ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

Anyway, there were also a couple of very good customer cases studies, but we’ll save those for a future discussion and focus on AI here. Procurement leaders are being given more and more priorities, he said, but there are obstacles in their way that stop them delivering strategic decision making and real value.

Analytics Software 176

Analytics Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 176

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Today’s breaking Wall Street Journal article provides a great case study on the impacts of not proprerly managing contractual supplier relationships. In terms of a procurement strategy, everything looked copacetic and had fallen into place. First consider the type of supply arrangement this represented.

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Examples Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 118

Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

For example Stock Age by Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) can be cross-referenced with warehouse location to see which ingredients are sitting on the shelf and need to be moved (perhaps with a local promotion or price change). With the right software at their disposal, procurement managers are better able to integrate their data with their suppliers.

Manufacturing Procurement 89

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Supply Chain Opz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

Zara who is the fashion retailer in Spain, has managed to get the attention from academics and the first case study about its strategies was published by Harvard Business School in 2003. Fashion SCM 2.0 However, there is one company that stands out. In 2004, Kasra Ferdows, Michael A. Lewis, and Jose A.D.

Supply Chain Design Software 229

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

A Case Study. Let’s take P&G as an example. While the company’s investments in manufacturing scheduling and demand sensing improved outcomes, the organization under-invested indirect procurement and network design. In the 1990s, Procter & Gamble (P&G) was an undisputed leader in consumer products.

Procurement Analytics 337

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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. If you already know what Kanban is and just want the case studies, scroll down! Software development is an example.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Let me give you example. Companies that outsource procurement and focus on transactional supplier management are less agile and struggle to be adaptable. There will be no videos, but we will be writing up the case studies for our September newsletter. And, then assess the current state of alignment. Supplier Development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Examples of building intelligence in your processes: Automating product segmentation based on multiple dimensions including revenue, demand variability, supplier lead-times to manage different service level targets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 275

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EcoVadis

JULY 9, 2015

Case Study. We are pleased to publish a new case study detailing Alcatel-Lucent’s sustainable procurement program. Download the Case Study from the library. Long-time EcoVadis client, Alcatel-Lucent, has done all this and more.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2018

Digital twins drive benefits such as improved business planning and improved sourcing, procurement and supplier management. For example, this could be measuring the impact of random events on the supply chain, such as an earthquake that shuts down a distribution center. Click below to see the full SKF case study:

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Streamlined Lead Times: Improved procurement efficiency potentially resulting in cost savings from optimized shipping arrangements and favorable supplier terms. Case Studies: Realizing the Benefits of Inventory Optimization The following examples demonstrate the tangible advantages of reducing obsolete stock while enhancing service levels.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 156

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

While the promise is clear, and we see a growing number of case studies proving the benefits of the approach, many companies struggle to create and maintain digital twins. I encourage you to listen to the webinar replay to hear more about these examples. So, are they achievable, from a practical perspective?

Modeling Software 156

Modeling Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 156

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

For example, the EU’s tightening rules on palm oil imported from Southeast Asia places Malaysia and Indonesia in a difficult position, as they account for 85% of the world’s total palm oil supply. The Green Corridor: Saving Whales in California – A Case Study in Regional Collaboration.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

For example, when I used to ship ice cream by reefer container to China from the west coast, the time on the ship was 12-18 days. Today, we have an additional factor with inflation to add to the mix of issues, that changes the requirements for the “buy plan in procurement.”

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

It includes real-world examples from companies like Amazon and Starbucks, case study discussion questions, computer-assisted exercises, and programming projects, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to learn about supply chain management and the analytics involved.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 127

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

” (The use of the term “basics” is usually code for the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.). End-to-End Definition Implementation of enterprise data architectures to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. Background. Investment in control towers.

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Eyvo

APRIL 19, 2019

Client Case Study Video Interview with Lucid Motors, Menlo Park, CA. We did a comprehensive market analysis of the majority of the procurement tools that were available to us and we decided upon the Eyvo eBA system due to a combination of high functionality and reasonable cost.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 25, 2017

At the conference, we will share case studies on the Internet of Things, cognitive computing and hyperledger. An example is Intel’s funding of Cloudera for Hadoop. This week, we are closing the digital procure to pay study. Our goal is to understand the value of digitization of procurement.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

He was joined by Youness Taghrichte, Head of Procurement at Attijariwafa Bank, together with Richard Hogg, VP Northern Europe, JAGGAER, and Javier Lopez, Senior Value Engineer, JAGGAER. Spend management and procurement will play a key role in enabling banks to achieve their efficiency targets while managing supply chain risks,” he added.

Vendor Strategies 52

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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.

Procurement Analytics 66

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Pricing Training 66

Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction. Remove the noise.

Procurement Solutions 69

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 69

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It covers concepts in detail but offers very little in terms of practical exercises, real-world case studies, or detailed models. SCMDOJO offers an abundance of case studies, detailed models, and exercises that simulate the challenges professionals face daily. In comparison, SCMDOJO was designed to fill this gap.

Supply Chain Design Software 83

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Supply Chain View from the Field

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

master of ceremonies”) for the Procurement Leaders Forum in the heart of Boston at Sixty State Street. Joanna Martinez from Cushman and Wakefield, a large real estate and facilities management person, discussed the challenges of working with HR as a procurement person. Use procurement tools to demonstrate how you can help HR.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. In many cases, we look at recent trends and simply project them forward, but this assumes that the factors impacting that trend, either directly or indirectly, will remain the same, which is often a false assumption.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Several customers addressed those questions in excellent case study presentations: Dr. Bernhard Herzog, Oxea GmbH – “Business Impact of a Supply Chain Operating Network”. “Vendor Interaction Portal – A practical Example for Business Process Management at BASF,” Ralf Kahre and Patrick Gött, BASF, Elemica reveal 2014.

Optimal Sourcing 175

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Brian Hoffmeyer from IQ Navigator, a procure to pay solution, spoke today at IBM’s Empower event on this trend, and the implications for procurement. The worse example was the NSA hiring Snowden despite his resume discrepancies, and some clear red flags on his resume. Brian mentioned several case studies.

Procurement 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Digital Procurement article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios of xeneta.com. The Hackett Group has recently released their analysis of their procurement benchmarking database. It demonstrates the advantages of working with a digital procurement strategy. Important Digital Procurement Trends.

Optimal Sourcing 58

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It covers concepts in detail but offers very little in terms of practical exercises, real-world case studies, or detailed models. SCMDOJO offers an abundance of case studies, detailed models, and exercises that simulate the challenges professionals face daily. In comparison, SCMDOJO was designed to fill this gap.

Supply Chain Design Software 73

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Procurement Academy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Whether it is creating tailored learning plans that tackle individual, unique skillsets or measuring ROI with a specific set of metrics, let’s deep dive into what makes a procurement training program drive team efficiency and achieve organizational objectives.

Buyer Training 52

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 27, 2014

Designed for and built in conjunction with senior supply chain and logistics leaders from multiple regions and industries, the event will provide a mix of expert case studies, interactive debate and in depth topic master classes. Stephen O’Mullan, Executive Director, Global Procurement & EMEA Fulfilment Operations, Dell.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 90

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. For instance – improved communication skills or legal contract knowledge.

Buyer Training 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

One of these concepts that I hear a lot; but see few tangible examples, is the idea of “customer-segmented supply chain.” I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In The discussion of customer-segmented supply chains happens often.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

As a B2B company, procurement management is essential. Solutions, for example, can take from 12 to 16 weeks to manufacture. The company is now focusing on cognitive sourcing, demand-driven procurement, and enhancing visibility. From a manufacturing perspective, products vary significantly in complexity.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Visibility Enables Faster Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes : for example, you can leverage Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) and geofencing to initiate invoicing and payment process. . In case you missed it, check out my short video interview with William and David and our write-up of the case study.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 25, 2017

Director of Transportation at Giant Eagle, presented a great customer case study on how the company transformed its transportation operations. Appointment Scheduling and Yard Management enhancements. User Experience improvements. Ann-Marie Daugherty, Sr. The transformation resulted in significant benefits: Cube improved by 7 percent.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 27, 2024

SCMDOJO offers a range of courses that cover various aspects of supply chain management, including inventory management, logistics, procurement, soft skills, warehousing, supply chain digitalization, and more. SCMDOJO’s interactive learning features, such as quizzes and case studies, are seamlessly integrated into the platform.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 5, 2016

Now companies have started outsourcing supply chain business processes like planning, direct procurement, order management, inventory optimisation and reverse logistics. Do your homework on the company, read some of their case studies, and contact existing customers.

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