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ivalua
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But even the best leaders know that any goal that they are trying to achieve will inevitably mean some level of change. They need Change Management. This all requires Change Management, or as we prefer to say, Change Leadership. Subscribe Here!
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. Loss of sales and market share are the most visible and measurable impacts. Supply chain disruptions, and the reactions to them, do more than simply reduce profits today.
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Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 16, 2017
For manufacturers wanting to avoid idle production lines, up-to-the-minute visibility into inbound logistics is crucial. For retailers, up-to-the-minute visibility into inbound logistics makes the difference between quick fulfillment/replenishment (for happy customers) and loss of sales to hungry competitors.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2022
In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Rider (1970)).
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Today Tom Burke, Portfolio Product Manager at CargoWise Landside, joins me to talk all about how drayage rating and quoting best practices can improve supply chain management, visibility, and logistics execution. 32.52] How DrayMaster can help truckers to reduce quote turnaround times by up to a huge 95%.
SCMDOJO
MAY 13, 2022
By mid-April, the shipping traffic jam, part of a broader gridlock in supply chains around the world amid disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, started thinning while record cargo volumes were reported in the U.S. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard.
SCMDOJO
JULY 24, 2023
Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Key Players In the world of contract logistics, several key players collaborate to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Future of Supplier Collaboration is Now: AI is Optimizing Supplier Relationships Artificial Intelligence plays a powerful role in effective supplier collaboration. It provides valuable insights, improves supplier management, and facilitates stronger and more profitable supplier relationships.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Detective – Our First 10 Cases! This was another case for The Supply Chain Detective ! It was time to start an investigation! Every facility had customized those processes over time to suit whatever their specific needs were.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . Why have so few companies adopted a TMS (Transportation Management System) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Solvoyo
MARCH 5, 2021
Remember those times when we used to stroll down the block and find local stores such as the mom-and-pop diners and get the chance to relish the coziness and sense of family environment there. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. .
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
The company always puts the customer first, which it achieves by delivering the right experiences and content to the right customers at the right time. Executive visibility is key for T-Mobile To ensure the best customer experience, T-Mobile’s C-suite participates in all overarching marketing strategy and marketing campaign decisions.
Una
APRIL 11, 2023
They also typically provide analytics and reporting tools that allow managers to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions in real time. ERP systems are customizable application suites that allow businesses to integrate and manage their most important divisions, departments, processes, and functions from one platform.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 20, 2024
Effective inventory management is important for ecommerce businesses to remain competitive in the fast-paced digital marketplace. Managing inventory in ecommerce involves more than just stocking the right products. It also includes streamlining processes, optimizing storage space , and ensuring timely order fulfillment.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 4, 2024
Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. Business process management examples BPM can help improve overall business operations by optimizing various business processes.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
While rebuild results in maximum benefit, there is a need for high degree of investment, whereas rehost is about moving applications and data as such to cloud without any optimization and this requires less investments while value is low. Lack of alignment of IT capabilities to business capabilities impacts time to market and business-IT.
World of Procurement blog
MAY 10, 2024
Spend Analysis and Classification with AI AI and machine learning are transforming spend analysis and classification, providing procurement teams with unprecedented visibility into organizational spending. One of the biggest challenges in procurement has been gaining visibility into exactly where money is being spent across the organization.
World of Procurement blog
MAY 23, 2024
This enables data-driven supplier management and performance optimisation. To mitigate supply chain risks and improve business continuity by reducing dependence on many small suppliers. Working closely with fewer suppliers also enhances supply chain transparency and resilience.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. Many years ago I started a Supply Chain Services business as a new service within the company. The fundamental premise was that we had great Supply Chain expertise, tools, systems and processes which we could easily offer to customers.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 30, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. World Class Inventory Turnover Breakthrough Elements! “We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, Supply/Demand Planning.
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World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Purchasing's value-add is more limited.
Pipefy
JANUARY 11, 2023
Following recent unprecedented events and disruptions, one thing has become clear: procurement optimization is no longer just about cost-effectiveness or efficiency. . This shift has become necessary as procurement departments are tasked by management with new strategic duties. Time-consuming invoice reconciliation (28%).
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Separately, since ERP will track past orders and real-time inventory the customer is much more likely to receive the correct items on time. Customize reporting Real-time data reporting is one of the highlights of an ERP solution and why it’s a serious advantage over other business management systems.
Empowering CPO
JULY 5, 2023
Our offerings, from spend analysis and sourcing support to contract and supplier management, are designed to optimize procurement operations, improve efficiency, and drive cost savings. The objective is to help businesses focus on their core competencies by transferring these complex, time-consuming tasks to experienced professionals.
Empowering CPO
JUNE 27, 2023
Within this domain, spend analysis plays a pivotal role in enabling informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes. Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. This enables better analysis, identification of trends, and informed decision-making.
Pipefy
MARCH 6, 2023
Following recent events like the pandemic, the shift to non-office work models, and supply chain pressures, the demand for business process transformation has accelerated. Many leaders today realize that a radical change is needed to keep up with changing business environments and requirements.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 21, 2023
These SLAs can span: Application availability Data retention Recovery speed Network uptime and availability Tracking warranties Data center managers can struggle in a complex environment to track which warranties have expired or what each warranty covers. This can result in gaps in performance visibility and inefficient workload distribution.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
To do that, technicians, facility managers, maintenance teams, reliability engineers and project managers need accurate, real-time information at their fingertips. Other features like vendor and inventory management, reporting, analysis (e.g., What is EAM and what does it do?
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Time Will Tell What Is Really Going On! Over time however weaknesses in the Lean program became apparent. At the Global level I learned that the Lean Council meeting had not even happened for some time. Visibility to the metrics should thus be an additional catalyst for more improvement as well as shared learning.
TYA Suite
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This insightful guide explores how blockchain is impacting , contributing to transparency, security, and efficiency across supply chains. From reducing fraud to improving and automating contract management, blockchain is shaping the future of procurement in ways previously unimaginable.
TYA Suite
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
ERP systems are designed to centralize and automate various business processes, providing a unified platform for managing resources, finances, operations, and supply chains. Procurement ERP software often includes SRM modules that enable businesses to manage supplier information, evaluate performance, and maintain strong.
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TYA Suite
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Effective procurement risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks to ensure smooth operations. By implementing robust procurement risk management strategies, organizations can minimize disruptions, secure favorable terms, and maintain supply chain stability.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
“We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly. Supply/Demand Planning. (Infographic).
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Check out The Change Leadership Process … And Guide! Have you ever tried to make large improvements for some aspect of your business only to find that after a period of time you feel like you are pushing on a balloon? Stuff happens! And stuff will continue to happen. You need to Attack On All Fronts!
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Empowering CPO
JUNE 25, 2023
Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to improve your processes, a business leader seeking to optimize your spending, or simply someone interested in understanding the intersection of procurement and technology, this blog post has something for you. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage.
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Empowering CPO
JUNE 14, 2023
It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing.
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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. Some of the key benefits include: 1. Develop a Comprehensive Procurement Strategy A.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
JULY 27, 2023
More recently, these systems have integrated advanced technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enable predictive analytics and real-time monitoring. Inventory management : Managing an inventory of spare parts and materials is a significant challenge for oil and gas companies.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
The success of the Lean deployment varied over time. Yet it was generally viewed as something to be deployed in Operations or Supply Chain. Especially if the leaders of the Back Office functions that need to be changed are not on board. This will be readily visible to the employees. Perceived Inapplicability.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
One technique that can help you and your Company is to solicit and acquire visible and active Executive Sponsorship ! In my experience a clear hand shake with my Sponsor and Boss on providing air cover has gone a long way in giving me the room and time I need to drive change. A High Powered Enabler For Changing The Game!
Empowering CPO
JUNE 22, 2023
Spend analysis, a cornerstone of procurement and supply chain management, is the process of collecting, cleansing, classifying, and analyzing expenditure data with the goal of reducing procurement costs, improving efficiency, and monitoring compliance. But how do we fuel the engine of strategic sourcing?
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