Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. The visibility to spend allows them to provide excellent benchmarking in several areas. I saw this claim as being more a statement of intention than of fact.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. The transformational wave is slowly transforming the automotive industry from a focus on selling “rides” versus the purchase of an automobile.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

With this in mind, in this blog, I make an argument that we, as supply chain leaders, have screwed up direct material procurement. My goal is to have supply chain leaders consider a procurement redesign for 2017. As shown in Figure 1, roughly one in two supply chain organizations have responsibility for procurement.

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Precoro

APRIL 6, 2022

If you're reading this now, then you’ve probably noticed how outdated traditional procurement systems recede into the past and are replaced by new modern solutions. What is Cloud Procurement? These services include: Software; Analytics; Networking; Data storage; Servers and more. Three Categories of Cloud Procurement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Today, technology providers are selling analytics. This week, I received this email from a financial institution questioning why business leaders are not harnessing more insights and redesigning processes based on analytics. S&OP Challenges. Reflection.

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The assessment focuses on 21 sustainability criteria that are grouped into four themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. ESG Report: FY24 www.rsgroup.com/media/bsocsl4m/rs-group-esg-h1-highlights-pack_-november-23.pdf

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2022

This warehouse runs at a perfect optimum with fixed capital in the form of inventory balanced perfectly with sales and purchasing, and all the items perfectly distributed to the various storage areas of the warehouse. Before the peaks – using data analytics to make the right decisions. For how many hours has the motor been running?

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It’s still important, but Lauren Thomas ( @laurenthomas ) reports, “Coresight Research … says the holiday season is becoming ‘less important’ for retailers, with more shopping taking place online throughout the year. Traditionally the holiday shopping season has been a make-or-break time for retailers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Regardless of your position or situation it is highly valuable to understand the type of interview questions, and answers, appropriate for Procurement and Purchasing professionals. It can appear useless.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. Foundational to supply chain excellence is the reliability of delivery, quality, and service. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence.

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My Office Apps

MARCH 26, 2025

With Kechie ERP, distribution companies can efficiently track orders, optimize their supply chains, and maintain excellent customer service, all from CRM to procurement, logistics , order management, returns, and financials. EDI Integration: Ensure seamless electronic data interchange with suppliers and customers.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Amazon: The ecommerce giant Region(s): Global Ideal for: Sporting goods , books, consumer electronics, home appliances With over 300 million active users and billions of monthly visits, Amazon continues to prevail as one of the largest online marketplace in the world. The best 8 ecommerce marketplaces for selling online 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

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. How can you use electronic payment methods to get better terms? Customization?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Can negotiate better terms with (some) carriers because of electronic approval and payment – lowers disputes and decreases variability of their DSO. Use predictive and prescriptive analytics to support your visibility goals. Reduces DSO. Proof of delivery (POD) is required before customer approves invoice. Increases DPO.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2018

Through digital marketing, small brands are cropping up all over, and it is sentiment analysis and digital content driving purchases. I define the digital supply chain as “rethinking the atoms and electrons of the supply chain to improve value.” A strong center of excellence tied to network design is essential.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2023

Have you had a chance to check out the Incisiv 2023 Omni-Channel Experience Index report ? These retailers excelled in offering distinctive experiences and demonstrated functional maturity across all evaluated areas. Costs & Payments Retail leaders understand that they need to provide value for money. Why does this matter?

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Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 30, 2016

Here in Canada, major highways are getting new electronic signs that provide warnings to motorists about upcoming road hazards. You could assess impacts to inventory, margin, cost of sales, new purchases, capacity…all within seconds, all within a single system. by John Westerveld. Compare that to traditional supply chains.

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

From integrated multi-currency, multi-GAAP and multi-entity financials to best practice purchasing, from shared services to real-time data and flexible data analytics, Effective Enterprise Management ensures that manufacturers operate from a trusted set of essential enterprise processes that meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The procurement landscape is ever changing, and recently, in contrast to the traditional procure-to-pay platforms, we have seen the emergence of a new type of software solution, intake-to-pay, which is marketed as a more comprehensive solution. But hold on: are we sure that wasn't all possible with procure-to-pay, anyway?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Organizations can create subscription-based analytics products and with the data collected from IoT devices monitor and use trends, patterns, and insights about their usage. This strategy creates a subscription-based revenue stream, while the physical good itself is often a one-time purchase. Share data for partnership and growth.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

How to calculate Safety Stock levels in Excel. You can calculate safety stock levels in Excel by setting up your spreadsheet as per the image below. The safety stock formula can be calculated in Excel with a simple table. Column E is the average number of days it takes to receive goods of that type once you place a new order.

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Succeeding at Strategic Sourcing With Arena and Part Analytics Learn more about the integration between Arena and Part Analytics here. Today, Arena and Part Analytics have come together to share the story of one of our joint customers as a case study. This commitment was what led us to partner with Part Analytics.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

I can walk into a local shop and purchase products from all around the globe. This isn’t just about consumerism; it’s inspiring to think that in purchasing an imported product, we are, in a tiny way, helping provide employment for people across our planet, often in developing countries. I started Freightos a decade ago, in 2012.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Indirect Procurement – It’s Time to Rise and Shine! High spend and highly visible Procurement categories like raw materials, I/T, capital equipment, travel, facilities, large services contracts and more often merit dedicated Commodity Management resource. But this is excellent experience and a great development platform.

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Synovos

AUGUST 21, 2023

RS Integrated Supply is committed to making safety the number one priority in everything we do,” said Brandon Coombs, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence. RS Integrated Supply was introduced by RS Group in 2022 after combining Synovos and IESA, two procurement and supply chain management companies. Interested in our services?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

When the report published, it stimulated many conversations. Most hang on the back of forty-year old Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes. As shown in Figure 2, few orders and purchase orders flow hands-free. I also believe that finance is the art of money changing hands until there is nothing left. The reason is simple.

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Supply Chain Insights

MAY 22, 2017

There are research reports, white papers and even YouTube videos galore on the topic of ROI for trade promotion. Many of the current trade promotion solutions provide analytical tools and optimization engines that deliver “ROI” results from an array of different combinations of promotional tactics. Only a few, however, define ROI.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Download an Excel version of the list here for free ! Secure package pick-up at on-site (apartment complexes, business parks, student dorms, etc) electronic lockers. Secure package pick-up at company-site electronic lockers. Secure package pick-up at company-site electronic lockers. Want to know more? Marketplace.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 21, 2020

For those in procurement management, this may refer to several different types of tools and software, especially those that help with price compression like eAuction software procurement or those that streamline processes and compress timelines like eSourcing software. . What is E-Procurement in Supply Chain Management?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

In 2018, SDS acquired a global leader in electronic product distribution, increasing market share in Scandinavia. SDS’ electronic recharge and voucher management platforms can be implemented in any organization that deals with a large user base or manages commission payouts to resellers.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The biggest challenge is that simply offering metrics, even those that appear to be the “right” metrics, usually doesn’t produce any results. The questions that are most often asked are: What metrics should I use? What metrics do others (in my industry) use? Where do I begin?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

No Purchase Orders were used. There was no inventory carrying costs or concern for inventory turns. However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant's supply chain excellence. Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

“Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. Additionally, the advancements and constant changes in technology and analytics play a huge role in supporting the success or failure of a modern day supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

What You Need to Know About Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)! Having an excellent business fleet is one of the secrets of highly successful companies. A functional digital tachograph can measure significant metrics like speed, driving time, and driver’s activity. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Final Words.

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