Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

Source Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The article is written and the story is spun, but the solution offered is a supply-centric solution based on yesterday’s technology. As a result, articles are written proclaiming demand-driven results and then the reader is given a solution that is anything but demand driven.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The roles of logistics and procurement in an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. According to Paul Myerson , reports Industry Week, up 70 percent of a company’s costs come from procurement and logistics operations. Let’s take a closer look at the current problem and its possible solutions. But, the divide continues.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category management is a procurement strategy that involves grouping similar products or services together into categories and managing them as a single unit. This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money.

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QAD

JANUARY 27, 2021

Watch our on-demand, 4-part series on how to be an Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprise with Bart Reitter, VP Life Sciences at QAD, Inc., and Greg Cathcart, CEO of Excellis Health Solutions. Life science manufacturers need a r esource, quality and supplier management solution for the journey from pre-approval to IPO.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The move to agile supply chain management inherently required more data sources than traditional supply chains, reports GT Nexus. Procurement’s Role Did Become More Important.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

We’ve already listed the top 10 manufacturing blog posts and the top 10 supply chain blog posts last week. When a manufacturer’s product normally moves through the supply chain network, it is to reach the distributor or customer. Download the Webinar Replay. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post. Read the Full Post.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before. Digital Twin Applications For instance, say you’re a manufacturer or distributor. Are you a manufacturer wondering how best to leverage real-time data to elevate your business performance?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

In this series of posts, I am going to make an argument to augment ERP planning with new cloud-based solutions to improve decision-making. A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital.

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QAD

APRIL 27, 2023

Earlier this year, QAD hosted a live webinar to explore and analyze the trends that are likely to dominate the procurement world over the coming months. It’s no secret that procurement teams have an amplified role within their businesses and that many are left with questions — our goal was to offer answers.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

A global marketplace is emerging that represents a huge opportunity for manufacturing. But the market is segmented, demanding specialization that will be tough for traditional manufacturers to handle. Technology and Manufacturing: It is a Part of the Cerasis DNA & How we Empower our Manufacturing Shippers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Manufacturers today face lots of challenges driven by changing customer expectations. The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale. The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 11, 2025

Introduction Global trade has entered a new era of volatility, with tariffs and trade restrictions already proving to be powerful tools of economic policy. Supply chain and procurement leaders must now navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, balancing cost efficiency with risk mitigation. For instance, a U.S.-based

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

The world has changed from the oil days of machine assisted assembly lines and manufacturing processes as more robots have entered the workforce. Robotics is not just a way to help companies, but many manufacturers have recognized how robots can improve their supply chain processes, benefit the company, and drive their future success.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2016

How the Internet has transformed the manufacturing and order fulfillment process is no small secret. However, the realm of e-commerce for manufacturing companies is rapidly growing, and modern manufacturers are starting to see a shift from business-to-consumer (B2C) sales to business-to-business (B2B) sales.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

It is also helping to bridge the supply chain management gap that has traditionally existed between healthcare providers and other industries such as manufacturing. Quite often there can be a general lack of spend and vendor management and strategic sourcing activities. Watch a BSW webinar here. Share on Twitter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 3, 2015

As your business grows, you supply chain software will need to expand. You may opt to organize your business into an independent third-party logistics provider (3PL), or you may want to purchase software for tracking, monitoring, and processing all of your needs. 5 Pitfalls of Supply Chain Software Selection. #1:

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 20, 2014

However, what is clear from our recent study of 73 manufacturers using supply chain planning is that companies using best-of-breed solutions implement faster, achieve a quicker Return-on-Investment (ROI), and are more satisfied. Today, in many organizations, these solutions are legacy. Was it intentional? Or accidental?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Many manufacturers struggle to optimize warehouse productivity and attract skilled employees. Using alphanumeric logic can help you optimize simple picking strategies without having to implement a full-blown warehouse solution or warehouse mapping solution. Inefficient working conditions and manual work only worsen the problem.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. There was a time when buying a computer was considered a once-in-a-decade purchase, if not once-in-a-lifetime. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions. The Amazon Barbell Will Gain Power.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 1, 2015

Customer expectations of reliable quality and rapid delivery forces today’s manufacturers to either shorten cycle times or lose business. There are multiple good models for lean manufacturing operations. Who Needs Lean Manufacturing? Lean Manufacturing Planning and Implementation. Establish time-tables.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As with the logistics category where we featured 15 most popular blog posts vs. the 10 we covered in the top manufacturing blog posts and supply chain blog posts , we write so many transportation blog posts in that category, we are going to feature the 16 most viewed transportation blog posts. Read the Full Blog Post. Read the Full Blog Post.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

How often do you hear the term, “productivity in manufacturing?” Today we will talk about how supply chain mobility will aid in this pursuit, but first let's take a look at what it means to manufacturers. Each of these definitions applies to a manufacturer’s ability to produce a surplus of a product.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

As a consumer, I expect when I invest in an appliance or a tool, it will keep working for a reasonably long time to bring a return. According to a recent SGInnovate webinar, the voluntary carbon market is worth about $5.5 Geo thermal Power Station in Iceland. M achines are built to last ! Planet earth is similar. billion a year.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Ecosystem in Practice: Building a Best-In-Class Manufacturing Tech Stack Full Transcript Below: Rony Kubat All right. We found that a lot of our customers have just kind of started doing the smart manufacturing and digitization of operations, so these partnerships are new. I’m a Solution Architect. My name is Rony Kubat.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Ultimately, B2B entities are experiencing dramatic impacts on distribution and manufacturing for several key reasons. Since you cannot realistically be available constantly, more companies are demanding self-service solutions to order products or services on-demand. B2B Partners Demand Self-Service.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Here are the three questions that I would like people to ask: Table 1: Comparison of Results for Best of Breed Solution Providers to ERP Expansionists in Supply Chain Planning. The first evolution of technologies were built by best-of-breed solution vendors. This new solution was favored by the Information Technology (IT) organization.

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Unleashed

MAY 15, 2023

Wholesalers and manufacturers need effective B2B strategies to sustain business growth and beat the competition. Looking for a complete CRM + inventory management solution? Looking for a complete CRM + inventory management solution? B2B CRM software acts like a virtual stockroom for business data. What is a B2B CRM?

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 14, 2018

In addition to dealing with a forever multiplying list of SKUs driven by market demand, the trend toward engaging contract manufacturers continues to grow, and an ever-expanding list of commerce channels is making supply chain management more challenging by the hour. A fresh set of supply chain strategies are need, the quicker the better.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2012

” CFO of a major manufacturer. This week, as I prepare for our second webinar on October 26th at Supply Chain Insights , I am working with Abby Mayer (@indexgirl) to understand the performance of discrete industries over the past decade. A decade ago, the supply chain had two buffers: inventory and manufacturing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

294 manufacturing facilities produced more than 90 million metric tons of food and beverage in 2021. The company is using Blue Yonder for transportation management, Coupa’s Supply Chain Guru for network design, and FourKites ( see the webinar ) for transportation visibility in certain regions or departments to help with this.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Per IDC Manufacturing Insights , the use of robotics will become more platform based through robot-as-a-service, reducing costs of deployment and maintenance. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Robotics Will Grow More Versatile.

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Arena Solutions

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A recent Gartner study revealed that 73% of companies that bought an enterprise system regretted their purchase 1. Software vendor reference checks can reveal how well the solution lives up to the vision marketed and sold. Yet, with the right questions, you can figure out whether the solution is the best fit for your business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While many technology companies have co-opted the network of networks message, today there is no interoperability between network solutions. The SAP acquisition of Ariba slowed innovation and the purchase, and then the failed promise of investment in Crossgate was disappointing to SAP supply chain business users. Definitional Image.

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