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. Manual processes limit efficiency and scalability,” said Ivalua’s Senior Product Marketing Manager, Doug Keeley. Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This is achieved by helping business owners determine the right time to restock their items or purchase materials for production. By employing the right Inventory Control Techniques, you can ensure that your business maintains a sufficient stock level to meet consumer demand.

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Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Organizations are feeling the need to fill highly-skilled ESG procurement manager roles to meet consumer demand for sustainable goods. By Hugo Britt | October 26, 2023 Search Search You don’t need a crystal ball to see that demand for ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Procurement Managers will continue to grow.

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As many companies struggled over the past three years, the pandemic became an enormous opportunity for global giant Amazon and other companies to capture a much larger share of low-value repeatable purchasing. A consumer-centric procurement process. The resilience of global supply chains is under attack.

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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. With the rise of information technologies, the role of consumers has become dominant in supply chains.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

It embodies a holistic approach that looks beyond the immediate needs of an organization to consider the broader impacts of its purchasing decisions on society, the environment, and the economy. Consumer Demand: More and more, consumers are choosing brands that align with their values.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Written by Jonathan O’Brien, leading procurement expert and CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd. Increasing consumer pressure is a huge part of what is driving organizations to develop their sustainability initiatives and support improved human rights. Inevitably, there are some supply chains that are riskier than others.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Accenture’s 13th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey found that the online retail trend has actually influenced shoppers to become more concerned about the social and environmental impacts of online purchases. Conscious consumers are expected to spend more this year with retailers that have responsibly sourced products.

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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The motivation to become more sustainable goes beyond protecting the organization and is now a means to create competitive advantage, increase market share and build brand value, as today’s consumers demand more from the brands with which they engage. These lower tiers of the supply base often contain the biggest risk.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Businesses use the supply chain to order and distribute goods to consumers. Supply chain layers work together to create and distribute products across the globe. However, disturbances in this chain can disrupt access to goods and other business functions. What Is the Bullwhip Effect?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

More extensive inventories were thought to provide safety margins (or similar known philosophies held) such that they would meet any increase in consumer demands. Reduce inventory lets you measure production efficiency, utilize and standardize hours produced (mainly for overhead absorption).

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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. Suppose you stay ahead of trends like AI optimization, blockchain transparency, and sustainable practices. And we know that numbers don’t lie.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 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. How has the Supply Chain changed over the course of your career?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A smart POS system performs more tasks than simply notifying the consumer. The emergence of new POS systems is necessary, given the diversity of payment options and consumer demand. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on November 29, 2022.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Having a “load balancer for load balancers” keeps your traffic distributed in an efficient way and ensures the performance that your customers expect from an internet-enabled application. We as consumers demand it, and organizations need the best connectivity during their shining moments.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This will vary depending on your overall average price points, but the goal is to increase sales and increase customer retention by gently marketing relevant products that customers either need ( such as batteries ), or want, ( such as an affordable holiday candle ), in addition to their main purchase.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

There’s no need to make customers wait for the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) or to take the next step to purchase. For example, Amazon reminds customers to reorder their most often-purchased products, and shows them related products or suggestions. See what’s ahead AI can assist with forecasting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? He had been with this company for decades and built not only the sales network, production, but also worked in systemizing supply chain and sourcing (in the hundreds of millions of dollars). What is happening in the marketplace?

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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. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Allocates Resources Efficiently Business budgeting lets you analyze your company’s financial needs and distribute resources accordingly. Efficient resource allocation also helps you avoid overspending and maintain a healthy cash flow. Download PDF What’s your goal today? download a free copy of our guide 3.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 24, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path? The world of supply chain management is constantly changing, helping companies to become increasingly efficient and profitable across the entire supply chain. GET our EBOOK HERE. Talent development.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But, when my mom was buying a new vehicle, she didn’t decide to scrap the vehicle from 1993 and purchase one from 1995. An ideal circular economy would mean that the lifecycle of a product doesn’t end at the end-consumer, but instead takes on a ‘circular’ existence. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Our fundamental objective at Supply Chain Game Changer is to share experiences and expertise and lessons learned. John Heffernan, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ModusLink. Steve Radewych, Director Supply Chain at Precision Global. Subscribe Here!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic and recent global disruptions have exposed the vulnerability of supply chains, and perhaps no industry felt the impact more than retail. A consensus emerged around the critical need to build more resilient, intelligent supply chains. Automation can liberate the workforce from repetitive tasks.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Because handling these tasks manually is time-consuming, plenty of forecasting tools aggregate the data for you. These tools allow you to access real-time data insights – such as cash flow and consumer demand- that can help you with everything from inventory planning to capacity planning. Long-Term Demand Forecasting.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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. What is Horizontal Integration?

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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. Lead time is the length of time it takes from when a purchase order is generated to when an item is delivered. Each element of your supply chain has its own lead time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Lots of things are happening in Supply Chain Management! It’s becoming more strategic, as companies integrate their Supply Chains and use them as a source of competitive advantage – instead of just a back-office function.

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TYA Suite

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Besides this, inventory management practices try to streamline inventories from raw components to finished products efficiently. JIT also helps in reducing insurance and storage costs along with liquidating costs or excess inventory discarding efficiently. On the other hand, to some extent, JIT is considered risky.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s also a cushion against supply chain disruptions, which is why many retailers bumped up inventory after the shakeup in global supply and demand caused by the pandemic. External factors such as inflation or supply chain delays aren’t the only reason you need a flexible outlook.

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Pipefy

JULY 31, 2023

While these processes don’t generate revenue, optimizing and automating them can reduce operational costs and improve process efficiency — both of which lead to long-term business benefits. By eliminating manual processes, human errors are minimized and productivity, agility, and process efficiency goes up.

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