The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Supply chain execution is required to distinguish between the high runner purchases and the slower-moving products customers are willing to wait for. Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management. Optimize supply chain execution and minimize both delivery time and costs.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 21, 2013

The most common reporting relationship in the supplier organization is to a leader of supply (focus on logistics, distribution, materials sourcing and customer service). The focus has been on sourcing and managed costs. The supply chain for implantable devices is complex and immature. Please use this link: [link].

Modeling 240

Modeling Modeling Software Pharmaceutical Procurement Analytics 240

ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

In fact, supply chain executives put demand forecasting and supply chain planning at the top of the list of how they initially plan to use AI. Without baseline metrics on what you want to improve on and why, how can you be confident your strategy is working? weather, social media).

Supply and Demand 227

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 271

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To achieve these goals, corporate leadership must focus on two key areas: shift from internally focused supply chains to collaborative supply networks and actively design their supply chains. Metrics such as lead-times, forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and service are used to measure operational risks.

Supply Chain Design Software 251

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). 58% of consumers would stop buying from a brand entirely after one to three supply chain delays or disruptions. Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Supply Chain Dive).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Logility

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Supply chain practitioners are asked to accomplish more with less, to be involved in more business processes and deliver more value-added capabilities while lowering costs and ensuring high customer service. Start with documenting the “As-Is” process capabilities and corresponding key performance metrics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 179

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The promise of mathematical engines to improve business decision making is the basis of the supply chain planning, trade promotion management, revenue optimization, and supply chain execution markets for transportation/logistics. Open Source analytics. open-source analytics. The fit of the data model.

Analytics Software 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Cardinal Health Supply Chain Cardinal Health’s medical segment manufactures, sources and distributes Cardinal Health branded medical, surgical and laboratory products. If a planner stopped using the application, or used it less, that was apparent to supply chain executives and could be addressed and solved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 183

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2024

One of the insights from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024 was a clear consensus on the need for companies to substantiate sustainability claims with concrete data. This includes enhancing supply chain transparency using technologies like AI to track and verify sustainability metrics.

Gartner 156

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

For a long time, C-level executives viewed supply chain management, especially the logistics function, as a cost center. As a result, cutting and controlling costs became the top priority for supply chain executives. Source: “Tech in Asia” – https://www.techinasia.com.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Logistics 100

Logility

MAY 7, 2020

Structured and unstructured data including that from social media, Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain sources continue to stream in but much is left untouched. A bigger challenge is the need to transform traditional supply chain operations to a digital landscape where big data is embraced and used by a new breed of supply chain talent.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In my work tonight, I carefully studied 2006-2015 financial results to select the Supply Chains to Admire winners. The winners drive improvement while posting financial results in the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter ahead of the peer group. The supply chain is a complex system with non-linear relationships.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 195

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” So, what can you do outside that cycle?”. Data-driven Optimization.

Negotiating Skills 108

Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Price Mitigation Strategies 108

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

Do we have the right Service Level Agreement metrics in place? Those are some of the questions supply chain executives are asking — or should be asking.”. Is the mode of transport the most efficient to impact on-time delivery? At what cost?

Supply Chain 108

Supply Chain Logistics Network Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Sourcing Strategies 108

TransAudit

MAY 14, 2024

The Importance of Metrics in Supply Chain Resilience A crucial differentiator in managing supply chain disruptions effectively is the use of clear metrics to measure response effectiveness. times more likely to report successful management of external shocks compared to those without such metrics.

Supply Chain Disruption 81

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As time goes by, more and more companies find that the supply chain issues associated with an outsourcing program have often been under-estimated. Here I want to share eight key procurement challenges that we and consultants are facing in today’s global sourcing world.

Manufacturing Procurement 96

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions 96

Logility

APRIL 3, 2018

Supply chain practitioners are being asked to accomplish more with less, to be involved in more business processes and deliver more value-added capabilities while lowering costs and ensuring high customer service. Start with documenting the “As-Is” process capabilities and corresponding key performance metrics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain Software 100

Kinaxis

AUGUST 12, 2015

The APICS Supply Chain Council set out to answer this question in its latest industry report entitled “Supply Chain Leadership Report: Many Styles Generate Success.” The findings were generated from multiple sources, including surveys of APICS members, articles, and external research.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Strategy 100

ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. Here’s what we found: 1.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 159

BlueYonder

JUNE 26, 2020

Recent studies have shown that transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Department of Energy calculated that CO2 emissions from transportation surpassed two billion metric tons ; it’s hard to imagine what that number looks like today. In 2007, the U.S.

Waste Reduction 98

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

According to sources, Stevedores are demanding advance payment in cash. How long will you be able to recover your supply through alternate sources or from the impacted supplier? Monitoring such metrics is important and a supply chain control tower can be a key component of that strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Shipping 100

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2015

As I’ve written before, whenever I ask supply chain executives what knowledge or skills they need to improve in order to advance in their careers, the most common response I get is improving their knowledge of finance and gaining experience managing a P&L. CFOs rarely know anything about supply chain management.

Conference 100

Conference Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Revolution: Innovative Sourcing and Logistics for a Fiercely Competitive World Pros: This book will show you how to plan and execute sourcing strategies like the world's leading companies. Author Credentials: Suman Sarkar is a supply chain consultant with more than 20 years of experience.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Six Sigma Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

For years, supply chain leaders have struggled to achieve a sophisticated level of supply chain visibility that would drive continuous improvement, optimize spend and reduce risk. Most systems are flexible enough to merge data from external sources into the algorithm architecture. How do we analyze it efficiently?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 112

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics 112

Oracle SCM

AUGUST 1, 2018

One of the Supply Chain Management trends apparent at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May was highlighted by several vendor/customer presentations focused on the value of Collaboration and Visibility projects. Tom McDonough , Sr. Director Product Marketing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software Gartner Demand Planning Software 104

Kinaxis

APRIL 10, 2015

Imagine this scenario; you are a supply chain executive for a major U.S.-based Can you imagine your supply chain planning team being able to pull this off? Prioritized action lists based on impact to your customers or whatever key metrics drive your business can ensure that planners are working on what matters.

Supply Chain Performance 100

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2016

Launched in 2014 and brought to you by the eWorld Procurement & Supply team, The Procurement Summit will provide senior purchasing, sourcing and supply chain executives across the North of England with an unmissable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest industry innovations, best practice and new technology solutions.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement Internet of things 60

Kinaxis

JULY 19, 2016

All three presented great keynotes at this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, and all three said the same thing. Your supply chain has to be focused on the end customer, and that means developing a comprehensive end-to-end strategy with complete visibility. Speed = Enhanced Collaboration.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Supply Chain Network Software 100

Arkieva

JANUARY 27, 2017

While it is nice to envision supply chains in 2020 or 2030 the truth is; for many manufacturing businesses, discussions about future supply chain innovations, often leads to a “yeah.right,” smirk by supply chain executives – this with good reason. Determine the Metrics That Matter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization 60

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

As a result, the average company is increasing investment in supply chain management technologies by 6 percent and rethinking architectures. Note the increase in investment in supply chain execution. For the supply chain leader used to investment in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), this is a brave new world.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement 150

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. The data they provide is invaluable in monitoring and measuring sustainability metrics such as miles traveled, energy used and waste produced.

Optimal Sourcing 114

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization 114

Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Specifically, the other flows in the firm I’m speaking of are cash, people, leads or potential sales, actual sales, capital, new products/revenue sources. The time is now for all Planning and Supply Chain executives of the world to arise and stake your rightful places as the logical digital leaders within your corporations!

Supply Chain Planning Software 68

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning SCM 68

Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 20, 2015

The Collaborator has been reviewing respected sources of industry analysis to gain perspective on the trends being predicted to materialize in supply chain logistics for 2016. Gartner suggests the growing emphasis on wringing efficiencies from the supply chain will drive the adoption of more complete, single-source solutions.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 60

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2017

I also learned that there are a lot of similarities between the Heavy Building Materials supply chain and the Domino’s Pizza supply chain. Cement is one of the raw materials that goes into making concrete, which is the finished product.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 27, 2013

Early in the week I sat in on a lecture given by Clay Christenson (from Harvard Business School) to a number of senior supply chain executives at a gathering at the new 7 World Trade Center in New York.

BRIC 60

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supplier collaboration has always been a function of maintaining a delicate balance between demand and supply. As a sourcing manager, you may need to go outside your comfort zone to think about new, innovative ways to collaborate for achieving sustainability because Collaboration comes in more than one flavor!

Optimal Sourcing 66

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 66