The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Last week, Ivalua partnered with Ardent Partners to discuss Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. . Procurement 2022: Big Trends and Predictions. #1. Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . View Webinar Replay.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 20, 2023

The energy sector faces several unique procurement challenges, such as complex supply chains, volatile commodity prices, strict regulatory requirements, and the need for sustainable and socially responsible sourcing. Cost Optimization : Commodity prices in the energy sector can be highly volatile.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. For instance – improved communication skills or legal contract knowledge.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 24, 2021

Cross-function digitalization with intelligent solutions is the key to achieving end-to-end visibility across the supply chain. A seamless flow of information between planning, execution and supplier collaboration systems unlocks the possibilities to such visibility. Scenarios that can bring this value. REGISTER NOW.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Supply chain visibility and big data are hot topics and everyone is trying to figure out how to extract and analyze the data they have for better visibility and decision making. Financial data and visibility into the costs associated with shipping are critical to improving corporate financial performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2023

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Matt Elenjickal, Founder and CEO at FourKites, and looks at redefining real-time visibility. What’s my ETA? What’s the dwell time?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2015

Transparent supply chain management and effective supply chain visibility is a critical tool in a company’s continued growth and successful brand image. 4 Main Supply Chain Visibility Trends Driving Change. Data can indicate issues with procurement , product quality, and delivery.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Procurement and Sustainability are two disciplines and business functions that exist in a perfectly harmonious contradiction. Procurement is Committed.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Supply chain visibility is essential to modern success, but according to Supply Chain Dive , as few as 6% of companies have achieved full supply chain visibility. The problems existing within supply chain visibility go back to issues with tracking shipments after shipping to consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations. Furthermore, inflation has become a growing concern, causing price pressure up and down the supply chain. Gap between supply chain and procurement.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Five Year Performance on Business Goals (2019 – 2023) Looking at 2024 Priorities When it comes to organizational priorities across supply chain functions for 2024, APQC finds that supply chain planning remains in the top spot for the fifth year (selected by 90 percent of organizations).

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Kodiak Hub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. This is an exciting time to be a procurement practitioner, as well as a vendor of ProcureTech solutions. Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Supply chain resiliency is top of mind. Many executives are working to make their supply chains a competitive advantage.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 24, 2019

Real-time collaboration tools that fuel visibility, improve compliance, deliver actionable intelligence and reduce inventory and expenses. How SAP Ariba’s Supply Chain Collaboration platform provides direct procurement capabilities.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

Seamless coordination across borders for streamlined supply chain operations. End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Quality Assurance Across Borders: Stringent quality control protocols enforced throughout the global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

What Is Visibility? In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project. Visibility means many things to different people.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

This can be achieved by improving supply chain visibility. In this blog post, we'll answer the following questions: What is supply chain visibility? What do high-visibility supply chains look like? How can supply chain visibility be achieved?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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Procurement Academy

MAY 15, 2023

Lack of core technical skills is stifling procurement and supply chain teams in the race to Industry 4.0 Over two-thirds (69%) of supply chain and procurement leaders recognize technical skills as a crucial requirement, closely followed by strategic thinking (67%).

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Proxima

APRIL 13, 2020

During this time, Procurement teams have played a critical role in helping businesses manage these extremely challenging conditions – in some cases, they have enabled businesses to meet vast levels of demand. Based on our observations, these are the five common themes that Procurement Leaders are considering for the post-COVID world.

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Proxima

MAY 22, 2020

For procurement leaders, finance leaders are often a key stakeholder or indeed the person they directly report to. But do finance leaders value the performance of procurement? A further 44% in both the US and UK described good procurement practices as ‘quite important’, with only 1% and 2% respectively saying they were not important.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

PO Collaboration involves close coordination with suppliers to procure materials based on order specifications, tracking delivery timelines, and aligning production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations. Make to Order: Here, products are manufactured based on specific customer orders. Nari Viswanathan is currently Sr.

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My Office Apps

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this ultimate guide, we’ll show you how to elevate your business operations, from procurement and logistics to manufacturing and more, ensuring a path to operational excellence and strategic success. Operational Excellence with Cloud-Based ERP Procurement Management Efficiently manage your procurement processes with ERP.

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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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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 13, 2021

SupplyShift takes a look at three ways that supply chain professionals can drive sustainability through procurement practices. This, in light of recent global issues and advancements, is the perfect time for professionals to normalize sustainable procurement practices. Sub-tier Supplier Visibility.

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RFgen

MARCH 23, 2015

End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is an increasingly important factor in today’s manufacturing industry. The seemingly most successful firms are open and honest about their supply chain operations and practices, leaving little room for outside discrimination.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

For the short-term, a shift to local production alleviated reliance on Asian suppliers and helped mitigate risk, but a longer-term solution will require identifying opportunities to optimize costs, find alternative suppliers and enhance supply chain visibility. Enter eProcurement. Opportunity Awaits.

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RFgen

MARCH 23, 2015

Supply chain visibility is an increasingly important factor in today’s manufacturing industry. The seemingly most successful firms are open and honest about their supply chain operations and practices, leaving little room for outside discrimination. Procurement: selected and targeted information is in demand.

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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. Supply Chain Visibility. Alignment in Organizations in the Summer of 2022.

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