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.

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Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Examples 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership. Travin Singh (creator behind Crust Brewing) realised that if he could find bakery partners, he basically had access to a cheap local source of beer making raw materials. Sure there is.

Manufacturing Procurement 245

Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Singapore Waste Reduction 245

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A case study presentation by Youness Taghrichte provided a good example of how JAGGAER customers in the financial services sector are tackling these issues. 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

Eyvo

APRIL 19, 2019

Client Case Study Video Interview with Lucid Motors, Menlo Park, CA. For example, certain areas were not quite to our liking and some of the formatting we wanted to change and you were quick to do that and it made our senior management very happy. Q: Can you give me one example of how the system has saved you time and effort ?

Case Study 40

Case Study Procurement Solutions Video Study 40

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The process brings together all the plans for the business (sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and financial) into one integrated set of plans.” Read the full Melitta case study below. Read Case Study. ToolsGroup supported MSE’s other key priority: seamless collaboration between stakeholders.

Forecasting 287

Forecasting Forecasting Software Optimal Sourcing S&OP 287

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Variability of hardware and component sourcing affected production efficiency, causing fulfillment delays and lower customer satisfaction. Utilized advanced sourcing and materials planning to speed fulfillment cycles and improve service levels for increased customer satisfaction. by implementing its proven demand planning methodology.

Optimal Sourcing 43

Optimal Sourcing Reverse Logistics Case Study Modeling 43

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. For example, Monster Beverages beats Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, while Celanese outperforms Dow Chemical. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths.

Gartner 364

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 364

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. Another example is testing. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) What can we learn?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 442

SCMDOJO

JUNE 27, 2024

Impact of Political Stability in Oil-Producing Regions Political instability in key oil-producing regions can disrupt supply lines and inflate costs, necessitating robust contingency planning and diversification of supply sources.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction 98

Operations and Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Discuss strategies for sourcing recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and ethically produced components. Case Studies and Real-world Examples: Analyze real-world examples of companies successfully implementing sustainable supply chain practices.

Waste Reduction 40

Waste Reduction Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Sustainability 40

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 16, 2021

To help readers sort through the hype, we are writing articles on digital twin use cases to help companies gain a competitive advantage. Here we share the case study of Philip Morris using a digital twin deployment. This case study is written in a Q&A format. Let’s take some examples.

Manufacturing Procurement 201

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 201

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2014

Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers. For example, they make it easier for customers to locate products during shopping, pick the products, checkout, bringing products back home and install the furniture. Their unique selling points are products with good design at lower prices.

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Case Study Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 124

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

Provenance

JUNE 1, 2020

For example, Eleanor shared that “palm oil represents 35% of the world’s oil, on 10% of the world’s allocated resource for crops.”. Aim to source 100% certified RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil). Sourcing palm oil responsibly and sustainably is nuanced and can be complex. Get to know your supply chain.

Sourcing Strategies 69

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Resource Reduction 69

ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

Following this, data sources are identified and shared, and success metrics and business outcomes are defined so that everyone works toward the same goals. Such quality validation is crucial, as a seemingly simple mislabeling of a product category could potentially lead to, for example, a 10% inefficiency in demand forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Inventory Reduction 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

Automation, cargo tracking, robotics, and remote fleet management are all examples of how IoT can be used to harness organizational data and gain insights into key processes. The Green Corridor: Saving Whales in California – A Case Study in Regional Collaboration. Internet of Things (IoT). Cyber Security and Risk.

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Supply Chain Disruption Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 29, 2024

and Belgium-based National Institute for Radioelements — source Mo-99 from the HFR Reactor. Government Case Study Two major providers of Tc-99m to the U.S. are directly or indirectly sourcing Mo-99 from the HFR Reactor. Countries with active reactors that produce Mo-99 for the global market, via DDIQ Analytics.

Czech Republic 52

Czech Republic Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands Belgium 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. And, when it comes to their case studies, I do not find the step change. For most –hamstrung by silo-based strategies for source, make and deliver–there is no clear definition of supply chain strategy.

S&OP 181

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 181

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In his role, Ernest owns strategic sourcing, materials planning, customer care, and logistics operations globally. Solutions, for example, can take from 12 to 16 weeks to manufacture. to change this, the company chose to take engineers out of design function and trained them on the fundamentals of supply chain and strategic sourcing.

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Supply Chain Software Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 30

Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The concept of supply chain diversification involves reducing reliance on a single supply source and tapping into different market opportunities and technologies to enhance competitiveness. Recent political, health, or environmental events have caused supply disruptions due to a high dependence on a single supplier or regional source.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 52

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. At this stage, there should have been daily onsite meetings, so that Apple and the supplier could work on the technical issues together, and identify the source of the problems.

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Examples Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 118

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Provenance ensures transparency in supply chains, with the aim of encouraging brands to source materials and labor in an ethical and fair trade manner.

Supply Chain Design Software 411

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy 411

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

The most common use case for control towers is visibility. While there are many types of visibility (see Figure 1), the most common use case is either sourcing or transportation visibility. In the visibility use case avoid three watch outs: 1) Make Sure That The Data Is Actionable. In Table 1, I share examples.

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Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 296

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects. For example, a student might work on a project that involves analyzing sales data to predict future product demand, thereby learning how to adjust procurement strategies accordingly.

Supply Chain Planning Software 92

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 92

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

To make this journey requires the building of outside-in processes from the market and orchestrating the signal seamlessly across make, source and deliver. The Role of Demand Variability in Risk Mitigation from the 2015 Study. You are what you measure… Back to my client case study. A Client Case Study.

Optimal Sourcing 235

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Forecasting Supply and Demand 235

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. The strategy for the firm is to embed AI onto the core Ivalua platform for multiple use cases across the whole source to pay process. Fresh mint, maybe? Or aluminium, perhaps?)

Analytics Software 176

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

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? For example, catalytic converters use palladium. Another example is medical/surgical supplies.

Modeling 284

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 284

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

One specific example remains Inditex. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retailer initially pioneered “ fast fashion ” and extraordinary sales and inventory turnover.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Exiger Perspectives

MAY 28, 2024

This session explores compelling narratives with dynamic case studies and real-world examples, illuminating forced labor in even sophisticated supply chains and surfacing the innovative solutions that are empowering organizations to uphold ethical standards. Join us to promote ethical sourcing and end forced labor.

Gartner 52

Gartner Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

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. These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 276

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Source: Gartner 2018. ToolsGroup’s own timeline of experience is an example. Our first Gartner machine learning customer case study appeared five years ago. An example is predictive maintenance that leverages IoT signals from machines, bearings, etc. for spare parts planning.

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Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Demand Planning 214

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

A Case Study. Let’s take P&G as an example. A case is not a case. So, while companies can achieve economies of scale in administration, sales, and logistics, the economies of scale for make, source, and deliver only happen when companies aggressively manage complexity.

Procurement Analytics 341

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 341

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Ensuring that any approach is fully compliant in order to avoid having to relocate production or supply sources often takes up a lot of internal resources.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 245

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Can we shift sourcing strategies and what impact will that have on my network? With the ability to run scenarios, leaders can test out alternate strategies, from sourcing to production schedules to suppliers and more. What is going to be imposed and when? How is this going to impact my organization?

Automotive 144

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Scenario Planning 144

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns. At the Supply Chain Insights Global Conference in 2019, an attendee stopped me after the third case study of the Supply Chains to Admire award winner. In this blog, I share the case study of Sleep Number.

Customer Service 298

Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 298

EC Sourcing Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A Request for Proposal (or RFP as it is more commonly known) is one of the most important pieces in sourcing and procurement and the overall supply chain. However, this can be a tedious process if you’re still sourcing using spreadsheets or haven’t made your procurement process digital quite yet. FlexRFP eSourcing: Project Types.

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EC Sourcing Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction 52

ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

So for example, Guatemala and El Salvador, they have placed partial curfews and some quite high commercial restrictions. So Honduras suddenly stopped, and we had so many items in transit, so right now we’re overstocked by 140%, and we’re trying to deal with that using external sources. Decisions were made within 24 hours.

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