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Procurement Tactics
MAY 16, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Fourth Party Logistics — Everything You Should Know Fourth-party logistics (4PL) help businesses to optimize their entire chain. In this article, we will discuss what 4PL means. 4PL: What is it?
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SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Automates shipment tracking, customs clearance, and route optimization.
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SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times. In supply chain operations, it plays a crucial role in mitigating risks, improving response times, and optimizing workflows. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.
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. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?
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Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
PME is not only an opportunity to warm up the market but also ensuring that any issued RFP can be met, specifications and conditions are fit for purpose and the opportunity to add innovation into the procurement and Contract and Supplier management process.” Here’s how: 1.
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. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?
Procurement Insights
MARCH 27, 2025
AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,
Procurement Insights
APRIL 9, 2025
Enhanced Adaptability to Dynamic Environments Challenge : Traditional equation-based models fail to respond to real-time disruptions (e.g., Example : During a port strike, agents reroute shipments via alternative logistics partners without manual intervention, minimizing downtime. ConvergentIS, Focal Point).
Procurement Insights
MARCH 23, 2025
“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. Real-time data and AI (e.g.,
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
Supply chain processes include procurement from source to pay, together with inbound logistics, production, quality control, outbound logistics and post-sales service. This recognizes the interconnected nature of procurement, production, logistics, and distribution. A supply chain is thus a complex sequence of operations.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 2, 2025
Chevrons procurement and supply chain challenges in 2025oil price volatility, geopolitical disruptions, ESG compliance, talent shortages, technology adoption, and logistics bottlenecksrequire tailored solutions from ProcureTech providers. Risk Mitigation: Real-time supplier risk scoring (e.g.,
TYA Suite
OCTOBER 27, 2024
With automated systems, purchase orders can be generated based on predefined criteria, such as inventory levels or specific triggers, ensuring timely and accurate procurement. Real-time tracking and reporting capabilities allow organizations to monitor the status of purchase orders, deliveries, and payments.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Fragmented Supplier Networks & Lack of Standardization Why It’s a Challenge: Packaging companies work with diverse suppliers , including raw material providers (paper, plastics, metals), logistics partners, and contract manufacturers. Lack of visibility into supplier commitments , increasing procurement risks.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. A 3PL offers a comprehensive range of services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and value-added solutions such as inventory management, packaging, and assembly.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Sourcing: Sourcing is all about finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships. Efficient transportation systems minimize delays, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery to customers. This involves supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
Una
OCTOBER 17, 2023
EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.
Una
JANUARY 17, 2023
Zero visibility of the risks their ships faced, from storms to piracy and political instability, rendered those on shore helpless to intervene. That is why the most important gains in supply chain technology have been in the area of visibility. Smart contracts. But that is not the only area where technology is rapidly evolving.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Logistics at Risk! transportation networks alone, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, shippers are reevaluating their shipping strategies in dealing with large-scale shipping to take better advantage of a thriving global logistics marketplace. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 22, 2018
TRILLION on Shipping Costs in 2017” blares the headline from the Wall Street Journal Logistics Report article. Using TMS and route optimizers to plan more efficient shipments , a shipper can significantly reduce lead times and shrink dwell times. Supporting Stronger Carrier Management & Contract Negotiation.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 22, 2022
The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. At such a time, NFTs will prove their worth. For perishable products, it is vital to know the distribution nodes for calculating shelf life and the time window for selling the perishables. Data Sharing. .
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Ensuring End-to-End Visibility in the Supply Chain In the realm of enhancing supply chain security, it is indeed crucial to implement real-time tracking systems that provide visibility into the entire supply chain.
EazyStock
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
In today’s competitive business environment, getting the correct products to the right place at the right time via the most cost-effective manner is paramount for your business’ success. Logistics & Supply Chain Mobile Applications Top 12. Daily Route Tracker – Driver Time Management.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Beacon’s supply chain visibility platform is a central hub for real-time ocean and air freight tracking, supply chain performance analytics and carbon emissions reporting. Guest bio: Fraser Robinson is the Co-Founder & CEO of Beacon, a supply chain visibility and collaboration platform.
Una
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Now, I know settling into a new role can take a little time, so I don’t want you to feel under any pressure to make any significant impact straight away. I wouldn’t expect any real results from you until you’ve spent a month or two reviewing our current supplier arrangements.” “Hmm Step 1: Gain visibility of spend data.
TYA Suite
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
From reducing fraud to improving and automating contract management, blockchain is shaping the future of procurement in ways previously unimaginable. It also enables the use of smart contracts, which automatically complete tasks like payments when certain conditions are met. This level of visibility is invaluable for several reasons.
SCMDOJO
MAY 6, 2022
The growth of coding capabilities and accessible resources can help several firms consolidate data sources and create real-time visibility throughout the end-to-end supply chain using no-code development platforms. The benefits include cost savings and a quick turnaround time from development to implementation.
Jaggaer
JULY 7, 2020
“What’s really beneficial is that we get instant insight into actual versus planned across all of our contracts, is our spend with a particular carrier a lot more or a lot less?” – Srestha Dutta, Global Process & Technology Senior Manager. Contracts are very dynamic in this category because there are so many moving parts. “A
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 3, 2014
Focused on outcomes, a competitive supply chain capability not only assures the on-time delivery of component material, but also the execution of inbound supply to ensure the shipment of quality finished goods at a competitive price while delivering on-target margins for the manufacturers.
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SCMDOJO
AUGUST 16, 2023
The company has implemented sophisticated barcode scanning and point-of-sale systems to collect real-time data from its stores. By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels.
Una
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Una leverages over $100 billion in buying power to negotiate best-price contracts with hundreds of the nation’s top suppliers. Our team is dedicated to empowering procurement and technology professionals to make the best sourcing decisions for their organizations while saving money, time, and effort. Shipping and Logistics.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 20, 2016
So with a hat tip to Mr. Cook, here are some of the steps he recommends for building effective relationships with your logistics partners – carriers, vendors, customers, etc. Building a routing guide with contracted carrier rates on file in a TMS eliminates the need to constantly be seeking the best rates in the best lanes.
Spend Matters
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The company achieves this by using an advanced Al paired with real-world, in-the-moment perspectives from a proprietary network of partners that deliver insights down to the bill of material level. Also, the performance of the fulfillment process is a critical input to the continuous optimization of the supply/supplier base.
SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 14, 2023
Now, real-time connections provide more accurate data and information, which helps create collaboration in the digital world. It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. These participants start transactions in the network through smart contracts. It ensures the integrity and genuineness of the data.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
You asked, and we are delivering – with another brand new mini-series, featuring the logistics expert, tech innovator and firm Let’s Talk Supply Chain favorite… Sifted ! We wrapped up our “Tomorrow’s Insights Delivered Today” mini-series with Sifted back in September and it was a real success.
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Planergy
MARCH 18, 2025
Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers. Building strong supplier relationships, diversifying sourcing, and adopting solid inventory management practices are essential to minimizing risks and ensuring service continuity.
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 2, 2019
The Logistic Report from the Wall Street Journal writes, “What a difference a year makes for trucking companies. Unless you’re running very regular procurement events to update rates in all your lanes, you may still be paying more for contracted freight that you would if you booked loads on the spot market! Here’s how it works!
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Spend Matters
JUNE 19, 2023
I have seen top performers with catalog content that includes volume/promotional pricing, real-time price checks, multi-currency, multilingual and custom or specialty attributes for industry-specific inventory data, which were also embedded into shopping lists and more.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 4, 2023
When it comes to managing a supply chain, having access to real-time data can be a game-changer. By providing visibility into every aspect of the supply chain, companies can identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and minimize delays. This can result in faster delivery times and improved customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2021
Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time. Data analytics provides actionable insights to save time, effort and cost. Hyperautomation. Smarter Warehouses.
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
Thus there really weren’t any measures put in place related to real time demand and supply responsiveness other than flexibility related to volumetric shifts. Under the old technology paradigm, the systems and thus the processes were burdened with significant information latency at various nodes upstream in the supply chain.
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Procurement Insights
MAY 27, 2024
” By the time Greg Brady and Ranjit Notani began their journey, I had already sold my company and was moving on to my next challenge. Businesses must take an outside-in network view and together serve the end consumer.” Delivery performance and product quality also improved dramatically.)” ” 30
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Check out Control Towers – Is Yours Real or Just Smoke and Mirrors? Every research firm and vendor has their own definition, but all share the common theme of visibility. A traditional control tower provides visibility to immediate trading partners only. So, control towers are an attempt to combat it with visibility.
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