Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2024

In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Lisa Dolan – a multi-award-winning supply chain professional, board member and speaker, dedicated to empowering women and girls across the industry. From truck drivers to CEOs, what these winners are doing matters to the future of all supply chains.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the fast-paced ecommerce sector, optimizing the supply chain is vital for ensuring efficient operations. As competition intensifies and customer expectations rise, companies must streamline their processes to deliver products swiftly and cost-effectively. The use of advanced technology also plays a key role.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

As a small business owner in ecommerce, having effective inventory management strategies is key to your success. This article discusses the importance of inventory management in ecommerce, the components of a successful inventory management system, strategies to address common challenges, ways to measure success, and future trends to watch.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

This guide highlights the importance of inventory management in restaurants and outlines strategies to enhance your inventory management processes. Understanding the Importance of Inventory Management in Restaurants Inventory management involves more than just tracking ingredients and supplies; it impacts profitability directly.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 26, 2024

This article covers top strategies for efficient parts inventory management with Finale Inventory, helping you optimize your operations and achieve business growth. By implementing effective strategies, you can reduce costs, minimize inventory errors, and improve overall efficiency.

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 17, 2024

Overcoming Demand Forecasting Hurdles Demand forecasting is far from perfect, however, and there are multiple challenges facing businesses wishing to use it as part of their wider strategies. One such challenge is demand volatility. Why not take a look at our range of demand planning courses ?

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The key to achieving this supply chain utopia lies in understanding the different types of warehouses and their strategic roles. Importance of Warehouses in Supply Chain Management Warehouses play a pivotal role in the efficient functioning of supply chain management. Sounds like a dream, right?

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Una

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Perhaps the size of your team has been reduced, your function’s operating budget has been cut, or there is an organization-wide drive to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. Reducing paperwork such as lengthy RFP documentation to a lean canvas (otherwise known as a “plan on a page”). By Hugo Britt | September 6, 2022.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. Supply Chain Digitalization.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

After all, these training programs provide a range of benefits, spanning from specific role-focused activities like inventory control, supply, and demand planning, or project management, to giving employees the tools they need to drive their creativity and productivity, thus significantly contributing to business success.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. However, what is it?

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 16, 2020

Been reading about Blockchain for the Supply Chain? Machine Learning for demand planning and efficient transportation routing? Artificial intelligence (AI) and lights out supply chain management? Look for TMS platforms that advertise readiness to support supply chain digitization.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The physical supply chain is not easily changeable.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 8, 2024

Understanding Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) MEIO is a strategy that helps organizations manage inventory across multiple locations or echelons. It looks at demand patterns, lead times, and other factors to determine optimal stocking levels and replenishment strategies. But what exactly is MEIO?

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

One strategy that many businesses consider is bulk ordering. This reduces errors and frees up valuable time and resources for other crucial areas of your business. Expanding your business often involves balancing supply and demand. But is bulk ordering the right choice for your business?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 22, 2024

We’ll also cover strategies to effectively manage logistics and tackle common challenges in the industry. In the context of ecommerce, logistics management refers to the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here, the agency seeks to understand the client’s specific needs, budget constraints, and quality standards. Specializing in industrial engineering, lean manufacturing, and B2B sourcing, they work with businesses of all sizes, offering expertise in supply chain processes, continuous improvement, and leadership.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

S & O Planning enables organizations to balance supply and demand, improve production rates, reduce lead times, and enhance customer service levels. Are you struggling to keep your business on track toward achieving its goals, strategy, and plans? What is S&OP?

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. In summary, procurement is a strategic function focused on maximizing value, reducing costs, and building competitive advantage.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JUNE 23, 2022

S&OP stands for Sales and Operations Planning. In simple terms, it is a decision-making process that ensures that the tactical plans in all business functions are aligned and in support of the company strategy, business plans, and goals. Link strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operational activities.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 11, 2022

When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain? After 15 years in procurement, I decided to broaden my expertise so that I embraced the opportunity to step into a supply chain leadership role.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

They provide a unique identification for each product, simplifying tracking of stock levels, managing sales, and optimizing the entire supply chain process. This detailed data helps retailers not only track inventory but also make informed decisions regarding purchasing, pricing, and marketing strategies.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This information aids in making informed decisions about inventory planning, pricing, and marketing strategies. Businesses need to identify potential risks such as supply chain disruptions, market fluctuations, or shifts in customer preferences. Risk management is also an important part of inventory management.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Supply Chain Trend interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Where to go from here for S&OP?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies Are Making to Reduce It The last mile is typically the costliest and most complicated leg of a supply chain, accounting for, on average, 53% of overall shipping costs. Dataworks uses AI to predict shipping times and accurate delivery dates. Click here!

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

In this article, we will explore the definitions, formulas, and strategies to achieve a strong inventory turnover ratio in the ecommerce industry. Understanding these insights helps in making informed decisions regarding inventory management and overall business strategy.

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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.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But for those who are professionals working in the Supply Chain field there can be very unique distinctions in this terminology. Subscribe Here! Email Address. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? ” That is the definition in a nutshell.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

We propose that IBP be segmented by decision type into execution, operational, planning, and strategy/culture. For the execution and operational decisions, modern planning technology can largely automate processes and decisions. TRADITIONAL IBP AND PLANNING TECHNOLOGY. LIMITATIONS OF TRADITIONAL IBP.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Introduction In today’s dynamic business landscape, effective procurement strategies are crucial for organizations to achieve sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge. Businesses are now harnessing the power of data to drive their procurement strategies and achieve better outcomes.

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