Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We’re seeing larger RFPs over time asking for greater complexity. Our customers’ top concerns include expanding risk types, gaps in technology and a lack of full supply chain visibility. Beyond timely delivery, companies need to consider ethical and long-term sustainability issues. Supply chain risk is also more complex now.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 13, 2024

With the help of Finale Inventory, you can streamline this process and ensure that you are setting the right wholesale prices for your products. This article discusses the importance of accurate wholesale pricing, the key factors that influence it, and how Finale Inventory can assist you in calculating your wholesale price effectively.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Primarily, our customers are prioritising supply chain visibility, adopting proactive risk management strategies and staying compliant with evolving regulations. These advancements will enable businesses to gain visibility of vendor risks, manage them more effectively, and stay aligned with regulatory requirements.”

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

The volume of products, numerous suppliers, varying lead times, and fluctuations in customer demand can make manual inventory management overwhelming and error-prone. Accurate demand forecasting is one major challenge for businesses with large inventories. Inventory visibility and tracking is another important aspect.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 30, 2024

As someone who loves to engage the audience, I am going to do this the next time I speak at a live event. His influence stems from years of experience, a strong body of thought leadership, and his role as the founder of Procurement Insights , a widely-read blog that covers key issues, trends, and innovations in the field.

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Finale Inventory

APRIL 18, 2024

To set your Amazon business up for success, one of the main areas to focus on is inventory: the flow, the costs, the timing of it all. Amazon’s recent introduction of low inventory fees is a key development you need to be aware of. This key timing (the time between placing an order and receiving inventory) is crucial.

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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.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 20, 2024

This article reviews how traditional internet technologies have influenced today’s supply chain solutions. Modern influences on supply chains today include more product visibility, better customer understanding, and fast shipment speeds. Modern data collection tools are beneficial, but so are historical ones.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Furthermore, the Covid-19 crisis has led to the realization that paying suppliers on time, no matter where they are, is critical to maintaining a strong and reliable supply chain and a preferred customer status. All within the same automated workflow, tightly linked to the invoice and procure-to-pay process. Notes to Editors.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises. It is key to driving savings and growth in the connected supply chain ecosystem.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Impact of Tool Monitoring on Project Efficiency Effective tool monitoring greatly influences project efficiency by reducing delays from missing or misplaced tools. Using barcode scanning or RFID technology, tools can be registered in the inventory system, simplifying their tracking across the construction site.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 29, 2024

A well-designed storage system can also enhance workflow, improve inventory visibility, and reduce the risk of expired or damaged products. A properly organized storage system allows for easy identification and retrieval of items, reducing the time spent locating specific supplies.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

When orders are placed, having a clear understanding of the inventory’s location and availability enables businesses to pick, pack, and ship products efficiently. This reduces order processing time and minimizes errors, resulting in faster delivery and happier customers.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels. Having clear visibility into inventory is critical for omnichannel fulfilment. Limited Visibility: These supply chains have restricted visibility, with real-time information being scarce.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Inventory Tracking To appreciate the significance of inventory tracking, it’s important to understand its role in business success. Inventory tracking involves monitoring and managing the flow of goods in and out of a company. This minimizes stockouts and ensures a steady supply of products.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 15, 2024

Inventory management is a key factor in operating a successful ecommerce business. Efficiently managing your inventory is important for timely order fulfillment, avoiding stockouts, and maximizing profitability. However, managing inventory can be challenging, particularly as your business expands.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

This article will cover the importance of warehouse layout design, key factors influencing it, steps involved in creating an efficient layout, common challenges, and future trends. This results in faster order processing times, reduced labor costs, and improved customer satisfaction.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2024

Identify Key Stakeholders: Conduct targeted interviews with individuals who have a direct influence on procurement decisions, such as department heads, project managers, and key end-users. Only 6% of companies report full visibility on their supply chain , while 69% do not have total visibility.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 15, 2024

Inventory shrinkage can pose significant challenges for ecommerce businesses. It refers to the loss of inventory between the time it is received and the time it is sold. Understanding the causes of inventory shrinkage is vital for implementing strategies to minimize it and enhance profitability.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By having accurate inventory data, businesses can make informed decisions, reduce carrying costs, and ensure timely delivery of products to customers. In addition to enhancing operational efficiency, inventory control can also impact customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. In fact, manufacturing procurement has never been more important, holding the power to influence IT, finance, and C-suite decision-making. Reduce complexity.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is achieved through observing real-time frameworks, performance-monitoring libraries and crash-reporting tools. This includes logging HTTP requests, database queries, server response times and system resource utilization. This involves capturing and correlating logs, metrics and traces across various components and services.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. 6 procurement technologies to improve your business Transform analog, manual, and paper-ridden processes with end-to-end digitization and automation to improve security, visibility, and control with these six procurement technologies.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 22, 2024

Finding suppliers you can trust to deliver quality products on time is key for maintaining customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operations. They also influence your cost structure, as their pricing and terms directly impact your profitability. When managing a successful business, having dependable suppliers is vital.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 30, 2024

Running a successful bar requires careful management of your inventory. A well-organized system saves time and money, ensuring your customers always have access to their favorite drinks. That’s where Finale Inventory comes in—a powerful tool designed for effective bar inventory management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This week, as thousands of network operators, technology vendors, and mobile device providers from all over the world converge on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress , it’s the perfect time to discuss how IBM® is shaping the future of network operations and telecommunications. The telecom industry is no exception.

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 1, 2024

But they are often also heavily influenced by the culture and political landscape of the organisation too. These applications usually also have shorter implementation times, and therefore, faster ROI. The easiest way you’re going to ditch the administrative label of procurement is by freeing up time and resources.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

Although it always relates to demand and sales projections, forecasting can also be used to determine product pricing, lead times, labor needs, and more. The integration of AI into forecasting improves accuracy, saves more money, and helps businesses react to exceptions in real-time.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

While the overall clinical trial termination rate has decreased over time, low accrual rates within trials remain the most common termination reason. The number of first-time clinical investigators has declined, especially among non-US based investigators. Ensuring early assumptions resonate with real-world execution is paramount.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 25, 2024

Effective inventory management also affects operational efficiency. By using data analytics and forecasting tools, online retailers can optimize inventory levels, shorten shipping times, and enhance order fulfillment processes. Addressing these elements helps businesses optimize their inventory control and achieve their goals.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Effective inventory control ensures that businesses have the right amount of stock available at all times, minimizing the risk of stockouts or excessive inventory. The Importance of Inventory Control Inventory control is necessary for several reasons. This saves time and reduces manual errors.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This means the time to focus on brand awareness is NOW! Caroline Powell, Director of Marketing, Trellis With the time between Cyber 5 and Christmas being a week shorter, the calendar will definitely catch some shoppers by surprise. Pauline Shiu, VP of Marketing, Finale Inventory The fight for Q4 wins began weeks ago.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

Stuff happens, and it happens all the time. Single sourcing, just in time inventory management, lean processes, outsourcing, lack of electronic connectivity, and low cost geographic sourcing have been core elements of most Supply Chains as planned and in practice. Source: www2.deloitte.com. deloitte.com. Conclusion.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the idea behind the PCE concept, how it is calculated, ways to improve it, and factors that influence the metric. It measures the percentage of time within a process that is spent on value-added activities compared to the total time it takes to complete the same process.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. As TikTok and influencers gain prominence, they’re reshaping consumer behavior and marketing. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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