GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies. The 3 Big Supply Chain Management Trends Surely to Change SCM as we know it Forever. ” SCM Core Trend #2: The Manufacturing Factory of the Future.

SCM 120

SCM Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Trends 120

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

At the time, we were both deployed as consultants for Manugistics to help a manufacturing company to implement end-to-end planning. There is no solution to optimize source, make and deliver together or drive bidirectional orchestration to execute trade-offs between functions automatically. Manugistics is now owned by JDA.).

Supply Chain Planning Software 170

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 170

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

SCM Research

MAY 19, 2013

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Manufacturing Outlook 2013 , written on behalf of KPMG, is out now. In sum, the report highlights the importance of supply chain management for manufacturers. It is based on an international survey of more than 300 senior executives from five industries.

Manufacturing Procurement 110

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Agile and Lean Supply Chain 110

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Apple Inc purchases raw materials from various sources then get them shipped to an assembling plant in China. Some re-sellers may also distribute products from the competing manufacturers. Some components are currently obtained from the single or limited sources. SCM-Operations is now SupplyChainOpz.

Case Study 279

Case Study Study Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

So people are led to believe that SCM is a "function" which it''s not. Supply Chain is actually a "network" consists of many players as below, A generic supply chain structure is as simple as Supplier, Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Retailer (it''s more complex in real world but simple illustration serves the purpose).

Cost Reduction Strategies 271

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 271

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 23, 2013

Only 9 of out 20 articles cite Porter as the source of the concept (only 3 of them explain the concept appropriately, the rest of them do value system analysis using unknown methodology). One paper cites many lean manufacturing articles instead of Porters so conclusion can be drawn that its Value Stream Mapping. and Korzeniewicz, G.

Analysis 233

Analysis Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 233

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 81

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 81

Oracle SCM

JUNE 14, 2018

Manufacturing today is more complex than ever before. context, data is coming in from more and more sources. " Now when we look at the amount of data that is created in the context of Manufacturing, the Industrial Internet of Things, and Global Supply Chains, we can be sure that it is not much different.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

Manufacturing Procurement Predictive Analytics Software Manufacturing Modeling Software 96

RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Running a manufacturing business isn’t easy. That’s where a manufacturing ERP comes in. Manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software integrates all your core business processes into one powerful platform. It’s a lot to handle. Let’s get started.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software 75

Supply Chains Rock

MARCH 27, 2012

Despite the title, which implies that logistics and SCM are different, this is a great info graphic. Source: SCM-Operations.com. SCM Blogroll. Manufacturing Central. SCM Lowdown. SCM Operations. SCM Research. Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Infographic: The History of the supply chain. Newer Post.

SCM 157

SCM Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply and Demand 157

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Customer service, parts shortages, unprecedented inventory growth, and warrant management can actually take up internal sources and affect profit margins. As a result of the intensifying battle, more and more companies announced plans or are considering shifting manufacturing from China. Source: Vietnam Briefing. Vestring et al.

Vietnam 35

Vietnam Supply Chain Risk Management China Risk Management 35

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance. But most sourcing and procurement teams need to pivot and modify the way they handle SCM decisions.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 130

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Mitigating Risk – inventory tracking and dual sourcing are considered to be the most effective risk mitigation strategies. Comment back and let us know!

Supply Chain Risk Management 255

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 255

GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation. Industry 4.0: Industry 4.0:

Internet of things 120

Internet of things Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Predictive Analytics Software 120

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Many surveys indicate that, even though a company has the reason codes within a manufacturing environment such as type of work-in-process or defects, they dont keep track of the reasons for the returns properly. SCM-Operations is now SupplyChainOpz. Noob Guide to Supply Chain Management Definition. The Anatomy of Supply Chain Strategy.

Reverse Logistics 226

Reverse Logistics Optimal Sourcing Logistics Case Study 226

The Network Effect

AUGUST 1, 2014

Key elements that must be brought together as part of this holistic approach are overall network assets, demand and supply information, market demographics, financial data, trading contracts, material sourcing, commodity pricing, and any relevant standards bodies, statutory, or regulatory requirements.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software 193

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

At that time, SCM was a pretty new term so this article did the excellent job to explain the important supply chain management principles in one shot. For example, if you were a contract manufacturer in China, you might already have different logistics networks for different customers. SCM-Operations is now SupplyChainOpz.

Supply Chain Design Software 257

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 257

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2021

The basics of supply chain management (SCM). ”[2] The staff at Advanced Transportation Systems (ATS) adds, “Supply chain management deals with the procedures encompassing sourcing components a company requires to develop its products or service to deliver the end product to customers.

Supply Chain Design Software 190

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 190

SCM Research

MARCH 24, 2024

It clearly takes a supply chain perspective: “The chain of activities should cover activities of a company’s upstream business partners related to the production of goods or the provision of services by the company, including the design, extraction, sourcing, manufacture, transport, storage and supply of raw materials, products or parts of the products (..)

Sustainability 212

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Distribution 212

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

There is a known problem for manufacturers in synchronizing their supply chain. The shop floor to top floor disconnect reflects the difficulty of synching the plans finalized in an integrated business planning executive meeting with what the shop floor is capable of manufacturing in the short-term time planning horizon.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 216

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. I packed my (one) bag to start a considerable journey into becoming a Supply Chain Professional from the manufacturing floor up, with Detmold (Detpak) Packaging. . Well-rounded senior SCM professionals takes time.

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 7, 2013

Cross-functional team, part standardization, back-up suppliers, dual-sourcing, supplier collaboration are the basic foundation that is tried and true. Since Cisco outsources most of their manufacturing activities, this method may not work if youre a manufacturing company and youre in the impact zone. Limitation.

Supply Chain Disruption 170

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 170

Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In a February 2017 article , SCM World Chief Content Officer Kevin O’Marah underscored the importance of meeting consumers’ expectations, saying, “Shoppers believe their buying decisions make a difference and are increasingly willing to drop brands who fail to deliver on sustainability and climate change promises.”. I’ll toast to that!

Sustainability 169

Sustainability Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Manufacturing Procurement 169

Ware2Go

JANUARY 7, 2022

Experiencing the negative effects of overextended supply chains and lean manufacturing, merchants are looking to forge a balance between JIT and JIC purchasing models that reduces risk and maintains profit margins. What is just-in-time procurement? What is just-in-case procurement?

Just-in-Time 98

Just-in-Time Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption 98

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

OptiProERP

JANUARY 25, 2019

What distinguishes Manufacturing ERP from other ERP systems? ERP started in the manufacturing industry, but it headed off in new directions. Trading organizations, those that just buy and sell, need Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, Inventory, and Supply Chain Management. Defining Manufacturing ERP.

Manufacturing Procurement 74

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 74

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Jeff began by discussing how Covid-19 has amplified issues that have existed in supply chain management (SCM) for some time and accelerated change across SCM. Product engineering and development cannot work independently of downstream functions of planning, sourcing, making and delivering products.

Innovation 191

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software 191

Supply Chain Opz

JULY 1, 2014

So people are led to believe that SCM is a "function" which it''s not. Supply Chain is actually a "network" consists of many players as below, A generic supply chain structure is as simple as Supplier, Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Retailer (it''s more complex in real world but simple illustration serves the purpose).

Cost Reduction Strategies 214

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 214

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

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

The department educates students to succeed in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Students graduate with foundational knowledge across all areas of SCM, positioning them to work in multiple capacities for the top global companies. Scorecards.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Design 130

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

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. Here I share what I believe that this means for the market.

Logility 60

Logility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 60

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

Logility

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Just six years ago , this was a technology on the rise, empowering companies with visibility through the ability to better identify the sources of raw materials and more thoroughly vet suppliers. Let’s look at a comparison of functions between ERP and SCM: 1. 3 Reasons Your ERP Can’t Deliver a Sustainable Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 130

Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. The right prediction and contingency planning tools will ensure a complete view and an effective response to risks such as suppliers going out of business, political upheaval, and natural calamities affecting manufacturing.

Inventory Reduction 163

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 163