Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2024

For all but the 3-4 largest retailers in the US, packing cost-optimally has been an elusive goal with a few available solutions. In this white paper, we’ll measure and triage cost factors from transportation to materials to labor and show how Paccurate’s cartonization engine can help in areas where standardization is no longer good enough.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 25, 2015

Note: this is the final is series of posts that explored the top 10 trends affecting pharmaceutical supply chains. . Optimized execution in operations, logistics, and distribution. If you like this topic, I suggest you download the full white paper, The Top Ten Trends Transforming the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 2, 2020

Research reveals a rise in disruptive incidents deep in the supply chain. What is the optimal way to categorize your suppliers so that you can manage them better and maximize business continuity? of organizations experienced supply chain disruption in 2019 compared to 56.5% 2019 Disruption Levels 51.9%.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

During the course of the last two decades a great deal of disruption has taken place in the field of supply chain management. For all of this variety, companies engaged in global business share several common objectives — to increase sales; reduce landed costs; compress cumulative lead times; and optimize inventory.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 18, 2015

Given the potential benefits of shelf-connected systems (on-shelf availability, increased sales, reduced days of supply, and an overall reduction in supply chain costs), early adopters in the market have taken on the demand-driven value network challenge and moved in the direction of driving responsive replenishment through short-term forecasts.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Not long after the United States declared a public health emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, I released a white paper about a consulting firm’s unique approach to digitally transforming a global procurement practice. As the world shut down, opportunities to present the paper were understandably far and few between.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A well-defined procurement strategy is the key to optimizing your procurement process. Case Studies in Action Walmart’s Transformation : Walmart leveraged its procurement strategy for cost savings and supply chain efficiency. In today’s competitive landscape, getting the best price isn’t enough.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 8, 2024

The globalized world relies on efficient and well-coordinated supply chains. Understanding this distinction is essential for anyone entering the procurement, purchasing, or supply chain field. It specifically focuses on the physical movement, storage, and coordination of goods and information within the supply chain.

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Arkestro

MAY 10, 2023

Events / Reuters Supply Chain USA 2023 Thanks for connecting with us at Reuters Supply Chain USA May 17-18, 2023 | Chicago, IL Whether you attended the Keynote Panel with Target, Newell Brands, Okabashi, Supply Chain NOW and Arkestro or simply stopped by our booth, we are so glad to have met you at Supply Chain USA 2023!

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Arkestro

MAY 10, 2023

Events / Gartner Supply Chain Symposium Xpo 2023 It was great seeing you at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium Xpo May 8-10, 2023 | Orlando, FL Whether you attended networking sessions with us or simply stopped by our booth, we are so glad to have met you at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium!

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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

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 23, 2014

If you want to know ahead of time the changes awaiting the pharmaceuticals supply chain it is useful to extrapolate experiences from the consumer and retail sectors, which were dealing with the same trends and pressures long before pharmaceuticals (for example, the proliferation of distribution channels).

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Despite sourcing being central to supply chain and procurement processes and the business as a whole, it continues to take a backseat in most organizations’ digital transformation priorities. Enhancing the Large-scale Sourcing Life-cycle with Advanced Sourcing Optimization. Get access to the full white-paper here- [link].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 11, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. My curiosity on the topic, inspired by the daily barrage of articles, emails, white papers, and webinar invitations on digital transformation, piqued my desire to get to the bottom of what it is or isn’t by way of an informed, expert source. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. For the next 6 weeks Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend: Can you describe your first involvement in S&OP?

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The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

More than a million in-market buyers visit Thomasnet.com to source industrial products and services, and find their next supply chain partner. Document Your Offerings With White Papers. Much more in-depth than a blog, but also potentially more valuable to your prospects — and eventually to you are white papers.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 1, 2016

Principal, Supply Chain Technology, Tompkins International. The convergence of supply chain execution systems is a goal that many enterprises have yet to achieve. Route Planning and Optimization. White Paper: Final Delivery: A Technology Perspective on Omnichannel Retailing. By David Meyers.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Download the white paper, “ How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management.”. It’s a space to initiate innovation, optimize processes and identify and assess risks in the supply chain. Is it really enough to re-negotiate prices with the most important partners once a year? Or should there be more to it?

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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. Cost Management and Efficiency Optimization 5.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

The basic definition of a supply “network” implies collaboration versus a supply chain which of course is serial in nature. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected ?

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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.

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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.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

To learn more about the value of Invoice-to-Pay, download our white paper. This included centralized invoice receipt, digitization of all transactions, and the optimization of a single Invoice to Pay journey across the whole organization. This makes paying an invoice faster, simpler and on time. .

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Arkestro

MAY 10, 2023

While it isn’t your healthcare plan, it does ensure your optimal care by managing a diverse network of data and actions. Supply scarcity and shortages, inflation, and supply chain disruptions are a few examples. You might have heard Arkestro discuss PPO.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 7, 2015

Using these types of demand driven-based inventory replenishment policies enables retailers and their suppliers to reduce supply chain variability, optimize inventory levels, and minimize freight expense. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected?

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The Network Effect

JULY 1, 2015

Today with the availability of store-level POS data and technical ability to generate store-level forecasts with low error rates, along with optimized replenishment plans, companies are able to trade-off between service and inventory levels. The post Replenishment in a Shelf-Connected Supply Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 7, 2015

DDVN’s seek to align and synchronize demand, supply, and product cycles, as well as enable the ability to sense and shape demand to generate a profitable demand response. This will also enable them to optimize both their production and distribution plans.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Putting a TMS system in place and codifying the business requirements into standardized business processes, automated and enforced by technology, takes the autonomy out of important business decisions and ensures the optimal decisions are made consistently. __. You see where this is heading don’t you?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

EDA software and integrated circuit design Electronic design automation (EDA) software plays a pivotal role in shaping and validating cutting-edge semiconductor chips, optimizing their manufacturing processes, and ensuring that advancements in performance and density are consistently achieved with unwavering reliability.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This fundamental procurement-world knowledge is critical for success because composable procurement is about optimizing supply chain adaptability and resilience. “ The level of adaptability in a procurement infrastructure plays a critical role in how well an organization can handle its present, future, and unique needs.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 16, 2024

Mitigating Risk : Supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and price volatility can all pose significant threats to your business. This data can inform strategic sourcing decisions, optimize costs, and identify new value-creation opportunities. Visit NLPA Learning , the new home to all of our certifications and online courses.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, category management in procurement has become an essential weapon for procurement teams seeking to optimize spend, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive growth. Performance Measurement & Optimization: Establish clear performance metrics (KPIs) aligned with your category goals.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, procurement professionals constantly seek ways to optimize costs and maximize value. Only 6% of companies report full visibility on their supply chain , while 69% do not have total visibility. However, relying solely on spend analysis can limit your cost-saving potential.

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EazyStock

MAY 24, 2019

Safety Stock Levels & the associated effects of variability in the supply chain. Supply chains are longer and more globalized, with more forces causing disruptions than ever before. The purpose of safety stock is to make sure your customer service levels stay high – and your supply chain runs smoothly.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The modern business landscape is constantly evolving, and this dynamism is especially evident in the areas of purchasing and supply chain management. In today’s connected world, supply chains have become more complex, with global reach, sustainability concerns, and rapidly changing market dynamics.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

We’ve found in this new IBM-sponsored IDC white paper that the shift to delivering IT-as-a-service is foundational and extends the strategic transformation of IT infrastructure, adding even more value to the business. In fact, IDC estimates that IT infrastructure-related spending will grow by a modest 4.5%

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EazyStock

MAY 24, 2019

Safety Stock Levels & the associated effects of variability in the supply chain. Supply chains are longer and more globalized, with more forces causing disruptions than ever before. The purpose of safety stock is to make sure your customer service levels stay high – and your supply chain runs smoothly.

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