The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

Two years of digital transformation in two months,” was the comment that one retailer made when discussing how COVID-19 had accelerated their digitalisation journey. Those that were already on a digital path had clear roadmaps in place. Figure 1: PPI – Digital vs Non-Digital Manufacturing Organisations: WW Manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2023

Surveys were distributed during a period from December 2021 thru April 2022, and have been periodically updated. Respondents in this survey reportedly indicated their observation of an ongoing shift in supply chain culture. This study polled CEO ’s, Chief Supply Chain or Operations Officers , Vice Presidents and Managers.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 12, 2021

New global survey finds that companies executing digital planning transformations are better managing COVID-related demand and supplier uncertainty. Fifty-four percent of those who said they were ‘reaping the benefits of digital transformation’ said that they were managing COVID-related demand and supplier uncertainty ‘very well’.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 9, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, a number of studies concluded organizations only had a short-period of time to begin their digital transformation journeys. We know the digital transformation timeline was thrown off by the pandemic; however, analysts aren’t sure by how much. He prefers the term “digital reinvention.”

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 14, 2021

With so much commerce moving online, digital customer experience (CX) is becoming increasingly important. According to a 2018 Gartner survey, “Across all industries, at least 84 percent of consumers say their experiences with using digital tools and services fall short of expectations.”[1] ” Online Security.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Digital Champion Best Practices. Digital supply chains use one integrated network for all relevant supply chain partners, including procurement, suppliers, service providers, and even customers. This is significantly higher than average organizations, and more than double that which is achieved by Digital Novices.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Since the earliest days of the Digital Age, business consultants have been encouraging client companies to transform into digital enterprises. Tech journalist Zach Cooper insists, “Whatever a company’s vision for the future, it must include digital transformation in order to grow.”[1]

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 13, 2021

The need for digital transformation has been accelerated by COVID-19 and the pace with which enterprises have embraced digital technologies during the pandemic is unprecedented. Current disruption has brought these initiatives to the forefront which is evident by the rise in investments that are digital in nature.

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ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

In fact, a survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) found that 96% of respondents from the Middle East region were reconfiguring their supply chains in October 2020 — much higher than the global average of 83%. Whereas in developed economies, the digital economy contributes 18.4% Enter eProcurement. Opportunity Awaits.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

Increasing Supply Chain Performance in the Digital Era. A global benchmarking survey by Körber Supply Chain reveals how businesses are seeking to better understand the key factors that shape complexity in the supply chain post-covid. Increasing Supply Chain Performance in the Digital Era.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The times of global pandemic will be remembered as the years of mass digitization. During the pandemic digitization was just the only way things could work. Covid-19 has left us little choice but to leverage digital tools to stay operational. That’s what I continue to believe. But when humans don’t have a choice, they adapt.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 13, 2018

by Alexa Cheater Going digital has become top of mind for most supply chain leaders these days. But finding success through digital transformation is still an elusive venture. Lack of a clear digital supply chain strategy. But a lack of a clear digital strategy isn’t the only barrier to success.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Study shows most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, and fear of change is the biggest roadblock. Has your company initiated a digital transformation initiative? If you’ve not yet embarked on your digitization journey, you seem to be in good company.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

In a recent webinar , Ivalua’s CMO Alex Saric and Forrester’s Vice President and Principal Analyst Duncan Jones revealed the findings from a new Forrester survey on how Procurement can help restore growth and ensure business resilience. . The Future of Procurement is Digital. 4) Improve Collaboration.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As analysts from TECSYS explain, “Digital transformation of supply chains must extend beyond IT to become an enterprise-wide initiative, where every department has skin in the game.”[1] ” Benefits of Digital Transformation. Because digitization is about more than technology. ”[6] Why?

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

A shortage of digitally savvy talent, and a lack of training for technical and soft skills, hinder digital procurement initiatives. Additionally, over half (55%) of UK businesses say that digital skills in procurement are less advanced compared to other departments. Challenges in hiring digital skills in procurement.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2022

1] They cite a Pew Research Center survey that tried to determine the importance of so-called “soft skills” for succeeding in life. ”[3] The article also cited a survey by the Harvard Business Review that found employees “spent an average 27% of their time on bureaucratic chores, such as writing reports or documenting compliance.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

The Digital Age has spawned a variety of views about how technology will improve or destroy life as we know it. ”[1] Businesses are certainly having to navigate digital transformation carefully as they seek ways to become more efficient and profitable while trying to avoid data leaks and privacy issues. .”[1] ”[2].

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The digital retail revolution can help in this area by digitizing all processes of receipt and tracking of goods. This, in turn, leads to increased sales and customer loyalty.

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QAD

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s the buzzword of all buzzwords – digital transformation – but what are we really talking about, how do we get there, and what are the obstacles along the way? The authors refer to the bounty of benefits that accrue from digital maturity. Did You Miss the QAD Tomorrow: Digital Manufacturing Event? Digitizing the Shop Floor.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2024

Late last year, the staff at Digitate released the results of a survey entitled “AI and Automation: Laying the Foundation for the Autonomous Enterprise.” The survey found, “90% of IT decision-makers plan to deploy more automation, including AI, in the next 12 months.”[1]

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We live in a digital age in which data has become an important company resource. 1] That’s why most business consultants insist that organizations built on a foundation of Industrial Age processes need to transform into digital enterprises. Today, it’s not people but data that tops the asset value list for companies.”[1]

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2017

Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. The good news is executives are aware of the importance of digital transformation. Possibly not.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 25, 2018

The skills of the past are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of today’s complex, fast- moving digital environment , or prepare for the future. ” Here are three things you can do to attract and leverage talent for the digital supply chain. . There is also a talent shortage. Use accessible technology .

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

New survey finds that most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, with fear of change and data challenges as leading roadblocks. . Because digital transformation can involve selecting and implementing several different solutions, the early stages are often protracted. PRESS RELEASE.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Like other economic sectors, the grocery sector is not immune to changes in the Digital Age. They are joining the Digital Age. ” Bringing digital inside the grocery store. ” A follow-on survey by Valassis, indicated millennials are particularly attracted to digital coupons. The changing consumer.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This blog is based on Dassault Systèmes’ partnership with IndustryWeek on conducting a midyear survey of industry leaders to gain a better understanding of how virtualization technologies are helping them adapt to these changes. Today, change is the only constant, and success depends on the ability to adapt quickly and efficiently.

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ProcurePort

JUNE 23, 2021

With increasing pressure to mitigate spend and streamline processes, Chief Procurement Officers have turned to digital sourcing and digital solutions for help. In fact, according to a global survey of 830 procurement professionals carried […].

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Supply chain professionals from diverse industries shared their current inventory management efforts, challenges, and future plans in our newly released annual Digital Inventory Report. Why Inventory Management Should Be Digital and Automated. Digital technologies like mobile barcoding increase speed, transparency, and timeliness.

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Requis

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

New PwC survey reports procurement professionals lack systems to leverage sourcing data into agile actions . A r ecent PwC Global Digital Procur e ment survey reported that over 50 % of responding companies struggle to leverag e their procurement data. These risks are the driving forces to digitalize procurement systems. .

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed physical stores and forced consumers online, they were journeying on the digital path to purchase in increasing numbers. “According to a new global survey of more than 2,500 consumers from Periscope by McKinsey, U.S. Data, cognitive technologies, and the digital path to purchase.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Improve Operational Efficiency and Eliminate Internal Complexity Through Digital Procurement From better spend visibility to reduced order times and more, can your organization afford to miss out on the benefits of digital procurement? ” Respondents to the RS and CIPS survey share this view.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2021

We are now living in a post-industrial age often referred to as the Digital Age. These new age companies are often referred to as digital enterprises. Many business analysts believe the only way for companies to survive in the Digital Age is for them to transform into digital enterprises.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

SYSPRO listens to different perspectives at two events in Kenya – one the CIO view and the other the CFO view on Digital Transformation – both November2021. Too many organizations reach too near and see little return – it’s called Digital Transformation not Digital Tickling. Investing in digital transformation training.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Dear Supply Chain Professionals, There are several very interesting supply chain surveys open for participation at the moment (in Januaray and February, 2014). Thank you for participating in one or more of these excellent supply chain surveys. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): The value proposition these processes present.

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