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Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
As the specter of new tariffs on Chinese imports loom large, the toy giant’s strategic use of a diversified supply chain comes to the forefront, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 9, 2025
By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
It’s no longer just about maintaining good relationships; it’s about turning those connections into engines of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions.
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2020
Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. Körber’s purchasing and supply chain management organisation is responsible for all procurement processes.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.
EazyStock
APRIL 28, 2022
What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice.
EazyStock
APRIL 28, 2022
What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The primary goals of SRM are to foster hand-in-glove supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize the value chain. Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions.
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
This not only includes internal data on product quality, operations, machine performance, logistics etc., but also external data such as supplier networks and performance, extended supply chains, and the environmental impact of their operations. Finally, at the highest level, AI takes charge in closed-loop systems.
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Procurement Tactics
JUNE 7, 2023
Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain. Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 19, 2024
A comprehensive analysis of the energy and material inputs, outputs, and environmental impacts associated with a product’s life cycle, LCI helps us unlock valuable insights into sustainable practices. Join us as we unravel the power of LCI in unlocking insights into environmental impact and sustainable practices.
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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. Making The Right Choices.
SCMDOJO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes. Improved forecasting contributes to better overall supply chain planning.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
If you want to make sustainable products today, dabbling at the edges no longer suffices. For example, 80% of a product’s lifetime emissions is determined by product design. Achieving sustainability demands a transformation of thought. You must start at the design phase.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 27, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Just as we found in “ What is Supply Chain Management? It is required at different locations within a facility or within many locations of a supply network to precede the regular and planned course of production and stock of materials.” Subscribe Here!
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This was my first foray into the world of supply.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 11, 2024
Third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PLs, play a pivotal role in the supply chain industry by offering specialized services to businesses looking to streamline their operations. This allows them to channel their resources into areas such as product development, marketing, and customer engagement.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 11, 2024
Third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PLs, play a pivotal role in the supply chain industry by offering specialized services to businesses looking to streamline their operations. This allows them to channel their resources into areas such as product development, marketing, and customer engagement.
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The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Digitalization has had a profound impact on the manufacturing sector, enabling businesses to optimize processes, improve quality and reduce costs. Furthermore, AI can help manufacturers implement predictive maintenance systems and processes, streamline supply chain management, and identify and address workplace safety hazards proactively.
Supply Chain Collaborator
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
As the nation turns its attention to reasons for gratitude this Thanksgiving season, we here at UltraShipTMS, the Supply Chain Collaborator blog and the logistics industry in general have more than the usual reasons to be thankful. Even in the leaner years, we as Americans always have plenty of abundance to reflect upon.
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Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. It also provided insight into building resilience through technology, people, and processes concerning the continuous improvement of the supply chain.
Solvoyo
JULY 9, 2020
When the pandemic erupted, one of our top priorities as a SaaS company was to ensure that our response was rapid, uninterrupted, and most importantly sustainable in the long run. Solvoyo’s Development & DevOps teams were able to switch to remote working in a matter of hours while ensuring critical systems and projects kept running.
Procurement Software
JUNE 25, 2024
Aim for partnerships that offer mutual benefits, such as shared growth opportunities or innovation in product development. Working Capital Improvements Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing working capital, affecting both the company’s liquidity and its ability to invest in growth opportunities.
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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 3, 2024
It starts with spend analysis to provide a detailed cost breakdown, providing the information for competitive tendering via auctions using our Sourcing and Advanced Sourcing Optimizer modules, and aggregating spend where it makes sense for better leverage in negotiations. First, organizations need to get full supply chain visibility.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 26, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer.
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Empowering CPO
MAY 4, 2023
By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Develop a Comprehensive Procurement Strategy A. Develop a Comprehensive Procurement Strategy A.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Starbucks also paid careful attention to its supply chain, ensuring is products were ethically sourced and offering specialty drinks that in some geographic locations could be difficult to find. Typically, the chain leases its stores and keeps them small and bare bones, saving money on real estate and extensive labor costs.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Digital twin technology uses Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors, machine learning and simulation software to collect product data and generate accurate models. Teams can then use the models to predict maintenance needs, simulate changes to the system and optimize processes (e.g.,
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Empowering CPO
JUNE 14, 2023
It’s no longer about simply obtaining goods and services at the lowest cost, but also about adding value to the organization, reducing risks, enhancing sustainability, and promoting social responsibility. We will explore what they are, why they matter, and how they are being implemented across different sectors.
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Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
A well-managed inventory ensures that products are available when needed and helps minimize costs while optimizing operations. Ensuring that the right products are always available helps businesses avoid lost sales opportunities and maintain a positive brand reputation.
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Zycus Cognitive Procurement
JANUARY 20, 2023
At its core, procurement transformation is all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. It also provided insight into building resilience through technology, people, and processes concerning the continuous improvement of the supply chain.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 8, 2023
Large organizations are comprised of many assets that require continuous monitoring to ensure optimal productivity. While there are a lot of EAM products on the market, this article will help you ask the right questions to find the right fit for your organization.
Una
JANUARY 8, 2024
The concept is fundamental to sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and long-term success. The initial investment pays off not just in the quality of prints but in lower servicing costs and a nod to sustainability. Financial value creation involves optimizing the moolah – revenue growth, cost management, and profitability.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. I would call myself an accidental supply chain executive!
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World of Procurement blog
MAY 23, 2024
To build stronger strategic relationships with their most capable suppliers, facilitating collaboration on product innovation, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. To mitigate supply chain risks and improve business continuity by reducing dependence on many small suppliers.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 4, 2024
And while enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates and manages all aspects of a business, BPM focuses on its individual functions—optimizing the organization’s existing, repeatable processes end-to-end. This accelerates time-to-market and reduces development costs.
Pipefy
MARCH 6, 2023
Following recent events like the pandemic, the shift to non-office work models, and supply chain pressures, the demand for business process transformation has accelerated. This includes initiatives aimed at improving product development, customer experiences, and operational efficiency.
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Procurement Software
MARCH 5, 2024
FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As Professor Felix Oberlholzer-Gee of Harvard Business School emphasized , an effective business strategy requires a deep understanding of your company and a profound sense of optimism about its potential for exceptional performance. Enhance competitive advantage by creating a sustainable, informed edge over competitors.
Solvoyo
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
In addition to product development companies, businesses such as advertising, e-commerce, finance, and retail having direct access to end consumers have been leading the path of customer-focused projects and evolving the organizations to be more agile. How does Digital Transformation Change Decision – Making in Retail and CPG?
Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 31, 2017
Imbedded company behaviours will drive a sustainable company culture, which will last over time. 80% of our new product developments will be successful’. Lack of understanding in functional interdependencies creates far from optimal decisions beyond the operational horizon. Core values define what the company stands for.
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