ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 4, 2016

There has been a lot of news about driverless cars, and at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit there was also some news about “driverless” supply chain planning when two companies described supply chain planning with almost no human intervention. So what about driverless supply chain planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software 254

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

While the supply chain pressures that have built up over the last two years continue to abate as transportation capacity problems ease and consumption shifts from goods to services, newer challenges and opportunities lie ahead. As we turn the page on 2022 , I’d like to make five supply chain predictions about what to expect for 2023.

Predictive Analytics Software 232

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 232

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

My journey in Accounts Payable started back in 1998, when I worked on my first Accounts Payable automation solution combining scanning, OCR and workflow. After this came the next AP Automation project, and ever so slowly, innovation just became the norm, now it’s legacy Invoice Processing. or Accounting systems (e.g.

Supply Chain Software 237

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Network Software 237

ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This month Gartner published its eagerly awaited Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Suites , ranking the top 14 vendors based on ability to execute and completeness of vision. This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices.

Procurement Solutions 147

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 147

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Procurement must never be an afterthought in any enterprise. Manufacturers need to have the right raw materials and supplies available. Supply chain entities need to know vendors will be held accountable and adhere to the terms within vendor-supply chain partner service level agreements.

Manufacturing Procurement 166

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 166

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I share insights, based on research, for the supply chain leader. Frequently, when I post about an issue, a well-intending consultant or an aggressive business development executive will tout the evolution of the autonomous supply chain as the answer. Shifts in Technology. Stay tuned. Background. They did it.

Supply Chain Design Software 293

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 293

Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From harvest to hands, the food & beverage (F&B) industry leaves no room for guesswork, especially without supply chain optimization software. This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning.

Optimal Sourcing 175

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 175

ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2020

With supply chain planning software you can automate the achievement of service levels, even under changing constraints resulting from major disruptions. As COVID-19 continues its malevolent spread around the world, concerns grow regarding the continued impact on supply chains and business continuity.

Supply Chain Planning Software 215

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2022

In January 2023, the Germany Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will come into effect, requiring businesses to monitor supply chains for human rights violations and compliance with environmental standards. Abigail Myers-Antiaye – the principal product compliance manager at Coupa. This is not toothless legislation.

Supply Chain Software 256

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2024

The supply network–shipments and production of trading partners–represents over 70% of the environmental impact of supply chain decisions. Despite the importance, the investment in networks to automate the information flow between trading partners remains low. ” I agree. Lack of a Buyer.

Supply Chain Network Software 295

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

Ivalua’s new Environmental Impact Center empowers Procurement and Supply Chain teams with reliable and actionable insight to reduce Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This data is accessible across Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay solution to facilitate more sustainable procurement decisions within daily operations.

Procurement Solutions 246

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing 246

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Supply chain software is changing. As someone who has worked in supply chain for over 20 years, I’m very familiar with Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Other questions I see include: “How many statistical models does your tool support?” “Are Why RFIs Fall Short .

Procurement Solutions 252

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 252

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the last decade supply chain leaders and CIO’s have been evaluating when and how to move their supply chain applications to the cloud. Increased visibility – a cloud platform provides real-time visibility into critical supply chain data, such as inventory levels, which can help you make informed decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 192

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 2, 2023

For a few years now, supply chain professionals and pundits have been speculating on what the so-called “new normal” will look like. Closer to home for supply chain professionals, driver shortages continue to plague the industry. These are the companies and leaders that aren’t letting a good downturn go to waste.

Waste Reduction 218

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 218

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future. The Group’s sustainability policy is based on three pillars: Acting for People, Acting for Planet and Acting for Responsible Trade.

Supply Chain Planning Software 242

Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Global Supply Chain Software 242

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. ERP and APS technologies do not do a good job of managing in the face of variability.

Supply Chain Design Software 259

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She wrote, “I have been working in the supply chain for 35 years, and we are still trying to solve the “demand” issue. Solving from a supply side seems to work for many companies I work with. I know that your primary focus is procurement. In a recent blog post, I was challenged by Anna.

Supply and Demand 385

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 385

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

In general, S&OP consists of a New product review, Demand Review, Supply Review, Management Review and some level of reconciliation between these steps. The process as is implemented in many companies focuses on balancing demand and supply based on preestablished rules and policies that serve as guardrails for the planning process.

S&OP 263

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Global supply chains are built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of transportation resources, and low variability. Supply chain leaders have little history to use as a guide to prepare. Before the pandemic, supply chain leaders experienced relatively free trade across borders in 2017.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

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Talking Logistics

MAY 14, 2019

Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. Finished products have high ratios (average 50%) of sourced or procured product content. Today’s challenge is to lower the finished product defect rate by emphasizing supply chain quality. Supplier Quality Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 198

Supply Chain Planning Software Quality Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 198

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 13, 2021

The need for digital transformation has been accelerated by COVID-19 and the pace with which enterprises have embraced digital technologies during the pandemic is unprecedented. According to IDC’s 2020 Supply Chain Survey – 72.8% According to IDC’s 2020 Supply Chain Survey – 72.8%

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

It is no secret that procurement executives are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize efficiency and address unexpected supply disruptions. However, procurement is evolving into much more than the most cost effective option since the cheapest option often involves real world atrocities like child and forced labor.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Procurement 98

Precoro

JULY 29, 2024

In today’s digitalized world, more and more companies are moving away from paper and spreadsheet-based processes in favor of more accurate, simple, and efficient automation. Procurement operations are no exception. However, with numerous e-procurement software vendors available, choosing the right tool can be overwhelming.

Procurement Solutions 82

Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Management Software 82

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

After a dramatic drop at the beginning of the pandemic, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software public valuations are near twice the ten-year average. The majority of the transactions are in Enterprise Resource Planning (91) versus supply chain planning (31).

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 221

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

This technology allows businesses to unify their procurement, expense management, invoicing, payments, contract management, and spend analysis processes and reporting. Coupa also offers a robust, market share leading, supply chain design solution. Here are my top take-aways from Coupa Inspire. That has recently changed.

Supply Chain Design Software 219

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 219

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Traditional risk management policy assumes a contraction in growth: the conventional focus is the shutdown and reallocation of supply. With 65% of supply chain professionals members of the Millenials and Gen X generations, inflation is new. Current technologies and processes focus on volume trade-offs.

Procurement Analytics 221

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 221

The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

No company has ‘truly’ modeled the full relationship set between how companies interact with other companies upstream and downstream in the supply chain. Even companies who have invested in building an accurate database of their direct suppliers know very little about the next tier of suppliers upstream in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software 202

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 202

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is often discussed in terms of prevention, mitigation, and recovery. ” Supply chain risk managers undoubtedly agree with that sentiment. Consistency in the supply chain is crucial to a company’s overall performance.”[1]

Optimal Sourcing 133

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Logility

APRIL 29, 2021

Know your vendors and apply consistent policies and procedures. True corporate responsibility involves more than just your products and internal operations; it’s incumbent upon you to ensure compliance across the supply chain. Accurate data you can use to assess and mitigate risks up and down the supply chain is critical.

Optimal Sourcing 202

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Optimization 202

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 2, 2022

To deal with the new challenges in managing and planning the supply chain , the procurement department is one of the functions that should look at changing. It is no longer sufficient for procurement to focus just on supplier costs, placing orders and ensuring goods are received. Resiliency. Risk management.

Optimal Sourcing 116

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 116

Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole.

Procurement Solutions 81

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Sourcing Strategies 81

Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation. While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact.

Price Reduction 88

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 88

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Yesterday, I finished a post on supply chain planning maturity. A client had asked me, “How do I know if we have a mature supply chain planning organization?” Excellence in supply chain planning is a cultural shift. The average supply chain leader has five distinct supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning Software 280

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 280

Demand Solutions

MARCH 27, 2020

When trying to answer this question, many people think of company perks like benefits programs, flexible schedules, office lunch parties and open-door policies. But what if I told you that establishing supply chain planning and procurement processes also helps your company's culture, would you believe me?

Atlanta 173

Atlanta Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 173

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

35% of respondents are lacking systems to enable effective, scalable collaboration to empower supply-chain partners in support of their CSR strategies and policies. However, only 33% have defined official sustainable policies and targets. Social and ethical priorities are close behind but still lag.

Policies 130

Policies Study Report Manufacturing Procurement 130

Taulia

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

­Driving decarbonization with technology In 2023, the SAP CPO Think Tank community has been closely examining how companies can accelerate supply chain decarbonization. This blog highlights key strategies from these recent forums on sustainable procurement and practical tips to achieve impactful results.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. JFC leverages only best-in-class processes and technologies, with its full operational procurement system used over the years to support its rapidly growing store network in the Philippines.

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