Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

How Do You Define Excellence? In retrospect, I find that technology is an enabler, but only if we are clear on what defines supply chain excellence. Many believe that an ex-supply chain exec knows the definition of supply chain excellence. Congratulations to the 34 winners. Humility exudes from my fingers as I type this post.

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IQMS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bottom Line : In 2021 and beyond, customers are voting with their dollars for the manufacturers who excel at sustainable manufacturing and make a positive contribution to the environment, dominating B2B supply chains and B2C purchasing decisions. Sustainability Is The Cornerstone Of Manufacturing Competitiveness.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Grocery retailers that want to excel in this space — while protecting their bottom line — need to optimize their logistics planning. They can choose where and when they want their purchases delivered; retailers trying to outdo each other are providing shoppers with flexibility through more delivery options, faster speed and even lower prices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. In 2023, consumers will be less forgiving and poised to buy from retailers whose delivery performance is commensurate with the rest of the shopping experience. Theme 4: Sustainability will become an opportunity, not a challenge for supply chains.

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Synovos

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The platinum medal puts RS Group in the top 1% of the 100,000-plus rated companies assessed by EcoVadis with each company rated on the material sustainability risks and issues for size, location, and industry. EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted business-to-business sustainability rating. million customers.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

This data empowers procurement teams to negotiate better supplier terms, optimize purchasing decisions, and eliminate wasteful spending ensuring procurement supports broader organizational goals. How JAGGAER Helps JAGGAERs ESG solutions help procurement teams integrate sustainability into their sourcing strategies.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. Enhancing Competitive Advantage Strategic sourcing creates a sustainable competitive edge by combining cost savings, risk management, and supplier innovation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

He is very passionate about developments in the Supply Chain arena and is always seeking excellence in his drive for efficiency & innovation in Supply Chain operations” – a quality that is very relevant to face up to the many Supply Chain challenges in our path!

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

To remain competitive, retailers and carriers must excel in the crucial last-mile delivery stage. Sustainability: Reduce the carbon emissions impact of last-mile operations by adopting green fleets and implementing emissions reporting. And what are the comparative costs of building versus buying?

Modeling Software 264

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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?

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 29, 2024

We develop clarity and translate that clarity into action and durable sustainable gains. They understand that sustained success requires incentivized and passionate teams, which is why they focus on fostering long-term engagement. iDev core values: Action, Excellence, Leadership. Results from day one.

Freight 237

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 17, 2022

Green is also the unofficial color of sustainability efforts. The Logility team writes, “Environmental sustainability in the supply chain is top of mind for consumers, and a brand that fails to hold itself responsible risks reputational damage that will affect the bottom line.”[2] The Sustainability Business Case.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Value-building sustainable business practices must start at the top — here’s what enterprise business leaders should be doing to make sustainability part of their culture and operations. To be effective, sustainable business practices must originate at the top, and they must extend through all tiers of the supply chain.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

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Logility

JUNE 12, 2023

If you’re just starting your journey of supply chain sustainability, you may be standing at the precipice full of questions. What is Supply Chain Sustainability? What is Supply chain Sustainability? Let’s take a look at the basics and answer the question, what even is “supply chain sustainability”?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Key takeaways Importance of Procurement Procurement vs. Purchasing Key Functions Departmental Structure Role Descriptions The blog emphasizes the significance of a well-structured procurement department with qualified personnel to achieve organizational objectives. and sustainability. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Lora Cecere, founder of Supply Chain Insights, noted in a recent webinar that a common outcome of these failed implementations is that supply chain organizations end up in “Excel ghettos where lots of people are touching data but not improving it.”.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

He is a board member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and a contributor to the Forbes Technology Council , Manufacturing Today, WardsAuto , Supply Chain Brain, Industry Today, Aerospace Manufacturing and Design, ASSEMBLY , and more. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The total cost of ownership analyzes the total costs of the buying decision. The company had to ensure they were balancing everything appropriately, not only considering just purchase price variance or cost down but all the elements of the source-plan-make-deliver cycle. (In The Result: Show Me the Money.

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2021

One could easily think this is solely because of the inherent social and environmental risks, as well as governmental challenges, but there is also a strong business case for supply chain sustainability. Sustainable supply chain management can be a driver for success and value, both for businesses and for society.

Sustainability 130

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QAD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It has most definitely impacted how people buy products of all types and in all industries. Thus, the rise of the concept of sustainability to a level of importance we have never seen before. 84% of consumers have purchased a sustainable product in the past six months, which is up from 67% in 2021.

Sustainability 98

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. Parallelly, expectations around the overall purchasing experience have also grown steeper. Scale and Sustainability: The Ultimate Balancing Act. How does sustainable growth figure in this context? trillion in 2021, up from $4.2

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Millions of shoppers, like my Dad, are not going back to their old habits because there are now faster and more convenient ways for buying daily household needs. It excels on a union of E-Commerce mobile apps and last-mile delivery innovations. It also provides an excellent part-time employment opportunity with flexible shifts.

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Logility

JULY 22, 2024

As Raheel Hussain, Director of the Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Reynolds Consumer Products notes during a recent webinar , a level of synchronization is critical to systemically share information and cut down the constant offline back-and-forth (conversations) between different functions.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. Whichever reasons fuel the motivations of your target market, here are the top trends shaping how they’ll buy – and how you can stay front of mind and ahead of the competition. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Data source: eMarketer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

While unit cost of the product or service is an important attribute, organizations are increasingly blending additional attributes related to sustainability, diversity, and other such factors into sourcing decisions. Sustainability ratings / carbon impact. Digitalizing sourcing (i.e., Shelf life considerations.

Optimal Sourcing 271

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Buying supplies, equipment, low preference items and the latest innovations to support high-value care delivery is expensive and while it’s not an area where you want to skimp, there are certainly ways to reduce these expenses without impacting quality of care. The Path to Supply Chain Excellence.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Eight proven optimization strategies, combining technology, best practices, and sustainable solutions. Best practices for sustainable optimization, ensuring long-term efficiency and minimizing your environmental footprint. They blend technology, smart processes, and sustainable approaches for lasting results.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Their network extends beyond major metropolitan centers, ensuring that everyone, regardless of location, can enjoy the benefits of fast, reliable, and white-glove service for their large purchases. Sustainability in the Supply Chain: Onward is also mindful of the environmental impact of deliveries.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

During the Panel, I was asked to comment on the 5 leading factors that make a difference: A clear definition of supply chain excellence by leadership. Most of this middleware was Excel and Meetings. Functional excellence is no longer good enough. Strong horizontal processes. Intentional design.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

An efficient procurement process optimizes vendor selection and purchasing decisions to maintain cost-effective inventory levels. Core Drivers of Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain efficiency is driven by three fundamental factors that shape operational excellence. Balancing efficiency with resilience isn’t always easy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In many countries the e-fulfilment market is highly fragmented and immature, with a lack of collaboration among e-fulfillment players, quality standards, investments in sustainability, logistics best-practices, and efficient logistics operations. He is the author of the book ‘Halal Business Management: A guide to achieving halal excellence’.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

With the highest level of service, unmatched industry experience and work ethic, and a laser focus on innovation and technology–our purpose is to improve the quality of life by delivering excellence in everything we do. The company has received several industry awards and recognition for its exceptional service and commitment to innovation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

The implementations were longer, the purchase costs were higher, and the functionality was less robust and lacking flexibility. It was largely sustained by consulting partners that made more money on the implementation of larger, and more costly projects of less capable solutions. I did not see it.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Tailor your supply chain to cater to diverse businesses: In his keynote, Mourad Tamoud, EVP of Global Supply Chain Operations of Schneider Electric talked about how they are segmenting their supply network based on their customer personas and purchasing behaviors. Sustainability leader becomes Resource czar. Collaborative.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2014

With the purchase of i2 by JDA, and Logictools by IBM, manufacturing companies serious about network design started looking for a company, with a well-established community, that was more serious about network design. As corporate sustainability initiatives became more important, the design for carbon needed to be determined.

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Unleashed

MAY 24, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing is at the forefront of good manufacturers’ plans. This article will take a look at what is sustainable manufacturing, some examples across various industries, and how SMEs can plan for sustainable manufacturing. What is sustainable manufacturing? How is sustainability good for the industry?

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