ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

As discussed in earlier blogs, supplier diversity has evolved from “token gestures” or a “cost of doing business” with the US Government, to an expectation of investors, customers, and employees. These behaviors are commercially advantageous, increasing competition to directly improve quality, drive down costs, and improve project ROI.

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Logility

MAY 3, 2021

While sales and operations planning (S&OP) is critical to the creation of an overall business strategy to maintain a competitive edge, sales and operations execution (S&OE), along with a process to support it, should also be a top priority for your organization. This keeps operational costs optimized. S&OP Defined.

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ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

The most striking view of this change of importance that the survey delivers is around the significant increase in focus on cost reduction due to the pandemic. It is no surprise that cost reduction was the leading area before the pandemic, but it was in a group of 3 other priorities, such as risk management that we will cover later.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? While this strategy appears to be a viable solution, as there will be some shortening of supply chains moving forward, it is not realistic to expect that a vast global supply chain network will not continue to exist. Supply Chain Resilience vs Low-Cost Supply Chain.

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ProcurePort

JUNE 29, 2022

• Robust and flexible procurement strategy can help you reduce operational and logistical experiences and equally serve as a competitive advantage. Today, supply chain and transportation costs amount to 60% to 70% of total sales, depending on the company and industry. •

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In the past few decades, an increasing number of organizations have adopted environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives to help heal the planet as well as to make cost and efficiency improvements in their supply chain and procurement operations. What obstacles are companies facing in making the most of this opportunity?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Using a logistics-oriented strategy helps companies better understand their suppliers, improve customer service, and optimize shipping. Smart logistics strategies can reduce wastage and improve operational costs. Subscribe Here!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. A TMS can be a great way to save money while lowering costs. That is more than any other sector.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 15, 2022

This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout. Supply chain strategy, process, talent and enabling technologies each play important roles. Sourcing was both a cost as well as landed cost decision factor. Timing was a further crucial factor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Their metrics are often misaligned as well – supply chain focuses on service and procurement focuses on the cost of acquiring materials and services. This approach results in inefficiencies, higher costs, and missed opportunities. These costs fall within the “Cost of Goods Sold” components of the company’s financial statement.

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Resilinc

APRIL 17, 2024

Avoid the pitfalls of single sourcing and learn strategies to build a more resilient supply chain. Streamlining processes, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely delivery are the top priority. Yet, within the pursuit of efficiency lies a lurking peril: single sourcing. What is single sourcing and sole sourcing?

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ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore the main causes of inventory glut, innovative strategies to tackle it, and how working with a 3PL can help reduce inventory risk. To properly manage it, businesses need to be proactive in implementing the right strategies and technologies. What is inventory glut? What causes inventory glut?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The USA says it intends to reduce emissions by 26-28 percent below its 2005 level by 2025 , trying hard for the upper limit. Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

What are Green Supply Chain Strategies? Everlane does this by showing the cost breakdown of the goods that it offers through its website and so you can see the costs of materials, labour and transport for it best selling court sneakers. How can large companies address sustainable Supply Chain strategies?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. In this article, we’ll explore seven compelling reasons why you should reduce inventory and how it can be a game-changer for your business. In some cases, inventory levels can see an increase to save costs, increase profit, and more.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

This is the first of a two-part series where I will curate and cull information from my 4 decades of experience in logistics cost reduction at various positions in the supply chain. In this first part, I will focus on 6 places that you can apply to your organization to reduce costs and increase profit.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

This is the second part of my series on various ways to reduce overall costs as it relates to logistics and warehouse cost reductions. In the first part I put forth 6 areas of focus in order to reduce logistics costs. A Focus on Inventory Control Begets Warehouse Cost Reductions.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Certainly we should all reduce, reuse and recycle and it applies everywhere! As such we have the direct or indirect ability to take actions which can promote environmental sustainability, reduce carbon footprint impacts, and drive the creation of the Green Supply Chain. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

Direct spend can be a significant part of the Cost of Goods Sold for an organization. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications. From natural disasters to geopolitical tensions and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains have been significantly impacted.

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ivalua

APRIL 9, 2021

The study reveals how the disruption caused by COVID-19 has transformed procurement and supply chain strategy across the globe, exploring how procurement is helping organisations get back on their feet after the pandemic. As organisations transform procurement strategies to focus on growth, they must take a more holistic approach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2024

In March 2024, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , which aims to decarbonize and advance zero-emission freight along the United States main shipping corridors.

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20Cube Logistics

APRIL 22, 2022

3PL services can help you save logistic cost and reduce the supply chain complexity. Hence, out-sourcing these services can reduce the load and make logistics cost-effective. They do not need to pay for the whole space which reduces the warehousing costs to a large extent. Vendor managed inventory.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2022

The luster of China as a source of low-cost production has been progressively fading, and the push for more responsible supply chains extends well beyond measuring carbon emissions.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

From a supply chain sourcing perspective, a consistent theme in media reporting has been exploration or hints for added Apple supply chain sourcing. Production currently sourced include products such as iPad , AirPod and the Apple Watch. Apple has been a master at exercising many such strategies.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 24, 2021

Reducing Cost, Risk, and Carbon with Brad Guinane. Brad Guinane and Joe Lynch talk about reducing cost, risk, and carbon. Key Takeaways: Reducing Cost, Risk, and Carbon. Users can upload lane and cost data and benchmark themselves against their peers. Learn More About Reducing Cost, Risk, and Carbon.

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2021

The study reveals how the disruption caused by COVID-19 has transformed procurement and supply chain strategy across the globe, exploring how procurement is helping organizations get back on their feet after the pandemic. As organizations transform procurement strategies to focus on growth, they must take a more holistic approach.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing 130

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 2, 2023

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech , we highlight for readers a workforce reduction underway at procurement technology provider Coupa Software. Business procurement spend management support technology software provider Coupa Software initiated this week a corporate wide headcount reduction.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 4, 2022

This ensures enhanced stock availability and reduction of lost sales. Optimizing inventory always involves attaining the perfect balance between demand and supply to avoid high storage costs as well as stockouts. Adopt these 5 Data-driven demand forecasting and replenishment planning Strategies for end-to-end supply chain efficiencies.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing significant tax rebates for consumers, corporations, and government entities who hop into something battery-powered—incentivizing more consumers to trade their ICE vehicle in for a BEV over the next decade. Meets Battery Mineral Sourcing Requirements.

Price Reduction 96

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 14, 2023

In the dynamic world of procurement , sourcing teams are constantly on the lookout for innovative strategies to drive cost savings and improve supplier relationships. With increasing interest from companies of all sizes around the globe, reverse auctions are revolutionizing the way sourcing teams approach negotiations.

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 15, 2024

Supply chain leaders often need to rethink their priorities and strategies to evaluate which will deliver the best results for their organizations today. The costs of noncompliance are staggering and can include up to 2% of global annual revenue and reputational damage.

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