Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. The audience assumes that the presenting company is outperforming. Watching the presentations, I wonder how we became so laser-focused on such a limited view of risk.

Gartner 364

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 364

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. This also speeds up the transaction process by eliminating the need for individual vendors to present a detailed project (Medius, 2021). Macfarlane, 2017).

Vendor Strategies 141

Vendor Strategies Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Purchasing Skills 141

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Too few companies have a holistic approach to embrace the plan, make, source, and deliver together. Procurement processes–encumbered by a focus on paperless processing, RFPs/RFQs, and efficient procurement–do not embrace the capabilities and requirements of direct material sourcing. Current State of Visibility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 336

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 336

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Other than the purchasing power, Covid has also shifted our buying behaviors, turning upside down what used to be typical when purchasing goods. Besides being excellent venues for chit-chats, social media networks will be the primary places to do shopping. Locally-sourced products will become viral.

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 117

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 117

QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It has most definitely impacted how people buy products of all types and in all industries. Consumers helped push the added sugar label creation several years ago as well as the push for the QR and barcodes that can instantly give a consumer information about the products they buy.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 98

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

Before boarding the plane, I watched a traveler pull a diet Coke from the bin and thought about the struggle to source sweetener with the rise of COV-19. As I poured the dog food into the bowl for my pups, I wondered if I was going to have to switch kibble due to the looming issues of sourcing taurine—a health additive in many pet foods.

Supply Chain Design Software 312

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design 312

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 233

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 233

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2021

Gartner purchased the firm in 2010.) Driving Improvements in Supply Chain Excellence. He felt strongly that supply chain leaders knew how to drive supply chain excellence and needed a forum– or maybe two or three depending on the business model– to help them network and refine their approaches. I disagreed.

Gartner 198

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 198

ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

Leader Forrester CLM for Buy-Side Contract Suites, Q4 2021. Aurélie LUCAS tasked JB to provide sustainable, locally sourced #loveprocurement t-shirt, delivered on stage via an environmentally friendly bike delivery! Today, he is focused on finding solutions for renewable energy sources and the promotion of sustainable practices. .

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Vendor Strategies Procurement Analytics Sourcing Strategies 130

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

Then, we use these criteria to rank the books, - Practicality: we look closely at how each book can provide basic concepts and strategies of the "Integrated Logistics Functions", namely, customer service, purchasing, production planning, warehousing, and transportation in a clear and concise manner. The links below are paid links.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 130

KEPLER Consulting

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Over last decade, sourcing offices became a major piece within globalized footprint of western retailers. After a first era of development and opportunity catch up particularly positive and characterized by consistent purchasing gains , most of these Sourcing Offices are now searching for their second breath.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies 60

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The translation of ripple effects of short supply, pricing, quality issues, and freight shifts affects how to source, make, and deliver processes should align. The discussions are full of vacuous presentations and over-hyped promises. Or mine supplier shifts to build alternate buying plans. Sensing and Proactive Alerting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 390

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply and Demand 390

crisp

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Settle, a pioneering cash flow management company, and Crisp, a leading retail data platform, are setting a new standard for operational excellence in the consumer goods industry. Settle’s purchasing suite directly tackles this issue by streamlining and automating the entire purchasing lifecycle.

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 52

ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control. Add sourcing workflow to the mix, and introduce machine learning that can link directly to the supplier and track savings, then you can start to see where the science comes in. Register here for Ivalua NOW Paris.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Procurement Purchasing Skills Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 100

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Intra-company and intercompany, across the supply chain and across the globe, from the operator level to the management suite, information on all aspects of production, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution is increasingly visible and accessible at all levels, so that appropriate decisions can be made and applied.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

Logility

JANUARY 22, 2019

Planners need to contend with inconsistent consumer buying behavior, the need to satisfy multiple channels, complex sourcing options and proliferating “sub-seasons,” collections and assortments. Establish In-Season Excellence to Maximize Sell-through. Apparel is an exciting and rapidly changing industry.

Supply Chain Design Software 113

Supply Chain Design Software Apparel Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software 113

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

This is not the case with the purchase of direct materials. Direct material purchases are still controlled by Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and traditional buying processes. The focus is primarily about the reduction of purchase costs. These workflows are not present in ERP. Use an augmentation strategy.

Material Savings 150

Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 150

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. Not many companies have cracked this code.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 195

Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

An online procurement system, also known as e-procurement software, is a digital platform designed to streamline and automate the buying process within an organization. At its core, an online procurement system centralizes purchasing activities. At its core, an online procurement system centralizes purchasing activities.

Procurement Solutions 82

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 82

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department is an integral part of any organization, playing a crucial role in the purchasing process. Purchasing vs Procurement When it comes to the procurement department, it’s essential to understand the difference between purchasing and procurement.

Negotiating Skills 87

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Procurement Analytics 87

Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

This increase in pet ownership—along with panic buying—has created a huge surge in demand for pet food. tended to buy their?pet purchase in bulk, hoarding quantities?of New Zealand industry sources report that pet food suppliers sold? data, which also presented a challenge to some pet food?manufacturers,

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Food Inventory Management Software Manufacturing 98

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From the array of presentations shared during the conference, I have distilled several key insights: Fostering Collaboration: Disruptions, such as UAW strikes, COVID-19, and chip shortages, have become the new norm, occurring with greater frequency and magnitude. Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

Waste Reduction 85

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies 85

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Current State of Supplier Performance Management Nowadays, the interest in improving supplier performance management methods has increased due to the increase in global sourcing and that of the global economy in particular (Gordon Sherry R, 2008). Others will have a purchasing or supplier management board at the senior management level.

Vendor Strategies 84

Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction Procurement Analytics 84

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Amazon has made a habit of excelling at logistics to retain end customers and third party sellers.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2022

Source: Google. Source: Twitter. Source: fabrikbrands. In this way, you will position yourself better in the market, because customers will know why they should buy from you. A target audience is a group of people most likely to be interested in buying your products. We listed only a few brand strategy examples.

Sourcing Strategies 90

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 90

crisp

JUNE 29, 2022

His analysis covers buyer presentations, R&D, volume forecasting, and data for marketing. We have one source of truth, and that stems from Crisp.”. We have one source of truth, and that stems from Crisp.” Dan also helps NotCo prepare for product launches, which factors in data from multiple sources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Data 98

Precoro

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Spend analysis is a crucial part of the broader business practice of spend management because a clear picture of the company's expenditures is essential for fact-based decisions in strategic sourcing and supplier management. If the answer to any of them points to problems, it might be time to explore other sourcing options.

Analysis 52

Analysis Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?” Spinnaker Management Group asked me to co-present on a demand-driven webinar with SanDisk. So, why did I ask SanDisk to present? Both improvement and performance define supply chain excellence. Why does it matter to you?

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 150

EC Sourcing Group

JULY 7, 2020

If you work in procurement or the purchasing department, you’re already aware of how it works. This type of software is a small but very imperative part of the overall Sourcing process. pre-purchase questionnaire. Purchasing managers often find that the biggest risks lie in contracts and contract management. . evaluation.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics 52

NC State SCRC

AUGUST 31, 2024

Most of the activity that occurs behind the scenes at all stages of the supply chain involves human activity, processing transactions on screens and Excel sheets. It excels in routine decisions and operations management, ensuring stability and consistency in procurement processes. Should We ?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 52

Kinaxis

MARCH 3, 2017

by Trevor Miles These were the words that popped out at me during an excellent presentation by Alex Brown of Xilinx during his keynote presentation. Recently my colleague covered an interview with Alex and it reminded me of his aptly titled presentation “Taming Complexity”. Source: [link].

Purchasing Skills 100

Purchasing Skills Forecasting Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Parents got notifications that school was cancelled, employees got notice to stay home, the world started buying most of their goods online, and the global supply chain did a collective * gulp. We’ve had many ups and downs since March of 2020, but one up that has continued its upward trend, is e-commerce purchase volume.

Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies 130

Resilinc

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shahzaib Khan discusses Resilinc’s journey toward AI-driven supply chain excellence From its early inception in the 60s’ to its increasingly available public access, artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way. To achieve this, we utilized historical purchase order data from customers and Resilinc’s 12+ years of supply chain data.

Supply Chain Risk Management 75

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Talking Logistics

MARCH 5, 2018

Too often companies think it starts with buying a new ERP or other enterprise software solution. This idea that you have to begin with buying a big new ERP or enterprise system is where many companies get stymied because of the potential high cost and long implementation times. The big question, of course, is how to get started.

Supply Chain Software 113

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 113

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

At the end of every presentation, one of my clients always says, “Let’s fix the basics.” Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns. Foundational to supply chain excellence is the reliability of delivery, quality, and service.

Customer Service 298

Customer Service Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 298

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.

Purchasing Skills 156

Purchasing Skills Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2023

Not only does it affect supply, procurement, and purchasing, but it also impacts sales, marketing, and human resources. It should be considered at the same level as innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, compliance, and strategic planning. Who Should Lead the Journey? Operational Resilience is an executive committee topic.

Supply Chain Design Software 62

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Network Design Software 62