SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As a procurement officer, you’ve possibly been in the crosshairs of debate between sourcing locally and regionally versus from low-cost countries endorsed by many executive staff and boards of directors. Every time I was requested to have a target percentage of our purchases from low-cost countries I felt a pit in my stomach.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

Digital supply chain transformation will accelerate. We expect digital supply chain transformation to accelerate and those companies that have been putting it off will now make it a priority. Companies will also look to shorten and localize supply chains. applications of the future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2023

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In our recent survey on analytics, today 74% of companies are attempting to improve supply chain visibility (as shown in Figure 1). Projects Being Implemented as Part of a Digital Supply Chain Transformation Project. In drive value, supply chains must be balanced and aligned to a clear strategy.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 7, 2018

“In the beginning, it was tough,” admits Benji Green, Avaya’s Senior Director, Integrated Supply Chain Planning & Operations, in a recent article published by Supply Chain Digital. “12-hour The company has reduced supply chain expense by 50% and decreased cash tied up in net inventory by 94%.

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Procurement Academy

JUNE 26, 2024

Strategic decision-making skills: Learn to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed choices that optimize your entire supply chain. Strategic sourcing and procurement: Expertise in building strong relationships with vendors and negotiating the best deals. Strategically select programs that align with your industry focus.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Healthcare and Hospital Industry SCM Support Yet another SCM related enhancement theme is Oracle ’s renewed focus on Healthcare industry specific SCM and inventory management support. A separate press release outlines the release of Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM). billion in late 2021.

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Bristlecone

MAY 25, 2021

Bristlecone was initially brought on board for a consulting engagement to advise on the client’s digital supply chain transformation strategy. We are proud to partner with this life sciences company, which holds over 70% of the market share.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

A Digital Supply Chain Transformation. We will build one demand signal and produce one supply plan,” Mr. Bailey said. The supply plan will include the procurement plan for their raw material supplies (Tier 2) needed for their finished goods suppliers (Tier 1). There will be no emails or spreadsheets.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Online retailers who have embraced digital supply chain transformation did so to combat common logistics challenges that came to a head during the pandemic. This article offers a roadmap in how to move forward with supply chain digital transformation, and how partnering with a 3PL like ShipBob can help. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This interview is with Drew Morgan, Director, Global Supply Chain and Procurement at ModusLink. One of the areas which stood out for me early on as needing improvement was the Inventory Management performance. To my mind any self-respecting Supply Chain company should have double digit turnover.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There’s more to supply chain transformation than systems integration. In fact, successful digital transformation initiatives focus on people and processes, not technology alone. Supply chain transformation projects built on SAP S/4HANA. Procurement solutions for contracts and commerce automation.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. In order for logistics, procurement and distribution to align with the general advancements of the industry itself, these critical areas must give in to a more comprehensive transformation.

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crisp

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The publication, dedicated to the movement of products throughout the cold food and beverage sector, reserves the annual award for individuals “whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global food supply chain.” “Procurement teams can spend up to 50% of their time looking for data.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Overview In short, B2B Supply Chain Business Networks are Cloud based platforms designed to achieve end-to-end supply chain data visibility and business process decision-making synchronization. The ultimate costs in warehousing, inventory carrying costs and other dimensions are still being assessed.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

I read a lot of articles about the need for supply chain transformation. Dan Gilmore, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain Digest , asserts supply chain transformation is only beginning to catch the attention of many CEOs. Supply chain processes driven by real-time consumer demand, not forecasts.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Taking the time to plan ensures businesses have the right amount of inventory available to meet demand while minimizing risk of having too much inventory tied into capital. While there were many factors leading to the demise of the retail chain, the renowned retail brand failed to stock the right kinds of inventory that was in demand.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Founded in 2002 with over 100 consultants and based in Boulder, Colorado , Spinnaker SCA designs and builds agile supply chains for leading brands across Consumer Staples, High Tech, Industrial Manufacturing, Retail & Apparel, Medical Devices, and Distribution Industries. No financial details were disclosed in the announcement.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 25, 2020

With AribaRDS, businesses can transform global sourcing, gain visibility, reduce cycle times and start achieving procurement savings with SAP Ariba Sourcing in as little as six weeks with minimal downtime – and at a price point that won’t break the bank. Watch Supply Chain Foresight 20/20.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 20, 2018

Companies that achieve balanced scorecard results–above their peer group in cost, growth, customer service, inventory, and asset management–are good at horizontal processes (revenue management, S&OP, new product launch, and supplier development). In the connected supply chain, data can move at the speed of business.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

We are pleased to announce to our Supply Chain Matters readers the listening availability of our latest podcast: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions and Instilling Supply Network Resilience in Post Pandemic Supply Networks. This is a not to be missed podcast that provides many valuable insights.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The pandemic has catalyzed supply chain transformation for many global retail enterprises. Secondly, prioritize upstream and downstream supply chain operations to match with optimized inventory levels, capacity plans and material flow. Demand- driven inventory & capacity planning strategies.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 24, 2020

Analytics are key to enabling data-driven decisions that enhance supply chain performance. Managing demand volatility, controlling spend, achieving end-to-end visibility, optimizing inventory – these are all made possible through advanced analytics. Building a Supply Chain KPI Framework. In this Bristlecone Live!

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Exiger Perspectives

JUNE 21, 2023

With SDX, Oshkosh improved from 60% -70% forecast vs. shipped to 75%-80%, allowing for better management of working capital,” added Exiger President of Supply Chain Transformation Trevor Stansbury. That’s why it’s important today’s supply chains run on collaboration.

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2022

As retailers face a growing number of challenges by way of increasing product mix complexity, excess inventory, and stockouts and missed sales opportunities, there is a growing need for more transparent, resilient supply chains. Only then can their supply chain transformation be considered to be complete.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From managing inventory flow to ensuring that customers receive shipments on time, retail logistics streamlines the different stages of your ecommerce supply chain to keep your business running smoothly. Stages of the retail logistics process includes warehouse receiving , inventory management, fulfillment, and shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Background Many students and practitioners of supply chain management are likely familiar with Spain based fashion clothing retailer Zara and its corporate parent Inditex. This was counter to Inditex’s prior stance to operate at very lean inventory levels.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

We predicted that “ direct materials sourcing strategies will continue to include needs for future growth markets for products and services along with business supply network sustainability needs from either a business resiliency or sustainability commitment lens.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 9, 2023

Inventory levels in retail channels remain at high levels because of bullwhip excess ordering. C-Suite survey data continues to reinforce a desire to invest in needed supply chain transformational investments but in more managed and less disruptive scope.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Breaking Down Silos Between Procurement, Planning and Logistics – Siloed supply chains can result in latency, lack of responsiveness, expediting, excess inventory, and dramatic inefficiencies, which are exacerbated today by rising customer expectations and increased volatility.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

During a period of supply chain technology consolidation, many of these network design software applications were acquired either by ERP providers, optimization tools-based providers, or by best-of-breed supply chain planning software firms. Added Importance.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 30, 2020

We’re pleased to introduce our new portfolio of supply chain analytics solutions. Bristlecone Rapid Insights 360° are prebuilt and preconfigured solutions targeting critical KPIs across Spend, S&OP, Inventory and Plant Maintenance Operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

Our research advisory report for 2023 begins with a review of the themes of our prior three years of predictions and the derived learning for the supply chain management community. Overall inventory levels among retailers and online channels remains at high levels and continuing to fill warehouses.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Lennox almost tripled the percentage of orders that can be delivered the next morning, yet reduced inventory by almost 20%, even with a 250% increase in physical locations. They also reduced distribution costs as a percentage of sales by over 15%, increased inventory turnover by more than 20%, and reduced response time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Pharmaceutical companies are struggling with falling margins and rising inventories. In our work with pharmaceutical companies, most executives wince when we mention inventories. However, most do not realize that the Days of Inventory for the industry has grown 33%. It is rising inventory levels. What Can We Do?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The increased cost of working capital and supplemental inventory levels to mitigate fulfillment risk is likely to revert back to just-in-time inventory management. Targeted supply chain transformational efforts will further need to be extended to address added business process needs.

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