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. The verdict?

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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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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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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

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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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 1, 2024

  Today I’m joined by RELEX Solutions , an innovative tech brand who’s unified supply chain and retail planning platform helps retailers and consumer brands sell more and waste less. Its platform helps companies align and optimize demand, merchandise, supply chain, and operations planning across the end-to-end value chain.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain KPIs article and permission to publish here provided by Harkirat Ahluwalia. KPI’s are not solely limited to supply chain, but are used in various different fields to measure how well a company is meeting its objectives. Total Supply Chain Cost.

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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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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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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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Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. What is it that you think makes procurement and supply chain professionals good problem solvers?

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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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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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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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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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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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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

When you buy in larger quantities, suppliers may offer discounts or lower wholesale prices, saving you on both product costs and transportation expenses. Improved Product Availability: By purchasing larger quantities, you can maintain a more consistent supply of products. These are typically good candidates for bulk ordering.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In this episode, we're going to extend that a little bit and talk about supply chain. Democratising Supply Chain Training - Dr. Muddassir Ahmed from SCM Dojo . Today's guest is a big personality in the supply chain space: Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, CEO of SCM Dojo. . He then moved to the UK for a PhD scholarship.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 8, 2024

In the fast-paced ecommerce sector, managing inventory effectively is important to meet customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. The Basics of MEIO MEIO aims to balance inventory availability and holding costs at each echelon. That’s where Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) comes in.

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 17, 2024

The GPT will end by providing some tips to improve decision quality and say “I hope this helps you improve your IBP recommendation” My first impression after using it about 10 times, including to “close a $200,000 NSV gap in my demand plan versus budget”: It has useful ideas, although they’re generic Most ideas I knew about, but some I hadn’t thought (..)

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

It involves integrating the company’s sales, marketing, operations, and financial plans to ensure alignment and effective decision-making. S & O Planning enables organizations to balance supply and demand, improve production rates, reduce lead times, and enhance customer service levels.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2014

Yesterday was the first day of Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Summit. The conference theme is “supply chain will lead in the next decade.” Because of supply chain’s far reaching effects, Gartner is challenging supply chain leaders to drive transformation throughout their organizations.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Components of Inventory Management Successful inventory management depends on understanding these key components: Accurate Demand Forecasting: Analyze past sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to predict future product demand. Address issues proactively and maintain open communication to ensure a smooth supply chain.

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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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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JUNE 23, 2022

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. Originally the term S&OP was used to identify aggregate planning (i.e., Align operational planning with financial planning.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here, the agency seeks to understand the client’s specific needs, budget constraints, and quality standards. Handling Increased Procurement Demands: As your business grows, so do your procurement needs. This crucial step forms the foundation for a tailored and efficient sourcing process.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Effective management of inventory helps businesses meet customer demands and enhance profitability. By accurately forecasting demand and keeping appropriate stock levels, businesses can avoid stockouts and reduce overstocking costs. So, what makes inventory management so significant in ecommerce?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 22, 2024

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. It also helps in managing inventory levels, reducing costs, and optimizing operational efficiency.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 26, 2024

By implementing effective strategies, you can reduce costs, minimize inventory errors, and improve overall efficiency. Effective inventory management enables you to meet customer demand, optimize cash flow, and reduce carrying costs.

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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.

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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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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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Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

Procurement stands to gain a treasure-trove of data as IoT continues to proliferate across manufacturing, supply chains , and warehouses, ultimately enabling real-time inventory tracking, enhanced demand planning, and improved predictive analytics. Benefits of Cloud-Based Supply Chain Management.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

Reducing Waste Through Effective Inventory Management Waste significantly impacts a restaurant’s profitability. Effective inventory management minimizes waste by accurately forecasting demand, monitoring expiration dates, and using a first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory rotation to reduce food spoilage.

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