SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference. So, get ready to elevate your communication skills and gain a deeper understanding of the procurement domain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Companies that viewed the pandemic as another risk management event will struggle the most with Q1 and Q2 earnings reports. Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Focus on Cost. A Zealous Focus on Cost. A Decline in Innovation.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 18, 2023

Contract management plays a crucial role in the procurement process, as it helps ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize supplier relationships. By effectively managing contracts, organizations can maximize the value of their procurement activities and minimize potential issues.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

by Martin You – Sales Director for Asia Pacific at E2open. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2022

Containerization eventually reduced shipping and loading costs by at least 75%. The trade with Asia we take for granted today was only possible by mitigating a significant supply chain trade-off – reducing costs without appreciable impacts to quality and service. The myth of the “perfect plan”. Now that’s an ROI!

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 3, 2020

Procurement professionals are now playing an increasingly strategic role within their organizations. Procurement of raw materials and components that go into the manufacturing process is essential to ensure final product quality and strong financial performance. The new procurement professional needs a broad set of skills.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 12, 2024

It’s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. But now ships between Europe and Asia are instead going around the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa, which can add anywhere from 10 days to a month of travel time compared to the Red Sea/Suez Canal route. instead of midday across Australia. That’s all for this week.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. value reported for September.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Retailers have always been curious about the paths consumers take when they decide something needs to be purchased. When the Internet and World Wide Web introduced consumers to online shopping (aka e-commerce), the path to purchase became much more complex. Today the digital path to purchase is growing in importance. ” 10.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Asia-Pacific region has one of the largest number of fabricated metals manufacturers in the world. Cost efficiency, quality management and traceability are major issues for companies in this region. Therefore, companies should have a system to collect and consolidate the data for reporting and analysis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The report for August (released in late September) shows negligible changes in the aggregate. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Indexes The J.P. In contrast, the overall manufacturing PMI for the Eurozone was quite weak with Germany and Austria reporting the lowest levels. The HCOB Germany PMI , which registered 39.6

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Fortunately, the deep recession that many economists predicted didn’t emerge. Economics reporter Ann Saphir explains, “Americans borrowed more than ever on their credit cards in the [second quarter of 2023], with balances surpassing $1 trillion for the first time even as overall household debt loads were largely unchanged.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 31, 2021

Most PPE is produced in Asia, with ironically a large proportion produced in the Wuhan region. [1] Early in the pandemic, I was asked to join a team of academics to document and understand how state procurement officers were able to mobilize and react to this incredible situation. 1] In the U.S.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

To gain better control over the supply chain and reduce costs, companies are now looking at smart analytics which can use AI/ML to improve day to day operations. Deliver a delightful purchase experience to end customers. AspireNXT is the Winner of AWS Partner of the Year for Data Analytics & Machine learning – ASEAN.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Elaine Low, managing director for Southeast Asia and Pacific, CEVA Logistics said, ‘‘ At CEVA Logistics, we believe our global presence gives us a great responsibility in the communities in which our employees live and work. He was also in charge of carbon management and accounting and CSR reporting. million gallons of SAF this year.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. Developments. The halal industry is a fast-growing industry. The way forward.

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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. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. Nikkei Asia ).

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The following strategies, based on data, analytics, and collaboration, are helping planners around the globe overcome a disrupted supply chain. Use analytics to put your available inventory to the best use. Chances are you do have some inventory–make sure it’s being put to the best use with automation and data analytics.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In a period where multiple enterprise and specialty software firms are reporting what are perceived to be disappointing or declining profitability, replete with select headcount reductions, SAP SE seems to have countered this trend, reporting better than expected Q3-2022 financial performance. percentage points to 71.7 Bob Ferrari.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. Most respondents report monitoring their fuel consumption, which is a critical first step towards reducing it.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 23, 2023

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 34th Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. Background As our readership is likely aware, this report provides a snapshot of the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 23, 2024

The modules announced as general availability were Supply Planning , software that supports accurately forecasting and planning purchases of raw materials, components and finished goods as well as improve in-stock rates across the extended supply network. Virginia), US West (Oregon) , Europe (Frankfurt) , and Asia Pacific (Sydney ) regions.

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EcoVadis

MAY 9, 2018

Direct purchasing by governments and state-owned enterprises accounts for 12 percent of GDP in OECD countries, and in the U.K. Sustainable public procurement can also be beneficial from the economic perspective: It can generate income, reduce costs and promote innovation among domestic producers. National Procurement Standards.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 9, 2015

After highlighting some of the results from the IBM study I worked on this past fall on procurement analytics, I introduced Rich Hughes, former Chief Procurement Officer from Procter & Gamble. In streamlining the P2P system, Rick notes that he had to take someone from procurement to go work in AP in finance to fix it.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

e-Commerce delivery overview in Southeast Asia. Parcel Monitor tracks parcels all over Southeast Asia. We see a 26% increase in transit time during this period, which coincides with a spike in online purchases on e-commerce platforms. Download our free report on e-commerce logistics in Southeast Asia here !

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity. Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers. What is a Make vs Buy Analysis?

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American Global Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

The cost of U.S. However, there is a need for more precise and comprehensive metrics to understand the full economic impact of supply chains. The findings of this report are valuable for North Carolina and serve as a model for other states, regions, and the country. Today, they face new challenges and opportunities.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Every major publication and news outlet is reporting on the supply chain crisis. Most of the reporting has been pretty shallow, leaving all to wonder how it can be solved. . The problems we are experiencing now started in March 2020 when COVID hit and suppliers in Asia shut down. . Get the Report.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. The experience stems from the ground up as an operator, then assuming global roles spanning Asia, Europe, and North America and the journey has been incredibly exciting and fulfilling.

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QAD

AUGUST 16, 2022

port congestion and unresolved labor issues when imports from Asia return to full strength. Continued fallout, including transport congestion, limited air freight and rail freight transportation in the Asia-Europe lanes, because of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Supplier visibility provides analytics and insights to inform your strategy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

While a monolithic enterprise platform is no longer useful in today’s network-based world, it can still play an important role in aggregating and reporting the financial performance processes of the enterprise. Some other radical improvements that have been achieved include: Reducing supplier expediting costs by 60%.

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2022

a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today reported a 400%+ increase in year-over-year growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) from new customers during Q4’21. The post o9 Solutions Reports More Than 400% Growth in ARR in Q4 2021 appeared first on o9 Solutions. DALLAS, Jan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025.

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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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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

Technology allows shippers to work smarter, faster and with fewer human resources, and new technologies, such as drones and augmented reality, are continuing the process, reports Victoria Kickham of Logistics Brief. Dropshipping refers to manufacturers sending products directly, but products are purchased through a third-party.

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