The Network Effect

JULY 31, 2015

This transaction is represented by the “procure to pay” cycle. Thus at any point in the “procure to pay transaction cycle”, whether it be sending the PO, acknowledging receipt, committing the order, creating the ASN, order pick up, order in transit, order scheduled to factory, order delivery etc.,

Automotive 100

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 100

Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. A decrease in the compliance rate results in an increase in indirect procurement or maverick spending.

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 124

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

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. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services.

Predictive Analytics Software 212

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics 212

BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In Part 1 , we covered the complexities of logistics management in the automotive industries and the change in thinking about how to manage logistics.

Automotive 97

Automotive Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 97

QAD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Whether it’s my hopeless search for Wildberry Pop Tarts, a replacement for my range cooktop or even the still considerable struggles in the purchase of a new automobile, supply chain issues have become a repeatable and expected part of our everyday acquisition processes. A Lesson from the Automotive Supply Chain.

Automotive 98

Automotive Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 98

The Network Effect

JULY 24, 2015

Suppliers who ship either in truckload quantities or as part of a milk run may be requested to utilize future forecasted demand within their 830 authorizations to fill allotted space on the designated carrier. When there is a choice, the supplier should always ship the higher runner first.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Cost Reduction Strategies Automotive Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The manufacturing firm would then have to organise shipping of the defective product, testing the product, dismantling, repairing, recycling or disposing the product. The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.”

Logistics Network Optimization Software 243

Logistics Network Optimization Software Reverse Logistics Manufacturing Procurement Logistics 243

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

Supply Chain Risk Management Solution from riskmethods. If I was asked to vote for the most interesting solution set that has come to the fore over the last few years, my vote would be for supply chain risk management solutions. AGCO’s risk notification and visualization solution came from riskmethods.

Risk Management 257

Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Risk Management 257

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. When it comes to inventory and driving improvement in the face of variability, there are five issues: Poorly Implemented Advanced Planning Solutions. Private Equity M&A.

Supply Chain Planning Software 243

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 243

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). The solution was too black box. Hence the solution couldn’t be much maintained. When I asked about the use, the response was: “ We don’t use it. ” My take?

Optimal Sourcing 221

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

Embracing technology is part of that solution. But the rapid shift from retail to online purchasing for staples and the surge for protective equipment, as well as unanticipated products like bread makers and home-schooling items, left many retailers flatfooted. online, which contributed to overwhelmed parcel shipping networks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 189

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 130

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Often, retailers consider a product’s supply chain to be complete the moment that it is purchased or received by a consumer. Because the digital path to purchase can easily be abandoned, retailers understand that a good returns policy can be a competitive differentiator. But this isn’t always the case. ”[3]. ”[3].

Reverse Logistics 130

Reverse Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 130

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2018

Blockchain Offers Significant Benefits to Returns Management Consumers are turning toward eco-conscious decisions in purchases, and blockchain technology could be the solution. This is not limited to small items, and it includes major sectors of the economy, like the automotive industry.

Reverse Logistics 121

Reverse Logistics Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Purchasing Skills 121

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Supply Chain Nation recently sat down with Automotive Logistics Group Publisher, Louis Yiakoumi, about the hot topics in this industry. In Part II he will cover what automotive companies are doing to overcome those challenges. SCN: What are companies doing to overcome the key challenges facing the automotive industry?

Automotive 61

Automotive Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Pricing Training 61

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Higher container costs , resulting in container-by-container decisions on what to ship. They’ve been around for years, either bubbling under the surface, or squeezing supply chains into retrospectively fitting band-aid solutions to cataclysmic problems. The Solution: 5 Changes Needed to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges.

Supply Chain Disruption 194

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 194

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Blue Yonder’s WMS , a SaaS solution, empowers businesses to deliver consistently high service at a value-driven cost. In Charles A.

Supply Chain Planning Software 126

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Analytics Software 126

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers. External sourcing adds supplier pricing, shipping, and handling fees.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Analysis Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 98

QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

When people think about supply chain, purchasing is usually the first thing that comes to mind, but all of your enterprise’s operations fall under the same umbrella. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export. through 2028. “A

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 98

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2016

Manufacturing and shipping process have historically focused on producing a product, sending it to the store, and having a consumer purchase the product. Additionally, consumers are starting to demand a personalized, low-cost, and reliable solution to their needs. Traditional competition left your consumers with few options.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 120

GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Small shipping companies have grown into larger third-party logistics providers , and warehouse management has become more focused on efficiency and accuracy instead of quantity of shipments. A WMS is the general term for the software that governs, monitors, and controls all processes within a warehouse.

Inventory Management Software 120

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 120

RFgen

MARCH 3, 2021

Mobile inventory solutions for D365 boost data accuracy, increase workflow efficiency and support digital transformation with barcode software. RFgen’s D365 offering includes open source app suites across purchasing and receiving, sales and shipping, inventory management, and inquiry and reports. Purchase Order Receiving.

Inventory Management Software 64

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Procurement Solutions 64

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal. In order to streamline the delivery, Coca-Cola implemented a vehicle routing software. The reason is that is the software vendor has a very good relationship with Coca-Cola''s legacy ERP software vendor.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2014

In this edition: Marion Kohlmeier, Head of supply chain planning and project purchasing at Weidmann Plastics Technology. Weidmann Plastics Technology is part of the Techniplas Group and I am responsible for three teams: Logistics planning; pre-series scheduling; and project purchasing. The third team is project purchasing.

Negotiating Skills 87

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 87

Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's competitive market, where it's not all about cost savings, tracking procurement performance and aligning it with business goals and objectives is a must-have. So how do you measure the effectiveness of procurement operations within your organization? What Are Procurement KPIs, and Why Use Them?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. assembly), so they can perform their task and hand the product to the customer – or ship it, as would generally be the case.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The automotive industry is grappling with many challenges as it transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), while simultaneously navigating volatile production schedules, tightening regulatory compliance, and placing rising pressures on supplier relationships. What is the solution? Start with the basics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 52

Techgistics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

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. According to an article published in The Economist , AI has reduced returns by 2 million units a year and is able to procure 200,000 ítems autonomously without human intervention.

Supply Chain Software 133

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 133

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Seasonal products that don’t make it out of the warehouse are doomed to sit there until the season rolls around again–especially if they are long-tail items that service seasonally-affected machinery and automotive parts. Machine learning is a fantastic tool…if you know where to start. Markdowns and Returns. Probabilistic Forecasting.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing Supply and Demand 156

RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

Sourcing Strategies 74

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 74

Exiger Perspectives

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mineral Uses Tungsten Artillery shells, armor plating, cutting tools, engine parts, airplane balancing weights. Exigers analysis indicates that of the five impacted materials, tungsten was the top material shipped by value. Tellurium Solar panels, thermoelectric devices, infrared optics, steel alloys, and rechargeable batteries.

China 66

China Purchasing Skills Alloy Supply Chain Software 66

crisp

JANUARY 24, 2023

We’ve also made that data usable and actionable for hundreds of brands within the tools they use today — helping teams from sales to marketing to supply chain leverage real-time insights to run a smarter, more efficient business. We look forward to sharing more about our EDI-related solutions in the coming months.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

RFgen

AUGUST 5, 2020

With mobile barcoding solutions , businesses lower costs while increasing accuracy, visibility, efficiency and productivity, along with many more benefits. Mobile inventory software with additional functionality. Cutting-edge barcode software can then communicate scanned data to transact against your ERP as work occurs.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 88

QAD

MARCH 11, 2021

Automotive manufacturing companies, and especially tier one suppliers, don’t want to be considered just manufacturing companies, they want to be “technology companies.” ” That is precisely why automotive manufacturing companies do not want their products to become a commodity. I hear it all the time.

Pricing Training 90

Pricing Training Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Training 90

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Research by McKinsey shows that B2B buyers are typically using an average of 10 channels to conclude a purchase, and 70% of them are prepared to spend as much as $500,000 in a single online purchase. But, with the right solution, designing and executing a range of value-added services is not as difficult to achieve as one might think.

Manufacturing Procurement 113

Manufacturing Procurement Distribution Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 113

Unleashed

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Micro-fulfilment is a strategy eCommerce businesses are using to meet customer demand for faster delivery and pick-up times for online purchases. The modern consumer doesn’t want to wait for their online purchases – they expect fast delivery of goods or will switch to competitors who deliver rapid order fulfilment.

Inventory Reduction 104

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