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

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

It combines decisions across sell, deliver, make and source processes to drive value based outcomes. They also are clear that the supply chain is defined outside-in based on the channel requirements and the underlying rhythms and cycles of fulfillment, manufacturing and procurement. Tactical Planning: This process is usually monthly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 299

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 299

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

They write, “This includes tackling bigger issues such as compliance, supplier relationship management, risk and disruption, responsible sourcing, and transparency. “AI allows you to integrate real-time data from various sources, helping you devise more efficient delivery routes and schedules.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Optimization Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2024

As an old gal attending multiple conferences (more than I would like at times), I have listened to speakers waft eloquently about the value of concepts like networks, big data, industry 4.0, The current taxonomy does not include a tactical planning tool for procurement (above MRP) which is an opportunity.)

Supply Chain Planning Software 369

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 369

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 28, 2022

It is one reason experts on logistics are following the autonomous freight truck market and new approaches to freight procurement closely. However, freight procurement is changing. Strategic Freight Procurement vs. the Spot Market. In logistics, we talk about strategic freight procurement and the spot market.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 55

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Security Predictive Analytics Software 55

Jaggaer

MARCH 18, 2020

“Big Data” is everywhere. The value of quality data has never been higher, and the power to process that data is more readily available than ever. To better understand the impact of big data analytics on procurement, we turned to industry veteran Walt Charles, CPO at Allergan, who sees big data as a major disruptor.

Big Data 59

Big Data Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 59

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

In these conventional IT approaches, data is written and coded with fixed semantics into rows and columns. I term this our data jail. Primed for transactional efficiency, these legacy architectures based on relational databases drive order-to-cash and procure-to-pay efficiencies. Why is this needed? Stay tuned.

Optimal Sourcing 369

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement 369

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources. This includes internal and external data sources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 290

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 290

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Supply chain leaders were slow to adopt advances in Big Data Analytics. In 2001, China joined the World Trade Organization, increasing access to China as both a channel and a supply source. This did not improve during the pandemic, and most companies are busy investing in AI-based engines using enterprise data.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 195

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As time passed, procurement gradually gained a larger role in the scope of manufacturing and order fulfillment. By the mid-1950s , procurement had become a commonplace aspect of minor business, and procurement was almost comparable to secretarial work. Why Is Technology Driving Procurement Trends and the Role of Procurement?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 120

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. Go to the source. Data Everywhere, Insights Are Few. In one of the case studies, a manufacturer reported that they had 1700 employees with the term “data” in their title, but they lacked insights. ” Anna, this blog post is for you.

Supply and Demand 431

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 431

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The ends of the supply chain–both in customer and procurement– are fragile. They would ask how social can impact their supply chain source, make and deliver processes. It believe that it will become part of the existing processes of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Total charges were $46 million with a $.09

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 297

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

These tools allow us to look at sell, source, make, and deliver together. They also enable the evaluation of networks for both sales and procurement relationships to optimize the flows upstream and downstream. These technologies are applicable to solve many problems. We hope to see you there!

Supply Chain Design Software 297

Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 297

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 21, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement drowning in data article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. At the same time, the global availability of information & data has grown at 4x the speed of global trade ( hbr.org 2019 ). Is Procurement drowning in data?

Optimal Sourcing 85

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Data Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

These sources while functional are difficult to connect. In my experience, usually only 1/3 of data needed for visibility is transactional data. Most deployments focus on functional excellence–manufacturing, transportation, customer service or procurement. Traditionally, deployments focused on indirect procurement.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 193

Prescriptive Analytics Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 193

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes.

Optimal Sourcing 19

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software 19

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

But few people really understand what it is, how it works and more importantly, why it is so important to Procurement. This paper seeks to answer those questions and specifically address its benefits to the Procurement process by addressing the following checklist: Checklist. What is Artificial Intelligence or AI?

Procurement 93

Procurement Modeling Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 93

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Everything from contrast dye, to tubing, to medical devices with embedded semiconductor chips would suddenly become difficult to source. The i-Score helps procurement leaders quickly assess the overall health of their extended supply chains. A customer of the risk solutions begins by listing key suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical 312

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. It’s the promise of Big Data, Business Intelligence, and Analytics. Big Data, Social Media, Cloud Computing, and Mobile will continue to dominate the headlines.

Predictive Analytics Software 260

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics 260

Demand Driven Technologies

JANUARY 26, 2024

We were recently approached to tender by a company looking for a forecasting and procurement solution. The tender included all the buzzwords of the moment: AI, big data, and a system that could process millions of planning actions per day (sic). Read more Source

Supply Chain Transformation 105

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning 105

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Even long-time escapes like sports have become playgrounds for IoT fitness devices and big data statistical analysis. The good and bad news is that autonomous procurement isn’t here yet. There are four main steps to autonomous procurement. There are four main steps to autonomous procurement.

Procurement Solutions 80

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 80

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Big Data Analytics and AI are at the forefront of this technological revolution, offering unprecedented opportunities for retailer agencies and agents to optimize their operations and enhance customer experience.”[1] In doing so, it appears they are not so crazy. Improving Customer Experience. .”

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

These “events” are turned into supplier scores, and if significant the score goes flagged in the Oracle procurement system. At Coupa supplier risk is also flagged for single source or capacity constraints. Now Oracle is working to connect these scores to the planning systems.

Optimal Sourcing 355

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 355

AFFLINK

MARCH 20, 2017

You can’t open a major tech news site these days without encountering the words “big data.” What is Big Data? The easy question first: what is big data? As explained by a recent IBM report, “Big data is being generated by everything around us at all times. How Can Big Data be Used?

Optimal Sourcing 54

Optimal Sourcing Big Data Supply Chain Optimization Modeling 54

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Benefits of Implementing MES Manufacturing execution systems track vast amounts of data and provide real-time insights that can increase production efficiency and save costs. Together, an ERP and an MES create an integrated network that provides a holistic view of finance, procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing logistics etc.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 52

Jaggaer

JUNE 18, 2019

JAGGAER InsideSpend Thought leadership Series – In this blog series, we profile leaders in the procurement industry. We hope their insights and experiences inspire you to achieve greatness in procurement. A conversation with Walter Charles, Chief Procurement Officer at Biogen. . Procurement Trends in Manufacturing.

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Big Data Procurement Solutions 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? ” Ouch!

Procurement Analytics 71

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 71

The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 26, 2022

It is one reason experts on logistics are following the autonomous freight truck market and new approaches to freight procurement closely. However, freight procurement is changing. In logistics, we talk about strategic freight procurement and the spot market. There is a driver shortage. It is a brutal job.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 147

Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Logistics Predictive Analytics Software 147

EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Using software in procurement management is an excellent way to help maximize proficiency and streamline your operations so that you not only increase production, you build better relationships with your suppliers, increase collaboration within your organization, and improve the entire supply chain process.

Analytics Software 52

Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Procurement 52

Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

As more data sources get legible, whether it’s container ship movements, eAWBs or carrier rates , it can have incredible ramifications. I’ve heard anecdotes from the past two years of SVPs at multinational companies needing to sign off on spot procurement but the degree of interest executives are now showing is impressive.

Freight 156

Freight Data Prescriptive Analytics Software Negotiating Skills 156

Procurement Academy

JANUARY 25, 2021

Retail Academy is the newest venture of Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sales Academy. While many of the core principles of Procurement and Supply Chain are universal, we recognize that the skills that enable success in the retail industry are different from those in other industries.

Procurement Analytics 98

Procurement Analytics Buyer Training Purchasing Skills Retail 98

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Cloud has evolved to provide the ideal infrastructure and platform for hosting multiple supply chain partners to collaboratively offer optimized services including planning, logistics, sourcing, procurement and service parts management. Multi-enterprise supply chain means multi-vendors of supply chain applications. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 275

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 275

Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 27, 2013

Upcoming recordings will focus on a range of topics: e-procurement in Africa, e-commerce in China, serialization in pharmaceuticals, collaborative logistics in consumer products, lessons learned from forecast benchmarking, cool technologies, and insights from technology leaders on how to effectively implement supply chain planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 110

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 110

QAD

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Consider a story from Seth Stephens-Davidowitz’s book, Everybody Lies on the topic of big data. Manufacturers we work with often mention the desire for a single source of truth and quicker access to information that improves decision-making with suppliers. Lower procurement costs with supplier self-service and proactive alerts.

Manufacturing Procurement 134

Manufacturing Procurement Real-time Visibility Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 134

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Challenges in Using Blockchain in E-Commerce The difficulties of blockchain depend on the source questioned. Use for transparency and traceability for buyers, marketplaces, sellers, and consumers, unifying the history of a product from procurement to end-users, as well as throughout returns, if necessary. Download Here.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 211

Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Software Material Savings 211

Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2017

The wealth of data captured from raw material procurement through distribution to the end customer creates a comprehensive, holistic view of how a supply chain is performing. It feeds analytics and fosters collaboration and insights for continuous improvement and high operational efficiency.

Supply Chain Network Software 154

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 154

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Less mature companies focus IT investments on manufacturing, procurement and workforce management. More mature companies are targeting analytics and performance management, big data and predictive analytics , mobility technologies, and visibility and event management. They pursue analytics to help find hidden data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 120