NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

Services that can be shared among the various business units of a company include finance, purchasing, inventory, payroll, hiring, and information technology. The concept of shared services was introduced in the 1980s, when a number of large companies with multiple business units began looking for ways to reduce their administrative costs.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A year ago, journalist Christopher Wolf reported, “Spooky season is here, and it’s back in a big way. ”[4] In a press release published earlier this month, Ferrero North America, reported the results of a new survey revealing that Halloween is increasingly becoming a holiday for adults, not just children. 5] David C.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2020

When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. Total cost analysis is more difficult than it sounds and most technology implementations automated functional measurement systems (manufacturing or procurement), but leave the organization blind on the management of total costs.

Gartner 243

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8 On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. The company branded as GT Nexus in 2001 and purchased Tradecard in 2013.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. The initial software product release name was Real-Time Forecasting. E2open sells a cloud-based solution for network collaboration. History of Terra Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2013

She cannot count the number of SCM software acquisition announcements that promised 1+1=10. Very few software acquisitions reach their potential. SAP company passed on a thirty-day period of first refusal to acquire the asset allowing the purchase by E2open on July 31st, 2013. Let me start with a disclaimer.

Supply Chain Design Software 199

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

I have read your report on S&OP technologies, and I have some questions.” In my prior jobs as an analyst, the research reports were locked behind a paywall; and even though I would have liked to have been able to talk directly to Steve, the commercial model of the prior positions prohibited it. He was exuberant.

Supply Chain Planning Software 265

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 265

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Overcome supply chain challenges – and maximize margins in the face of inflation – with retail planning software and demand forecasting tools. Material Handling & Logistics ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

Technology provider Google launched Last Mile Fleet Solution on March 17 to provide last-mile fleet operators with real-time routing and tracking capabilities. Google notes in its announcement that "last mile fleet operators have to work harder to create better consumer experiences and improve their operations."

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 52

Precoro

MAY 8, 2023

The school's success is evident in its remarkable track record of achieving a 100% acceptance rate to college for all its graduating seniors since the first senior class in 2012. With over 1,000 students, the school purchases a lot of supplies for students as well as office supplies for the administration.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Price Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2013

What is this going to cost? You could answer them with a purchase order (P.O.) Diffuse resistance by inviting stakeholders from internal groups to become part of the solution as early as possible. Your stakeholders can: Align sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and I.T. Why is it late? When will it get here? gain equation.

Pricing Training 143

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Logility

JANUARY 16, 2018

I was guilty of this from time to time when I led a demand-planning group because we were evaluated on forecast accuracy as one of our key metrics. The value generated by improved forecast accuracy comes from how that improvement is used to enable cost reductions, synchronize production and enhance customer service.

Supply and Demand 102

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software 102

Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

Since the start of 2012, more people graduating from college and universities are entering the engineering/manufacturing fields. alone, colleges and universities awarded 83,263 bachelor’s degrees in engineering in 2012, a 37% increase over the 60,605 degrees conferred in 2002. Breaking it down In the U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Jaggaer

JANUARY 14, 2020

Whether your organization is purchasing raw steel, injection molded plastics, or fully finished office supplies and IT equipment, a st reamlined P2P system can be a game changer. Curiously enough, big companies that are providing raw materials to other P2P companies tend to have their procure-to-pay be less of a focus,” Charles says.

Material Savings 40

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills 40

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2016

Today Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to purchase Elemica, a provider of Supply Chain Operating Networks for the chemical industry. While, in 2012, SAP acquired Ariba. In this period the concept of trading exchanges were largely overhyped and the solutions under-delivered.

Supply Chain Network Software 150

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

As the American computer scientist Alan Kay famously said, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor.

Predictive Analytics Software 204

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

As explained by Clint Raiser of Logistics Viewpoints , e-commerce retail sales have grown at 15% annually, doubling in size since 2012. Distribution center robots are a force in the Amazon powerhouse, reports the Association for Advancing Automation. Why Do Companies Fear Distribution Center Robots and Their Implementation?

Distribution 179

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. In Figure 1, I share a composite orbit chart of progress of Cisco Systems, Intel, Samsung and Flextronics on the Effective Frontier at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin for 2006-2012.

Optimal Sourcing 286

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EcoVadis

JULY 28, 2010

19/05/2010: Interview with Luca Guzzabocca, head of Logistics Costs and Supply Chain Management at GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI. 1) Why is Sustainable Procurement important for GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI? Sustainable Procurement is one of the significant engagements GRUPPO MONTEPASCHI has in CSR policies.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Last year, reports the U.S. ”[1] The USDA also reports that, in 2022, the number of live poinsettia imports “totaled 2.2 According to reporter Marina E. While there, he failed in an attempt to purchase Texas and became a persona non grata for meddling in the country’s internal affairs. homes are imported.

Supply Chain 130

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Invata Intralogistics

MAY 6, 2022

And in the process, it will provide you with the basis to formulate your own strategic plan for ensuring you get the solution best suited for your unique business. And the challenge facing many adapters today is in integrating and orchestrating heterogeneous robotic solutions in the same automation solution. So start there.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

We have been taught, as supply chain leaders, that over the last decade supply chain processes have improved costs, shortened cycle times, improved customer service and decreased inventory. ” Or run the statement by any software provider, and they will share that their solutions delivered these “best practices.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. » Impact of SMAC on Enterprise Software Applications. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Human Resources.

Analytics Software 35

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. He knew Integrated Business Planning (IBP) tools were out there, but he couldn’t sell IBP within the organization.

Demand Planning Software 256

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Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Since about 2012 there’s been a massive influx of VC funding that has been poured into startups to revolutionise logistics and supply chains. Relational databases developed in the 1970’s paved the way for software companies to develop products that made a global just-in-time supply chain possible.

Supply Chain Software 133

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 26, 2016

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. 38 | Tools & Technology. Forecasting is about managing risks.

Supply and Demand 60

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Amazon is on the forefront of automation in the warehouse , currently using 45,000 Kiva Robots, after purchasing the company Kiva Systems in 2012 (they’re now renamed “Amazon robots”). The information received can be checked for accuracy with the company’s inventory software.

Warehousing 112

Warehousing Inventory Reduction Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 112

Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 7, 2014

After years of 9% GDP growth followed by strong job creation and a 10% inflation rate, 2012 and 2013 have seen more modest but stable continuous growth. increase in private spending compared to 2012 and imports are up 7% for the same period. The Purchase Managers’ Index in October 2013 was 53.3, The year 2013 shows a 2.7%

Turkey 84

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Simply put, omnichannel operations aim to provide consumers with a seamless and positive shopping experience regardless of the path to purchase they take (i.e., Retail specialist Laura Heller ( @lfheller ) reports, “Retail CEOs say internal silos are holding back omnichannel success. ” MediaPost , 14 March 2012. [2]

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Omnichannel Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Network

MAY 23, 2012

The per share purchase price represents a 20% premium over the May 21 closing price and a 19% premium over the one month volume weighted average price per share. The acquisition establishes SAP as the leading business network, adding business-to-business collaboration to its existing solutions. billion term loan facility.

SAP 95

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Resilinc

MARCH 7, 2023

According to our data, Extreme Weather was the 11 th highest reported disruption in 2022. The above graph shows the increase in Extreme Weather disruptions tracked by Resilinc from 2012 to 2022. Powerful collaboration tools then accelerate response and recovery efforts on your path to proactive risk mitigation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Following this, Mr. Welty purchased a WMS company which became the platform upon which he created a different business called Quiet Logistics, a third-party logistics company focused on picking ecommerce orders with robotic technology. million to support the Quiet Logistics business model. Their metrics just don’t make sense.

Modeling Software 231

Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 231

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Cloud and Machine Learning services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Provides cloud computing infrastructure, storage solutions, and machine learning services to businesses and developers worldwide. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 105

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 105

Talking Logistics

JUNE 28, 2013

Another crazy Friday morning, now with the kids out of school, so let’s go straight to this week’s news: JDA Announces Major Enhancements to Workforce Mobility, All-Channel Commerce Solutions. HighJump Software Enhances HighJump Warehouse Advantage Express Offering to Meet Increased Demand in SMB Marketplace.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 143

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I have a plane to catch this morning, so let’s go straight to the news… 3Gtms Announces the Inaugural Release of 3GTM Transportation Software. NAFTA Trade in December 2013 than in December 2012. This week the company announced the inaugural release of 3GTM, the company’s flagship transportation management software (TMS).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 145

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 25, 2017

However, predictive analytics and value-added services are being poured into TMS models, and supply chain executives have taken notice. Unfortunately, industry-standard TMS systems are simply not cutting it as more companies look for better ways to improve operations and reduce costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Invata Intralogistics

MAY 6, 2022

And in the process, it will provide you with the basis to formulate your own strategic plan for ensuring you get the solution best suited for your unique business. And the challenge facing many adapters today is in integrating and orchestrating heterogeneous robotic solutions in the same automation solution. So start there.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 52