Strategic Sourceror

DECEMBER 20, 2022

When a warehouse receives an order from a customer, a multitude of actions take place for the desired item to be selected, handled, packaged, placed and shipped to the buyer. A company that is in the midst of expanding its automated fulfillment network is Chewy, an e-commerce retailer specializing in pet supplies.

Supply Chain Optimization 108

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Order Fulfillment Demand 108

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests. How can procurement help achieve those aims through better supplier relationships and spending optimization?

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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. As a critical supply parameter, managing lead time is essential for mitigating uncertainties in the supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 76

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 76

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 3, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The goal of supply chains is to add value to the manufacturing and distribution processes. Supply chains can be differentiated based on characteristics such as price, time reliability, and risk, depending on the markets and value chains they serve.

Logistics 97

Logistics Import Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 97

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Then, 2020 sent shockwaves through many JIT strategies; the disruption was just too big to absorb and supply chain ecosystems had not been built to flex.

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Deep learning pertains to the use of artificial neural networks (ANNs) in order to facilitate learning at multiple layers. The model is designed to help financial services companies map buyer personas, simulate “future selves” and anticipate customer behavior. What you get is optimized scenarios that maximize revenues.

Supply Chain Efficiency 54

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Buyers Data 54