QAD

APRIL 22, 2021

Recent business turbulence has increased the awareness among manufacturers for improved communication and collaboration with suppliers. This is certainly true in the area of strategic sourcing where procurement teams rely heavily on manually intensive efforts to identify and select suppliers. Boost Long-term Supplier Relationships.

Manufacturing Procurement 97

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 97

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Procurement professionals can contribute significantly to the S&OP process by providing valuable insights into supply chain dynamics, identifying potential risks, and optimizing sourcing strategies. Risk Management: By understanding potential risks, procurement can develop contingency plans to ensure a continuous supply of materials.

S&OP 97

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QAD

JULY 13, 2021

I caught up with a former colleague recently to discuss her procurement project which comprised a year-long strategic sourcing engagement. Although she and her team had delivered on a number of procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, she was uncertain where efforts on the supply base should focus next. What’s Next?

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 98

DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

By integrating data sources and stakeholders, the cloud-enabled 3D EXPERIENCE platform enables collaborative decision-making that leads to agile processes. This includes deploying digital transformation initiatives, introducing full visibility in modular systems and building immersive learning experiences for employees. The result?

Sourcing Strategies 296

Sourcing Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction 296

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 104

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 104

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” And we are making progress.

Supply Chain Risk Management 278

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, it offers a broad overview of the key concepts and principles of supply chain management that include: Planning Sourcing Production Delivery Returns To understand the entire supply chain ecosystem and its critical role in business success, get your hands on this course right now! Supply Chain KPIs add color to your organization.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Course Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 98

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2023

Just as the electric light bulb did not come from the continuous improvement of candles, I believe that supply chain planning improvements will not come from doing more of the same. Current planning taxonomies do not plan across make, source, and deliver answers bi-directionally. My goal is to drive change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 313

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 313

Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing. Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation.

Negotiating Skills 87

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 87

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. The company also needs to drive cash efficiency and improved productivity. Being able to look at a service failure and get down to root causes is necessary for continuous improvement. But even multi-sourcing is not enough.

Supply Chain Transformation 253

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 253

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Not only will this help optimize operations, but it will allow for performance to be benchmarked across sites, helping drive continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices. Companies must begin mandating standard processes across all the facilities, from driver check-ins and the gate to the docks.

Expense Reduction 295

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction 295

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

About Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company, where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico, by ensuring quality, certifications, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Mexico 246

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Our solutions offer a single source of truth to consolidate enterprise-wide data, providing superior visibility through the ability to model, simulate and optimize alternative supply and production plans to minimize disruptions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 291

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

This is not a continuous improvement exercise, but a matter of survival as greater unpredictability prevails in our markets, continually taxing resources, and challenging forecast accuracy on both the demand and supply sides.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 329

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 329

RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. Implementing Data Analytics for Supply Chain Success Data analytics transforms supply chains with precise insights and real-time monitoring by bringing together multiple data sources. The result?

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Inventory Reduction 97

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

1) Streamlined Data Flow and Process Automation Is all about AI At the heart of effective supply chain automation lies the seamless flow of data across various sources and digital platforms, akin to a well-constructed highway for data. AI effectively facilitates continuous improvement in supply chains!

Supply Chain Software 311

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software 311

ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

Data sources for the forecast can include planned sales orders, customer contracts and intercompany standing orders. Second, it can be a continuously improving process, where planning outcomes are regularly assessed and used to fine-tune the next cycle using tools such as Forecast Value Add (FVA). Demand Planning.

Supply and Demand 192

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 192

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Enhancing collaboration pays off, both by increasing transparency with suppliers and improving the bottom line through multi-tier supply chain visibility. Analytics also help you better evaluate potential suppliers, pinpoint cost-saving opportunities, and strengthen future sourcing strategies.

Negotiate Pricing 52

Negotiate Pricing Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills 52

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

They have a goal to be agile and aligned; however, their continuous improvement processes are making steady improvement on an efficient supply chain model that is anything but agile or aligned. Yet, I see us driving continuous improvement programs to get more efficient at doing what we do today.

Supply Chain Design Software 279

Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Logility

JUNE 11, 2021

Operational excellence is a philosophy of the workplace where problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership results in the ongoing improvement of an organization. The process involves focusing on the customers’ needs, keeping the employees positive and empowered, and continually improving the current activities in the workplace.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Scenario Planning 233

Arena Solutions

MARCH 4, 2025

THE POWER OF A UNIFIED TECH STACK: STREAMLINING OPERATIONS AND REDUCING IT COMPLEXITY A well-integrated tech stack ensures that different software systems communicate seamlessly with each other and improves the flow of information across different functional areas.

Sourcing Strategies 69

Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Manufacturing Procurement 69

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2024

Drive My Way takes the pain out of the process by sourcing pre-qualified candidates who match their specific needs. Data-Driven Approach: Drive My Way leverages data and analytics to continuously improve their matching algorithm and platform. This gives them the freedom and flexibility to find the perfect fit.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 261

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Logility

MAY 3, 2022

Source: Logility, 2022. The solution checks against available stock plus capacity, material availability, alternate sourcing scenarios, and other constraints as needed. Source: Logility, 2022. Here are some key advantages of an automated order promising solution: Improved customer satisfaction. Time and cost savings.

Supply Chain Planning Software 182

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 182

Logility

JANUARY 18, 2024

It unlocks a realm of possibilities – from continuous improvement through automated data analysis to fine-tuned demand planning and resilient simulations. And once collected, the data often requires some cleansing and standardization.

Modeling 189

Modeling Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 189

Logility

APRIL 29, 2021

It must also enable continuous improvement programs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by helping to identify areas that need improvement and create and manage corrective action plans. To gain efficiency and build resilience, collaboration between these departments should be encouraged.

Optimal Sourcing 201

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 201

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Continuous Innovation Is the Core of Successful Partnerships At the end of the day, if the environment for continuous improvement and proactive innovation is not present, even the best of technologies lose relevance in today’s dynamic setting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 273

Supply Chain Planning Software Case Study Analytics Software Optimization Software 273

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

This multinational operates 280 factories and 500 warehouses, that source raw materials from 52,000 suppliers in over 150 countries, processes 25 million customer orders annually, that are then shipped to customers in over 190 nations. This is a culture of continuous improvement writ large.

Inventory Reduction 238

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Furthermore, it should leverage advanced AI and analytics combined with a configurable platform to ensure tight communication, information sharing and continuously improved collaboration with multiple tiers of suppliers, logistics providers and partners. Alex Zhong is Director of Product Marketing at GEP.

Supply Chain Planning Software 269

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Procurement Practices: Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management can lead to cost savings and improved reliability. Production Scheduling: Aligning production with demand forecasts can reduce waste and improve efficiency. This reduces dependency on a single source and provides alternatives in case of disruptions.

Sourcing Strategies 92

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction 92

Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Unlike traditional tools that often operate in isolation or rely on rigid workflows, AI connects the dots between disparate data sources, providing a more comprehensive view of procurement activities. AI in procurement use cases : Analyzing data from multiple sources to predict demand trends with greater accuracy.

Price Reduction 91

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 91

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

The average multinational has over a thousand continuous improvement programs. Trade-offs of commercial programs with source, make, and deliver to maximize value to the customer and improve margin.). The problem? Without alignment progress on one program will counteract progress on another. Maturity Model.

Procurement Analytics 370

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

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As they ingest real-time data from across the end-to-end supply chain, as well as external sources, APS solutions create a single version of the truth that is shared across all functions. Shopfloor awareness, for continuous improvement Shopfloor monitoring takes the real-time functionality of APS software one step further.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 96

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Although 2023 first half reliability has been improving to around 65%, the lead time variability is still high compared to other modes of transportation, and still below pre-pandemic levels. Source: Sea-Intelligence Source: Sea-Intelligence The number of blank sailings are at the lowest we have seen since the pandemic started.

Rail Software 244

Rail Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 244

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Sourcing Strategies 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This might involve collaborating on capacity planning, logistics optimization, and exploring new sourcing opportunities that align with your expansion strategy. As an innovator you probably rely on suppliers as a source of innovation in their own right, or to contribute to your efforts to develop breakthrough products and services.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 52

Logility

MARCH 11, 2022

You need data to drive ethical sourcing decisions, provide transparent reporting, and better manage and mitigate risk. Authenticity and transparency are paramount for the sustainable business, so you need a single, integrated system that finds red flags, audits self-reporting, analyzes results, and adjusts sourcing plans in real time.

Vendor Strategies 156

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 16, 2025

By completing this report with the auditor name, signature and date, it can then be revisited when needed to update and amend in line with business changes, ensuring continuous improvement is always front of mind. It also fosters a culture of continuous improvement which optimizes your team for success.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 52