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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.
Procurement Tactics
MAY 8, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter CPFR in Supply Chain — Everything You Should Know CPFR in supply chain allows both businesses and suppliers to fulfill customer demand. However, what is it? What is CPFR?
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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.
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.
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.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 27, 2022
Managing the flow of goods within the apparel industry requires an extensive and well-established supply chain network. Since this particular industry is insanely fast-paced, any problem within the supply chain can lead to a loss of sales for the business. There are countless benefits of having an optimized supply chain.
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.
Jaggaer
MAY 8, 2025
Lora is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights LLC. She works with supply chain leaders to take teams to higher levels of excellence and is an influencer with more than 340,000 followers on LinkedIn. Should we optimize for margin, resilience, or customer experience? AI excels at optimizing known parameters.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.
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)).
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 19, 2025
We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Such a change was stirred by a consumer base interested in rising internet usage, and the smartphones worldwide appearance. Source: [link] Well, it faces a few challenges: Management. Jared Weitz, Founder & CEO of United Capital Source Inc.
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.
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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Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?
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.
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.
Procurement Tactics
JUNE 6, 2023
Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. However, what is it?
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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.
Procurement Insights
APRIL 13, 2025
sourcing cosmetics packaging or coffee beans) based on real-time data and outcomes. 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.
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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.
Planergy
MARCH 12, 2025
Download Free Copy Reshoring vs Nearshoring: Key Differences and Business Benefits Category Inventory Written by Lyle Del Vecchio 16 min read Tags Procurement Supply Chain Management Last edited March 12, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Reshoring? Benefits of Reshoring Challenges of Reshoring What is Nearshoring?
TYA Suite
MAY 13, 2025
These are typically routine or recurring purchasessuch as office supplies, raw materials, tools, or maintenance servicesthat support the companys ongoing operations. While it may not seem as strategic or high-profile as long-term sourcing deals, operational procurement is essential. What is the goal of operational procurement?
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. The YouTube video, “Top Supply Chain trends and Tech Innovations to Watch in 2025,” promises to shed light on the latest developments shaping the industryS future.
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.
Arkestro
JULY 30, 2024
Resources / Blog / Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain Cars on Demand: Production to Order is Changing the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain The automotive industry has always been at the forefront of implementing innovative production methods to meet consumer demands efficiently.
Strategic Sourceror
AUGUST 3, 2022
Product shortages were a common sight throughout much of the country, due in part to supply chain bottlenecks, so stocking up wherever possible made sense. Sales have also tempered for big box giants like Target and Walmart. In response, their respective inventories have swelled. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.
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Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
As ecommerce continues to expand, supply chain traceability has become a key factor for small businesses. This article examines why supply chain traceability matters and how Finale Inventory can assist small businesses in achieving it.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
A 2023 report found that global investment in green or low-carbon energy sources exceeded USD $1 trillion, 1 while advanced data collection tools and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping to better monitor emissions and inform sustainability strategy. Today, sustainability efforts are being shaped by new urgency and new technology.
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. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about lead time and how to use it to optimize your order fulfillment. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Get Our EBOOK HERE.
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 22, 2016
Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. Markus Rosemann, Vice President for Logistics and Order Fulfillment, SAP There is a great opportunity for technology to relate massive amounts of data from sensors, telematics systems and RFID tagged items in the Supply Chain and Logistics industries.
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. One important aspect of the F&B supply chain is inventory management.
TYA Suite
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
What is strategic sourcing and how does it work? Strategic sourcing is a method used by businesses to buy goods and services in a way that focuses on long-term value, not just short-term savings. Unlike traditional sourcing, which usually aims to find the lowest cost option and looks at the bigger picture.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
And businesses across various sectors are setting rigorous sustainability goals, investing in renewable energy sources and developing innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. And they could drive economic gains: Research shows markets for carbon-neutral goods and services may be worth $10.3
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 4, 2023
By implementing effective inventory management and inventory reduction strategies, you can optimize your operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and ultimately boost your bottom line. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand. The use of reduce inventory in production optimizes delays and reduces other associated costs.
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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?
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?
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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Arkestro
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Forever changed by global lockdowns, volatile consumer demands, and increasing pressure to go green, oil and gas companies have shifted dramatically since 2020. AI can help companies manage these and a host of other supply chain risks by analyzing factors like weather patterns, geopolitical events, and market dynamics.
Skill Dynamics
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
There are new sources of volatility, uncertainty, and ambiguity at every turn – from radical inflation to international conflict. 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.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
Innovative organizations sought modern solutions to manage larger data capacities and attain secure storage solutions, helping them meet consumer demands. Typically, organizations have multiple data sources from different business lines that must be integrated for analytics.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 23, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Internet of Things (IoT) – Welcome the Digital Supply Chain! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer and permission to publish here provided by Rachel Stinson. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
Finale Inventory
JULY 29, 2024
A dealer acts as an intermediary within the supply chain, connecting manufacturers or distributors with end customers. Operating across various industries such as automotive, electronics, or consumer goods, dealers are key in bringing products to the market. Defining the Terms: Dealer and Distributor What is a Dealer?
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
APRIL 5, 2024
These repositories can draw from a multitude of sources. By using these sources, organizations can apply HPC and AI to the same challenges, enabling them to generate deeper, more valuable insights that drive innovation faster. However, in today’s market, consumers demand rapid releases of new models.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 6, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Organizations are ‘going carbon neutral by 2025’, and ‘implementing Artificially Intelligent business systems’ and ‘sourcing form solely environmentally friendly suppliers’. Responsible Sourcing. Subscribe Here! Email Address. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring!
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