Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

In 2004-2006, Greg Aimi (now a Gartner analyst) and I worked on a common definition of visibility for over a year. These sources while functional are difficult to connect. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. This is a form of visibility.)

Prescriptive Analytics Software 180

Prescriptive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 180

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

In manufacturing-based companies, 70-80% of costs are in the processes of source, make and deliver. While the practices of finance are over 200 years old, in contrast, supply chain as a cross-functional practice (the combination of make, source and deliver) was recently defined in 1982. Is talent a cost or an asset? Talent Gaps.

Cost Reduction Strategies 207

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 207

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 28, 2021

In 2004, I worked with a Midwest North American meatpacker to help define its supply chain strategy. Consumers constantly change the mix preferences in purchases. Somedays, the focus is on steaks or ribs and the next on the purchase of ground or cubed meat. Maximize the value of your purchase. What do I mean?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Note the elongation of the cash-to-cash cycle in the chemical industry of 38 additional days when comparing the 2014-2019 averages to the pre-recession period of 2004-2006. While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order.

Optimal Sourcing 242

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 242

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

On Monday, November 27th, Logility announced the purchase of privately-held Halo Business Intelligence. A significant source of revenue for the company is maintenance renewals. Prior acquisitions include: Demand Management, (often termed Demand Solutions) supply chain planning for mid-market, 2004 for $9.5M A Look Back .

Logility 61

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 61

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported, “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 According to Meyersohn, “Food manufacturers and grocers have faced higher costs for commodities, labor, transportation and other expenses during the pandemic. In November, the U.S.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Pricing Training Predictive Analytics Software Purchasing Skills 130

PINC

JULY 29, 2020

Since its founding in 2004, PINC has been a pioneer in providing real-time visibility and workflow orchestration to yard operations across distribution centers and manufacturing plants worldwide.

Supply Chain Planning Software 26

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 26

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. However, visibility of channel relationships–customer orders and consumption/purchase–in the demand network, or the use and consumption of materials in the extended supplier network, is an ongoing issue. An Old Gal on a Mission.

Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

In 1983, Peter Kraljic explained how to formulate a commodity strategy based on 4 segments, its later known as Kraljic Matrix or Purchasing Portfolio Matrix. Multi-dimensional view of strategy took place in 1999 in the paper " Leagility: Integrating the lean and agile manufacturing paradigms in the total supply chain " by Naylor et al.

Price Reduction 138

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 138

ivalua

MAY 21, 2014

Gartner highlights three reasons: Necessity – Too many organizations, especially manufacturers, rely on stale data and old processes that could be streamlined and enhanced with technology. The organizations using powerful new sourcing technology and streamlined processes are leaping ahead, quickly leaving their competition behind.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

We managed the supply chain for China’s largest manufacturer with close to US$500m in logistics spend. Something that the forwarding and logistics industry has wrestled with over the years, is to balance the risk and reward of investment into organic systems development, versus purchasing third-party market software to run our businesses.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 130

PINC

APRIL 27, 2020

Since 2004 and with hundreds of locations deployed around the globe, PINC Yard Management System helps the largest global companies to identify, locate, and orchestrate inventory throughout the supply chain predictably and cost-effectively. . The challenges are many and are now top of mind.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 26

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QAD

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The country joined NATO in 1999 and later became a member of the EU in 2004. Manufacturing in Poland. Poland’s manufacturing centers around machinery, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, beverages and textiles. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. state of Georgia.

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Poland Czech Republic Manufacturing Procurement Belarus 102

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Even the failure of a seemingly minor, geographically remote supplier can have substantial consequences if they provide a critical component used by multiple manufacturers. Nearshoring and establishing regional supply centers can reduce dependency on distant sources and enhance responsiveness.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

In our work on the Supply Chains to Admire report , we tracked the progress of manufacturing, retailing and distribution companies for the period of 2006 to 2013 and 2009-2013. Before taking her current position, she served in several capacities including Seagate’s product design and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Singapore.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

and J-P Rodrigue (2004)). Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management. However, topics such as logistics, logistics, physical sourcing and supply chain management are not included in these courses. The 1950s – The Transportation Era.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 138

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 21, 2022

Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, ResMed, Ross Stores, Sleep Number, Subaru, Toro, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company. More supply chain innovation happens in contract manufacturing–look at Jabil’s results–in the Contract Manufacturing industry with a 6-8% margin than in these high margin sectors. (No

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 7, 2017

3-D Printing: localization of manufacturing through the sharing of digital images using additive manufacturing. The 1610 SAP S/4 HANA release includes advancements in response management (allocation, ATP and order management) and procurement tracking and collaboration of purchase order workflows. It is a muddle.

Supply Chain Planning Software 180

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Prescriptive Analytics Software SAP 180

Arena Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In 2016, a leading consumer electronics manufacturer made headlines when there were several reported cases of their flagship smartphone catching fire. The answer lies in design for manufacturability (DFM). DFM ensures that the product design conforms to current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs). million smartphones worldwide.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Today the Company’s core businesses are cordless phones, contract manufacturing services and children learning products. The North American operation is the top manufacturer in the US cordless market. The second presentation given in 2004, shared the results. I found two presentations that spoke to me.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Days and years went by, and eventually, the ’93 Ford Escort was living in the hybrid-dominated world of the year 2004. But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. Responsible Sourcing. Subscribe Here!

Manufacturing Procurement 50

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics 50

Talking Logistics

APRIL 10, 2019

Source: Google. I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” Descartes Systems Group Revenue 2006-2018 (Source: macrotrends). Where is Descartes today?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. The company has strategically invested in automated distribution centers, streamlining the flow of products from manufacturers to stores.

Inventory Reduction 98

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” The first version of the MMOG/LE assessment was introduced in 2004 and is in its fifth revision today.

Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Software Automotive Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 98

PINC

MARCH 24, 2020

Whether they’ve sent their workforces home to work remotely, scaled back their operations, or scrambled to find alternative supply sources, organizations across all industries are implementing new measures to offset the impacts of COVID-19. Founded in 2004, PINC is a pioneer in digital yard and digital inventory solutions.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Optimal Sourcing 100

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 15, 2018

Those people you are dealing with every day is actually your "internal customer" (as in lean manufacturing or six sigma initiatives.) You start the whole customer acquisition process and cross your fingers. - In virtually every company, you have to deal with other departments. Shankar, V., Erramilli, M. & Murthy, B.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Six Sigma Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Skills 100

Talking Logistics

JUNE 16, 2015

The idea is to bring together the individual silos within a business, from the front end to the back end, from warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, etc. Many businesses have grown from acquisition, with various technologies and systems purchased along the way. to manage the end-to-end supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Execution Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2019

times more likely to make a purchase and 1.8 “Dove has a long-standing commitment to creating a world where beauty is a source of confidence, and not anxiety. The Dove Self-Esteem Project (which launched in 2004), helps women develop a positive relationship with the way they look and raise their self-esteem. ” 2.

Waste Reduction 100

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Material Savings 100

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

The July numbers signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions with output and new order rates reportedly falling at faster rates. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Manufacturing production reportedly decreased for the second consecutive month.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Taiwan Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest quantitative data related to global manufacturing PMI activity levels for April. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined. The Global Manufacturing Output sub-index reportedly dropped to a contraction value of 48.5 According to the J.P. value, up from 53.1

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement China Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning 52

Material Handling & Logistics

APRIL 2, 2018

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March, and the overall economy grew for the 107th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. Fiore, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: .

Manufacturing Procurement 57

Manufacturing Procurement Chemicals Currency Electronics 57

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I then went on to work as a ‘shipper’, for a swiss confectionary manufacturer and then a global IT distributor. Running a cost effective and safe supply chain distribution network across multiple geographies in the Asia Pacific region manufacturing and shipping chemicals where we averaged one delivery every 50 seconds.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2022

Today, leading companies across varied industry verticals that include retail, consumer and industrial products manufacturing, high-tech and semiconductor, life sciences, automotive, telecom, and oil and gas leverage :o9’s Digital Brain platform for transforming their supply chain, commercial and integrated business planning capabilities. .”

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Modeling 98

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Around 2004 we started a project to migrate an existing tool for planning for the BP Petrochemical Aromatics business over to AIMMS. They were a major provider of an important feed stock for us at several of our manufacturing locations but we were not getting the supply that we needed – instead only being rationed a few shipments a week.

AIMMS 120

AIMMS Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 120

AFFLINK

AUGUST 21, 2018

Even so, the first half of 2018 has seen an abnormal spate of recalls from some of the world’s largest growers and manufacturers. Why is that, and how can F&B manufacturers speed up the process? The transportation company may be using a depreciated copy of Excel on a PC from 2004. Evolving from Pen-and-Paper Record Keeping.

Beverage 48

Beverage Food Industrial Industry 48

BlueYonder

JULY 6, 2018

tariffs start to impact manufacturing; year-over-year orders for big rigs doubled in June; new advances in consumer chatbots could save businesses billions; and two major European grocers will team up in a bid to keep supplier prices low. As Manufacturers Position for Tariffs, Factory Activity Increases. in June from 58.7

Food 45

Food Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Journal 45

Logistics Bureau

JULY 21, 2017

The two companies switched positions in 1991, an event which heralded the start of a decade-long decline for Kmart, which ended in bankruptcy in 2002 and led to a subsequent merger with Sears in 2004. Direct purchases from producers or manufacturers, instead of buying through wholesalers (if your company is engaged in retail commerce).

Cost Reduction Strategies 68

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 68