SCM Research

JUNE 29, 2019

Claviate Analytics have recently published their newest InCites Journal Citation Reports. and Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management (3.089; ? and Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management (3.089; ?0.6). Two journals have an impact factor larger than 7: Journal of Operations Managemen t (7.776; +2.9)

Journal 110

Journal SCM Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 110

SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 111

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 9, 2022

This may include choosing software for managing the enterprise (an ERP system), for supply chain management (SCM) or for customer relationship management (CRM). Many also extend to inventory management, order management, procurement, and production. Procurement can be a complex process in a manufacturing environment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 119

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 21, 2022

Unless manufacturers change, they will find that their ability to forecast demand, and determine what to do to meet it, will be challenging. Supply chain management (SCM) systems help businesses to manage the flow of goods and services right from the sourcing of raw materials, to delivering finished goods to the customer.

Manufacturing Procurement 116

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 116

SCM Research

JUNE 24, 2021

The following OSCM journals were given a grade of 3: Decision Sciences , International Journal of Production Economics , Journal of Business Logistics , Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management , Manufacturing & Service Operations Management and Supply Chain Management: An International Journal.

Journal 28

Journal San Francisco Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 28

SCM Research

JUNE 25, 2016

Few days ago, Thomson Reuters published the 2015 impact factors of well-known management journals as part of their Journal Citation Reports. Two SCM-related journals have an impact factor of 4 or larger: Journal of Supply Chain Management and Journal of Operations Management. Two other journals have an impact factor between 2.5

Journal 154

Journal Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement SCM 154

SCM Research

JUNE 25, 2016

Few days ago, Thomson Reuters published the 2015 impact factors of well-known management journals as part of their Journal Citation Reports. Two SCM-related journals have an impact factor of 4 or larger: Journal of Supply Chain Management and Journal of Operations Management. Two other journals have an impact factor between 2.5

Journal 154

Journal Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement SCM 154

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. Based on reporting from the Wall Street Journal, the company hired Morgan Stanley to shop the company and package it for sale in 2014 with an expected evaluation of 800M$. The largest was the purchase of Lawson in 2011 for 2B$. It is clear.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 150

Oracle SCM

MARCH 3, 2020

Procurement professionals are now playing an increasingly strategic role within their organizations. Procurement of raw materials and components that go into the manufacturing process is essential to ensure final product quality and strong financial performance. The new procurement professional needs a broad set of skills.

Manufacturing Procurement 78

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Negotiating Skills Procurement Solutions 78

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Therefore, the challenge to establish ranking method is to find more economical data source and unbiased metric. In supply chain management area, most industry publications create the ranking based on the input from readers then editorial team makes a final decision which is a bit subjective.

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Gartner Supply Chain Strategy 271

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

On Monday, November 27th, Logility announced the purchase of privately-held Halo Business Intelligence. With over forty-years of experience in SCM software, Logility went public in 1997. A significant source of revenue for the company is maintenance renewals. It is a no-nonsense visual analytics capability for business users.

Logility 61

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 61

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

As shown in the 2015 Supply Chains to Admire report , over time, top performing supply chains plateau. In the evolution of today’s analytics most companies are evaluating concurrent optimization of transactional data. We are just beginning to understand how to use sentiment data and new forms of analytics.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. The Terra Technology investment is one of what we believe will be a series of purchases to build inter-enterprise cloud-based software platforms to redefine supply chain planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

Logility

AUGUST 11, 2020

Demand sensing uses forward-looking inputs to augment a historical forecast to improve forecast accuracy and synchronize and align purchasing, manufacturing, and deployment operations to what is really happening in the supply chain. It’s no secret that most food and beverage companies have fragmented planning capabilities.

Beverage 221

Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 221

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 31, 2012

Cost reduction has always been the number one priority for a company. While a big chunk of cost lies within procurement, manufacturing and distribution activities, cost reduction from procurement function seems to deliver substantial savings quicker. SCM-Operations is now SupplyChainOpz. Discussion.

Price Reduction 100

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Analysis 100

SupplyPike

MAY 14, 2020

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a systematic and controlled procurement operation. Procurement usually comprises a diverse range of suppliers chosen according to a conceived ability to supply merchandise at the right price. SCM performance directly impacts an organization’s general performance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Procurement Analytics 98

Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

As if the largest economic crisis since the Great Depression wasn’t enough of a challenge to the supply chain industry, the introduction of the smartphone and advanced analytics into the marketplace disrupted the industry further by providing an exponentially growing consumer base and easy access to goods and information.

Inventory Reduction 163

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out What is Virtual Procurement and Why Should You Care? Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing.

Manufacturing Procurement 63

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 63

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

In addition, he has been an industry analyst covering the supply chain and retail spaces for SCM World and Constellation Research. In the past, there were clear lines between traditional retailers and manufacturers. Over 30% of ecommerce purchases are returned, which is an enormous cost and logistics problem.

Retail 245

Retail Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 245

QAD

JANUARY 19, 2023

Supply chain management (SCM) is essential to any business strategy. E-commerce brands must oversee design, manufacturing, sourcing, warehouse inventory, shipping and delivery. This integration of supply and demand requires a special mix of business operations, procurement, accounting, and production. Let’s dive in.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 98

ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

An effective ERP manages day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations. This provides a single source of truth and enables better coordination and communication across the supply chain. What are the Core Components of an ERP System?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Optimal Sourcing Resources 98

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

attempt to make a point about the relative value of strategic sourcing, I failed to realize that thought leadership is apparently the exclusive domain of pundits. The co-dependency that is increasingly common between suppliers and their customers is gradually eroding out-of-date bullying tactics in purchasing.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 100

ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

attempt to make a point about the relative value of strategic sourcing, I failed to realize that thought leadership is apparently the exclusive domain of pundits. The co-dependency that is increasingly common between suppliers and their customers is gradually eroding out-of-date bullying tactics in purchasing.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Vendor Strategies Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 100

Elementum

AUGUST 25, 2022

Effective supply chain management (SCM) is the cornerstone of business success. Recent press reports around food supply chain issues have emphasized the essential nature of a solid, well-managed supply chain where managers can predict (and respond to) potential delays or scarcity.

Supply Chain Design Software 78

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Every year during the holidays, anxiety hits shoppers, retailers, and manufacturers alike about whether the season’s hottest products will face shortages. For manufacturers, at least, it doesn’t have to be this way. Partner for Manufacturing Flexibility. Outsourcing production or procurement of certain components.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Solutions 60

Supply Chains Rock

JUNE 3, 2009

Its become almost an annual ritual, similar to the Fortune 500, the top billionaires and the AMR Top 25 Supply Chain report. This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". I think in coming year SCM industry will grow a lot. SCM Blogroll.

Procurement Analytics 100

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement SCM Supply Chain 100

SCM Research

MARCH 30, 2023

We have just released a new report, entitled Circular Supply Chain Transformation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Trade-Offs for Circular Smartphones and Computers.

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Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics 143

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively. There are two buffers in the supply chain: inventory and manufacturing capacity. The reduction of cost and improving asset utilization is usually the charter of the supply chain team.

Waste Reduction 150

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 150

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Source: Dictionary.com. I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. The company is the third-largest manufacturer of flash memory in the world.

Inventory Reduction 150

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 150

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. Even closer to end customers, in August, Maersk acquired Visible SCM, a Utah-based B2B/B2C company, which handles over 200,000 orders a day across nine fulfillment centers, as well as a European counterpart. This isn’t just about purchasing power.

Price Reduction 177

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

Kinaxis

APRIL 10, 2019

I recently had the opportunity to talk with William Cure , a Certified SCM Change Leader with over 40 years of hands on experience. And then based on the kind of industry you are — and typically, in supply chain management, these kind of companies would be manufacturing, possibly distribution, logistics companies — those are the big ones.

Supply Chain Planning Software 149

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software Modeling Software 149

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Navigating the complexities of manufacturing operations often involves the crucial decision between MRP vs ERP systems. While both aim to streamline operations and enhance efficiency, they cater to distinct needs within manufacturing organizations. What is an MRP System? The first generation of these systems was known simply as MRP.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Many organizations will play the shell game of reporting forecast error so that the numbers look better: either calculating the forecast at a higher level in the forecast hierarchy (not at the item level) or reporting the data as a Weighted Mean Absolute Error. This gives supply chain leaders a false sense of security.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

The first step is getting familiar with some of the most important supply chain management (SCM) companies and how they operate. That’s because SCM is huge in global trade and works best when you can ship goods across oceans as quickly as possible. Supply Planning & Sourcing Analytics.

Course 115

Course Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Vendor Strategies 115

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ThroughPut AI SAP Integrated Business Planning Oracle SCM Cloud Blue Yonder Kinaxis RapidResponse Infor Nexus E2Open Manhattan Associates Epicor SCM Logility Anaplan Odoo Coupa HighJump (Körber) 1. It can integrate different proprietary analytical techniques and technologies to help offer the right answers at the right time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Whatever your Industry you should be able to make comparisons to competitors, do benchmarking, and even compare yourself on key metrics across industries. Lean for instance is equally applicable in Supply Chain as it is in Manufacturing or anywhere else. Brand #IoT #ECommerce #SupplyChain #SCM #Leadership #Finance #brandprotection.

Negotiating Skills 84

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 84

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 3, 2025

The procure to pay focus may continue, but other types of COE activities are layered on top, building on progressively more sophisticated activities such as KPI development, category intelligence support, risk management, contract management, and predictive analytics.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Procurement Analytics Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 52