Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Experts from North Carolina State University and GEP conducted a survey on supply chain, procurement and IT leaders to determine their challenges and priorities, focusing on examining gaps in the supply chain. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue.

Supply Chain Planning Software 237

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software Procurement Solutions 237

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

While Its primary purpose is to manage the entire process, from procurement to delivery, efficiently and cost-effectively, it also coordinates with production to automate processes and planning, etc. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel! Why do you need a structured Supply Chain Department?

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 98

Arena Solutions

JUNE 18, 2024

Manufacturers are under constant pressure to innovate faster amid today’s increasingly competitive landscape. Yet macroeconomic forces beyond their control and continued supply chain instability make it difficult to maintain operational efficiency and achieve product realization goals.

Analytics Software 69

Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 69

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Supplier negotiation is the most critical skill in the world of procurement. It requires an in-depth knowledge of procurement processes to be able to bring the supplier on a mutual agreement. The following are common types of negotiation in procurement: 1. The aim is often to secure volume discounts or advantageous terms.

Negotiate Pricing 105

Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Pricing Training Purchasing Training 105

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

Functional excellence drove regional supply chain performance in the 1990s, but a focus on functional metrics in large, global and complex supply chains over the last two decades threw the supply chain out of balance. The average multinational has over a thousand continuous improvement programs. The problem? Maturity Model.

Procurement Analytics 370

Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software 370

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

Medical Device Manufacturer. In the last five years, while the physician is still important, the buying decisions transitioned from the supplier to the care provider. The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service).

Modeling 240

Modeling Modeling Software Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 240

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 233

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

It is clear that new outcomes cannot happen through a focus on traditional continuous improvement programs. The change in front of us will transform the base-level definitions of source, make and deliver. Companies using traditional technologies coupled with Excel spreadsheet ghettos will be at a disadvantage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 195

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. They do not relate to any overall company procurement goals and objectives.

Vendor Strategies 84

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 84

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Retail supply chains are complex networks that require seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Retailers can segment their customer base and tailor messages based on purchasing behavior, preferences, and previous interactions.

Supply Chain Design Software 98

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

On Wednesday morning, when I finished speaking at the Foundation for Strategic Sourcing in Fort Lauderdale, an executive from J&J pulled me aside and said, “Our strengths, are now our vulnerabilities.” ” He continued, “Great mass marketing used be our differentiator, but now the barriers to entry have changed. .”

Supply Chain Design Software 152

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 152

Supply Chain Movement

MAY 22, 2020

A new movement is taking place, driven by new innovators and new, disruptive technologies such as robotics and additive layer manufacturing (ALM). It enables them to produce prototypes of products quicker and print spare parts when needed, rather than having to purchase and store them in advance. million in funding.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Innovation 78

SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

These technologies can examine huge portions of data from multiple sources, and recognize patterns and tendencies that would be impossible for humans to discern. According to a recent survey, 91% of manufacturers plan to “spice up” AI technology with supply chain data analytics by the end of 2024.

Optimal Sourcing 90

Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Waste Reduction Material Savings 90

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Internet of Things (IoT): Extending the Reach of BPA Internet of Things (IoT) enhances BPA by providing a continuous stream of real-time data for ML analysis, crucial for automating and refining operations. These evaluations should guide towards continuous improvement.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software 78

synchrono

JANUARY 31, 2017

I have found this to be true when working with many different manufacturers. Mark also writes: “Metrics that have the attention of business and manufacturing leaders tend to be those that get measured and improved upon by their employee teams.”. This erodes their ability to continue to complete the tasks that are being measured.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Metrics Manufacturing 40

Unleashed

JANUARY 24, 2022

Maintaining healthy levels of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) inventory is essential to the smooth running of your manufacturing, distribution or wholesaling operation – even if MRO goods aren’t part of your final products. MRO inventory can account for a sizeable portion of a business’ total procurement spend.

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 98

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

To build more powerful relationships, extending across a critical mass of trading partners, companies need to utilize a robust platform like a supply chain operating network, which leads to increased visibility for continuous improvements in company performance, agility, and differentiation.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

If you’re a product developer, manufacturer, or part of an engineering team, you know the excitement, challenge, and profitability that come from transforming an idea into an actual product. Quality management also plays a crucial role in product development. Going in with an open mind is really important to getting the most out of an audit.”

Quality 112

Quality Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 112

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

An excellent Warehouse Management System (WMS) can help reduce costs by automating cycle counting, and maintaining location control. Create a consortium of buyers (a client and several of their suppliers) to buy needed logistics supplies (i.e. transportation fuel) at a reduced cost that comes with buying in greater quantities.

Cost Reduction Strategies 120

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Material Savings 120

Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. The right prediction and contingency planning tools will ensure a complete view and an effective response to risks such as suppliers going out of business, political upheaval, and natural calamities affecting manufacturing.

Inventory Reduction 163

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163

SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). However, Finance is now Fintech and Marketing is now Digital Marketing.

Supply Chain Design Software 138

Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Management Software 138

Unleashed

AUGUST 18, 2021

Reverse logistics is the process of goods returning to their point of origin – back from the purchaser to the manufacturer or supplier. Today, reverse logistics can no longer be an afterthought for manufacturers, but is instead an integral part of supply chain planning. What steps make up the reverse logistics process?

Reverse Logistics 98

Reverse Logistics Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings 98

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. Our journey for supply chain excellence has changed and evolved over time.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies 150

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Distributors will inbound to a manufacturer the inventory needed and transportation management, especially inbound freight management, efficiency is paramount to an effective vendor managed inventory model. No Purchase Orders were used. The Ford Motor Company led by Henry Ford and The Toyota Manufacturing Company led the way to VMI.

Vendor Strategies 120

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Modeling Software Modeling 120

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

The majority of manufacturing and retail companies want better performing supply chains. However, visibility of channel relationships–customer orders and consumption/purchase–in the demand network, or the use and consumption of materials in the extended supplier network, is an ongoing issue. An Old Gal on a Mission.

Supply Chain Software 150

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I am a manufacturing gal by training. While traditional supply chain processes evolved from functional excellence definitions for source, make and deliver from the inside-out; to make the digital pivot and become more market-driven, companies need to define new supply chain processes outside-in. What drives my passion?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 150

OptiProERP

JANUARY 8, 2020

Leaders at small and midsize manufacturing businesses may be hands-on managers, but they are also responsible for envisioning the future, identifying opportunities, and anticipating what’s next in a competitive marketplace. The value delivered by manufacturing ERP can’t be overstated. With cloud ERP, you can see the breakdown of costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 81

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software 81

Arena Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

While QMS can be manual, quality management system software solutions are far more effective at eliminating silos, quality issues, and manufacturing mistakes by keeping dispersed teams on the same page at all times. Engineer and statistician William Deming successfully applied Shewhart’s methods to manufacturing during World War II.

Supply Chain Design Software 90

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software 90

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Advances in technology drive the automation and continuous improvement of business workflows. It goes beyond traditional automation by encompassing a wider array of processes and focusing on both the effectiveness and the continual improvement of workflows.

Optimal Sourcing 78

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Prescriptive Analytics Software 78

ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. When faced with a pandemic like COVID-19, establishing a good understanding of the impact on supply chains and contingency plans can help manufacturing companies deal with uncertainties in the right way.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 98

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Historically, supply chain processes were functional focused on make, source and deliver. Many of my clients save 5-10% of funds from their continuous improvement projects and self-fund their efforts. Digital sourcing? Digital path to purchase? Cross-Functional and Horizontal. The next step is education.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design 150

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

She earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, and is certified by the American Society of Quality as Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence, and also is a certified medical device auditor. She is a certified Master Black Belt from General Electric.

Quality 52

Quality Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

DiManEx

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Overall purpose of the job The SC Business Developer will be counted on to provide business & customer development, project management support as well as order management support by coordinating both client, Additive Manufacturing partners and DiManEx teams in a fast-paced changing environment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 52

Alloy

MAY 16, 2022

Marketing, sales and merchandising will need to coordinate with manufacturers as well as the retailer in question and account teams and planners will need to formulate a plan to meet demand. And if it is fulfilled, it might not arrive in time, resulting in costly buy-backs once the holiday has passed.

Alloy 52

Alloy Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Inventory Reduction 52

Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for online businesses.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 52

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!

Purchasing Training 98

Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement 98

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

For example, a 3PL can combine the freight of 30, 40 or 50 clients to give shippers far more buying power than they would command “going it alone” in these trying times. Commitment to continuous improvement, not just short-term savings: Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost. Excellence ?

Transportation Management 100

Transportation Management Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies 100