Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 30, 2023

The Challenges with EDI One of the main challenges that every company faces with EDI is the time and resources it takes to onboard new trading partners. The average time to onboard and go live with a new partner is about 12 weeks and typically involves IT specialists, software developers, and EDI experts.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

For example, BPM is smaller in scale than business process reengineering (BPR), which radically overhauls or replaces processes. Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. This ensures consistency and reduces inefficiency.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Implementing an integrated business planning approach also requires a strong technological foundation.

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Slimstock

AUGUST 27, 2019

Retailers face a real conundrum. For anyone looking to minimize operating costs while maintaining margins, inventory allocation is one area that simply cannot be overlooked! For anyone looking to minimize operating costs while maintaining margins, inventory allocation is one area that simply cannot be overlooked!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

To be successful, businesses need to have clear, real-time visibility into the condition of their assets and a plan to keep them running smoothly and make repairs quickly when things break. This is why asset reliability is such a critical component of business strategy. What is an asset?

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

The technique later evolved into the Six Sigma business strategy driven through innovations by Motorola and General Electric. In today’s advanced demand-driven value networks, the data driving our measurement system is being generated in real time by both planning processes and the resulting operating transactions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. Today’s supply chain really touches every aspect of running a business—from strategic planning , to logistics and inventory , to sales and store operations. Mike Mortson.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Inability to execute good Business Strategies. Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. Inefficient Logistics and Business Metrics. Social Responsibility is a major dimension of their business strategy. Flawed Processes. Inability to attract and retain top tier Talent.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Definition of procurement KPIs Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measurements of the efficacy of a business department, process, or strategy. They are essential to measure the costs and reliability of a business strategy, as well as the performance and results. Continual late deliveries should raise a red flag.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

This process grants transparency and visibility into purchase orders and approvals to a sometimes surprising degree. Businesses, therefore, should select the product that best aligns with their procurement requirements and business strategy. The features of these solutions can vary widely.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 1, 2023

Today, however, success requires a detailed review and breakdown of each process a business carries out to make and deliver its goods and services (also known as operations). This operations overview, or process visibility , can reveal common areas of waste and bottlenecks that cost companies millions in time and revenue each year.

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HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When planned and implemented correctly, this results in savings in both time and costs, and a reduction in human error amongst the key stakeholders. Greater customer satisfaction Providing the supplier with better levels of service through increased efficiency and visibility can pay dividends in securing customer-of-choice status.

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TYA Suite

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Procurement ERP software often includes SRM modules that enable businesses to manage supplier information, evaluate performance, and maintain strong. These tools help in negotiating better terms, ensuring timely deliveries, and fostering long-term partnerships. Once approved, are generated and sent to suppliers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 13, 2023

Sourcing global talent Provides established processes for staff augmentation Visibility, KPIs, training, clear expectations When do customers approach Lean Solutions Group? Onboarding process 4 – 6 weeks onboarding time. Using partners like Symtrain and Textlocate Want to see how staff augmentation works with a real success case?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Our interactions spanned the full range of Customer-Supply Chain activities: materials costing, planning, materials availability, inventory, delivery performance, and logistics. Sandra’s customer was notorious for buffering their forecasts and asking us to hold tons of extra inventory.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 6, 2023

End-to-End Visibility – From shipping analytics and business intelligence (BI) to delivery experience management, Enveyo opens your eyes to shipment program performance from “click to ding-dong.” That way, you know exactly what’s going on within your shipping program at any point in time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Many times they should be able to create a logo for you within a couple of days and many cost less than $50. Choose a seller category based on the size of your business. Selling as an individual is a smart option if you are a first time seller or plan to ship less than 40 items in a month. Amazon favors short shipping times.

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Claritum

JULY 31, 2018

Is there a need to link into their systems relating to inventory/Warehousing or catalogues for example? Should a supplier be visible before they become a preferred supplier? Supplier scorecards can be used or simple dashboards showing supplier performance over time. Next consider the Integration necessary with each supplier.

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Planergy

AUGUST 30, 2022

FedEx’s innovation here was to build a network of distribution hubs and to ensure every package was scanned at each point in the journey so that its real-time location was always known. And by making its tracking information available to customers, it gave them visibility and control over their shipments for the first time.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Greater transparency: Real-time tracking of procurement activities allows for better monitoring and control of the entire process.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

To successfully align your data and analytics strategy with your business strategy, you need the right data architecture in place. A recent IBV Chief Data Officer study revealed that 63% the top the CDOs surveyed are aligned with the business strategy in compared to 48% of other surveyed CDOs.

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