GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Meanwhile, more companies are turning to entities outside of the company, like third-party logistics or integrators (3PLs and 3PIs) to manage omnichannel supply chains , reports Maarten Baltussen of Supply Chain Digital. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

Supply Chain Design Software 138

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Omnichannel Analytics Software 138

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2018

Data analytics can be applied to virtually any supply chain process, and analytics hold great value in managing retail supply chains. Defining retail needs is not an easy process, but data is king and can help companies sift through the needs and wants of customers, reports Arthur Zaczkiewicz of WWD. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER.

Analytics Software 122

Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Analytics Supply Chain Design Software 122

Logility

APRIL 2, 2020

More advanced ones can structure and clean the data before dumping it into a format for reporting. 3 Get the metrics right. Supplier metrics should be captured about monthly. Building a new supplier scorecard program can have a major impact on the costs and value of your procurement and purchasing functions.

Negotiating Skills 157

Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills 157

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

Price Reduction 181

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 181

Logility

JANUARY 26, 2017

The second part of Drucker’s quote, “if you can't measure it, you can't improve it,” really brings home the importance of having the right set of metrics. In the field of supply chain management, we have created an abundance of metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs). requires a different set of metrics.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Metrics Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner 100

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. If a consumer wants to view a product on a smart device while in-store, they are 20-percent more likely to complete the purchase. So, Omnichannel Is Not Dead? Not exactly. It is just shopping.

Omnichannel 163

Omnichannel Course Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 163

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. In fact, two-thirds of consumer shopping journeys include internet research, reports McKinsey & Company , as well as word-of-mouth recommendations and past experiences. Get Your Free White Paper.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 161

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Management Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 161

GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2018

Customer service is more important than ever, and customers expect purchases to arrive at record speeds with free or low-cost shipping, says GlobeCon Freight Systems. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain 130

Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

The report provides a cautionary, optimistic view of the coming months saying, “Many unsettled issues are still outstanding […]. It is no longer just about slashing costs, you have to reduce costs and improve service levels at the same time. This is just below the top two areas Data Management Strategy (approx.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 100

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2018

The Manufacturing Industry Faces a Number of Challenges in its Daily Functioning ERP systems can augment smooth workflow and speed up inventory management, manage market fluctuations and supply chain issues. It is the best way to reduce costs, and gain a strong competitive advantage in the dynamic marketspace! DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

Inventory Management Software 122

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 122

Logility

JANUARY 16, 2018

I was guilty of this from time to time when I led a demand-planning group because we were evaluated on forecast accuracy as one of our key metrics. The value generated by improved forecast accuracy comes from how that improvement is used to enable cost reductions, synchronize production and enhance customer service.

Supply and Demand 102

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software 102

GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

According to Steve Banker via Forbes , Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods positioned the company to corner the omnichannel area , and Amazon went a step further. Meanwhile, inventory levels rose 3.6 Get Your Free White Paper Today. million returns, reports the Washington Post. Download Here.

Trends 152

Trends Shipping Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Software 152

Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Next-Shoring, in which products are developed and produced closer to where they are sold, reducing inventory and shipping costs. Last-mile shipping will change as people expect goods to be delivered to people, likely based on live location reporting from their cellphone. Download the white paper! Let us know!

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 120

RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Retail enterprises must automate their inventory processes with mobility in order to stay ahead. This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Read More: 3 Ways to Accelerate Inventory Management ». Abandon Paper Processes.

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Warehousing 75

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Marketplaces place product offerings on your site for sale even though you do not have any inventory of these items. Orders for these “stockless inventory” items are simply passed to your marketplace partner who drop-ships the products to your marketplace customers.

Purchasing Skills 146

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 146

Logility

JUNE 28, 2017

Considering transportation costs can represent 40% to 60% of total logistics expenditure that represents sizeable savings. Inventory tends to be a very visible supply chain cost to senior management. How much inventory a company has is listed right there as a current asset on the balance sheet.

Chemicals 100

Chemicals Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Optimization 100

Logility

AUGUST 17, 2016

Supply chain planning systems receive the forecast as input and plans the purchasing of materials, making of products, and overall operation of your supply chain. The system helps you improve availability, reduce costs, and manage your network of manufacturing facilities and sales channels to hit ever-increasing profit targets.

Material Savings 100

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With more consumers turning to e-commerce, it’s important for businesses of all sizes to bolster the supply chain to handle the e-commerce business model. According to research conducted by BigCommerce , the top three factors that influence consumers’ online purchasing decisions are convenience, cost and free shipping.

Warehousing 98

Warehousing Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Logility

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Imagine planning, purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics required to deliver presents to every good boy and girl in the world in one night. He said due to SKU proliferation forecast accuracy had decreased and demand variability has sky rocketed all leading to the need to carry more inventory.

Supply Chain Planning Software 51

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Scenario Planning S&OP 51

Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

In many cases you will discover that processes like demand, inventory, replenishment, and manufacturing planning are limited by a lack of software capability. Such scenario capability provides significant value across the entire supply chain, from demand and inventory planning to supply management, capacity planning, and order fulfillment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 100

Logility

AUGUST 23, 2016

Most likely the company will still need to forecast raw materials, purchased components, and/or sub-assemblies to be able to meet customer demand. Related Content: White Paper: Are All Products Created Equal? However, what is often overlooked is that moving to a pull strategy does not eliminate the need for a forecast.

Forecasting 100

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction 100

Logility

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Aberdeen reported that 65% of S&OP time is spent gathering, collating, verifying, and manipulating data. Global, regional and multi-divisional organizations can examine accurate data from budgets, forecasts, orders, inventory, and production plans. Related Content: White Paper: The Practical Approach to S&OP.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning S&OP 100

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 11, 2015

I have been having a number of fascinating interviews with Chief Procurement Officers this past week on the subject of procurement analytics and supply management risk. But when companies do further analytics on excessive inventory, they eventually realize that about 80% of it is non-critical.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 60

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Khadeeja Safdar ( @khadeeja_safdar ) and Imani Moise ( @MoiseNoise ) report, “Retailers had their best holiday sales since 2011, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks payments in stores and online.”[1] The growth in mobile purchasing continues. Provide Full Inventory Visibility. 6] They are: 1.

Inventory Reduction 100

Inventory Reduction Omnichannel Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 100

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported about a third of all food produced is never consumed. Consumers are also losing money on purchases they never use. Food manufacturers already put a lot of effort into inventory management. Restaurant managers should run their inventories like warehouses.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Food Inventory Management Software 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported about a third of all food produced is never consumed. Consumers are also losing money on purchases they never use. Food manufacturers already put a lot of effort into inventory management. Restaurant managers should run their inventories like warehouses.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Food Inventory Management Software 52

synchrono

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages. Supply Chain Market reported the closest any manufacturer can get to the magic bullet of efficiency (collaboration) is through greater supply chain visibility.

Real-time Visibility 85

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 85

synchrono

JANUARY 31, 2017

LNS Research blogger Mark Davidson said, “When it comes to metrics, it’s often said that what gets measured gets done.”. Mark also writes: “Metrics that have the attention of business and manufacturing leaders tend to be those that get measured and improved upon by their employee teams.”. Metrics for Action.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Metrics Manufacturing 40

RFgen

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Retail enterprises must automate their inventory processes with mobility in order to stay ahead. This is no surprise, since retail relies on inventory management software and hardware to track, procure and supply its products. Read More: 3 Ways to Accelerate Inventory Management ». Abandon Paper Processes.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Software Warehousing 52

6 River Systems

AUGUST 19, 2020

A white paper published by DHL found that inefficient handling of supply chains causes high costs, wasted resources, and reduced agility. Leverage big bata, analytics and optimization Supply chains were driven by numbers and statistics for a long time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Sustainability 59

Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. Procurement solutions for contracts and commerce automation. Bristlecone’s capabilities include remote, onsite and hybrid delivery models.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 52

BlueYonder

JANUARY 19, 2018

And up to 75 percent of transactions with retailers will take place without human contact, as new technologies open up new, and formerly undreamed-of, avenues for shopping and purchasing. A new JDA white paper on retail disruption goes in-depth to show how these opportunities are revealing themselves in the marketplace.

Optimal Sourcing 68

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 68

USC Consulting Group

JULY 21, 2020

The white paper, which was released as a supplement to the survey, noted that the pandemic proved to be unusual in many ways, but most especially in terms of the fluctuations in what consumers wanted and to what degree. Since COVID-19 was unprecedented in the Information Age, predictive analytics had nothing to draw from for guidance.

Supply Chain Disruption 72

Supply Chain Disruption Modeling Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software 72

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster. Case in point: research firm Gartner includes the speed of inventory turns as a key metric in its annual Top 25 List recognizing companies for their excellence in Supply Chain.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Kinaxis

MAY 9, 2016

P&G taught us about the “Three Moments of Truth”: see the product at the store, purchase & use the product, and become a fan of the product. They continue to implement automation in the control tower practice, and this is where P&G can show the Top 25 some advanced supply chain analytics strategies.

Gartner 100

Gartner Predictive Analytics Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

RFgen

MAY 5, 2016

When products spoil quickly or contaminants infect merchandise, it’s essential to implement a new inventory management and supply chain logistics solution. CNN reported that CRF Frozen Foods expanded their voluntary recall of products in May 2016. Salmonella and listeria are primary concerns for modern grocery shoppers.

Food 52

Food Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Procurement Analytics 52

RFgen

MAY 5, 2016

When products spoil quickly or contaminants infect merchandise, it’s essential to implement a new inventory management and supply chain logistics solution. CNN reported that CRF Frozen Foods expanded their voluntary recall of products in May 2016. Salmonella and listeria are primary concerns for modern grocery shoppers.

Food 52

Food Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Procurement Analytics 52