HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The effective management of supply chains is critical to business operations and by adopting newer digital solutions, organizations can benefit from improved efficiency, reduced costs and operational improvements across the supply chain as a whole. What is digital transformation?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This decision was driven by: Diverging Business Strategies : Maersk has been shifting towards an integrated logistics model, focusing on end-to-end supply chain solutions, while MSC is doubling down on fleet expansion and independent operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management.

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Una

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Procurement professionals are abandoning traditional sourcing practices in favor of more responsive strategies to supply chain management in pursuit of more significant cost savings and organizational efficiencies. Again, as the pandemic showed, business strategies can shift quickly.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. Monitor Your System.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Supply chain thought leaders, along with supply chain organizations, are looking to seize this opportunity to bring about changes to the supply chain design and implement new models. At the forefront of these changes are new technologies which will impact supply chain management in the future.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

Given their extensive reach into multiple vertical industries, understanding the commercial relationships between buyers and sellers at multiple tiers of the supply chain should be central to their business strategies. The post Why the supply chain should be more social appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 2, 2022

Effective supply chain management begins with aligning supply, demand, and inventory planning according to business strategies. You need integrated, automated, and intelligent planning systems to manage millions of daily decisions.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JANUARY 4, 2023

Adding innovation planning and goal setting into operations performance metrics and evaluating technology hype cycles, best practices and ROI, both financial and competitive, are critical to business strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 12, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Fake News or Supply Chain Fallacies? Supply Chain myths article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. Like any other industry, Supply Chain Management comes with its own myths and misconceptions that can easily mislead many businesses.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Raymon Krishnan, President of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and was an Honorary Fellow of.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 18, 2023

I then went on to Mitie, the UK’s largest facilities management business, initially looking after fleet and procurement there before picking up the sustainability and social value elements. When did your interest in supply chain management and procurement start?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? Death of Global Supply Chains article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Globalization has dominated as a widely practiced business strategy during the past 15–20 years.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. We believe many practices in global supply chain management can be applied in every industry. These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 18, 2023

I then went on to Mitie, the UK’s largest facilities management business, initially looking after fleet and procurement there before picking up the sustainability and social value elements. When did your interest in supply chain management and procurement start?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Perhaps we could talk more about the benefits of building a digital supply chain.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Inability to execute good Business Strategies. Inefficient Logistics and Business Metrics. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. Flawed Processes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

In order to maintain this quality, logistics managers must implement an efficient tracking system and coordinate with the delivery team. Developing a solid supply chain and logistics strategy is an important part of the company’s business strategy. It enables companies to understand their suppliers.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. 7/11 is another popular case study in supply chain management.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Whether it’s due to natural disasters, supplier bankruptcy, or transportation delays, disruptions can cause significant challenges for businesses. A recent study by Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain management software, found that supply chain disruptions are costing businesses more than ever before.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If your staff cohort know that you are sparing no expense for their safety, from PPE to staff training, they are more likely to place their trust in your regarding wider business strategy and long-term career prospects. Not only this, but they will be naturally more comfortable operating within their specific station.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As well as the social aspect we hold an annual conference where we set out our business strategy and our expectations of our partners, awards and recognition together with supplier forums where even competing suppliers come together to problem solve and generate ideas. What’s next for procurement and supply chain management at LV=?

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

Procurement needs to act as independent arbitrators that do not take sides and pursue the interest of the business as such, not a business unit. We have the longest reach within the supply chain and can aggregate and analyze multiple views from the inside and outside the company. Affordability. Availability.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

I interviewed and was offered the position as a Procurement Analyst— jumpstarting my Supply Chain Management career. Making the decision to move from HR into Supply Chain Management wasn’t easy. My educational background keeps me close to Human Resources and Supply Chain Management from a holistic approach.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the relentless ebb and flow of the business world, one undeniable truth emerges with crystal clarity: the power of procurement skills isn’t just a valuable asset; it’s the lifeline of a resilient and thriving business, and the clock is ticking.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The decision on which warehousing solution best fits a business's strategy depends on its unique needs, the nature of its products, and its customer fulfillment expectations. Each model offers its strengths and is designed to meet different challenges within the supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

This may involve consolidating data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, supply chain management systems, and other relevant sources. With end-to-end visibility, organizations can ensure that plans are comprehensive, accurate, and aligned with business strategy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A 2023 report found that global investment in green or low-carbon energy sources exceeded USD $1 trillion, 1 while advanced data collection tools and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping to better monitor emissions and inform sustainability strategy. What is sustainability?

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Procurement Express

APRIL 25, 2022

Procurement is directly intertwined with your supply chain management, although they are not quite the same thing. Procurement also works with your supplier relations, your overall business strategies and objectives, and even your brand. How does it do all that?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 23, 2020

Chief Supply Chain Officer article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at argentus.com. At Argentus, we’ve long written about how crucial Supply Chain leadership is to business strategy.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Organizations will also gain a competitive advantage by appealing to customers and partners seeking to engage with businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing environmental and social challenges. Heres a step-by-step guide to getting started.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

This change reflects broader trends in business strategy, global market dynamics, and technological advancements. Limited Strategic Involvement : Procurement had minimal visibility at the board level and was rarely included in discussions about corporate strategy.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Join the dialog,‍ stay informed, and adapt your strategies to navigate these changes effectively in 2024 and beyond. as a supply chain expert, staying ahead of these key factors is paramount for driving efficiency‍ and making informed decisions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

This radical shift in customer behavior and expectations regarding deliveries means that many organizations will have to remake their entire supply chain in order to become more agile, and remain competitive in a world where an optimized, lean and efficient logistical infrastructure is at the core of a successful customer-centric business.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 18, 2024

More approaches to streamline a smart, sustainable supply chain are coming into focus this year—all made more possible by the growing ranks of women in supply chain. At the end of the year, 616K skilled manufacturing jobs were still unfilled.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Mission and vision statements, plans, goals, objectives, and performance measures while important for driving execution, most often do not ensure that capabilities will be built for scenarios from the business strategies. Strategy Before Structure. There is no substitute or shortcut.

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