Unleashed

MAY 10, 2023

It’s a tumultuous time for supply chain operations. To survive these changes, businesses must look to automation. Read on to learn how supply chain automation works and discover the tools you can use to reduce manual efforts and improve supply chain efficiency.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today, we published The Supply Chains to Admire for 2023. Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. I admit it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2021

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. But the industry is watching as the technology opens new opportunities for safety, savings and speed long-haul, raising curiosity on the strength of a compelling business case.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The dynamic landscape of modern business comes with increasing product variety and volatile prices, making it more important than ever to stay competitive on the market. As part of the larger procurement process, sourcing involves finding and evaluating suppliers for goods or services that need to be purchased.

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Unleashed

JUNE 8, 2023

Behind every successful product business is a thoughtful procurement strategy designed to optimise the supplier management and purchasing process. This guide answers exactly what is procurement, how procurement works in a business , and which tools and strategies lead to supply chain success.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, it's difficult to overstate the significant role that technology plays in the success of many organizations. Strong companies depend on a range of hardware and software solutions to support key business processes like customer service, financial management, and supply chain operations.

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Unleashed

JULY 2, 2024

Efficient purchasing is conducive to healthy cash flow. The more effective your purchasing processes, the more profitable your business becomes. In this guide we explore the process of purchase order management, its role in a wider supply chain management strategy , and the best practices for optimised purchasing workflows.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Exploring the world of AI tools for supply chain and logistics can be quite overwhelming. That’s why we put together this guide – to help you get a glimpse of the best AI tools for supply chain and logistics, how to implement these tools, what to take care of and more.

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Unleashed

MARCH 5, 2024

eCommerce automation helps businesses maximise productivity by optimising daily processes such as inventory management , fulfilment, and customer service. But what does eCommerce automation look like, and how does it work? What is eCommerce automation? But those aren’t the only reasons to invest in automated solutions.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . on-highway diesel fuel prices are up $0.898 from the end of August 2020. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 22, 2015

I had the opportunity to engage in a negotiation seminar with a large insurance company last week, and had the team work on a software contract role play. In the scenario, there was both a buyer and supplier, and there were multiple facets to consider in the negotiation. Data Security and Rights.

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Unleashed

JULY 16, 2024

What is bill of materials (BOM) software? Bill of materials software is a specialist tool used in contemporary manufacturing operations to manage and document all components and processes essential to manufacturing a product. The subscription-based pricing model of cloud solutions also allows for more predictable budgeting.

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RFgen

JUNE 30, 2023

Prioritizing technology solutions in today’s digital environment is a necessity. The businesses of tomorrow need technology solutions that give real-time information in order to make key business decisions when it comes to inventory. Gone are the days of paper inventory tracking and manual data entry. Scalable growth is impossible.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Raw Material Shortages Are Affecting a Challenged Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2020

As I shopped at Best Buy for office supplies, I struggled to not think about the massive disruption of electronics supply chain. The Sam’s Club and Costco shortages of water, toilet paper and laundry products signals one thing for me: the spread of the virus will disrupt every supply chain. The problem?

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Mobile inventory management is a digital solution that combines a mobile inventory app with cloud-based software to track, manage, and optimize inventory in real-time. Cloud software: Stores and distributes real-time data, producing reports accessible to all team members. Let’s get started! What Is Mobile Inventory Management?

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a suite of integrated software applications that helps organizations manage and automate their core business processes. An effective ERP manages day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, it is vital for organisations to ensure a reliable supply of products and services. Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Consumption in the crisis was initially supported by panic-buying. Industry 4.0.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. The larger the organization, the more tension with conflicting functional metrics making decisions more difficult. The reason?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money. Category Management Software What is Category Management in Procurement? Use appropriate technology to manage the categories. Sustainable/ethical procurement.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities The Purpose of the Logistics Department Structure A well-structured logistics department is essential for any organization that deals with product movement and delivery.

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Unleashed

APRIL 21, 2024

It’s the journey that order takes from the second they click ‘Buy’ to the moment all the goods are delivered to your customer’s doorstep. Tracking: Order tracking systems keep the customer updated on the journey of their purchase, ensuring transparency until the order is delivered.

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Cognira

JUNE 4, 2024

This blog will explore data-driven deal management, highlighting the risks of manual systems and the opportunities that come with automation through AI and machine learning. In retail, deal management is the process of executing agreements between retailers and vendors after going through a few rounds of negotiations.

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Cognira

JUNE 4, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into the world of data-driven deal management, powered by the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to showcase the risks associated with adopting a manually-driven deal management system and the opportunities accompanying its automation. And why is it important?

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Unleashed

JUNE 26, 2024

It connects different departments to establish an automated flow of data, improving efficiency and collaboration across the business. An ERP inventory management system is a type of software that helps businesses manage and integrate the important parts of their operations.

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Logility

JULY 31, 2024

Traditional demand planning has long been owned by only the supply chain organization – gathering data from all corners of the business through lengthy spreadsheets and often leaving out critical information. Resolve new training opportunities. AI First Forecast Calculation Weekly Review forecast for given scope.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How Does AI Work?

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Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Keep reading to learn in detail about the top 13 most crucial procurement metrics, how to track them, and what to focus on to drive the most value to your company. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, here are some more reasons why you need procurement KPIs : Reduce supply risks and prevent maverick spending. Cost Avoidance.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2024

.”[1] Martin Reeves , Chairman of Boston Consulting Group’s Henderson Institute, and Kevin Whitaker , Senior Director of Pricing Strategy and Data Science at Mojo, agree with Xiong. They write, “We live in an age where technology underpins growth and competitiveness.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The world of supply chain is active on my iPhone. The news from SAP Insider is a continued drumbeat on the HANA rewrite of SAP’s supply chain applications.

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Logility

JULY 31, 2024

Traditional demand planning has long been owned by only the supply chain organization – gathering data from all corners of the business through lengthy spreadsheets and often leaving out critical information. Resolve new training opportunities. AI First Forecast Calculation Weekly Review forecast for given scope.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 28, 2023

The cost of sales is an inventory accounting metric that measures the accumulated costs in getting finished goods to market. Cost of sales is the accrued total of all the costs of supplying a product. It represents your true cost of creating and selling a product. What is cost of sales? It only relates to those products you have sold.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. Logistics plays a critical role in a company’s supply chain. Metrics help to prioritize activities and improve processes.

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Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2022

Omnichannel integrates a multichannel strategy and optimises it as a progression of the online purchasing journey for the modern eCommerce customer. A key challenge of omnichannel that automation can help with is maintaining accurate inventory across multiple channels Omnichannel vs multichannel eCommerce: what’s the difference?

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities The Purpose of the Logistics Department Structure A well-structured logistics department is essential for any organization that deals with product movement and delivery.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

The Evolution of Retail Supply Chain & Logistics: A Pre-AI Overview In the pre-AI era, the retail sector was markedly different, especially since the traditional supply chain and logistics models were largely driven by manual labor. How is AI Revolutionizing Retail Supply Chains?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2015

For the supply chain leader it is not a game… The stake is business continuity. Gamers do well in the world of supply chain. Designing value networks and managing what-if conditions is fundamental to managing supply chain risks. The move from global to regional supply chains increased risks.

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