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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Consumer demands Management 
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 28, 2025
Gathered around a table laden with insights and expertise, industry leaders recently convened at the institute for Supply Management to delve into the latest hot topics shaping the world of supply chain management.From procurement strategies to risk mitigation, the roundtable discussion was a lively exchange of ideas and perspectives.
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.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 11, 2025
Supply chains are particularly vulnerable during recessions. These disruptions can occur due to decreased consumer demand, supplier instability, or logistical challenges. Consequently, it is imperative to develop a recession-proof supply chain to make them more resilient and adaptable.
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!
ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 19, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, a new player has emerged to revolutionize the industry: IBM. With agentic and generative AI at the helm, supply chain executives are discovering a competitive edge like never before.
Skill Dynamics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Supply chain and procurement have undergone a seismic change in recent years. Increased globalization, constant digital transformation, and ever-evolving consumer demands have led to a situation where traditional supply chain skills are simply no longer enough for success.
Procurement Templates
AUGUST 28, 2024
The global supply chain in 2024 faces a myriad of challenges that continue to disrupt procurement processes across industries. In this post, we will explore the major procurement supply chain shocks in 2024, their causes, and the potential responses organizations are adopting to mitigate their impact.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Market Demand: Fluctuations in consumer demand, e-commerce growth, and global trade patterns will play a crucial role in determining the overall supply and demand dynamics within the trucking industry. By staying agile and proactive, companies can stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving trucking industry.
SCMDOJO
MARCH 25, 2022
In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Rider (1970)).
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Strong supplier partnerships drive new product development, unlock cost efficiencies, and ensure supply chains are adaptable to changing market conditions. These partnerships are also key to responding swiftly to disruptions, whether due to supply chain constraints or shifting consumer demands.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In supply chain management, the bullwhip effect occurs when slow-moving consumer demand at the retail level produces significant fluctuations in production at the manufacturer and supplier levels. Hence, it’s also referred to as demand amplification. inventory shortage). inventory shortage).
Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
In a fast-paced world where supply chain disruptions, generative AI innovations, and trade tariffs constantly shape the global economy, staying informed is vital. Hosted by Sarah Barnes Humphrey, the founder of Let’s Talk Supply Chain, the video promises an insightful discussion with special guest Audrey Ross.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 15, 2024
Retail supply chains are complex networks that require seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Enhanced Collaboration Among Stakeholders Effective collaboration is crucial in retail supply chains, as it allows for swift decision-making and problem-solving.
SCMDOJO
MAY 2, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 19, 2025
We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. You benefit from them because your business receives help for managing peak seasons and overcoming competition for the top e-commerce positions. Source: [link] Well, it faces a few challenges: Management. The terms depend on the loan type.
Procurement Leaders
DECEMBER 22, 2024
In such an environment, agility will be an important muscle to build agile teams, agile processes and supply chains and supplier relationships that are able to pivot at speed. Leaders must become more accustomed to making big decisions with a growing set of incomplete and sometimes competing data.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 1, 2014
Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.
Jaggaer
APRIL 24, 2025
I recently hosted a webinar in which our star speaker was Lora Cecere, Founder at Supply Chain Insight. Supply chain management typically does not fit very well with procurement, which is a challenge at the best of times, and can be a disaster in difficult times. As late as the 1990s, supply chains were very local.
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SCMDOJO
APRIL 24, 2024
In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. Ignoring industry trends poses the risk of being left behind by more agile competitors. And we know that numbers don’t lie. Or at least that’s what we think.
Planergy
MARCH 12, 2025
Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Nearshoring: How to Choose the Best Fit for Your Business Selecting the Optimal Approach for Your Supply Chain Todays businesses must remain flexible and adaptable if they wish to survive.
ivalua
JANUARY 31, 2022
While the procurement industry is consistently evolving and shifting, supply management professionals across the globe have had to quickly prepare for change and innovation in technology, business regulations, and the general speed of commerce. . Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand.
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TYA Suite
MAY 13, 2025
Typically, a manager or procurement officer will examine the request to ensure it fits within the budget and complies with company policies. Enhanced supplier collaboration through data-driven decisions With the rise of digital tools and analytics, operational procurement management is increasingly data-driven.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In the world of supply chain management, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. In the YouTube video titled “Supply Chain Talk: Data-Driven Forecasts, 3D Printing, and NRF’s Big Shift,” Sarah Barn Humphrey delves into a variety of topics that are shaping the future of the industry.
Una
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Dig a little deeper, however, and you will often find that the biggest threat to the bottom line lies with the supply chain. With supply chains being the backbone of operations, any hiccup can lead to significant profit losses. Risk Management Next up is risk management.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 15, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Consumers’ willingness to wait to receive their orders has dwindled significantly in the past half-decade. Each element of your supply chain has its own lead time. Consumers expect fast delivery, so shortening the time from customer order to delivery can increase your sales.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 1, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Andrei Klubnikin at at R-Style Lab. trillion on logistics and supply chain within the next five years. Email Address.
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Skill Dynamics
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
If you go into any supermarket, you’ll be faced with tens of different varieties – from regular to travel size, charcoal, Pokemon and more – as brands endeavor to meet evermore exacting consumer requirements. Historically, organizations have relied on material requirements planning (MRP) to help them manage this process.
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The Good Spending
OCTOBER 11, 2021
Supply chains evolving into demand networks Supply chain management overlooks the end-to-end production flow of goods or services — from the raw materials to the final product delivery to the end consumer. Supply chains focus on the efficient matching of supply with demand.
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Una
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Now, CPOs and their procurement teams look to invest in more secure supply chains, addressing increased volatility in consumer demand and responding to the changing ways people work (i.e., A consumer-centric procurement process. The resilience of global supply chains is under attack. Is that all?
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Arkestro
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Resources / Blog / AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success AI Revolution in Oil and Gas Procurement: Streamlining Operations for Success The COVID-19 pandemic forced countless industries to become more lean, agile, and innovative, and the oil and gas industry was no exception to the trend.
Finale Inventory
JULY 1, 2024
Are you interested in learning about the world of the F&B supply chain? In this article, we will walk you through the basics, key components, role of inventory management, challenges, and technological innovations in the F&B supply chain.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 13, 2025
In contrast, SAPs Joule, an AI copilot in S/4HANA Cloud, uses explicit feedback loops, such as gradient descent for procurement analytics, to optimize tasks like supplier selection and spend management, leveraging structured AI methodologies. coffee supply disruptions), thriving in stakeholder-driven contexts.
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Finale Inventory
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
But as you get your listings ready for expansion, have you thought about how these avenues for growth also introduce complexity for your ecommerce operations – especially with inventory management? Make a plan for marketplace selling. Mistake #3: You order too many items. Here’s how: Use the MIn/Max method to prevent overstocking.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
Companies realized that their legacy or enterprise data warehousing solutions could not manage the huge workload. Innovative organizations sought modern solutions to manage larger data capacities and attain secure storage solutions, helping them meet consumer demands.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Check out The Baby Supply Chain! The Food Supply Chain is Broken! The Food Supply Chain is Broken! On the one hand there is a phenomenal amount of waste throughout the Food Supply Chain. 10 Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! The Digital Supply Chain!
IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
As the final blog of a three-part series with IBM, this article will share with you realistic ways retailers can optimize their holiday season by leveraging data, managing fulfillment, being proactive in shopper care and offering consumers consistent experiences no matter where they prefer to shop. Think again. The best part?
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Manufacturing has undergone a major digital transformation in the last few years, with technological advancements, evolving consumer demands and the COVID-19 pandemic serving as major catalysts for change. with an asset lifecycle management cloud 2. IDG infographic to understand how you can unlock Industry 4.0
Positive Purchasing
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Consumers are discerning and are increasingly demanding evidence, so woe betide the brand that talks the talk but fails to walk the walk! Inevitably, there are some supply chains that are riskier than others. Katharina: Sustainability has become a top priority for management, especially our top management.
Finale Inventory
JULY 15, 2024
The inventory turnover ratio is a key metric that measures the efficiency of a company’s inventory management. This ratio indicates the speed at which inventory is sold and replenished, providing insights into the efficiency and effectiveness of inventory management.
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Pipefy
JULY 31, 2023
One way companies can become more agile and remain competitive despite economic uncertainties is end-to-end business process automation. Business process automation streamlines many time-consuming, labor-intensive, and repetitive tasks typically handled by internal departments like HR, IT, and finance.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 20, 2024
These are typically retailers, resellers, or distributors who purchase products in large quantities at a discounted price and sell them to end consumers. Their role is a vital part of the supply chain. Their steady demand helps stabilize sales forecasts, leading to better inventory management and production planning.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 23, 2024
In the fast-paced realm of ecommerce, effective inventory management is a key element for success. Without proper organization, businesses can quickly become overwhelmed and struggle to keep up with demand. These powerful messages embody the core principles of inventory management and will guide you towards success.
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Planergy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services.
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