SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

eAuctions are online real-time dynamic discussions between one purchasing organization and a group of pre-qualified vendors competing for the purchaser’s trade. Throughout a genuine and collaborative cooperation with business vendors, they produce innovative approaches to current procurement difficulties.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Recent releases of Advanced Planning Solutions (APS) refined but did not transform initial software concepts. 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. Traditional planning is batch.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and was an early provider of cloud solutions for supply chain. I asked him over and over, “Is the market ready for a solution for JUST Sales and Operations Planning?” The supply chain management software market had soured.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence? Work centers?

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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If you're reading this now, then you’ve probably noticed how outdated traditional procurement systems recede into the past and are replaced by new modern solutions.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

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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SCMDOJO

JULY 28, 2022

The purchasing department purchases different types of goods and services. However, when you buy something, you may not always know all the suppliers that offer a particular product. This can lead to dual sourcing and more competition among suppliers, ultimately reducing procurement costs and ensuring higher product quality.

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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. RS Integrated Supply was introduced by RS Group in 2022 after combining Synovos and IESA, two procurement and supply chain management companies. million customers.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Amazon’s Prime Day in July, for example, has led to more retailers like Target, Walmart and Kohl’s offering steep discounts on toys, apparel and electronics during the summer, in a bid to stay competitive. Consumers are demanding faster shipping, better visibility and excellent customer experience from the places they shop.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

I want to be part of the evolution that helps leaders to redefine strategies based on the changing physics, electronics and capabilities in value networks. Our current processes and dependencies on Excel spreadsheets cannot get us to our goal. High-Tech and Electronic Supply Networks. The Kinaxis model is an enterprise solution.

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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.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

Let me tell you how international e-commerce is changing one buying pattern and why it will reshape global logistics operations and government import regulations. In this case, it was not in bulk but individual purchases. French customers were buying directly from Chinese merchants. At a low level, the answer is no one would.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Older men buy less underwear than younger males and their packaging was not as attractive to the female shopper buying for the family. The company sold on Amazon, operated its own website, managed outlet stores, and could purchase end-aisle displays in major retail chains. A second story is of an electronic distributor.

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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 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. The increasing cost of fuel, car maintenance and purchasing of vehicles can drain a company’s resources. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s uncover the mystery behind the role of sourcing agencies and see how they make the job of buying things much simpler. They play a big role in making sure the whole process of buying things goes smoothly from start to finish.

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EC Sourcing Group

JULY 21, 2020

Finding the Right Business Process Management Solutions. Business process management solutions refer to a broad set of tools that can help organizations and corporations effectively streamline their workflow and work more efficiently, given tools, and software. What is E-Procurement in Supply Chain Management?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Taming Supply Chain Bullwhips with DemandAI+ Bullwhip effect is a common term used in supply chain to describe how a small change in consumer purchasing pattern or a change in any demand pattern that can cause significantly large impacts to supply. Excel-based tools lack these capabilities. Ready to get started? Contact us.

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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. What is procure-to-pay? a driverless car). a driverless car).

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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. Remove the noise.

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

To meet these goals, many organizations rely on enterprise quality management system (QMS) software solutions to get high-quality products to market fast. This led to the adoption of total quality management (TQM), which served as the basis for quality and operational excellence in the United States. What Is QMS Software?

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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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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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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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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Foundational to supply chain excellence is the reliability of delivery, quality, and service. The Sleep Number Story of Supply Chain Excellence. Historic processes are inside-out tightly integrated to orders and purchase orders. Defining the Customer Experience Through Supply Chain Excellence.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

In 2016, Seamless was awarded the Global Telecoms Business Award for Software and Applications Innovation, showing their commitment to providing exemplary and innovative technologies through a result driven approach, and demonstrating that the success of their customers is embedded in their core DNA.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Best-in-class manufacturers have successfully converted these into opportunities with solutions that bridge the gap between production and warehouse management, which is often identified as a weaker link in the value chain. This seamless workflow is known as material synchronization, a term trademarked by DELMIA.

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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. Prescriptive analytics envision many different scenarios using intelligence gathered in real-time, and presents an optimal solution. Reduces DSO. Authenticated POD reduces DSO.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

No Purchase Orders were used. VMI is an excellent option for many dealers and distributors as it has the ability to increase inventory turns, reduce customer returns, reduce administrative costs and reduce lost sales. Software to Manage Vendor Managed Inventory. We only paid for fasteners as we used them.

Vendor Strategies 120

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Download an Excel version of the list here for free ! Freight marketplace software matching shippers and trucking carriers, thereby eliminating freight forwarders. End to end supply chain solution, for the mid-market which includes a freight rate comparator. Secure package pick-up at company-site electronic lockers.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

For manufacturers, inventory control is not just a requirement, but a strategic tool that, if used effectively, can become a competitive advantage. It involves overseeing the entire inventory lifecycle—from purchasing and delivery to storage and dispatch.

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

Because designing quality from the start requires a combination of the right employees using the proper tools and processes in a corporate environment that teaches, expects and fosters investment in the upfront design process. Recognized as the go-to fastening resource for virtually every industry from electronics to aerospace, the U.S.-based

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

This strategy creates a subscription-based revenue stream, while the physical good itself is often a one-time purchase. An example could be a partnership between an electronics manufacturer that produces alarm tracking systems for motor vehicles and the car hire industry. Data can also enable cross-sector collaboration.

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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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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

“Currently, the biggest challenge for supply chain managers is…” Keeping up with consumers and their buying behaviors. Will it require frequent maintenance and re-tooling? Logistics and delivery can be handled in a very optimized way with the help of automated solutions using data and information.

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QAD

OCTOBER 5, 2021

the latest version of QAD’s next generation ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise Platform. We are also excited to unveil updates to other areas in the QAD Adaptive Applications solution portfolio. Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2021.1,

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