Kinaxis

AUGUST 24, 2015

It never ceases to surprise me when I hear how many enterprises entrust a mission-critical task to the desktop spreadsheet software Excel®. So what’s wrong with Excel? It’s a great tool for personal productivity. For example, with Excel you can’t easily: Integrate information from many sources.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 100

Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Set reorder points for your most frequently purchased items As your business grows, it can be difficult to keep track of the right time and stock level at which to reorder more products. Setting reorder points for the most frequently purchased items can help significantly improve inventory efficiencies and save costs.

Inventory Reduction 95

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 95

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. This week the company announced the inaugural release of 3GTM, the company’s flagship transportation management software (TMS). And with that, I’m off to the airport.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 145

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 145

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and was an early provider of cloud solutions for supply chain. I asked him over and over, “Is the market ready for a solution for JUST Sales and Operations Planning?” The supply chain management software market had soured.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software 0

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2013

The solution solved a relevant industry issue. In the height of the e-commerce craze, the marketplace offerings started with a focus on e-procurement. The widely-held view was that the e-procurement market would fuel the next generation of marketplace applications. Transora had a short history. Clear governance.

Supply Chain Design Software 259

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 259

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

of revenue on IT solutions and expensive solutions to improve performance, yet degrade balance sheet results against peer group sectors in tough markets? Enterprise resilience–the ability to have consistent balance sheet returns despite market volatility– decreased starting in 2014. How could the industry spend 1.7%

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

The manuscript is due to Wiley on March 1st for an August 2014 publish date. I need it for my conference on September 10th-11th, 2014. He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. I am behind. The heat is on. No backing out.

Procurement Analytics 260

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Metrics Procurement Solutions 260

MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The inaugural post appeared on March 4, 2014, and was about the rising status of the supply chain profession. Some events and trends driving the supply chain’s standing back in 2014 remain just as influential in 2023. Decisive phase But some of the 2014 challenges we still witness today have become more urgent. billion).

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Nick Lynch is the Global Excellence Manager at Shell Lubricants, a division of Shell Global. It is just not enough to do a software upgrade or slowly push continuous improvement projects. What can often look like compliance in APO could actually be numbers calculated in Excel and posted into the SAP system.

Demand Planning Software 256

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 256

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8 In 2014, SAP posted revenues of 19.5B$ and Oracle with 38.3B$. On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 23, 2014

In 2014, ecommerce strategies grew in importance. If you are going to be excellent at ecommerce fulfillment, you need to have great perpetual inventory capabilities. Aggressively design and test products online and then bring the data into your forecasting tools to predict sales of new products by channel. Details matter.

Packaging 290

Packaging Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software San Francisco 290

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). 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. For related commentary, see Insights from Ryder Innovate 2014.

Predictive Analytics Software 205

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics 205

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

As shown in Figure 1, users are more satisfied, the implementations are shorter and there is greater Return on Investment of solutions from Best-of-Breed solution providers—especially if the best-of-breed solution providers used are industry-specific. Using quantitative surveys, we collected the data in Figure 1 in 2014.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 150

GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. Walmart uses its mammoth purchasing power to shape suppliers’ behavior which also drives down costs, Gartner said.

Gartner 120

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?” I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Orbit Chart for SanDisk for 2006-2014.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

However, what is clear from our recent study of 73 manufacturers using supply chain planning is that companies using best-of-breed solutions implement faster, achieve a quicker Return-on-Investment (ROI), and are more satisfied. Today, in many organizations, these solutions are legacy. Was it intentional? Or accidental?

Supply Chain Planning Software 303

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply and Demand 303

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Recently, I spoke to a major European retailer that lost 5% of their grocery revenues to Amazon in the first quarter of 2014. I sometimes wonder if I should create a new class of technologies for the network design tools because they have changed so much.) These tools allow us to look at sell, source, make, and deliver together.

Supply Chain Design Software 287

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 287

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Here are the three questions that I would like people to ask: Table 1: Comparison of Results for Best of Breed Solution Providers to ERP Expansionists in Supply Chain Planning. The first evolution of technologies were built by best-of-breed solution vendors. This new solution was favored by the Information Technology (IT) organization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 313

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 313

DynaSys

MARCH 5, 2019

For example, European consumers prefer to buy in their region (75%), then abroad (19%) or at the airport (6%). These statistics are similar for Asian consumers who represent the major consumer market with 62% buying luxury goods in Asia, 16% buying luxury goods at the airport, and 22% buying abroad.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Eliminating Excel in Purchasing United Arab Emirates Trends 75

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 17, 2013

More than 500 senior decision-makers from 23 different European countries gathered at the Translog Connect Congress, organised for the third time, in Budapest to exchange ideas and find solutions for their major challenges in transportation, logistics and supply chain management. The solution offers an impressive 98.92

Hungary 84

Hungary Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 84

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

No Purchase Orders were used. VMI is an excellent option for many dealers and distributors as it has the ability to increase inventory turns, reduce customer returns, reduce administrative costs and reduce lost sales. Software to Manage Vendor Managed Inventory. We only paid for fasteners as we used them.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 120

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation. Developed a process of excellence in supply chain collaboration.

Inventory Reduction 104

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Vendor Strategies 104

Supply Chain Network

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

The omni-channel consumer is here and this holiday season, their expectations will not only affect the impending Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping rush, but also shape how their purchase decisions are made throughout the year. consumers conducted by JDA Software Group, Inc.,

Retail 60

Retail Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 60

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Solution 1 : This can be significantly improved by engaging a consulting team to review existing KPIs and recommend changes. At the performance review employees think they have done excellent work but their manager gives them a low rating at their annual appraisal. Solution 3 : A consultant has partnered with a KPI Analyst.

KPI 120

KPI 3PL Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 120

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

Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 35

EcoVadis

DECEMBER 8, 2019

PARIS/NEW YORK – (December 11, 2019) — EcoVadis , the world’s leading provider of sustainability ratings, today announces its sustainable procurement partnership with Klabin , Brazil’s largest paper and board producer and exporter. Learn more on ecovadis.com , Twitter or LinkedIn. About Klabin.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Supply Chain Software America 40

AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The cost of recovery from a disruption in procurement management depends on factors such as supply source, volume, manufacturing location and inventory. Recent changes in supply chain solutions include building to order and obtaining supplies just before they're needed, resulting in a greater dependence on lead times. Quality problems.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 74

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

It ensures consistent repeat purchases over time, regardless of price, convenience or even a global pandemic. Their 2014 Super Bowl commercial, Puppy Love , has been ranked the most popular ad in the history of Super Bowl. It aimed to provide brewers with the tools to make the beer at the lowest possible cost.

Sourcing Strategies 82

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 82

Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

In 2013 Nokia took full ownership of Nokia Siemens Networks, buying the other half of the venture from Siemens, and 2014 sold its handset business to Microsoft. Nokia is currently preparing for another major change, its purchase of Alcatel-Lucent, which is expected to close in Q1 2016. By Helen Armstrong. It’s a one-stop shop.”.

Supply and Demand 60

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 60

ShipBob

APRIL 22, 2020

trillion by 2021 , a staggering 246% increase since 2014. Green, eco-friendly packaging is here to stay, and businesses must be quick to catch up with new sustainable solutions. We rely on a great post-purchase experience for this, and ShipBob is a fulfillment partner that is truly an extension of our brand.” Plant fibers.

Packaging 92

Packaging Purchasing Skills Waste Reduction Material Savings 92

Repl Group

JUNE 3, 2019

from 2014 to 2017. And they also show that although there’s not as much additional spend as in previous years, there are still extra purchases to be secured. Purchases that you want to secure in your retail stores. Strong Growth is a Ghost of Christmas Past. But in 2017 and 2018, growth was stunted at 2% and 2.7%

Supply Chain Planning Software 49

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting 49

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Finance & Accounting. Human Resources. Product Categories. Banking Suite.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 24

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 24

EcoVadis

MARCH 27, 2019

More than 600 professionals from the procurement and CSR worlds descended upon Paris on March 11-12, ready to share best practices, exchange ideas and ignite change in global supply chains and beyond. Exponential Thinking, Risks and Solutions. Exponential Thinking, Risks and Solutions. Ignite Change. Suppliers’ Survey.

Procurement Solutions 8

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Sustainability Innovation 8

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Layaway: • The customer selects the product that she wants to buy. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 22

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain 22

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 12, 2016

He then went into global imports for the central purchasing group in Raleigh. By 2014 and 2016 revenue was back up to almost its previous high point. In 2013 we had $8M of raw material inventory – due to poor purchasing, poor safety stock decisions, and a lot of WIP in the system. Today, we are at 5.5M

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Software 40

Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Webcast – “Supply Chain Control Towers: Separating Fact from Fiction” With the overwhelming complications faced by today’s supply chain managers, companies are searching for the best solutions to combat complexity and create supply chain excellence with the consumer-driven approach. ©2014 Tompkins International. |.

Demand Planning Software 40

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software 40

Logility

JUNE 23, 2014

Often these CIOs ask me to explain the differences between supply chain solutions from an ERP provider versus Best of Breed solutions. However, if the CIO’s view of the supply chain is focused on their ERP solution, I am usually asked “don’t we already have that? Was it intentional? Or accidental?

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply and Demand 103