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Definition Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 29, 2025
Supply chain reports offer a comprehensive view of your entire supply chain operation. They are powerful tools for businesses to identify areas for improvement, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge. What are Supply Chain Reports?
ivalua
JUNE 29, 2020
I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. We believe that a key pillar of this transformation is the supply chain. Share on Twitter.
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Procurement Tactics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 24, 2025
In the intricate dance of the global electronics supply chain, a disruptive force has emerged, sending ripples of chaos through its intricate web of interconnected components. Welcome to the frontline of change in the world of electronics supply chains.
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
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Time is really important in business. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 28, 2024
The evolution of warehousing has been a fascinating journey, mirroring the broader transformation of supply chains. Warehousing has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a simple storage function to a critical strategic asset within the modern supply chain.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 20, 2025
In the intricate web of global trade, navigating through tariffs and supply chain compliance can feel like threading a needle in a storm. However, understanding the crucial role of supply chain and compliance in tariffs can serve as a guiding light in this complex terrain.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work of Supply Chain is conducted every minute of every day.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 23, 2025
“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. Real-time data and AI (e.g.,
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Check out Control Towers – Is Yours Real or Just Smoke and Mirrors? The concept of the “control tower” is increasingly becoming widespread in Supply Chain Management, and Control Tower technologies are a popular topic right within the supply chain community. Challenges & Capabilities.
Jaggaer
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The primary goals of SRM are to foster hand-in-glove supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize the value chain. Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below.
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Una
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Supply chain visibility is a critical factor for organizations aiming to mitigate risks, optimize processes, and capitalize on opportunities. But why does achieving comprehensive visibility remain a pressing challenge for so many businesses?
Jaggaer
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Strategic Sourcing Success: Best Practices and Key Strategies Of course, there are many definition s of source-to-pay but put simply, strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. How Has Strategic Sourcing Evolved?
Supply Chain Collaborator
JULY 27, 2017
Guest Blogger, “Big Ed” Burns of Burns Logistics penned a fun post drawing the parallels between the complexities of monitoring the movements of mighty great whites and monitoring the movement of freight across supply chain networks. It’s an exciting time of year, due largely to Shark Week. Freight Tracking.
Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
With a perfect storm of factors in play—ranging from shifting consumer habits and economic pressures to supply chain hiccups—this season will be anything but predictable. This means the time to focus on brand awareness is NOW! Chad Rubin, CEO & Founder, Profasee We must talk supply chain—disruptions are guaranteed.
Supply Chain Game Changer
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Keep reading and we’ll break down inventory management versus product data management and the systems that each requires. Inventory management starts with the fundamental in and out of your supply chain. It also needs to provide a real-time look at stock.
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Finale Inventory
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Lead time refers to the amount of time it takes for a product to go from the initial order placement to its final delivery to the customer. In ecommerce, understanding lead time is key for efficient inventory management and customer satisfaction. Firstly, it directly impacts inventory management.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 16, 2024
It refers to a specific inventory management process that can streamline operations, save time, and improve efficiency. This article examines the intricacies of backflushing, covering its definition, role in ecommerce, processes, benefits, common misconceptions, and how to implement it in your own business.
Procurement Insights
MAY 22, 2025
AI-First Automation: AI is built into every step, simplifying workflows, automating processes, and delivering real-time insights for compliance, onboarding, KYC/AML, contract management, and ESG initiatives. Real-Time, Data-Driven Insights AI analyzes live and historical data, providing actionable risk and compliance intelligence.
Finale Inventory
JULY 15, 2024
One inventory management strategy that has gained significant popularity is Just in Time (JIT) inventory. In this article, we will examine the concept, benefits, potential challenges, and future trends of JIT inventory in the context of ecommerce in 2024. Continuous Improvement: JIT inventory is not a one-time solution.
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SCMDOJO
JULY 24, 2023
Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Today I’m joined by supply chain software brand, Manhattan Associates. Manhattan provide more than just supply chain solutions. Guest bio: Over the last 13+ years, Bryant has served in various roles in the Supply Chain software space – including operations, implementation, and product management.
Finale Inventory
JULY 11, 2024
This article provides definitions, insights, and the significance of 3PL in the ecommerce landscape. This includes the management of inventory, warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment processes. These services can include warehousing, order fulfillment, inventory management, transportation, and returns processing.
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Finale Inventory
JULY 11, 2024
This article provides definitions, insights, and the significance of 3PL in the ecommerce landscape. This includes the management of inventory, warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment processes. These services can include warehousing, order fulfillment, inventory management, transportation, and returns processing.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. Many years ago I started a Supply Chain Services business as a new service within the company. Subscribe Here! Email Address.
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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. Just-in-time (JIT) became an artform and masters of the practice achieved new levels of precision.
Finale Inventory
JUNE 21, 2024
It provides real-time visibility into business operations, enabling managers to make data-driven decisions and respond quickly to changing market conditions. Moreover, ERP systems often include modules for human resources, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
Finale Inventory
JUNE 21, 2024
It provides real-time visibility into business operations, enabling managers to make data-driven decisions and respond quickly to changing market conditions. Moreover, ERP systems often include modules for human resources, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.
Finale Inventory
JULY 22, 2024
In the ever-evolving field of ecommerce, businesses work to remain competitive by implementing innovative strategies to optimize their operations. One such strategy is anticipation inventory. This article examines the concept of anticipation inventory, its components, and its impact on ecommerce.
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The Network Effect
MARCH 18, 2016
There’s an interesting report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Three Paths to Advantage with Digital Supply Chain , that illustrates the urgent need for companies today to transition to a digital supply chain, if they haven’t done so already. ” What is the Digital Supply Chain?
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
This article will walk you through the basic understanding of the warehouse management system (WMS), its features, how and where it fits with the supply chain, and different WMS systems. Read more about Warehouse Automation: Definition, Benefits and Issues at our Website SCM DOJO What is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)?
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 30, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Wikipedia defines the Vehicle Routing problem as “a combinatorial optimization and integer programming problem which asks “What is the optimal set of routes for a fleet of vehicles to traverse in order to deliver to a given set of customers?” Subscribe Here!
Pipefy
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Operational intelligence (OI) boosts efficiency by driving effective decision-making in real-time. OI is the analysis of data collected or generated in real time by an organization’s IT infrastructure. Data Collection OI requires organizations to monitor server and network events in real time.
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 15, 2016
The challenges of managing the inbound logistics of thousands of products from hundreds of suppliers prompted Bon-Ton’s supply chain leadership to seek and engage a comprehensive, inbound transportation management system (TMS) solution. Online vendor portals will allow greater collaboration and visibility for Bon-Ton’s suppliers.
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Pipefy
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
But while there are key insights that procurement and accounts payable teams can draw from invoices, the invoice processing activities can be tedious, time-consuming, and costly — especially processed manually across siloed systems, disparate legacy solutions, and disconnected processes.
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Procurement Express
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Purchasing is about getting the right stuff at the right time from the right suppliers for a fair price without blowing up your budget or your supplier relationships. How much time is your team wasting on the purchase order process? Improving communication and timely payments to build trust and ensure smooth operations.
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Solvoyo
MARCH 5, 2021
Remember those times when we used to stroll down the block and find local stores such as the mom-and-pop diners and get the chance to relish the coziness and sense of family environment there. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. .
SCMDOJO
MAY 14, 2025
How to Turn Your Data into a Strategic Asset for Business Transformation Every business generates vast amounts of data daily, from customer interactions and sales transactions to supply chain movements and employee productivity metrics.
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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. Network participants collaborate and plan in real time, eliminating latency related to both information flows as well as order lead times.
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Supply Chain Trend
MARCH 7, 2016
This article will draw an analogy with the mapping and car industry to suggest that prescriptive analysis as an opportunity to support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and business optimization, is not a final stage, but just at the beginning of a new planning era. This creates dynamic constraints in the optimization model.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
But this evolution in the supply chain, and for last mile fulfillment in particular, doesn’t end with retail. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change. Real-time Visibility.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
For a long time, there wasn’t a good standard definition of observability that encompassed organizational needs while keeping the spirit of IT monitoring intact. Eventually, the concept of “Observability = Metrics + Traces + Logs” became the de facto definition. But times have changed.
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