The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. The question is, how do we navigate our way out of this never-ending chaos to continue driving sustainable growth? Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. HOW DID WE GET HERE?

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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.

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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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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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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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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In the first conference segment in the afternoon, the theme shifted to Sustainability – a subject that was hardly discussed at LogiSYM just a few years ago. Leadership Excellence for the Digital Age – LogiSYM January/February 2018. Global Assets in a Constantly Shifting Supply Chain. & & Changing Landscape”.

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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.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Your business needs a broader vision to address sustainability, deliver on risk management and resilience challenges, nurture buyer and supplier relationships, as well as meet procurement excellence. This involves aligning procurement strategies with the overall business objectives such as innovation, sustainability, and resilience.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Advance Procurement Excellence with Expert Negotiation Strategies With procurement excellence comes multidimensional skills. By identifying cost-saving opportunities like bulk purchase discounts, they can significantly impact both an organization’s profitability and market competitiveness.

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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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Locus

AUGUST 5, 2024

This was where we looked at the unique capabilities of AI and ML and how we could embellish our solutions with these technologies to enable that unique competitive edge across each stage of the order (purchase, fulfillment, and returns). This has been key to empowering our clients to bring more sustainability to their operations.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Nowadays, procurement departments not only focus on the day-to-day buying operations but also search for the most efficient ways to go about them. Thorough analysis allows procurement professionals to surface, visualize, and present purchasing patterns, which are then evaluated by the stakeholders. From whom are we buying?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 18, 2021

Excellence, or superiority, is often the goal in corporate organizations. Each and every function, within its own right, strives for excellence and achievement in order for a company to collectively grow, evolve, and thrive. Achieving excellence seldom comes easy. As procurement reaches for excellence, evolution is required.

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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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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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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?

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EcoVadis

JUNE 13, 2019

Portland has a reputation as a sort of sustainability mecca, so it was certainly an apt site for the SPLC’s annual Summit. Private and Public Sectors: Common Ground in Sustainability Ratings. Read more in this Guidebook on Integrating Ratings into Sustainable Public Procurement. This year at SPLC, the mix seemed just right.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There will be little relief in 2022 unless the factors driving the increased import volumes—a strong economy and the fundamental shift in consumer behavior to purchase more goods and less services—change. Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies.

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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.

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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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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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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. Contact Us The post RS Integrated Supply Earns Silver Award for Safety Excellence – RoSPA Recognition 2023 appeared first on RS Integrated Supply.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a result, procurement processes—or the introduction of more sustainable ones—could be thrust into the spotlight as the savior of the current environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) crises that we face today. Sustainability goals cannot be achieved in a vacuum. Invest in the Right Tools for the Job.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Organizations need to push past pretty PowerPoint presentations to improve results, but in the industry, there are few good answers to the question of “ What drives sustaining value?” However, SAP supply chain planning is an excellent system of record. ” This is my quest. Background I am an independent research gal.

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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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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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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole. Purchase requisitions and orders, receipts, invoices, and other documents must each contain specific information, often legally binding. Low-Quality Documentation.

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BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2023

While they are focused on how to solve business problems and operate their supply chains better, what I heard more often was: “How can we make the customer experience better,” “How can we eliminate inefficiencies to drive sustainability goals,” and “How can we make the world a better place.”

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

Sustainable food waste management therefore looks at strategies to reduce waste where it occurs, before it occurs. Sustainable food waste management employs tactics to reduce the impact of food waste from both an environmental and economic perspective. Coffee waste is also an excellent substrate for mushroom cultivation.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

– Actions on the products and services purchased. – Actions on the way you buy. This means having an integrated decision-making tool to avoid having to compile multiple new data sources, new Excel files, new software, etc. Part 2: Act on the products and services purchased. Take action with suppliers.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment. Efficiency efforts are geared toward eliminating waste and now more than ever, that has to include a sustainability context.

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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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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This perception, combined with product identity, creates credibility, builds reputation, and impacts purchasing choices. An example of excellent brand perception is Patagonia. Their company policies are transparent, and their processes are sustainable. Consumer perception significantly impacts buying power and brand integrity.

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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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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a result, procurement processes—or the introduction of more sustainable ones—could be thrust into the spotlight as the savior of the current environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) crises that we face today. First and foremost, you must align leadership with current sustainable procurement needs.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2020

While your company undoubtedly has sustainability on its supply chain agenda, creating momentum can be tricky in what is after all, a fairly new way to approach performance improvement. How to Develop a Sustainable Supply Chain. The good news is that there are multiple benefits attached to developing a sustainable supply chain.

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