Exiger Perspectives

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Exiger has previously analyzed Chinas regulatory moves to restrict these minerals trade flows, highlighting the need to identify alternative sources of supply. government procurement of critical components. Another concerning development is Russia joining China in considering similar export controls for other key raw materials.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Navigating the latest tariffs, and the resulting ripple effects on currencies along with fluctuations in labor costs make it increasingly difficult for companies managing complex multinational supply chains to make effective sourcing, purchasing and production decisions fast enough to stay competitive. So what’s the answer?

Research 147

Research Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 147

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Even in blockchain, errors in data entry will result in continuous compounding negative effects and incorrect supply chain analytics insight. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 121

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Claritum

JANUARY 8, 2017

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best must read procurement white papers and analyst reports (in no particular order of importance or preference) covering a variety of topics such as supply chain management, tail spend and the future and digitization of procurement.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

The report provides a cautionary, optimistic view of the coming months saying, “Many unsettled issues are still outstanding […]. It is no longer just about slashing costs, you have to reduce costs and improve service levels at the same time. White Paper: Successful Sales and Operations Planning in 5 Steps.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 30, 2018

One of our newest SCRC partners, Siemens Building Technologies, recently shared their insights on creating an analytics strategy. This effort was led by the Chief Procurement Officer for Siemens BT, Carl Oberland, but has recently been rolled out across the global organization.

Procurement Analytics 60

Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics 60

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 16, 2013

I recently completed a study of 25 CPO’s, each providing their view of what procurement will look like in 2025. You can download the full report at this link. Procurement has a history that is linked in the core concepts of centralization, volume leveraging, and cost reduction.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Study 60

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

All too often, Invoice-to-Pay is seen as an isolated process, sitting on its own at the end of a procurement journey. The result of bringing these three steps together with data from the whole procurement journey is a seamless and almost touchless workflow that transforms accounts payable. What Are The Benefits of Invoice-to-Pay?

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Software 100

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

He explained, “A [2015] white paper from the Food Marketing Institute … spelled it out pretty effectively. Rather than just a ‘do-gooder’ practice, the paper stated, diversity is now ‘a sustainable business practice, a competitive advantage and a necessary means of increasing market share.’”

Food 130

Food Supply Chain Design Software America Purchasing Training 130

EcoVadis

MARCH 31, 2017

Many procurement teams are finding holistic approach can provide huge advantages. No matter what sector your business is in, you will source across dozens or even hundreds of purchasing categories, particularly when you consider indirect spend where many risks can be hidden. What is the Depth of Supplier Coverage?

Procurement Solutions 56

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synchrono

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Twentyman reported in the Financial Times , that for many manufacturers, supply chain collaboration is stuck in the dark ages. Supply Chain Market reported the closest any manufacturer can get to the magic bullet of efficiency (collaboration) is through greater supply chain visibility.

Real-time Visibility 85

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 11, 2015

I have been having a number of fascinating interviews with Chief Procurement Officers this past week on the subject of procurement analytics and supply management risk. But when companies do further analytics on excessive inventory, they eventually realize that about 80% of it is non-critical.

Purchasing Skills 60

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 60

Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

For one manufacturing client, a recent diagnostics assessment identified key opportunities in supply chain planning process improvements, logistics optimization and reporting enhancements. Procurement solutions for contracts and commerce automation. Sourcing, e-auction and supply chain collaboration rollouts. Read White Paper.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 19, 2018

And up to 75 percent of transactions with retailers will take place without human contact, as new technologies open up new, and formerly undreamed-of, avenues for shopping and purchasing. A new JDA white paper on retail disruption goes in-depth to show how these opportunities are revealing themselves in the marketplace.

Optimal Sourcing 68

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 68

Claritum

MARCH 29, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Crazy World of Procurement. Assessing procurement automation solutions and service providers often includes comparison of features and functions, with weighting being given to those systems that have more features. 2 Crazy World of Procurement. Introduction. Further Reading.

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 40

Proxima

MARCH 16, 2020

You don’t need us to write a complex white paper on Covid-19 promoting risk management. As the world’s best procurement consultancy, we need to stand up, tell you what we know about keeping procurement functions, businesses and supply chains moving. Procurement can make an enormous difference now, and in turnaround.

Optimal Sourcing 64

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Modeling 64

HICX Solutions

MARCH 17, 2020

The continued growth in the adoption of procurement-to-pay (P2P) or source-to-settle (S2S) suites in the last few years is testament to the significant value they deliver to procurement teams in businesses of all sizes. It’s not a mistake that many procurement leaders make twice.

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions Supplier Management Vendor Strategies Procurement Analytics 40

Intelligent Audit

MAY 4, 2021

As reported by to Jake Wertner of Parcel Industry , “ Sourcing relationships with these carriers can provide time-in-transit advantages as well as reduced costs; however, these benefits can be mitigated if one isn’t mindful of national carrier terms and individual package and distribution characteristics, among other factors.

Resource Reduction 59

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RFgen

MAY 5, 2016

CNN reported that CRF Frozen Foods expanded their voluntary recall of products in May 2016. Incidents like this seem increasingly prevalent as news sources rush to inform consumers about any products that may be contaminated. Salmonella and listeria are primary concerns for modern grocery shoppers.

Food 52

Food Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Procurement Analytics 52

RFgen

MAY 5, 2016

CNN reported that CRF Frozen Foods expanded their voluntary recall of products in May 2016. Incidents like this seem increasingly prevalent as news sources rush to inform consumers about any products that may be contaminated. Salmonella and listeria are primary concerns for modern grocery shoppers.

Food 52

Food Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Procurement Analytics 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. For the majority of Supply Chain’s history, this evolution has been driven by a knack for finding efficiency.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Arena Solutions

JULY 8, 2021

The product team ensures that off-the-shelf (OTS) parts can be adequately sourced and that manufacturers can build custom parts as needed. It brings all of the mechanical, electrical, and software designs together and shares them with the entire product team—from quality to procurement to manufacturing, including external supply chains.

Supply Chain Design Software 88

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Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

Download White Paper. Some basic assumptions might include: Number of buyers in the target market Percentage of consumers in the target market that will purchase The timing of their purchase, taking economic cycles and holidays or seasonal events into account Pattern or frequency of repeat or replacement purchases.

Forecasting 52

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Unleashed

JULY 11, 2021

Across Europe, EPDs are routinely factored into personal and corporate level purchasing and supply chain management decisions. Equally, regular monitoring, testing, and reporting is required. Sustainability certification that is the most important to your business and aligns with its procurement policies.

Sustainability 98

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Claritum

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Generally, these factors override the prudent activities regarding sourcing and exploring cost savings opportunities, and premium pricing is accepted at the job level without any focus on organisational leverage. Short purchasing cycles. Download the full White Paper.

Procurement Solutions 36

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TMC

MARCH 2, 2017

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. Know how to capture your new analytics horsepower. How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base?

Global 48

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TMC

MARCH 2, 2017

Delivering exceptional service levels, regardless of where products are sourced and manufactured, or how buyers choose to purchase products is a constant challenge. Know how to capture your new analytics horsepower. How can global shippers most efficiently distribute products to an extremely diverse, multinational customer base?

Global 48

Global Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Sourcing Strategies 48

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported about a third of all food produced is never consumed. Consumers are also losing money on purchases they never use. Any company that needs data collection from numerous sources should acquire a centralized solution. Wasted food is a major concern.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Food Inventory Management Software 52

RFgen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported about a third of all food produced is never consumed. Consumers are also losing money on purchases they never use. Any company that needs data collection from numerous sources should acquire a centralized solution. Wasted food is a major concern.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Food Inventory Management Software 52

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent $1.64 Rising costs mean that companies must continue to innovate and implement strategies that can help reduce logistics costs and boost the bottom line.

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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o9 Solutions

JANUARY 25, 2023

The DPP is a proposed policy solution to support more sustainable production, circular business models, enable consumers in making more informed purchasing decisions and to allow authorities to verify compliance with legal obligations. What is the digital product passport (DPP)? Berger et al.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Jaggaer

MAY 24, 2019

Outsourcing services can leave banks vulnerable to new sources of risk and new threat s. A lack of transparency in the procurement of outsourced services can also lead to a number of other challenges, putting banks at risk for corruption and fraud. . How Integrated Procurement Software Solutions Can Help Banks Get Compliant .

Procurement Solutions 40

Procurement Solutions Guidelines Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 40

TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Total eCommerce sales in November and December 2015 are expected to be around $69 billion, a 13% increase on the previous year, reports the Wall Street Journal [1]. Finally, I will often purchase the product online, but choose to pick it up in store. Online volumes surged during the holiday period while store traffic declined.

Omnichannel 48

Omnichannel Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Software 48

BlueYonder

JANUARY 19, 2018

And up to 75 percent of transactions with retailers will take place without human contact, as new technologies open up new, and formerly undreamed-of, avenues for shopping and purchasing. A new JDA white paper on retail disruption goes in-depth to show how these opportunities are revealing themselves in the marketplace.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Predictive Analytics Software 40

Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. Abstract Technologies such as Social networking, mobile, analytics and cloud computing have been shaking the IT industry for past several years. Customer Service.

Analytics Software 35

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. For instance, if Product-Location has procurement type In-House Production ("E") and if it is missing a corresponding PPDS PPM, then we flagged it as an error code.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. cities with these lockers in-place are located in states that already collect sales taxes for online purchases. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service.

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