ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 78

EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

You already know the biggest supply chain disruption of 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. The prevailing effects of COVID-19 are uncertainty and disruption; the key to planning ahead for 2021 will be to analyze the effects of 2020. Supply Chain Performance: Reviewing 2020. What were your biggest challenges in 2020?

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software Resource Reduction 98

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 2, 2023

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech , we highlight for readers a workforce reduction underway at procurement technology provider Coupa Software. Business procurement spend management support technology software provider Coupa Software initiated this week a corporate wide headcount reduction.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 30, 2021

As Tom Standage ( @tomstandage ), editor of The Economist ‘s ‘ The World in 2021 ‘, reminds us, the digital path to purchase is increasingly becoming the customer journey of choice. Part of the change includes finding alternate sources of supply to meet demand more quickly or keeping more stock of certain items on hand.

Purchasing Skills 100

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Procurement’s stature has grown during the COVID-19 crisis as costs, cash flow and supply continuity quickly became top boardroom priorities and homepage news. Across the world, procurement leaders have risen to the challenge. People should be thankful, and procurement practitioners proud. Examples abound.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 130

Jaggaer

JUNE 9, 2020

Procurement teams can lead the way in building a robust system into the future. This should serve as a wakeup call for procurement teams to take a look at the clauses in their contracts. supplychain #sourcing [link] pic.twitter.com/40kHrnlbvY. JAGGAER (@JaggaerPro) April 30, 2020. . JAGGAER (@JaggaerPro) April 30, 2020.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. Source E2open Shipping Index). The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. As a result, focusing on cost and efficiency, and functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance.

Procurement Analytics 221

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 221

Unleashed

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Building and maintaining a strong, consistent brand is fundamental to any marketing strategy. Your marketing strategy should focus on building brand equity because it plays a significant role in your brewery’s long-term sustainability. Beer marketing strategies in 2020. Beer marketing strategies during lockdown.

Sourcing Strategies 82

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A container from Shanghai to Long Beach was 56 days in 2020 and increased to 80 days in 2021. Source E2open Shipping Index). The Chief Financial Officer gained more presence with procurement and IT reporting to finance. As a result, focusing on cost and efficiency, and functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance.

Procurement Analytics 195

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 195

ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2022

The retail industry has been witnessing unending turmoil over the last couple of years by way of a series of challenges – ranging from shifts in purchasing habits and consumer demands to the vagaries of a relentless global pandemic that continues to trigger seismic upheavals. Retail supply chain software that creates better demand signals.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase. Retail returns are on the rise.

Retail 296

Retail Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 296

EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

New energy efficiency regulations and standards are set for 2023 regarding certain HVAC systems, making it past time for distributors to start sourcing suppliers and diversifying their product portfolios for the products they’ll need in order to keep up with a new demand. Adding Inventory Optimization to your Solutions.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management Software Optimization Software 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

José Carande, Managing Director, Accenture Strategy, explained some of the difficulties and challenges faced by banks and financial services companies at a JAGGAER webinar on October 8, 2020. Attijariwafa Bank has successfully implemented a source-to-contract solution with the JAGGAER ONE platform.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Retailers such as Walmart have rigorous standards and will only purchase from suppliers who meet these standards. And customers, many of whom are Millennials, want to know the sourcing of the products they buy and will make decisions based on a company’s sustainability record. Reducing energy costs often reduces GHG emission.

Sourcing Strategies 88

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

trillion in 2020, and is projected to grow to $7.4 Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. A quick and practical way to go about it is to leverage cutting-edge technology solutions that bring about efficiency at scale. Sales in the e-commerce sector globally, grew to $4.9

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 130

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. It involves outsourcing the entire supply chain function to a third-party provider who manages everything from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. When looking at global online sales, Salesforce reports 57% digital growth in 2020, and 16% growth in 2021, with eMarketer data predicting a continued increase through 2025. Data source: eMarketer. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Retail Forecasting Software 177

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

In July of 2022, Supply Chain Matters provided our readers added perspectives and highlights regarding supply chain planning technology provider Logility’s acquisition of supply chain network design technology start-up Starboard Solutions. Evolution of Supply Chain Network Design Technology. Added Importance.

Network Design Software 52

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

on-highway diesel fuel prices are up $0.898 from the end of August 2020. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. Supply & Demand Chain Executive , in 2020, the ?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 308

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 308

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

In 2019 Yas Marina Circuit began working with DGrade to find a sustainable solution for plastic water bottles and cups used during the Formula 1 event. Getting the plastic into the recycling bins is not a sustainable solution in itself. Ensuring plastic is recycled into new products. The recycling initiative was implemented as part of.

Material Savings 246

Material Savings Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 246

Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

March 21 was the second annual iteration of World Sustainable Procurement Day , an online event organized by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge team, SPP Chapters, SPP Champions, and partners to raise awareness about the importance of ethical procurement and to share the best sustainability practices with organizations worldwide.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

When companies implement enterprise software solutions, they often label that implementation as being part of their company’s digital transformation. But implementing new software does not digitally transform anything if the people that are supposed to use that software cannot do so effectively.

Supply Chain Design Software 258

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling 258

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The fall ritual precedes the dropping of the ball on Times Square to ring in 2020. I find senior executives love to throw around superlatives like customer-centric, agile, efficient and responsive but lack the understanding of how the words translate to supply chain strategy in the real world. It is all consuming.

Supply Chain Design Software 189

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

2020 SYSPRO research showed tha t 60% of businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. Businesses were unable to operate at the same level of efficiency as they were facing operational inefficiencies and the increased need for remote collaboration. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 111

EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 81

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Trends 81

Precoro

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Morgan Working Capital Index 2020 , there is significant capital trapped in the form of working capital that can become a vital source of additional liquidity for corporations. Higher chance of heavy reliance on external financing sources, such as loans or credit lines. According to The J.P.

Optimal Sourcing 59

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

” Or, “If you need an answer, implement my solution.” Let’s celebrate that over the last two years, there were four significant acquisitions by traditional supply chain planning providers to deepen analytics capabilities: 07/2018 JDA purchases Blue Yonder (Purchase price confidential.).

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 297

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

During the period of 2016-2020, we hosted quarterly events, and monthly calls, to encourage inter-operability testing between network providers and the building of open canonicals. Defining a solution to close the gaps are not so easy. The network solutions have been through a series of vicious M&A cycles. I feel the pain.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Third Party Logistics 195

ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

There will be unique challenges public procurement teams will need to address to ensure the bill delivers on its full promise. Chief among these challenges is the need to modernize procurement processes and tools. . Total estimated infrastructure bill allocations: Source. They needed a solution quickly.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Tools 130

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. Similarly, after the conference, I started working with a chemical company to formulate a supply chain strategy. The solution was too black box. Hence the solution couldn’t be much maintained. Spring 2020-February 2021.

Optimal Sourcing 221

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 26, 2021

Tech-enabled Business Strategy. According to Deloitte analysts, tech-enabled business strategy, optimized for agility, will be a game changer for many businesses. The traditional process of strategy development is too infrequent and labor-intensive to enable strategists to sense and seize opportunities as they emerge.

Supply Chain Design Software 113

Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 113

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Source: Bloomberg.com. below its February 2020 rate, despite enticements like improved workplace flexibility, benefits, and wages. And as recession skirts the edges of budget plans, more companies are rethinking their hiring strategies. When customers arrive curbside to collect their purchase, they have no intention of waiting.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

1 In 2018, the three engineering disciplines producing the most degrees were, mechanical engineering, with 31,936 degrees, computer science with 19,082 degrees, and electrical engineering with 13,767, 2 And in 2020, 199,790 degrees in engineering were awarded in the U.S. Breaking it down In the U.S. 3 What’s the allure?

Manufacturing Procurement 81

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 81

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As the world continues to struggle with the effects of the pandemic, the digital path to purchase continues to see an increase in traffic. Ali Amarsy, Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy at Publicis Commerce, writes, “COVID-19 has catapulted us into the future. DTC Strategy Considerations. ”[4].

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies MRPeasy 130

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. This greatly increases the company’s agility, allowing highly efficient purchasing operations.

Optimal Sourcing 246

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Purchasing Skills 246

Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

With the right technology, process manufacturing strategy, planning, and management can be simplified. Let’s look at some common challenges and tips on how to turn them into opportunities that keep your machines fed and operating efficiently today while preparing your company for a brighter future. You can’t afford to use guesswork.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs.

Supply Chain Software 274

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