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Skill Dynamics
JANUARY 7, 2025
Global markets are facing significant uncertainty and negativity, with instability and continued risk expected to impact businesses for the next decade, according to the World Economic Forum. Companies often struggle to plan for such challenges, which is why developing a strong and resilient supply chain team is so important.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 29, 2025
Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. What are Supply Chain Reports? However, implementing inventory management techniques such as ABC analysis and safety stock to optimize stock levels and minimize the risk of stockouts.
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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now
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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.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. 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.
SCMDOJO
MAY 7, 2024
Supply chains are vital to businesses, facilitating the movement of goods, services, financial flows, and information. However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks. Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world.
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
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?
SCMDOJO
MARCH 19, 2024
Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.
ivalua
JUNE 1, 2022
From this discussion, we compiled a list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that to improve, build, and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. But building an agile, resilient supply chain doesn’t happen overnight; it requires forethought and planning.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 14, 2023
As a business owner, you always seek ways to increase efficiency and decrease costs. As supply chain professionals, we must understand the role of Effectiveness & Efficiency in Supply Chain Optimization But while you may have already implemented changes, you feel like there’s still something missing to decrease your cost.
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 in 2015.
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2021
They discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement and came up with this list of 8 critical supply chain management activities that can help Procurement teams build and maintain supply chain resilience now and in the years to come. Why is visibility so important?
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.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
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. 4 tips to help energy & utility supply chains avoid unexpected downtime 1.
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Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.
ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . As operating budgets tighten, restrictive spending will pressure businesses to focus on savings and creative alternatives. . The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers).
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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.
Strategic Sourceror
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
As any supply chain professional will tell you, managing various day-to-day operations and keeping track of everything going on in the supply chain are among the most difficult parts of the job. Why is visibility so important? Reduced costs Ultimately, visibility boils down into long-term operational efficiency.
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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.
Una
OCTOBER 17, 2023
EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.
EazyStock
MARCH 17, 2021
As globalization extends supply chains around the world, the likelihood of negative impacts stemming from supply chain disruption increases. Supply chain disruptions are an inevitability for any supply chain, though the severity of the impacts can vary. Types of Supply Chain Disruptions.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Yet only 26% were able to confidently predict risk within their supply bases. Subscribe Here!
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
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Supply Chain Transparency.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Poor forecasting brings a high risk of stockouts or excess and obsolete stock.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 14, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At the crossroads of sustainability, technology, and the broader supplier base lies smart, sustainable, and scaling supply chain growth; growth that comes with a balance of people, planet, and profitability in mind. CPOs “gave supply chain sustainability a ranking of 7.2
EazyStock
JUNE 16, 2022
As global supply chains become more complex, disruption in one link in the chain can significantly impact other areas. Having systems and processes in place to reduce the possibility and subsequent impact of supply chain issues is extremely important. What is artificial intelligence?
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
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. Today John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI, joins me to talk all about SDI’s purpose-built ZEUS technology.
TYA Suite
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Procurement is a vital activity in any firm, responsible for procuring goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively. However, the is fraught with risks that can impact a company’s bottom line and operational efficiency. Procurement risk refers to potential threats or uncertainties that can impact the efficiency and success of a.
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World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Cost Management: Budgeting and tracking expenses related to procurement.
World of Procurement blog
APRIL 23, 2024
This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Cost Management: Budgeting and tracking expenses related to procurement.
The Good Spending
JUNE 15, 2022
The decision-making may involve plans to modify the product specifications, prices, terms, or vendors to enhance the product quality or reduce cost. T hese routine activities leverage integrated automated systems, enabling supply chain visibility. Examples: framework agreements, Vendor-Managed Inventories.
FourKites
DECEMBER 11, 2020
If you are running a smaller organization or one that outsources the majority of these services, this cost will likely not apply as much to you as to a full-scale enterprise that manages everything in-house. Inventory Risk Cost. Learn more about the ROI of Real-Time Transportation Visibility. How to reduce carrying cost?
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The Procuretech Podcast
JUNE 11, 2024
Highlighting 25 innovative US-based procurement startups, the episode provides valuable insights into emerging players who don't necessarily have the marketing presence and events budget of larger companies. Tune in to discover how these startups are shaping the future of digital procurement.
Procurement Software
JUNE 4, 2024
As supply chain technology improves for transportation, inventory management and warehousing, the procurement tools for manufacturing businesses now need to step up. SourceDay’s unique selling point lies in its revolutionary approach to automating supply chain communications. And stepping up, they indeed are.
Procurify
JUNE 8, 2022
Supply base optimization is a strategy used to reduce the number of suppliers you work with, especially those who are inactive or limited-use suppliers. Effective supply base optimization can help reduce costs, improve supply chain efficiency, better supplier performance and collaboration, and increased revenue. .
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
JUNE 30, 2023
The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. 3 Tips for delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain 1. From origins to ingredients to shelf life, consumers demand a transparent supply chain.
ivalua
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
According to Bartolini, Ardent Partners predicted that in 2020, global supply risk was at a 20-year high, as geopolitical uncertainty was being driven by unilateral and unpredictable trade policies established by the Trump administration. The pandemic disrupted many supply chains,” Bartolini said. “In
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In the last Women In Supply Chain blog of the year, we want to take a look at what next year has to offer for industry trends and growth. So, expect to see a serious evolution in sustainability and circular supply chains demanded by consumers and some governmental institutions alike. Theres a lot.
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