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Logistics Sourcing Supply Chain Visibility 
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.
SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.
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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains
ivalua
JULY 22, 2015
In last week’s blog , I began discussing telltale signs that you have entered the new age of strategic sourcing. Leading manufacturers have proven that best-in-class strategic sourcing can create measurable and sustainable shareholder value by contributing to top line growth and bottom line profitability. alternatives.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 14, 2013
In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.
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. Agentic AI takes this a step further by enabling autonomous supply chain systems.
Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 7, 2025
The Role of Supply Chain Resilience in Operational Success A truly resilient supply chain is deeply interconnected with other business faculties, such as procurement and logistics, which are essential for consistent sourcing and delivery of goods.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 2, 2025
logistics Optimization: Streamlining logistics processes will be essential to ensure seamless delivery of components and parts to support boeing’s manufacturing operations. In response to such challenges, the Institute for Supply management (ISM) offers valuable insights on building resilience within supply chains.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 5, 2023
First Name Email Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 14, 2013
In recent years, the auto-id technology such as bar code and RFID together with the electronic data transmission are considered the holy grail of supply chain visibility. In this article, we will explore the basic concept and propose ways that you can use to create the better visibility.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 30, 2023
Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Portcast and its solution for cargo tracking. The modern supply chain is convoluted. It enhances logistics visibility and provides intelligence insights.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 30, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Logistics Management? Email Address.
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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. Multi-tier supply chain analytics and predictive analytics help mitigate supplier risks and strengthen your supply chain.
ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
Building and maintaining supply chain resilience will be critical in a post-Covid-19 world. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions? to analyze market data, industry factors, and sourcing information to identify and find pricing trends.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2024
Today Evan Smith, Co-Founder and CEO at Altana, joins me to talk all about Altana and what they do; their mission to fix globalization and improve global commerce for everyone; the role of AI in making data accessible and actionable; and how Altana are delivering more than twice the supply chain visibility of any other provider.
ivalua
JANUARY 13, 2016
Early collaboration among engineering, sourcing, and suppliers brings better ideas to the table in terms of product design, features, and costs. Time to market also improves substantially due to fewer changes in design and more efficient sourcing. Suppliers are always looking to hide sources of cost. Conclusion.
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SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
Thankfully, outsourcing logistics services to a reliable third-party logistics provider (3PL) can make a significant difference. As a result, businesses can optimize their logistics processes using Orchestration and save time and resources. Amazon outsources its logistics services to various 3PLs, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 30, 2023
He is not primarily known for his work as a supply chain professional. Still, during his tenure at Ford, he is credited with implementing new logistics and supply chain management strategies, including consolidating suppliers, streamlining production processes, and improving inventory management.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Supply Chain Systems article and permission to publish here provided by Dave Joseph at veridian.info. As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. E-commerce will continue to grow significantly through 2020 and beyond.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 3, 2021
For far too long Supply Chain has not got the respect that it deserves. There are many reasons for this lack of due consideration: Many Supply Chain operations, like manufacturing, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics are hands on, blue collar type jobs. Cash is king in any company.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Today I’m joined by SEKO Logistics , a global, market-leading provider of logistics services who are small enough to care, but big enough to scale, for shippers around the world. SEKO provides complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing.
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SCMDOJO
JUNE 17, 2024
Logistics and Transportation Bottlenecks: Deficient logistical infrastructure, holds at ports, and traffic congestion on transit roads can all contribute to delivery controls and advanced transportation costs. Maintain an updated risk inventory that includes historical data, current threats, and emerging risks.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2023
His education in Materials Science Engineering from Rutgers University bolsters his hands-on experience, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the industrial distribution, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain industries.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
If you’re buying raw materials or components, review your bill of materials to see if it’s possible to substitute materials or items for cheaper options or source from alternative suppliers. You will gain more supply chain visibility by connecting your ERP system to demand forecasting and inventory optimization software.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
If you’re buying raw materials or components, review your bill of materials to see if it’s possible to substitute materials or items for cheaper options or source from alternative suppliers. Increased supply chain visibility. Cybersecurity threats remain an increasing concern across the supply chain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Logistics and transportation were limited to movement of essential goods only. Insufficient supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Healthcare personnel, along with the lack of availability of ventilators and critical medical equipment became top priorities everywhere. Supply Chain Priorities for the Second Wave.
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Procurement Insights
AUGUST 14, 2024
Supporting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) during a rail strike requires a procuretech provider that offers strong supply chain visibility, risk management, and flexibility in sourcing and logistics. Supply Chain Visibility and Risk Management 3. Here’s why: 1.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
In going door to door trying to sell a Freight Management service, as well as in my experience working in companies, I have had the opportunity to see a variety of ways in which companies, large and small, were managing their Freight and Logistics spend. Freight and Logistics. You can not get this visibility without a plan.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 25, 2022
The need to strengthen supply chain cannot be overstated; it’s vital for efficiency, profitability, and reputability against competitors. However, the chain must be streamlined to avoid wasting time and money. Evaluate your current supply chain. Increase supply chain visibility.
Strategic Sourceror
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Some of the key advantages that visibility solutions bring include: Less risk According to McKinsey, organizations that have implemented digital dashboards for their supply chain visibility needs were twice as likely to have avoided the supply chain issues that plagued the industry in the early months of 2022.
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Una
OCTOBER 17, 2023
In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Frank Kenney. Frank is the Director of Market Strategy at Cleo, where he is focused on helping companies get ahead and stay ahead despite persistent supply chain complexity.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Equipment Procurement: Sourcing the right tools and machinery for construction tasks. Quality Control: Sourcing materials and labor that meet quality and safety standards creates an additional layer of due diligence. Inventory Management: Balancing the cost of storing supplies against the need for ready availability of materials.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
Equipment Procurement: Sourcing the right tools and machinery for construction tasks. Quality Control: Sourcing materials and labor that meet quality and safety standards creates an additional layer of due diligence. Inventory Management: Balancing the cost of storing supplies against the need for ready availability of materials.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 9, 2023
SEKO provide complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Guest bio: Brian Bourke is the Global Chief Commercial Officer at SEKO Logistics. 16.53] From diversifying sourcing to improved collaboration, what companies can do to prepare themselves for the unexpected.
The Procuretech Podcast
JUNE 11, 2024
Control Hub offers comprehensive P2P and inventory management to mid-market Lightyear focuses on telecoms spend Leverage provides supply chain visibility OpenEnvoy niches down on accounts payable WorkSuite, last but not least, is a freelancer workforce management platform.
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Let’s be honest—if you’re in supply chain management, you’re no stranger to disruptions. They come in all shapes and sizes: hurricanes wiping out factories, cyberattacks freezing logistics systems, or even global trade tensions causing delays. Spread the risk by sourcing from multiple regions.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 6, 2020
This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The mass adoption of digital emerging technologies influences the operations of companies’ logistics and supply chain management.
Una
JUNE 5, 2024
Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Companies that had invested in semiconductor supply chain resilience were able to maintain production and avoid costly delays. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?
Skill Dynamics
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges. Sourcing managers play a vital role in a business’s procurement process by identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers.
Una
APRIL 23, 2024
According to research by EffectiveSoft , 50% of supply chain companies will have invested in applications that support AI and advanced analytics capabilities by the end of 2024. Machine learning, a subset of AI, has emerged as a game-changer in the world of supply chain management. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?
EazyStock
MARCH 17, 2021
The other effect that holidays have on the supply chain, however, lies at the other end: manufacturing. Especially for companies sourcing goods from China, Chinese (or Lunar) New Year marks a 2-week (and often longer) holiday for Chinese manufacturers. In this case, supply completely drops off as manufacturers are closed.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Automation of procurement processes, along with a seamless integration of the other systems such as ERP, WMS, and TMS, will ensure enhanced supply chain visibility.
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
Effective supply chain management (SCM) provides numerous benefits: Increased Profitability Efficient SCM reduces costs associated with production, inventory holding, transportation, and logistics. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins. Logistics coordination and shipping optimization are vital.
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