Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

Every industry article, news segment, analyst research paper, and boardroom conversation offers varying perspectives on the real issues impacting supply chain performance and the best way to fix them. Developing Diverse, Resilient Sourcing Strateg ies. Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of either China Plus or de-risking sourcing changes. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contract Compliance and Strategic Sourcing. Contract sourcing and strategic sourcing are two different strategies that ensure you are able to get the best deals from your suppliers while still adhering to company policy. The two must work together to keep the source-to-contract process flow working effectively. .

Negotiating Skills 52

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

So what does “good” strategic sourcing look like? The primary difference between Strategic Sourcing and “good” Strategic Sourcing is contextualized flexibility. Procurement must be able to apply the general principals of Strategic Sourcing in a way specific enough to maximize the value of each spend category.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2021

3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] 4] Staff, “ Global supply chains are still a source of strength, not weakness ,” The Economist, 3 April 2021. [5]

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Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found that procurement has become of growing importance to organisations, with 85% of respondents indicating that executive leadership recognises procurement’s role in revenue growth. comments David Khuat-Duy, Corporate CEO at Ivalua. *The

Inventory Reduction 130

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QAD

JULY 13, 2021

I caught up with a former colleague recently to discuss her procurement project which comprised a year-long strategic sourcing engagement. Although she and her team had delivered on a number of procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, she was uncertain where efforts on the supply base should focus next.

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found that procurement has become of growing importance to organizations, with 85% of respondents indicating that executive leadership recognizes procurement’s role in revenue growth. comments David Khuat-Duy, Corporate CEO at Ivalua. Tom Reynolds / Robert Fretwell.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

EC Sourcing Group

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Strategic Sourcing Solutions to Enhance Your Bottom Line. Strategic sourcing is vital to procurement and the supply chain overall, as it allows companies to gain the lowest cost of a good or service while minimizing supply chain risk. What Is Strategic Sourcing?

Negotiating Skills 52

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Navigating the latest tariffs, and the resulting ripple effects on currencies along with fluctuations in labor costs make it increasingly difficult for companies managing complex multinational supply chains to make effective sourcing, purchasing and production decisions fast enough to stay competitive. So what’s the answer?

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ivalua

JUNE 3, 2020

The study reveals that a lack of digitisation and a focus on costs is hindering supplier collaboration, with 77% of respondents admitting that cost dominates supplier selection for most sourcing projects, and a further 80% acknowledging they need to accelerate their digitisation of procurement. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2023

Author’s Note: At the ProMat conference earlier this year, I delivered a presentation at the Locus Robotics booth titled “Warehouse Robots: What We’ve Learned So Far” based on research results from our Indago supply chain research community and other sources. Below are some excerpts from the presentation and research.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

The research, conducted by Vanson Bourne on behalf of Ivalua, found that 71% of respondents believed the rate of digitisation in Procurement is low. The post Inefficient Procurement processes are costing UK businesses almost £2m per year, reveals research appeared first on Ivalua. About Ivalua. 31% of £5.84m).

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EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

??Meeting the Demand in Sourcing and Procurement. In recent years, considerable efforts have been made to simplify and streamline sourcing, procurement, and overall supply chains to meet demand more effectively. Sourcing and Procurement Optimization : Speed and Transparency. Contract management. RFx and eAuction management.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Demand Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software 52

EC Sourcing Group

DECEMBER 13, 2021

What Is Vendor Sourcing? Generally speaking, vendor sourcing is when you choose vendors to supply you with either goods or services. In years past, vendor sourcing could be an intricate and lengthy process. Read on to learn more about auction vendor sourcing and more about the management process. Market research.

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Precoro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. Understanding their distinction can help you ensure the coordination between the responsible teams and adopt the right strategies for improving both sourcing and procurement. Procurement. Contains fewer steps.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Have you ever tried to find the most cited paper in supply chain management research? Being a milestone for our field , the paper analyzes four sources of the bullwhip effect, and it discusses actions to be taken to mitigate the detrimental impact of the bullwhip effect. Research Article Award Ranking Supply Chain Management'

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Supply Chain Insights

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is how our research process works. Unlike other analyst firms, we do not believe that research should be locked behind a firewall. When you see us field a research study you will know three things: Confidence. We share all of the research widely in our community, Beet Fusion , and on our website. We give to You.”

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Resilinc

APRIL 11, 2023

Overall, EventWatch AI sent alerts for over 15,000 events – pulling data from 104 million news sources across 100 languages and countries. Many of these new sources are small, medium, and large news outlets from outside the US: over 200 countries in 108 languages. million increase in the number of mapped sites.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

To examine supply chain management priorities, performance, and anticipated trends, APQC conducted its 10 th annual Supply Chain Management Priorities and Challenges research, including a survey of more than 350 supply chain professionals from around the world and across multiple industries. For more information on the research, click here.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog announces availability of our latest Supply Chain Technology Market Education Research Advisory titled: Caution and Oversight Required in the Use of Generative AI Applications. We do ask for basic registration information. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 19, 2012

Before I start this blog, you need to know that I am a self-confessed research snob. I have been doing supply chain research for the past nine years. I have experienced the research methodologies of three analyst firms ( Gartner, AMR Research and Altimeter Group ). What is Research? It sounds easier than it is.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Mid-Year Assessment.

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Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 59

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights the release of a second published research advisory on the Importance of supply chain and HR alignment for talent lifecycle needs. In late January, we announced general availability of Part One of a three-part research advisory series. Background. Remaining Report.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group , through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog, announces the release of a second published research advisory in an overall three-part series: The Importance of Supply Chain and Human Resources Strategy Alignment for Addressing Talent Recruitment and Retention Needs- Part Two. Bob Ferrari.

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EC Sourcing Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ethics in Sourcing and Procurement Management. Read on to learn more about procurement management and ethics, how to spot unethical behavior, and how your eSourcing software can help you pave the way to an ethical and risk-free sourcing and procurement process. Illegal sourcing. Principles of Ethics in Procurement Management.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 52

Supply Chain Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Cooks share recipes freely; and computer scientists design open-source software to be widely distributed. Open Content research is similar. Historically, the selling of research has been a small revenue stream for the more traditional analyst companies. Research is at the center of our model. There is so much to learn.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Earlier this month, an executive in our Indago supply chain research community submitted the following question: “We see the future of transport moving toward electric and autonomous vehicles.

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Freight Research Sourcing Transportation 225

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 3, 2024

Supply chain network design, a branch of operations research, helps in strategic decision-making about nodes, sourcing, transportation modes and inventory levels.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 9, 2023

As a contrarian voice in the industry, I want to share some research to steer the conversations towards a more fact-based dialogue. (I In this post, I want to focus on tactics that work and don’t drive success based on recent research of 107 business respondents. The panel group is sourced from my group of LinkedIn followers. (The

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In this particular posting, we share our review of: Profit From The Source- Transforming Your Business By Putting Suppliers at the Core. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. This book is available either through Harvard Business Review Press or on Amazon. . Bob Ferrari.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

Published in 1998, The relational view: Cooperative strategy and sources of interorganizational competitive advantage by Dyer and Singh remains one of the most influential business papers. Ten years later, the authors discussed their paper in an interview with ScienceWatch.com.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Background Throughout 2022 and 2023, we have highlighted for readers the various indications of Apple’s unfolding China Plus sourcing moves. That culminated in our research arm’s published December 2023 Supply Chain Matters update, Apple’s Unfolding China Plus Sourcing Strategy for iPhone Production. All rights reserved.

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Where to Start if You’re New to Procurement Sourcing Solutions. There are many people who are not new to procurement and sourcing and its role in the supply chain but may be new to sourcing solutions and software. Read on to learn how to get started with procurement sourcing solutions and what to look for in software.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Source: IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Supply Chain 2022 Predictions — APEJ Implications. Tender documents and responsible source guidance are requiring suppliers to show evidence of their actions to support ESG initiatives, as well as the actions of their suppliers. Companies, both large and small, are changing.

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