Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! For a supply chain to run smoothly it needs to be well managed under the right strategy for your business objectives. Below are three building blocks of a well-managed supply chain strategy to help you boost efficiency and lower costs. Demand Planning.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Keep reading to uncover the risks and challenges of inventory management , learn about the types of solutions available, and discover some of the most effective inventory management strategies in modern business. According to Zebra’s Retail Vision Study , reducing stock-outs and overstocks can lower inventory costs by 10%.

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OptiProERP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Most manufacturers look to streamline systems, reduce production costs, and increase profitability without sacrificing product quality. Often, the quickest and easiest way to cut costs is by accepting minimum quality levels or reducing employees. How Can You Reduce Manufacturing Costs? Step 3 – Cost Analysis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 6, 2023

It’s a handy sales strategy to keep in your business toolbox – and can be essential to success in highly competitive markets. In this article, we do a deep dive into competitive pricing to outline key strategies, how they impact your profit margins , and how competitive pricing works with real-life examples. Coffee chains.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 2, 2024

ERP trends 2024 – achieving business success through the use of innovative technologies Now that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are firmly established, we expect to see a massive take-up of these technologies by manufacturers in 2024. The other emerging area around AI in ERP focuses on trend analysis and forecasting.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. The post Will 2021 be about Cost Reduction or Strategic Supplier Relationships? Interested in learning more? appeared first on Ivalua.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch discuss 3 freight trends to watch. They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Key Takeaways: 3 Freight Trends to Watch . Learn More About 3 Freight Trends to Watch. About Ryan Schreiber.

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RFgen

MAY 10, 2023

Greater efficiency helps reduce costs and improve profit margins, giving you the edge over competitors. But how do you reduce inventory costs and maximize profit margins? Let’s explore some proven strategies to help you turn ballooning overhead costs into greater profit and ROI. Often, you will find room for improvement.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Strategy is a critical aspect of supply chain management. By managing processes like planning, sourcing, production, and delivery, companies can reduce costs, safeguard against undue risk, and pivot quickly when faced with the unexpected. Creating a new supply chain strategy can be complicated, if not daunting. Don’t worry.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization (IO) vendors. Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.

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crisp

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We’re providing insight on the retail trends surrounding the 2023 holiday season, and how businesses can leverage data-driven strategies to meet them head-on. Following over 20 years with Retail Link as its legacy vendor portal, Walmart has similarly embraced digital transformation with its new platform, Luminate.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK MatrixTM: Intelligent Retail Pricing & Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO), Q4, 2023 includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reduced operating costs: Effective order fulfilment can minimise costs associated with processes like inventory management, packing, and shipping. Order fulfilment strategies There are several order fulfilment strategies that you can implement in your business. This eliminates the need for the business to hold inventory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd. Today, we will talk about out of the box digital supply chain management strategies that the companies can adapt for good in this digital era.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. It had been a long night. However, I had little time to be tired. ” I smiled.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

. “Asia’s favorable demographics, supply chain market share, and growing influence on socio-cultural trends underline its potential role in shaping the metaverse,” it says. The survey reveals that 43% of respondents have no strategy to digitalise their logistics, while 18% have only just begun the process.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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Clear Spider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shorter trend cycles, rising costs of goods, and high demand for seasonal products like candy, costumes, and decorations are all haunting manufacturers and retailers globally. In the fast-paced world of seasonal inventory, trend forecasting is crucial for success. However, the modern business landscape is far from what it once was.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 20, 2018

The 2018 Nucleus Research Inventory Optimization (IO) Value Matrix Report has just been released, and analyst Seth Lippincott identifies the latest technology trends, top inventory optimization solution providers, and the strengths and weaknesses of each vendor. The third theme is machine learning (ML).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit. You will reduce overhead costs.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2021

To narrow the discussion, I will look at the technology trends identified by two of the world’s largest consulting firms — Deloitte and Gartner. Each firm has identified nine technology trends they believe will have significant impacts on businesses over the next couple of years. Below are Deloitte’s nine technology trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

We’ll explore a few general solutions offered by leading technology platforms that retailers and logistics providers alike should consider: Carrier Allocation: Optimize cost and reduce risk by expanding partnerships with carriers and delivery service providers, improving capacity and flexibility. Cost is an important consideration as well.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 27, 2021

Peak Season Inventory Management and Fulfillment Depends on Market Trends. As with all things related to supply chain management and logistics, market trends and consumer spending habits directly impact how peak seasons play out. Approaching peak season and the trends that come with it is critical for supply chain managers.

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Elementum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Business Process Automation Services: Enhancing Efficiency and Growth Business process automation (BPA) is a powerful approach to streamlining processes, eliminating repetitive tasks, and enhancing efficiency within organizations. This higher efficiency leads to reduced costs and an accelerated return on investment (ROI) for businesses.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They partner with carriers, shippers, and freight tech vendors to help them optimize their business and build software to fuel their growth. Partners with various stakeholders: Metafora collaborates with carriers, shippers, and even freight technology vendors. Welcome to the new way forward. Welcome to Metafora.

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BlueYonder

JULY 17, 2023

Have you seen the latest Digital Commerce 360’s Fulfillment Trends for Retailers report? The June Strategy Insights Report is your guide to the latest fulfillment trends. In response, retailers are utilizing search, social media, online marketplaces, and partnerships with drop-shipped vendors.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

As a result, shippers across the globe are looking for ways to keep up with the Amazon’s unrelenting approach, and these trends in trucking and freight reflect a few of the key ways shippers, third-party logistics providers and truckers will respond 2018. The ELD mandate will dramatically reduce the number of hours truckers can drive.

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Within the global supply chain, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is becoming an essential service. VMI provided a streamlined approach to the supply chain process by providing inventory management and order fulfillment benefits to vendors and retailers. The vendors will manage materials and determine the order size. What is VMI?

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

It converged with a trend of both airlines and ocean liners investing far more heavily in their fleets over the past fewyears. This is actually surprising; while some importers are concerned about the Red Sea delays, which would reduce available capacity due to longer transit times and turnarounds, many are concerned about too much capacity.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings. Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) are agreements between shipping companies to share vessels, ports, and resources.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements. The answers to these questions lie in understanding a few of the top industrial procurement trends to expect in 2018. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

So why do we feature content related to Vendor Managed Inventory? Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. ” Vendor Managed Inventory Model: A Quick Back Story.

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Precoro

JANUARY 29, 2024

Escalating expenses associated with rising prices of raw materials, finished goods, third-party services, and labor along the entire supply chain expose businesses to a heightened threat of margin reduction. Contract Conditions Suppliers may adjust their pricing strategies in response to inflation. Market analysis. Risk assessment.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Introduction The global business landscape has witnessed an increasingly fierce competition, pushing companies to seek effective strategies to maintain and enhance their competitiveness. Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success.

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