RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Supply chain efficiency is the cornerstone of success and involves the effective management of processes, resources, and technologies from procurement to production, transportation to warehousing. Technology integration: Leveraging digital tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.

Sourcing Strategies 92

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. And its technology assets too, like the Kiva robots Amazon purchased [in 2012] and the data centers that power its cloud computing services.

Predictive Analytics Software 246

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. The last phase of the process, also known as Procure-to-Pay includes the ordering of goods/services, receiving of these, invoicing and payment to suppliers.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 16, 2014

Today, nine out of ten supply chains are stuck. Despite two decades of advancement in supply chain technologies, companies are struggling to gain balance at the intersection of operating margin, inventory turns and case fulfillment. These technologies are applicable to solve many problems.

Supply Chain Design Software 286

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them. Technology advancements and adoption are driven by better data availability and a push for better visibility, efficiency and accuracy. We’ll discuss robotics solutions in more detail later in this guide.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

The Procurement Link. Grant solicitations are much like procurement solicitations in that, to be successfully managed, require contracts, budget tracking, purchase orders, invoicing, and audit preparedness. Ivalua’s grant solution enables grantors, applicants, and awardees to perform these activities effectively and efficiently.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Oracle has announced new role-based agents that are being embedded into the Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM and Manufacturing software applications suite. Margin and risk resilience Procurement policy advisor : Helps procurement professionals increase the speed and accuracy of creating, processing, and fulfilling purchase requisitions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Hybrent

JULY 9, 2019

Hybrent is now available on Sage Intacct Marketplace after announcing its cloud-based healthcare supply chain solution partnership with Sage. . Hybrent brings visibility and transparency into medical supply spend and usage. About Hybrent.

Inventory Management Software 75

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 11, 2025

Introduction Global trade has entered a new era of volatility, with tariffs and trade restrictions already proving to be powerful tools of economic policy. Supply chain and procurement leaders must now navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, balancing cost efficiency with risk mitigation.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2022

Tom is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay , a company that integrates with ERPs to automate purchase order (PO) changes and enable supplier collaboration. Tom Kieley is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay, an Austin based technology company that automates purchase order (PO) changes and enables supplier collaboration.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

As part of LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2022, we had the opportunity to chat with Vittorio Favati, Chief Executive Officer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions GFS. Currently, I am leading the Global Forwarding Solutions (GFS) business of TVS SCS. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – June -July 2022.

Supply Chain Design Software 130

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Have a centralized corporate procurement function in place to build consistency, structure, and common practices.

Optimal Sourcing 62

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Further, if the truth be known I suspect many others in procurement and supply chain are feeling the same, but maybe that’s not true. This is not a “side of the desk” or part time role, nor within the skill set or training for the vast majority of purchasing and supply chain managers. Capital goods.

Purchasing Skills 130

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2016

If cost reduction is not the only thing to measuring supply chain performance, that begs the questions: "Maybe we should be measuring other Supply Chain Management activities and what would they be?". Inventory measurement is critical and it is money after all in that it took a capital expense to procure.

Procurement Analytics 120

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management. When it comes to omnichannel, Macy’s is arguably pushing the envelope the most, with a broad array of initiatives in the works, including same-day delivery, mobile point-of sale solutions, and RFID deployments.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 134

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Ware2Go

JANUARY 10, 2022

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? Supply chain procurement strategies had long been favoring Just in Time procurement. So, should merchants change their supply chain procurement strategies as they head into 2022?

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Most supply chain planning teams do not know their customers. 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.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 16, 2015

In these sessions, the technology providers share their rational for the investment and invite questions. Infor–a market consolidator of enterprise software–currently has revenues of $2.8 On August 13th, Infor announced the intent to purchase GT Nexus for 675M$. The current market offers no solution.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2018

This invite-only event brought together supply chain and IT executives from a cross section of companies, along with several executives from IBM, including Jeanette Barlow, Vice President of IBM Supply Chain Solutions, and Ron Castro, Chief Supply Chain Officer at IBM. Source: IBM).

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Companies want and expect innovation from their 3PLs, and as one of the world’s largest logistics platforms we’re focused on continuing to deliver new and innovative technology built by and for supply chain experts. Our work together has led to a product and approach that will enhance the way transportation is purchased.

Procurement Analytics 44

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

As a result, our customers see us not as a vendor, but as a true partner in the management and improvement of their supply chains.” Robert Kaufholz is not just an expert in the fields of automation, machine learning, and supply chain technology; he’s an innovator. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

We easily navigate the digital world in our personal lives, but enterprise software is not digital. This is the unfortunate reality of the journey for the supply chain leader trying to make the digital pivot. Current State of Use of Sentiment Data in Supply Chain Processes. Supply has not. What happens?

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

Supply chain optimization involves finding the critical optimal solutions that can generate the most productive and lucrative organizational performance while including all possible operational constraints and bottlenecks in the process. What does supply chain optimization involve? Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 59

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 9, 2017

Others add traditional licensed software or add-ons to the existing ERP to improve efficiencies, but when these solutions meet the outside world, they stumble for a number of reasons. Ed Rusch is a modern marketing devotee, technology evangelist and commerce accelerator.

Supply Chain Network Software 132

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Have a centralized corporate procurement function in place to build consistency, structure, and common practices.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Often at the top of the list is the need for streamlined shipping processes and visibility to all transportation activities in one technology platform. Procuring a TMS starts with an investigative process. Have a centralized corporate procurement function in place to build consistency, structure, and common practices.

Optimal Sourcing 48

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

Finally, some leading DSNs provide email as a simple onboarding method to digitize an inter-business process without requiring supply chain partners to have any integration software. He has an extensive background in Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Management, CRM, Enterprise level SaaS solutions, and eCommerce.

Supply Chain Planning Software 119

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HICX Solutions

MARCH 17, 2023

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX By helping procurement teams digitally transform their operations, businesses gain a single source of truth in supplier data. This transformation leads to cost-saving metrics and helps generate accurate ESG reports, writes Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of supply chain technology firm HICX.

Procurement Analytics 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 2, 2023

In this special edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech , we highlight for readers a workforce reduction underway at procurement technology provider Coupa Software. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

Price Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 11, 2023

In July of 2022, Supply Chain Matters provided our readers added perspectives and highlights regarding supply chain planning technology provider Logility’s acquisition of supply chain network design technology start-up Starboard Solutions.

Network Design Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 5, 2022

Supply chain technology industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters Founder Bob Ferrari provides added perspectives and highlights to last week’s announced acquisition of Starboard Solutions by Logility. This was not the first acquisition of a promising supply chain network design technology provider.

Network Design Software 52

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Below are some photos from the JDRF Ride to Cure in Santa Fe , including some scenic ones of the course taken by teammate Kelly McCauslin from BluJay Solutions (who set a personal mileage record that day!) I also want to thank our sponsors and supporters for their generous donations, including BluJay Solutions , C.H.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 110

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

Supply chain optimization involves finding the critical optimal solutions that can generate the most productive and lucrative organizational performance while including all possible operational constraints and bottlenecks in the process. What does supply chain optimization involve? Inventory control.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2021

In contrast, forecasting provides overall aggregate estimates, such as the total number of purchases next quarter. For example, forecasting might estimate the total number of ice cream cones to be purchased in a certain region, while predictive analytics tells you which individual customers are likely to buy an ice cream cone.”[1]

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Customers increasingly want customized solutions, and require specific logistics delivery requirements.

Predictive Analytics 117

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Talking Logistics

MAY 27, 2015

approach to negotiations — an issue I wrote about earlier this year in Procuring Logistics Services is Not the Same as Buying Paper Clips. JDA also announced new transportation management functionality , including enhanced load building capabilities, dynamic shipment splitting, and more integrated fleet management functionality.

3PL 100

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2018

Demand for these solutions, from both shippers and brokers, continues to grow because companies want to identify and implement better ways to plan and execute their transportation and logistics operations, which is what ultimately delivers value. is what drove the first wave of demand for real-time freight visibility solutions.

Real-time Visibility 114

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