The Network Effect

MAY 15, 2015

Visibility of the potential value locked in the current environment is a key driver in a supply network transformation and is being provided by today through cloud-based network platforms. This capability will empower leadership, employees, and their trading partners to work toward achieving enterprise goals.

Logistics 70

Logistics e2e Supply chain Networking 70

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 13, 2021

Seasoned Leadership in Action – Our 2020 All Stars! As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. What is the role of Business, Supply Chain, and Change Leadership in addressing these challenges? The post Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Will Chu, CEO at Vector!

Leadership 82

Leadership Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 82

Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Guest bio: Mandar Rahatekar is a seasoned supply chain professional and Senior Director in Product Leadership at Manhattan, where he plays a critical role within the research and development team.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Strong, persistent Supply Chain leadership will be necessary to move the needle in rethinking fundamental Supply Chain principles. And having the courage to implement these changes will be the real test of leadership. Supply Chain and it’s importance is more visible than at any time in history.

Supply chain 97

Supply chain Real-time Visibility e2e Supply 97

Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Budget Constraints Dynamic Cost Optimization: Autonomous agents analyze spend patterns, negotiate with suppliers in real-time, and reroute logistics during disruptions (e.g., Example: During a tariff spike, agents switch suppliers or adjust logistics routes, capping cost overruns. mismatched invoices, incorrect orders).

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Stakeholder engagement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The level of digital connectivity across the entire End-to-End Supply Chain, from customers through to manufacturers, distributors, logistics companies, and suppliers of all kinds enables this forward leap to an Industry 4.0 In Supply Chain having complete visibility to the entire network is essential for effective operations.

e2e 83

e2e Real-time Visibility Supply chain Leadership 83

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. I/T was going to be at the epicentre of the strategic and operational leadership of the company. Because we had visibility as to demand, and inventory, at a consumer level, we could completely circumvent and simplify the entire distribution channel network.

supply chain software solutions 105

supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Every research firm and vendor has their own definition, but all share the common theme of visibility. A supply chain control tower system is an attempt to make the outside supply chain environment visible to the enterprise, with “end-to-end” visibility being the Holy Grail.

Supply Chain Efficiency 68

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 68

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 14, 2023

Flexport is building the platform for global logistics, empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services to grow and innovate. He oversaw all sales and operations, sponsored Fortune 500 global accounts and led an organization with nearly 1,000 full time employees under his leadership.

e2e 59

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 17, 2022

The fundamental trick to create the more robust, proactive Supply Chain, is to have the leadership that will allocate the time and resources to pursue these proactive activities. Without that leadership and vision, organizations will continue to be sucked into the morass of expediting and fire fighting.

Supply chain 118

Supply chain Real-time Visibility Supply e2e 118

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The Supply Chain arranges for the appropriate logistics, and negotiates terms and conditions with Suppliers, audits Suppliers, and deals with quality strategies and issues. From the outbound perspective the Supply Chain also arranges logistics and delivery. End to End Supply Chain Visibility and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 95

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain Raw materials 95

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2023

Never in modern history have supply chain leaders had more visibility, vulnerability, or accountability laid squarely at their feet. “Hangover” might be the perfect summation of the exhaustion and burnout across the global supply chain and logistics community. Meanwhile, new challenges are still coming painfully into focus.

supply chain software solutions 98

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply 98

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2023

In sharp contrast with organizations that have fewer women in leadership, more than half of businesses actively focusing on gender equity and inclusion have 50% higher profits and 61% higher revenue growth—73% of these are official leaders in customer satisfaction scores. Who do you admire in the supply chain industry?

supply chain software solutions 98

supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. We’ve built a peerless network in the areas of Procurement, Logistics, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Planning, and other functional areas in Supply Chain. This interview is with Bronwen Hann, President at Argentus. How quaint is that?

Leadership 53

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain management Supply chain management 53

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Set Realistic Career Goals To build a successful career, establish achievable goals aligned with your aspirations, such as becoming a supply chain manager, logistics director, or category manager. Focus on Leadership Skills Leadership is crucial for advancing in your supply chain career.

Supply Chain Optimization 87

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Leadership Supply chain management 87

Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

We need to bring cost, resilience and sustainability into harmony and in doing so we need to look again at strategic leadership in the function. What you can manage or influence, and what you can’t In procurement you can manage your own physical supply chain and logistics operations, plus warehousing and labor.

Leadership 52

Leadership Agile and Lean Supply Chain Raw materials Influencing 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In going door to door trying to sell a Freight Management service, as well as in my experience working in companies, I have had the opportunity to see a variety of ways in which companies, large and small, were managing their Freight and Logistics spend. Freight and Logistics. You can not get this visibility without a plan.

Strategy 79

Strategy Management Real-time Visibility e2e 79

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Of the teams on this list, Procurement is typically the only group consistently involved from end-to-end in supplier relationships and is traditionally responsible for supplier performance, which provides a unique perspective on: What data is needed? Risk management. Operations. Why Supplier Buy-in for Data Management is Critical.

Data 100

Data Suppliers Management Procurement 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

As such we are introducing a new “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. We felt we were pushing the envelope then by offering forward supply chain services along with reverse logistics and after-market services under one umbrella. The post Seasoned Leadership in Action™!

Leadership 51

Leadership supply chain software solutions Bill of materials Real-time Visibility 51

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Today’s supply chain really touches every aspect of running a business—from strategic planning , to logistics and inventory , to sales and store operations. This level of visibility also provides unprecedented responsiveness to changes in customer demand.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 70

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility 70

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

In Supply Chain that means we want and need full end to end visibility and transparency. To provide that end to end visibility requires electronic connectivity of all nodes of the Supply Chain. In any TMS you obviously need the basics in terms of electronic freight and logistics management.

e2e 56

e2e Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 56

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! However a new survey shows that the percentage of women in leadership roles is still low. The question of why there aren’t more women in Supply Chain leadership roles is a multifaceted one. Subscribe Here!

Supply chain 67

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

2020 will live long in the memory as a year that was overshadowed by a remorseless pandemic causing untold disruptions for the container, logistics and ports industry across the world. The extreme need to traverse these nuances has propelled logistics companies to develop new solutions and expand services.

Supply Chain Optimization 83

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Real-time Visibility e2e 83

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

And they would not have the end to end supply chain visibility that can come with a TMS. Further a TMS service provider is likely to introduce you to many new carriers, and new relationships, that will enable you to improve your service levels, support your growth, and provide expanded logistical reach.

Management 91

Management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 91

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The term “Supply Chain” is more than just the name of the group that manages materials and logistics. Supply Chain” also reflects the leadership role that this team can and should play in unifying your company! If you are delivering products to customers you need to provide that visibility to Customers and to Customer service agents.

Supply Chain Efficiency 56

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility e2e 56

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 25, 2023

However, one McKinsey study found that 7% of CPG companies apply end to end autonomous planning. Set strategic & decision policy setting : this is a leadership meeting, where the strategic priorities by function and trade-offs between functions are updated when required. Some go as far as 80%.

e2e 88

e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Leadership 88

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Transportation and third-party logistics providers can provide similar analysis and options to their B2B customers as well. Inventory positioning: Visibility across your entire network allows you to optimize the fulfillment of each order. Show them the tradeoffs with a “green” shipping option at check-out.

Supply Chain Efficiency 107

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Supply Chain Optimization 107

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

With track & trace, you will get deep visibility to SKU-level information from first-mile to last-mile, including the tracking of costs to better monitor transport spend. Kuebix TMS offers full tracking and visibility of your freight expense down to the SKU level across every mode and along every step of its journey.

Supply Chain Efficiency 60

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 60

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Better Supply-Demand planning, Quality management, transportation lead time reduction, distribution network optimization, cycle time reduction, better handling, more effective storage, real time order management, and reverse logistics improvement are all within the purvey of Supply Chain. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2018.

Supply Chain Optimization 75

Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Real-time Visibility Supply 75

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Supply chain and logistics is a wide operation in an organization. The most successful CFOs collaborate with internal staff, such as the other C-suite members and other end-to-end supply chain team members. This is because they trust the company’s leadership. By Using The Digital Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply e2e 98

Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

Leadership Founder & CEO: Jag Lamba, former McKinsey consultant, leads the company with a focus on operational agility, risk management, and AI innovation. Advantage AI-First Automation End-to-end automation, from onboarding to risk and compliance, with AI at every step. Key Differentiators Feature Certa.ai is essential.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Stakeholder engagement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Most companies have a Procurement function, Distribution, Logistics, Planning, Inventory Management, Product Data Management, and Operations. Lack of end to end visibility across the Supply Chain from Suppliers through to internal operations and on to end Customers, inclusive of Logistics operators.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 56

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 56

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Leadership commitment, led by CFO, is crucial for successful implementation.

supply chain software solutions 76

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 76

Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2023

What are the events impacting the end-to-end supply chain? Our senior delivery resources come from a background of industry leadership with hands-on experience in leading and developing complex procurement and commercial teams. Questions such as: What vulnerabilities do current suppliers have?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

Arguably the biggest issue facing importers today is the lack of visibility and transparency in their supply-side networks. Mercado Plan is purposefully designed to bring greater visibility, transparency, and (crucially) trust to the ways in which businesses work and engage with their third-party partners.

Import 52

Import Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Specifically the company was going to carry a dramatically different set of products which required a new set of capabilities in Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Procurement, Inventory Management, Retail Operations and Logistics. There was no visibility to any of this activity otherwise. All Rights Reserved.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 58

Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e Supply Chain Optimization Leadership 58

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

And they would not have the end to end supply chain visibility that can come with a TMS. Further a TMS service provider is likely to introduce you to many new carriers, and new relationships, that will enable you to improve your service levels, support your growth, and provide expanded logistical reach.

Management 54

Management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 54