Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. They also are clear that the supply chain is defined outside-in based on the channel requirements and the underlying rhythms and cycles of fulfillment, manufacturing and procurement. Metrics Alignment. They lack cohesion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

PO Collaboration involves close coordination with suppliers to procure materials based on order specifications, tracking delivery timelines, and aligning production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations. He has published numerous thought leadership articles, whitepapers, blogs and delivered dozens of webinars during his career.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.” We had a great turnout with over 250 logistics managers, supply chain officers, and those in the transportation world registering and attending the webinar.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

We finished our report on the maturation of hospital supply chains , and I have put the finishing touches on the Healthcare Supply Chain Index for this Thursday’s webinar. Generalize procurement of materials. For more on healthcare, check out our recent webinar. Supply Chain Metrics That Matter: A Focus on Hospitals.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2015

, at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. LTL procurement is something we do very well. So we thought we would impart upon all the shippers out there some tips on how to reduce overall costs for effective LTL Procurement. 10 LTL Procurement Cost Cutting Tips.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In contrast, we find in our research that companies with procurement and manufacturing reporting to the supply chain organization have stronger, and more reliable results on inventory, operating margin and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). When all functions are jointly focused on improving these metrics, then we can have one team.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

I will be leading a webinar with the Sourcing Interest Group next Nov. The webinar will also include Howard Richman, a colleague I have known for many years, first at Merck, and now working at Citrix as their Chief Procurement Officer. Also joining us will be Michael O’Leary, Director of Procurement Solutions at IBM.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Last week, at Supply Chain Insights , as part of our monthly webinar series, I hosted a panel discussion on the current state of the healthcare value network. Hosting this webinar series is one of the favorite parts of my job as the Founder of Supply Chain Insights. Here is an on-demand link to replay the healthcare webinar.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks. Director of Product Segment Marketing at Coupa Software , where he brings products to markets in the areas of Direct Material Procurement and Supply Chain Design and Planning. Nari Viswanathan is currently Sr.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

We are trying to understand how supply chain leaders have raised the bar at the intersection of these four sets of metrics on the supply chain effective frontier. I also believe that it is because the organization is not incented to manage cash-to-cash metrics. The results have been eye-opening. But, it does not stop there.

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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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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. For those of you who are executives in Supply Chain, Procurement or New Product Introduction/Development, this is a must read. We are not your father’s traditional Procure-to-Pay solution.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

We want to make sure that supply chain practitioners, as well as manufacturers, understand how all of these technologies are affecting the entire supply chain, including the supply chain & procurement side of a manufacturing operation. Omnichannel Supply Chain Metrics: What Should Supply Chain Leaders Measure?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

We will show how the adoption of these practices have improved market capitalization in our webinar on April 25 th. Demand-driven concepts are expansive they extend from the customer’s customer to the supplier’s supplier, but the areas of sales and procurement are often very resistant to the demand-driven concepts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

As I picked it up , I saw a twitter alert welcoming people to the APICS webinar with @lcecere on Agility that afternoon. As we went live with the webinar, I laughed. In this blog post, I publically answer the questions from the webinar. I had gotten to bed late. It was 6:00 AM. This was before my wake-up call. Defining Agility.

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ivalua

JULY 15, 2021

With this mounting pressure to commit to Net Zero and CPOs goals and incorporate sustainability metrics into all aspects of procurement decisions and processes, businesses are looking to elevate ESG strategies with a mind for climate change, ethical social practices and stronger governance models.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Join our interactive Q&A webinar session on Tuesday, October 29 at 11 AM EDT / 3 PM GMT. During this webinar you’ll learn: How to create a data driven environment. How to define data quality: attributes, measures, and metrics. Art of Procurement. . What tools to use for data analysis. Joseph Yacura.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

As I study research methods, and the market, I realize the lies I’ve spun for prior employers (Gartner and AMR Research) are untrue: The AMR Research Hierarchy of Supply Chain Metrics. This research, released in 2005, gives a compelling view of a metrics hierarchy. Bimodal Supply Chains Are a Viable Strategy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In order to achieve this target, CEVA Logistics is incorporating environmental considerations in a variety of areas of operations, from warehousing to transportation and procurement. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021. million gallons of SAF this year. Is This the Hardest Leadership Skill to Master?

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Ultimately, BSW was able to improve a key metric (Supply Expense as a % of Net Patient Revenue) and generate millions in savings. Watch a BSW webinar here. Perhaps explore a self-distribution model and more transactional automation with procure-to-pay solutions. .

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

But procurement organizations often fall into the trap of focusing on short-term cost reduction strategies, and in doing so, fail to reap the benefits of strategic supplier relationships. In some organizations, this task belongs to Procurement, and in others the responsibility lies with the AP team. Establish formal processes.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices. Better procurement practices translate into better overall sales, but the role of procurement in driving sales’ statistics will change throughout 2017. For example, Johnson & Johnson procurement professionals actively review market trends before making purchases.

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SupplyShift

MAY 27, 2021

During our supply chain emissions webinar on May 19th, industry leaders from CDP , Engie Impact , and Philip Morris International came together to explore trends in Scope 3 emissions reporting and what tools and strategies are out there to turn supplier data into action on Scope 3. . Continue reading for three key takeaways from our webinar.

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QAD

MAY 23, 2024

Our proficiency extends across several critical areas including demand planning, distribution planning, production planning and scheduling, and procurement planning. Second, the addition of financial metrics into the process which now gives us IBP. However, adopting IBP is not just about merging metrics.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

5) Ongoing Assessment of Key Supplier Site Metrics to Ensure Business Continuity with Companies' Requirement and Proactively Identify Potential Risk Factors. Every business has their set of metric which they want to focus on. Supplier Development contributes towards 5 Key Work Streams in Supply Base: .

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Creating an Effective Transportation Management Program Run by Metrics. Speaking of metrics.Utilizing the right metrics to monitor the health of your transportation footprint and network are critical. It’s also important to have flexibility in generating metrics. As your business changes, so will your metrics requirements.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

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. Spinnaker Management Group asked me to co-present on a demand-driven webinar with SanDisk.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Yet, all metrics and scorecards are not equal, and you need to know what metrics should be included in your carrier scorecard. While many shippers and carriers have moved toward digital, automated data capture, it is still necessary to create a carrier scorecard, which helps you see what carriers are better suited for your needs.

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HICX Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

SXM Webinar Series with Art of Procurement. In the first of a three-part Art of Procurement Live Webinar Series ‘Putting the Supplier Experience at the Forefront of Strategic Procurement’ in partnership with HICX, we focus on how to make the business case for Supplier Experience Management (SXM). .

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Proxima

AUGUST 9, 2023

Public Sector Procurement is complex and must look at aspects beyond price and quality when awarding contracts. Below we outline some of our key learnings and how we’ve seen social value being effectively embedded into public sector procurement processes.

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Precoro

MAY 22, 2023

This process, known as IT procurement, requires comprehensive steps with clear objectives and vendor selection criteria to ensure that technology investments align with business goals and yield a return on investment (ROI). This article encompasses the best practices for planning and executing successful IT procurement strategies.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2023

When QAD hosted a live webinar earlier this year to explore and analyze the challenges that have procurement leadership buzzing these days, the issue of environmental, social and governance (ESG) was a hot topic.

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SupplyShift

MAY 27, 2021

During our supply chain emissions webinar on May 19th, industry leaders from CDP , Engie Impact , and Philip Morris International came together to explore trends in Scope 3 emissions reporting and what tools and strategies are out there to turn supplier data into action on Scope 3. Continue reading for three key takeaways from our webinar.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Transportation modes used in procurement and shipping. Ultimately, performance measurement is a metaphor for tracking any metric in the course of the supply chain , but it's key to being effective is found in transferring the insights gleaned from big data into actionable results. Increasing order efficiency. Demand forecasts.

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QAD

MARCH 9, 2023

A recent QAD webinar discusses inflationary pressure on supply chains and scenarios for minimizing the financial impact of supply chain volatility. That means looking at the right metrics. Be influenced by metrics that transcend operations, profitability, and risk. How Have Global Supply Chains Changed Since the Pandemic? “As

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Jaggaer

JULY 4, 2024

Christian Heinrich, Co-Founder and Managing Director, c arbmee The 80% Challenge I was recently delighted to participate in a JAGGAER live webinar focused on the introduction, in recent years, of carbon emissions measurement as a factor in strategic sourcing. Guest article by Prof. The objective of net zero carbon footprint is now familiar.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2017

This sustainability effort has carried innovation and implementation costs which have been gradually offset with procurement and operational savings. And the effort has certainly reduced the volume of primary and secondary packaging which enters the waste stream. From shareholders to consumers, sustainability has created broad value. .

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