ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

It’s a question that you can answer for yourself at Ivalua Now – The Art of Procurement , being held, appropriately enough, at The Louvre, Paris 10 th – 12 th April. In the process, these advances are enabling procurement leaders to look beyond their traditional remit. Blog first published by our friends at Purchase to Pay Network.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. The company leverages globally sourcing strategies to buy products at a lower cost and then deploys some unique process logic to drive mass customization for retailers. Performance on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

One of my clients waits four days for a custom report. As a result, analytics are usually based on historic data with outputs having a one- or two-day lag. As shown in Figure 1, while the initial focus is on analytics, in the next ten years digital processes will develop based on a confluence of technologies. Take your time.

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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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IQMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Manufacturers who excel at orchestrating analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), quality management and real-time monitoring to improve manufacturing strategies are growing 10% faster than their peers. In parallel, there will be more self-service analytics and BI apps specifically designed for manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Few planning systems update delivery based on actual dwell times; and despite the abundance of Internet of Things (IOT) data, there is no place to put streaming data signals into traditional planning systems. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare. Break your dependency on Excel Spreadsheets.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 6, 2018

Gagan was reporting to the CIO, and the board of directors recently mandated the company embark on a digital transformation journey. Planning in silos, node by node : Finished-goods distribution planning, manufacturing planning and purchase planning were all happening in silos, further adding to the company’s woes.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. As omnichannel shopping becomes the standard for consumers, the use of freight data will excel.

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Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

Most companies understand that accurate forecasts are a critical part of minimizing inventory, maximizing production efficiency, streamlining purchasing, optimizing distribution, minimizing waste, and projecting future performance confidently. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand. Advanced Inventory Management. Planting the Seeds for Success.

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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 easy is it to buy from your company? Bio-engineering? Customization?

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 30, 2018

One of our newest SCRC partners, Siemens Building Technologies, recently shared their insights on creating an analytics strategy. This effort was led by the Chief Procurement Officer for Siemens BT, Carl Oberland, but has recently been rolled out across the global organization. What is digital governance and stewardship?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

As shown in Figure 1, the biggest obstacles to power improvement/performance are traditional supply chain thinking, the lack of organizational alignment and a focus on functional excellence. Seven Predictions for Supply Chain 2030. Charter a team and test and learn to understand the potential for cognitive and prescriptive analytics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Sadly, I find each to have a limited view of supply chain analytics. However, visibility of channel relationships–customer orders and consumption/purchase–in the demand network, or the use and consumption of materials in the extended supplier network, is an ongoing issue. In 2004 Compuware purchased Covisint.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

As if the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression wasn’t enough of a challenge to the supply chain industry, the introduction of the smartphone and advanced analytics into the marketplace disrupted the industry further by providing an exponentially growing consumer base and easy access to goods and information.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 17, 2018

”[1] They are not alone in their prediction about technology replacing humans in the supply chain, James Ovenden ( @IE_James ) writes, “The Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and blockchain are surely the final technologies for supply chain management to really embrace. ”[2]. Supply chain technologies.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. In the automotive sector, manufacturers are simultaneously reducing inventory costs and delivery times.

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 29, 2017

It matters not what your metric is, you get the same results: too much of our trade spend goes down the drain, doesn’t it? Most domain experts will say that there are many causes for why trade promotions fail; but it really comes down to only one major thing: bad intelligence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2017

When the report published, it stimulated many conversations. As shown in Figure 2, few orders and purchase orders flow hands-free. This included the testing of new technologies like cognitive computing, blockchain, open source analytics, and Internet of Things (IOT). The reason is simple.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 6, 2018

Gagan was reporting to the CIO, and the board of directors recently mandated the company embark on a digital transformation journey. Planning in silos, node by node : Finished-goods distribution planning, manufacturing planning and purchase planning were all happening in silos, further adding to the company’s woes.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This integration allows for the automation of straightforward tasks, freeing up resources for more complex processes that require AI’s predictive capabilities and decision-making. Predictive analytics forecast potential disruptions, allowing for proactive measures to minimize delays and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2016

Thanks, in part, to the rise of the Internet of Things, customers are more informed than ever before, and they expect to be able to retrieve details about a person, business, or product in seconds. They expect to be able to make purchases and receive service in that same lightening quick timeframe. Easy Scenario Comparisons.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT) and digital transformation have opened the doors to what should be limitless transparency across the most complex supply chains. Every single organization I have been a part of has been dependent on Excel spreadsheets for order tracking and expediting – and in some cases – even demand planning.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 17, 2022

I’ll remember the importance of pixels when purchasing my first smart TV to stream documentaries when you’ve joined me on my utopian island tucked away from the chaos of the world. The exponential growth of data. Data-driven manufacturing and distribution.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

While many technologists wave their hands advocating that Internet of Things (IOT) is the answer, I say not so fast. Won’t we have the same issue for Internet of Things data? ” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.”

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2020

It spans the purchase of raw materials to the final delivery of the merchandise to the customer, including the intermediate processing of the goods. Which data metrics are most relevant to your demand forecasting? The Internet of Things (IoT). ”[1]. .”[3] Are there outdated technologies in your supply chain?

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Enterra Insights

JULY 10, 2020

Governmental stay-at-home orders during the pandemic motivated most consumers to increase their online buying behavior — making residences a destination of choice for their purchases. And, last mile cost control is becoming more difficult for both urban and rural deliveries to consumers and business.”[4]

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QAD

APRIL 28, 2022

and many manufacturers are experiencing an era of deep disruption characterized by digitalization, digital transformation, data analytics, automation, cloud computing, AI and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – largely thanks to the World Wide Web and, of course, the internet. Real-time analytical insight.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

To move the product, the company discounted the cars to stimulate purchase. Sit back and listen as companies share insights on the adoption of robotics, the Internet of Things, 3D printing, manless vehicles, new forms of analytics, and the emergence of new business models. It was an ugly color. Supply Chain 2030.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2016

When a business, or other organization, purchases equipment, parts, or remanufactured equipment it is an investment. At the same time, this data may indicate possible issues in the procurement process, regarding product quality and delivery. Increased velocity. Increased service market share. Higher achievement of sustainability goals.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 8, 2016

As a young assistant professor at Michigan State University in 1992, I was part of a group called the Global Procurement Benchmarking Initiative. To drive centralized buying I had to dive down into the Bill of Materials and do a cross-tab.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s a strategic reimagining of business models and processes, powered by cloud computing, big data analytics, and AI, making businesses more adaptive, responsive, and customer-focused than ever before. The result?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

More than 60 percent of marketers also envision leveraging AI to create dynamic landing pages, websites, programmatic advertising and media buying. In-fact, this example of analyzing data based on a user’s purchase history or online shopping behavior is the future for e-commerce.

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“Additionally, a review of reporting procedures can act as a safeguard against corruption throughout operations. All stakeholders who interact with the supply chain should be aware of hotlines and other reporting mechanisms, which should establish a clear path and adequate protections for whistleblowers.”

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Locus Robotics

MARCH 9, 2023

By Geoff Whiting, Senior Writer, Red Stag Fulfillment Applying automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain management is an excellent way for manufacturers to increase the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of operations. RPA is an excellent tool for automating laborious processes currently executed manually.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization is a key component of the manufacturing supply chain process, helping companies control their input costs to be able to provide effective goods or services to their customers. It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. Inventory control.

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