Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. Using Analytics In the World of Gray.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2020

After finishing the Supply Chains to Admire report and the Youtube series (to be released this week), this is my feeling. In the review of my first book, Bricks Matter , Keith Harrison, former Global Director of Product Supply at P&G asked me, “You mention the need for supply chains to shift from a focus on cost to value.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I know that your primary focus is procurement. Or planned orders to purchase orders?) I observed companies use the beer game as an educational tool or a social networking activity. This is despite the deployment of ERP, descriptive analytics, APS, SRM, and teams of data scientists working on their data lakes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank. Don’t Panic!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

That was the start of Supply Chain education. But is just taking courses in basic topics like Procurement, Negotiation, Statistics, Operational Research or Planning sufficient? But is just taking courses in basic topics like Procurement, Negotiation, Statistics, Operational Research or Planning sufficient?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2016

Here are the five ways STEM education has helped shape the future of logistics. STEM Education Help Increase Accuracy. Ineffective logistics procedures can cost businesses through high trading and longer supply chains. Thanks to STEM education, accuracy of the supply chain flow has improved. Emerging Technical Studies.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

This month’s Inside Supply Management published by the Institute for Supply Management features an article announcing the launch of a study being undertaken by the Center for Advanced Purchasing on the evolution of procurement analytics. innovation, strategic cost management, risk mitigation, etc.).

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

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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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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. Digitization is expected to particularly impact PSM operational tasks with regards to automation: Sub functions, especially taking care of the purchase-to-pay process, are expected to disappear.

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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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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2017

The late consultant, educator, and author, Peter Drucker, is often quoted as saying "you can't manage what you can't measure.” The second part of Drucker’s quote, “if you can't measure it, you can't improve it,” really brings home the importance of having the right set of metrics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When shoppers were asked what would put them off making more ecommerce purchases in the future, 21% indicated they’d had negative delivery experiences, 20% said deliveries were not reliable, and 17% were dissatisfied with the delivery process. Similarly, maintaining a strong chain of custody (e.g.,

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As a procurement officer, you’ve possibly been in the crosshairs of debate between sourcing locally and regionally versus from low-cost countries endorsed by many executive staff and boards of directors. Every time I was requested to have a target percentage of our purchases from low-cost countries I felt a pit in my stomach.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. The issues with education and child care cause many workers to stay home. These three assumptions for building global supply chains are no longer valid.

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Synovos

JULY 24, 2023

The four key goals are in the areas of advancing sustainability, championing education and innovation, empowering people, and doing business in a responsible way. Through its global education program, the Company has reached 471,000 young people across 10 countries globally and approximately 4,400 educational institutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. The issues with education and child care cause many workers to stay home. These three assumptions for building global supply chains are no longer valid.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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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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QAD

JUNE 2, 2022

The first World Sustainable Procurement Day was held this year on March 21. With the increasing focus on sustainability, I guess we should not be surprised that sustainable procurement now has its own day on the calendar. It’s often been reported that consumers have been the primary factor in pushing for change in this area.

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Unleashed

JUNE 11, 2024

Common ERP software modules include: Finance Inventory management Supply chain management Project management Sales Human resources Manufacturing Shipping Reporting and analytics Not every ERP solution will contain all these functions. Businesses with a large budget and limited time for software procurement and training.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

When customers have transparency into product availability, delivery timelines, and order status, they are more likely to complete purchases and continue shopping with a business. It can be used to educate clients on the importance of transparency in the supply chain. They are effective for establishing a long-term online presence.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The news reports symptoms, not root causes. Changing Analytic Capabilities. Dramatic improvement in capabilities to drive insights through the use of analytics. The issues with education and child care cause many workers to stay home. These three assumptions for building global supply chains are no longer valid.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

Models Matter. In implementing planning, most of the focus in purchasing technology in the sales cycle is on optimization. These role-based views can be consumed into a demand visibility signal and used in the respective applications within transportation and procurement.) The root issue is functional metrics.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are in charge of purchasing, procurement, and sourcing. They supervise the whole operation, from forecasting demand and planning production to procurement and logistics. Their role involves sourcing and purchasing high-quality products at competitive prices.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

National survey of state procurement officials finds states are moving toward a more modern approach to buying. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. Procurement offices are forging closer relationships with vendors. WASHINGTON, Aug.

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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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Logility

JANUARY 25, 2022

ATLANTA – January 25, 2022 – According to PWC’s December 2021 Global Consumer Insights Pulse Survey , about half of respondents consciously consider factors related to sustainability when making purchasing decisions. s current Form 10-K and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the SEC. Logility, Inc.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Barbara Schielke Chief HR & CSR Officer for Asendia explains how carbon offsetting, emissions reporting per parcel, and supply chain efficiencies are helping retailers green their e-commerce fulfilment. The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

Computing power and storage capacity have grown exponentially, while the cost of both have plummeted. More and better data has turned demand analytics into mainstream reality. Demand forecasting describes the decades-old science of predicting demand. Let’s take a few minutes to decode it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Cash-to-Cash Metrics. Cash-to-cash is a compound metric: (Days of Receivables+Days of Inventory)-Days of Payables=Cash Conversion Cycle. While touted as a digital procurement provider, it took the Company nine days to onboard me as a vendor, and two weeks to process a Purchase Order. In times of uncertainty, cash is king.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2022

Image source: Cape Analytics. Reports from Costco shoppers indicate that the same brand of chlorine tablets were $129.99 Apparently, customers purchased the same product for just $70 back in 2020. For those with the luxury, that meant diving right into a chlorine-filled pool. between 2021 and 2026.The The result?

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Logility

MARCH 11, 2022

You need data to drive ethical sourcing decisions, provide transparent reporting, and better manage and mitigate risk. Consumers today demand sustainability; more than a third are willing to pay more for it while 85% have become “greener” purchasers. It’s your opportunity to educate, evangelize and speak to any gaps.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. Most respondents report monitoring their fuel consumption, which is a critical first step towards reducing it.

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