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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. The verdict?
Procurement Tactics
MARCH 27, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?
Procurement Tactics
MAY 22, 2023
Additionally, we will tell you the advantages of having integrated logistics in your supply chain. Thus, this will enable you to implement it in your supply chain. Defining goals Defining your goals involves establishing clear targets for reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
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Procurement Tactics
JUNE 19, 2023
With the increasing demand for faster and streamlined transportation of goods, companies are leveraging AI to automate processes and optimize their operations. AI in logistics refers to the use of AI-powered solutions to optimize supply chain management, improve decision-making and enhance customer experience.
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ivalua
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. Are you using any tools or solutions to help you manage your spend?
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SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 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.
ivalua
MAY 30, 2022
As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. To stay ahead of all of these risk factors and changing demands, organizations need to discard their linear supply chain models and embrace an autonomous, end-to-end connected ecosystem.
Planergy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process. Why is Business Budgeting Important?
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.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.
SCMDOJO
MAY 6, 2022
Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). What are No-code Platforms? What are No-code Platforms?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 16, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. The prior CIO kept the lights on, followed the instructions they were given, tried to keep costs down, and that was about it. Subscribe Here!
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
In the healthcare supply chain, there are three main challenges pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and patients are facing: shortages and delays; lack of convenient and cost-effective fulfillment options; and rising counterfeiting and regulatory changes, along with a persistent need for better drug cold chain management.
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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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. Customer Lead Time (Service).
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
What’s needed is a solution that not only safeguards the performance of your mission-critical applications, but also goes above and beyond through reduced cost, time efficiency and monetary savings. This aspect is crucial for app performance optimization, as it provides real-time insights through high-fidelity data.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 15, 2023
If you are in the supply chain industry, you are probably well aware of the constant need to optimize processes and improve communication between stakeholders. And one of the most promising innovations in recent years is ChatGPT for supply chain. If you are not familiar with ChatGPT, don’t worry!
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. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).
Procurement Tactics
MAY 31, 2023
First Name Email Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Control — What You Should Know Inventory control allows businesses to ensure that the right amount of supply is available to meet the customers’ demands. In this article, we will discuss what inventory control is.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 30, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! A supply chain is made up of an interconnected network of suppliers that all function together to deliver products or services to customers efficiently. Demand Planning. Visibility.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 28, 2024
The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 23, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Management Important? A company’s supply chain usually comprises all the operations between sourcing raw materials and delivering the product to customers. We will now look more into the benefits of KM in supply chain management.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. Visibility. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g.,
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
Pair that with a semiconductor shortage amidst global car sales that are forecasted to top 69 million , and you can understand that disruptions in the automotive supply chain would be detrimental to the industry. 3 tips for accelerating the path to a more resilient and sustainable automotive supply chain 1.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The Supply Chain is the unseen driving force behind any business. As such, for business success you must improve Supply Chain. Inventories are also crucial. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Seamless flow.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain!
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 7, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd. Subscribe Here!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain breakdown is a serious problem that can lead to significant losses for any business. If this obstacle often happens within your organization, you might generate higher costs and develop lower-quality products that might affect your customers’ expectations.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
MAY 8, 2023
Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million, up from $1.9
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
APRIL 21, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! Everyone involved in these Supply Chains is abiding by the social distancing and protective mandates we all are adhering to. What is a Don’t Touch Supply Chain Strategy?
SCMDOJO
JUNE 6, 2023
For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision.
Procurement Tactics
JULY 20, 2023
The supplier order management software integrates with other systems such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) to ensure a seamless flow of information across different departments. Establishing this system may require your time and effort.
FourKites
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Calculating the productivity and efficiency of any operation is, at its most basic, determining the ratio of cost inputs to revenue generated. Supply chain productivity is no different. Cost control measures in supply chain efficiency should address three major areas: labor, inventory and transportation.
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.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
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Today I’m joined by award-winning supply chain brand OneRail. With a real-time connected network of 12 million drivers, OneRail matches the right vehicle for the right delivery so brands lower expenses and increase capacity to rapidly scale their businesses. I started out before logistics and supply chain became cool!”
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Check out Control Towers – Is Yours Real or Just Smoke and Mirrors? The concept of the “control tower” is increasingly becoming widespread in Supply Chain Management, and Control Tower technologies are a popular topic right within the supply chain community. Challenges & Capabilities.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.
Procurement Heads
JANUARY 30, 2023
You’ve previously worked on the supply chain side of retail, how much of a shift was it to procuring IT for a leading infrastructure company? Having said that supply chain was more so about the movement of goods ensuring that retail stores had sufficient stock to meet customer demand. Negotiation is a hobby for me.
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Today I’m joined by SDI , a digital supply chain brand whose people, processes, and technology have enabled the world’s most efficient supply chains for over 50 years. 06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients.
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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