Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Next Steps: Start to model demand based on market data to align the organization on baseline demand. Resist the temptation to place deeper analytics on top of existing data models. Instead, rethink the model and the approach. Out of desperation, they turned to the use of descriptive analytics. Next Steps.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). As a B2B company, procurement management is essential.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

How aligned do you believe your organization is to drive these metrics? One of my favorite case studies was Campbells in 2014. See the World Kitchen case study in the Agility Report. A good leader knows that cost reductions in the back office does not necessarily improve margins. Were they used?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 21, 2014

In companies, there is no standard model for demand processes. New forms of analytics make new capabilities possible. Many supply chain consultants will quickly rattle off case studies and proof points, but the smart supply chain leader will ground the discussion with clear definitions. It is evolving. Independent Demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. Or planned orders to purchase orders?) 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. And how do we measure it? (Is

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. The First Step: Bring all the data together and ensure analytics and planning can happen on the same platform. . Accurate and timely reconciliation of purchase orders with receipts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter. E2open last week announced the purchase of Serus. This purchase increases E2open’s capabilities for visibility into the processes of the outsourced semiconductor network of foundries.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Pricing Structure Affordable pricing, with annual access to purchased courses and practical resources through Pro Plan. This learning platform covers every angle of supply chain management, from demand planning and inventory management to supplier relationship management, procurement, and logistics.

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SCM Research

MAY 15, 2017

Today’s guest post comes from Lydia Bals, who presents project PERFECT’s recent insights on competences in purchasing & supply management. In total, 46 interviews were conducted with representatives from 16 companies, standing for various industries in the European Union, and differing in their sizes and business models.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

But supporting the process with advanced analytics goes even further, contributing to higher levels of productivity and profitability. Like many organizations, Tereos recognizes the use of advanced analytics as an imperative. Advanced analytics as enabling technology. The use of predictive analytics is fairly common nowadays.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2015

We conclude our ongoing series in talking about effective KPI management by giving you a real live Logistics KPIs management case study from Whirlpool's engagement with a logistics service level provider. We hope the following case study shows you the proverbial proof in the pudding of effective Logistics KPIs management. .

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

Here I want to address the question, “Why is the focus on the basics of supply chain a barrier to adopting new forms of analytics and supply chain processes? ” (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.).

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

They offer faster, cheaper, and greener shipping options for high-growth brands, reducing carbon emissions and providing an alternative to legacy carriers.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

Use cases Following are global case studies illustrating the benefits of no-touch planning: Global FMCG company automated 80% of its order-to-ship process and reduced the end-to-end processing time by 45%. Companies must focus on developing these skills internally with the help of strategic service providers.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 11, 2020

A business cannot operate without sufficient cash flow to fund purchasing, drive marketing and sales, invest in new equipment and cover operation costs. Some of these issues include obsolescence, tied-up cash flow, missed sales due to stock-outs and off-target forecasting and purchasing. Automation.

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Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team. The results Ewellix launched the training to their procurement and supply chain team in early November 2022 and have already seen results.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

I have learned that supply chain systems are more complex than I originally thought, and that the relationships between supply chain metrics are nonlinear. They also enable the evaluation of networks for both sales and procurement relationships to optimize the flows upstream and downstream. Here I share a cut of the data.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 2, 2023

FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software and services, helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor-validated content. Only 15 companies met the criteria needed to be included in the Spring 2023 Demand Forecasting Software Customer Success Report.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). As a B2B company, procurement management is essential.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. 5 Key Metrics to Use for Scoring Supplier Quality Management (From LNS Research ). Cost of quality. The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds.

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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. Almost two decades of reporting. As a result, the lessons given in case studies and at industry forums do not help the industry progress. The analysis is now in its ninetieth year.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Let us study major highlights of Supply Chains of the future. Most of the current repetitive processes like (forecasting, reports, purchase orders & Invoicing) will be automated using various technologies. Case Study Agility: ZARA. Case Study Resilience: CISCO.

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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”. BASF’s goals included: Automating the end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay process from purchase requisition to invoice. What benefits are they achieving?

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

This type of software is used by businesses to plan and oversee routine operations, such as supply chain management, manufacturing, services, project management, customer relationship management, risk management, compliance, accounting and procurement. Case Study #1: Noble Biomaterials. Enhanced data collection and reporting.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations across industries are realizing the immense value of effective procurement practices. Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. But how do you get started? Do not worry!

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Therefore, the challenge to establish ranking method is to find more economical data source and unbiased metric. In supply chain management area, most industry publications create the ranking based on the input from readers then editorial team makes a final decision which is a bit subjective.

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Supply Chain Opz

JULY 31, 2012

Case Studies. Cost reduction has always been the number one priority for a company. While a big chunk of cost lies within procurement, manufacturing and distribution activities, cost reduction from procurement function seems to deliver substantial savings quicker. A Case Study.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Reduced inventory: A manufacturing execution system updates inventory records with new production so that purchasing, shipping, and planning departments always know exactly what material is available. This saves manufacturing, transportation, storage, and inventory monitoring costs.

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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. The potential of the business network-based approach to supply chain management, is significant as proven by recent case studies.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services. Big Data and Analytics for Oil and Gas Transportation. It’s the promise of Big Data, Business Intelligence, and Analytics. What do you think of my predictions?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. Another observable result, similar to that noted in the British Telecom’s case, is a noticeable climb in service levels. Case Study Key Takeaways: Incrementality is not enough. The reason?

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Hybrent

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Then I’d go back to my computer and go into our old system to make purchase orders for each of up to ten different vendor companies. Hybrent also provides valuable operational data – delivering metrics and reports to help users evolve supply chain efficiency and visibility. Ready to Update Your Supply Chain? Request a Demo.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

The procurement Summit 2016. Building on the huge success of eWorld Procurement & Supply – which has been running bi-annually in London since 2001 – the new Procurement Summit will bring together 150 purchasing and finance professionals from across the commercial, public and third sectors. Procurement Automation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Instead, it should be mapped as an input to track supply chain forecasting to financial budgets for reporting and insights. Time horizon. Bias and error. Apparel is an example.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

And yet, prior to replacing a legacy inventory management system and implementing a supply chain analytics solution from FusionOps , the share of merchandise the company delivered on-time and in-full was a dismal 28 percent! How did this vast improvement in a key supply chain metric translate into financial performance?

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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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