning, omni-channel order management and supply chain execution. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Why should a supply chain executive care about Bitcoin, a platform for processing financial transactions? Increasingly, large firms have executives with titles like “Procure to Pay Process Owner” or “VP of Order to Cash Processes.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2022

SCCN suppliers like Emerge, GEP, and Coupa provide good network visibility to procurement; solutions from FourKites and project44 provide visibility to shipments; and solutions from Interos or Eversteam Analytics provide visibility to new risks in almost real time. Clearly, a new approach is needed.

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