Talking Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

As I highlighted last week in “Negotiating With A Chatbot: A Walmart Procurement Case Study,” despite all the hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), relatively few companies are using AI in their supply chain or logistics operations today. Simply put, we’re still in the very early adopter stage.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

We would not have succeeded without a team effort across R&D, the business leaders, and SC disciplines of engineering, procurement, and manufacturing. This is challenging work because it is highly dependent on cross-functional collaboration.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Procurement & Contract Management. Carhartt evaluated several TMS solutions across a broad set of functional requirements, including: Order Management. Location Management. Capacity Management. Rate Management. Carrier Communication. Planning & Optimization. Shipment Management. Visibility & Event Management.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. One of the early objectives of Procurement was to optimize tail supplier management. Provide a consumer-like experience for procurement stakeholders.

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QAD

MARCH 31, 2020

In some cases, only one or two companies in the world can produce the components ANCA needs. Inevitably, the procurement process is complex and challenging to manage. Our full case study provides details of how the QAD Supplier Portal helped ANCA streamline their purchasing processes. Procurement System Improvement Goals.

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”. Automation and innovation are at the forefront of the supply chain industry with procurement acting as a key enabler in the process. Körber at a Glance….

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Technology has radically changed procurement activities and procurement roles across virtually all our spheres of activity.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

A smart food manufacturing software solution is able to leverage the power of automation to further enhance the efficiency of procurement, production, distribution and sales. With the right software at their disposal, procurement managers are better able to integrate their data with their suppliers. CASE STUDY 1: Gourmet Organic Herbs.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2020

The Hackett Group report recommendations on IT & Procurement collaboration and how it can benefit your organization in the time of Covid-19 and beyond. This study includes input from a range of industries via interviews conducted with pairs of IT and Procurement leaders.

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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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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Eyvo

APRIL 19, 2019

Client Case Study Video Interview with Lucid Motors, Menlo Park, CA. We did a comprehensive market analysis of the majority of the procurement tools that were available to us and we decided upon the Eyvo eBA system due to a combination of high functionality and reasonable cost.

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EcoVadis

JULY 9, 2015

Case Study. We are pleased to publish a new case study detailing Alcatel-Lucent’s sustainable procurement program. Download the Case Study from the library. Long-time EcoVadis client, Alcatel-Lucent, has done all this and more.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

He was joined by Youness Taghrichte, Head of Procurement at Attijariwafa Bank, together with Richard Hogg, VP Northern Europe, JAGGAER, and Javier Lopez, Senior Value Engineer, JAGGAER. Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added.

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Supply Chain Opz

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Steve Jobs met Tim Cook In 1998, Steve Jobs invited Tim Cook for the interview while Cook was working as a procurement and supply chain leader at another company. Jobs also run the day-to-day operations, which resulted in the relationship problems with key vendors and third party logistics providers.

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Proxima

JULY 29, 2022

We’re proud to champion women in the procurement sector at Proxima and are passionate about supporting the careers of the women in the business through every stage of their careers. Prior to joining us, she worked client side leading strategic marketing and communications projects from a procurement standpoint.

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Proxima

JULY 29, 2022

We’re proud to champion women in the procurement sector at Proxima and are passionate about supporting the careers of the women in the business through every stage of their careers. Prior to joining us, she worked client side leading strategic marketing and communications projects from a procurement standpoint.

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Resilinc

APRIL 6, 2016

In this brief case study, we examine El Niño’s recently observed impact on the global output of palm oil and its prices, provide an overview of palm oil’s diverse industrial applications, and discuss how planning for “bigger picture” supply chain risk elements can help inform your company’s resilient procurement practices.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

This process, known as IT procurement, requires comprehensive steps with clear objectives and vendor selection criteria to ensure that technology investments align with business goals and yield a return on investment (ROI). This article encompasses the best practices for planning and executing successful IT procurement strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 16, 2015

A case in point is offered by AGCO. We are entering an era where it is becoming possible to detect supply chain risks much more quickly. AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of a wide range of agricultural equipment.

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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. Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester.

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EcoVadis

JULY 27, 2015

EcoVadis is pleased to publish this new case study, facilitated by BSR, which examines the huge challenges, and the methodical approach of Bayer in driving success in their sustainable procurement initiative. This case study was prepared by BSR, in partnership with EcoVadis. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It demonstrates the advantages of working with a digital procurement strategy. Important Digital Procurement Trends.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 22, 2024

End-to-end management of component procurement, inventory management, and JIT delivery. Cost Efficiency and Value Optimization: Economies of scale realized through global procurement and resource pooling. Seamless coordination across borders for streamlined supply chain operations.

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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

JULY 21, 2015

Global Supply Chain & Procurement Summit. parity.com/global-supply-chain-procurement-summit/. Achieving this goal relies mainly on the Procurement and Supply Chain Management team. Achieving this goal relies mainly on the Procurement and Supply Chain Management team. Date: 15-16 October, 2015. Organisation: C-Parity.

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Get the PDF of Lull’s case study >> Challenges to Order Fulfillment. Negotiating and procuring separate 3PLs would have taken months, but with FLEXE, we were able to stand up facilities in a matter of weeks.”. The post Lull Case Study: Order Fulfillment that Doesn’t Keep You Up at Night appeared first on FLEXE.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a result, companies are writing new case studies through their actions or inaction. In this volatile world, efficient procurement led by a CFO is not the answer. The supply chain team’s past thirty-two months of disruption were a long, winding road full of surprises. Business continuity is the overarching issue.

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Adexa

JUNE 21, 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. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

While the promise is clear, and we see a growing number of case studies proving the benefits of the approach, many companies struggle to create and maintain digital twins. Please take the time to watch the webinar replay to learn more from research, case studies, and a very valuable question-and-answer session.

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ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here. Procurement leaders are being given more and more priorities, he said, but there are obstacles in their way that stop them delivering strategic decision making and real value.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As a B2B company, procurement management is essential. The company is now focusing on cognitive sourcing, demand-driven procurement, and enhancing visibility. Rockwell Automation is a case study of a company working a long-term plan focused on improving flows for the customer.

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Eyvo

MARCH 5, 2020

Case Study - CodeFour Media Group. The post Case Study – CodeFour appeared first on Purchasing and Procurement Software Solutions. From time to time we like to showcase a few clients during the year. Code Four media group is a fairly unique business – its actually 4 business’s all under one roof.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

If you google “circular economy examples” then you will quickly see case studies centered on cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, Toronto, Glasgow. So the potential to combine the services of scrap waste management and raw material procurement could be something that marketplace designers can work on.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Boeing is now a case study in how not to outsource a supply chain. These suppliers, in turn, outsourced various parts of the modules they produced to their suppliers. Historically, Boeing was vertically integrated – the great majority of product development was done in-house. Quality issues have recently bedeviled Boeing.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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