SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In supply chain management, the bullwhip effect occurs when slow-moving consumer demand at the retail level produces significant fluctuations in production at the manufacturer and supplier levels. Hence, it’s also referred to as demand amplification. Solutions for the Bullwhip Effect Implement a just-in-time (JIT) approach.

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The Network Effect

JULY 2, 2014

UMass, at the time, was almost unbeatable and hadn’t lost a game at The Cage for almost 2 years. The only person who learned the real lessons from that game was a skinny guard on the UMass team named Rick Pitino. You know that the retail supply chain should only have one forecast – consumer demand. Two forecasts?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 24, 2018

Projected to grow to $100 by 2024 or 13% of total grocery sales, online grocery is being cemented as a business model thanks to the success of huge companies like Amazon, Walmart and others rushing to meet consumer demand for this type of service. Commercial realtor CB Richard Ellis noted that the US currently has around 3.6

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process. Modern Software Reduces Budgeting Time & Effort Many businesses still rely on outdated, manual budgeting methods, such as spreadsheets or pen and paper.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

Organizations face an array of challenges, including material and labor shortages, inflation, fluctuating consumer demand, disruptions in the supply chain, and volatile global trade relationships. Moreover, it facilitates proactive risk management and swift response to changes in demand or supply.

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The Network Effect

MAY 29, 2015

Here’s more info below: Companies are struggling with demand variability and how to meet consumer demand with the right supply at the right location at the right time. Based on the real data from the case study, you will learn: What is demand sensing and how does it reduce demand variability?

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

Organizations face an array of challenges, including material and labor shortages, inflation, fluctuating consumer demand, disruptions in the supply chain, and volatile global trade relationships. Moreover, it facilitates proactive risk management and swift response to changes in demand or supply.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Although logistics represents a whole system of space/time interdependencies, we believe that the discussion of its history and its chronological evolution still requires extensive studies to explore its origin and its advance in time, from a new point of view. This was reflected in the two major organizations of the time.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 12, 2015

Having spent a lot of my time in 2014 in the board rooms and corner offices of companies around the world, I can say without a doubt that this is no longer the case. This means the whole chain, from the retailer to the raw material suppliers, are all working together to give the end-consumer what he or she wants.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Defining Supply Chain Traceability In straightforward terms, supply chain traceability means having full visibility and transparency across the entire supply chain. It allows businesses to understand where their products come from, how they are made, and how they reach the end consumer.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The following are examples of strategic sourcing use cases: Transparency and traceability From fast fashion to fluorite, consumers and stakeholders are keyed into product provenance—expecting brands to uphold ethical, responsible sourcing practices. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Customer-facing AI use cases Deliver superior customer service Customers can now be assisted in real time with conversational AI. The IBM team is even using generative AI to create synthetic data to build more robust and trustworthy AI models and to stand in for real-world data protected by privacy and copyright laws.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Now-a-days businesses need to be dynamic in ratifying the ever-changing trends of consumer demand and shift to a more connected supply network, via digitally interconnected devices and complex platforms to keep pace with digital transformations. It can be structured or unstructured data, in the format of text, picture, audio or video.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Thus, increased real-time visibility into shipments leads to more efficient throughput of goods and reduced logistics lead times. That would shorten hauling times, automate routes and scheduling, and make deliveries much more predictable. Connected devices can also support the warehouse worker (i.e.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Scanning a label takes a fraction of the time needed to jot down even the briefest of details – and items are immediately visible in your online system with full product details available. Cycle counting is the practice of counting a rotating subset of your inventory on a regular, frequent basis. Adopt continuous cycle counts.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 24, 2024

Understanding the Concept of Excess Inventory Excess inventory refers to goods that are sitting idle in your warehouse and are not selling as quickly as anticipated. This can happen due to various reasons such as shifts in consumer demand, inaccurate demand forecasting, or overstocking.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 1, 2024

The F&B supply chain encompasses the entire process of bringing food and beverages from raw material acquisition to production, distribution, and ultimately, reaching the hands of consumers. It is a complex network of interconnected components that work together to ensure the availability, quality, and timely delivery of food products.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 30, 2024

Examining Inventory: A Key Business Component Inventory is crucial for business operations, especially in e-commerce, where timely delivery and customer satisfaction are vital. Analyzing these factors helps businesses optimize inventory levels, reduce holding costs, and meet customer needs.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 23, 2024

It involves overseeing the flow and storage of goods, ensuring that you have the right products available at the right time. By effectively managing your inventory, you can minimize costs, optimize storage space, and provide exceptional customer service. When it comes to inventory management, organization is the key to success.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 9, 2024

Key Features of Finale Inventory for Obsolete Stock Management Finale Inventory offers a range of features specifically designed to help ecommerce businesses manage their obsolete stock. This eliminates the risk of overselling obsolete items and provides businesses with real-time visibility into their stock.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 17, 2024

By investing time and resources into merchandise planning, ecommerce businesses can set themselves up for success in a highly competitive market. By conducting thorough market research and competitor analysis, businesses gain insight into emerging trends, consumer demands, and successful product categories.

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Pipefy

JULY 31, 2023

Business process automation streamlines many time-consuming, labor-intensive, and repetitive tasks typically handled by internal departments like HR, IT, and finance. With less time spent on manual, repetitive tasks, employees can focus on strategic work that adds value to the organization. What is back-office automation?

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World of Procurement podcast

JUNE 15, 2021

We covered a lot of ground in this 25-minute podcast and this podcast is going to be exceptionally beneficial to you if you are currently looking at your supply chain and wondering how can we improve visibility, how can we reach our sustainability goals using our supply chains and how do we know what is in this product?

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By prioritizing energy-efficient products and sustainable materials, organizations can reduce their operational expenses over time. Companies can set specific sustainability goals and track their progress over time, adjusting strategies as needed. These goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

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TYA Suite

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Additionally, satisfied, value-aligned customers often become brand advocates, spreading positive word-of-mouth and helping your business gain more visibility and new customers without extra marketing costs. This is crucial, especially as consumers demand more transparency from the brands they support.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Purpose Savvy sustainable consumers want end-to-end visibility into a product’s origins to ensure that it was sustainably developed and transported every step of the way. So make sure that you have real-time inventory visibility to deliver on your promises (what’s in-stock, when purchased items will ship and arrive).

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 31, 2025

in the bustling world of grocery retail, were stockpiled goods sway like ships in a storm, a revealing subplot has emerged – a staggering 65% of retailers are navigating the tumultuous waters without the guiding light of real-time supply chain data.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2025

Companies will need to embrace advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Internet of Things to optimize operations and enhance visibility across the supply chain. In the realm of supply chain management, innovation is set to be a driving force as we look towards 2025.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Collaborative efforts between stakeholders, enhanced visibility through digital technologies, and strategic inventory management are pivotal in mitigating the impact of supply chain disruptions and ensuring the continued flow of goods to meet consumer demand.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

With the world closely watching the impact on global trade, here are some key highlights from the latest developments: Shipping Delays Persist: Cargo vessels continue to face delays at major ports worldwide, leading to extended lead times ‍and increased costs. Date News Feb 16th Port congestion worsens in key trade routes.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

Companies are facing ‍challenges‍ in sourcing raw materials, manufacturing products, and distributing goods to meet consumer demand. This not only affects businesses’ bottom lines but also has ripple effects on job security, consumer pricing, and overall economic stability.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Potential Issues in Inventory Management In the world of e-commerce and modern inventory management, things move fast and obstacles can arise at a moments notice. of supply chain leaders said inventory management was their greatest challenge, and 19.7% cited fluctuating consumer demand. In 2018, 13.2%

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Unlike the lean supply chain, the agile supply chain uses real-time data and updated information, as reported by Martin Christopher in Industrial Marketing Magazine , to leverage current operations and real-time data against demand forecast, which helps to improve the overall efficiency and productivity of the given entity.

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