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Spend Matters
APRIL 15, 2025
With raw materials, equipment and maintenance making up the bulk of their expenditures, procurement professionals in manufacturing are turning to AI to gain deeper insights and stronger control over their supplier networks.
Jaggaer
APRIL 24, 2025
The third assumption was that the logistics infrastructure would always be available. But during Covid, and other constraints like the Suez Canal closure, we saw what happens when suddenly logistics are not there when needed. We need to rewrite these systems and introduce new taxonomies to manage hyper-variability.
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Pipefy
JUNE 5, 2024
This approach to taking your business to the next level often involves end-to-end (E2E) processes to deliver solutions. What is an end-to-end process? The end-to-end philosophy emphasizes eliminating middle layers and steps to increase efficiency, performance, and cost savings.
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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. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?
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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. As a result, it can help logistics companies to optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and minimize the dreaded stockouts. And we know that numbers don’t lie.
SCMDOJO
MAY 23, 2025
By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-driven leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s the foundation of operational survival in todays volatile business environment. Analytics layers provide that clarity.
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Procurement Insights
MARCH 27, 2025
AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,
Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
ANSWER #1 AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1.
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
Pairing a dedicated Source-to-Pay (S2P) solution with ERP strengthens procurement by enhancing visibility into supplier performance, automating workflows, and enabling smarter decision-making. This combination ensures that raw materials and components arrive precisely when needed, keeping production schedules on track and costs under control.
Jaggaer
APRIL 9, 2025
The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
From the inbound perspective he Supply Chain team typically procures raw materials, expedites their delivery. The Supply Chain arranges for the appropriate logistics, and negotiates terms and conditions with Suppliers, audits Suppliers, and deals with quality strategies and issues. Cost and Profit Management.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
Visibility. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g., safety equipment, parts for trucks, and raw materials for infrastructure), weather events, customer demand levels, and logistics can help prevent disruption in operations, too. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g.,
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
As happened everywhere, lockdowns constrained, if not restricted, the processing of the raw materials required for rubber as well as the subsequent refining and manufacturing steps that create finished rubber products. The Pandemic Bounce Effect on the Rubber Supply Chain. Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 14, 2023
It comprises all elements from the origin (the raw material) to the consumption networks (end users). It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. Logistic Management It also improves the logistic management by keeping all the responsibility shift proofs. All this data has a timestamp.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Investopedia succinctly describes JIT as “a management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. ” As the name states, raw materials are introduced to the production process just as they are needed, and not before. How Just In Time Works.
The Network Effect
JUNE 10, 2014
Or, how will a change in the launch date of a new product affect the ability of factories and raw material providers to meet demand, and how will their actions affect revenues, margins, or costs? For example, how will this promotion affect my revenues and margins?
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market. But the supply chain doesn’t end when the product hits the market, and neither does supply chain sustainability.
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 Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Then, the empty containers are transloaded and move into other parts of the country to be loaded with raw materials (for example agricultural products), before heading back onto shipping containers bound for Asia. Prioritizing supply chain visibility. Disruptions are easier to deal with the sooner you can see them coming.
SCMDOJO
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
To mitigate the issues of the end-to-end supply chain and cope with customer expectations, organizations are constantly focusing on reducing the delivery lead time. One of the essential steps to reduce the lead time is to manage inventories in every form like raw material, semi-finished products, and final goods.
TYA Suite
MAY 23, 2025
Collaborative efforts can also identify cost-saving opportunities, such as bulk purchasing or optimized logistics, resulting in overall cost reductions for both parties. Supply chain visibility and transparency A key feature of supplier collaboration tools is enhanced visibility into the supply chain.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand. A supply chain control tower can connect many sources of data-driven information and improve end-to-end visibility.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
Tracking and Tracing of raw materials through manufacturing to the end customer must take on Amazon-like capabilities, meaning customers will know where their orders are at any one time, just like when you order from Amazon. SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Logistics #Distribution #ECommerce #Retail #Freight #TMS.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JULY 9, 2023
SEKO provide complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility.
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. Become Socially Visible Boost your social visibility by optimizing your social media profiles, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn.
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
The WMS proves to be a great tool for managing the entire activities of a warehouse, effortlessly handling tasks ranging from inventory management, replenishments, receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping, to tracking the logistics system. It provides visibility on the resources and indicates human resources availability.
Jaggaer
JUNE 28, 2024
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. Iain went on to point out that you need visibility over all of these moving parts in a dynamic environment. Labor is another potential time bomb.
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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 must find and qualify suppliers, manage the introduction of new components, materials and products, and coordinate the logistics of these suppliers, raw materials and products.
Barkers Procurement
AUGUST 2, 2023
What are the events impacting the end-to-end supply chain? What measures such as product value engineering or alternative raw materials can be implemented to mitigate pressures? Questions such as: What vulnerabilities do current suppliers have? How are suppliers managing the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 27, 2022
Xinjiang produces vast amounts of raw materials like cotton, coal, sugar, tomatoes, and polysilicon, and the city supplies workers for China’s apparel and footwear factories. Arguably the biggest issue facing importers today is the lack of visibility and transparency in their supply-side networks.
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Supply Chain Opz
AUGUST 2, 2018
In Global organizations, successful inventory management is a complex science that requires modelling across an entire network to determine interdependencies between locations and the calculation of the ideal inventory targets from raw materials through work-in-progress to finished goods; no small undertaking.
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Organizations may also choose to vet each supplier to ensure their own sustainability practices align—from the suppliers of raw materials for production to those who provide shipping boxes. It also can help optimize transportation costs and service-level agreements as well as improve inventory management and visibility.
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Video and data analytics provide visibility into the details of an event within minutes, helping fleets discover new techniques that increase both safety and driver retention. As a derived demand, the severe economic recession significantly reduced the need to move things such as raw materials and finished goods. Holcomb, Dept.
World of Procurement blog
MAY 8, 2024
What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Make The make phase refers to manufacturing processes that transform raw materials into finished products.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
And companies must proceed with deploying Digital Supply Chain strategies aimed at provided real time electronic end to end connectivity and visibility across their entire network. performance, disaster recovery effectiveness, robustness, etc.). performance, disaster recovery effectiveness, robustness, etc.).
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IBM Supply Chain Blog
AUGUST 15, 2023
As high-tech businesses rapidly develop and competition intensifies, Suzhou Universal Chain urgently needed to ensure close cooperation and interconnectivity between their upstream and downstream business operations, encompassing product design, production, logistics, sales and more.
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Procurement Software
MARCH 5, 2024
It is optimised for sourcing raw materials and purchased parts in manufacturing businesses. Additionally, analytics features grant you deeper visibility into your supply chain. Opstream aims to give users full visibility and control over spending. Your procured asset records are automatically added to an asset library.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Commodity and raw material shortages of every kind have delayed the manufacturing and distribution of goods across most industries, driving up prices in the process. One of the fundamental problems which has contributed to the current breakdowns is the sheer lack of visibility.
98 Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
As a company you may be disrupted in your ability to get your raw materials delivered, your goods processed, or your products shipped to your customers. Proactive, Real Time Visibility. You should have end to end real time visibility to your entire Supply Chain. End To End Supply Chain Mapping.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 21, 2023
SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. It involves outsourcing the entire supply chain function to a third-party provider who manages everything from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to customers.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 14, 2020
Airlines are largely grounded, trade and logistics have been curtailed, and travel of any kind over any distance has been highly restricted. The visibility to and the impacts of this disruption is also unprecedented. People have lost their jobs, had their hours or pay cut back, or at best been required to work from home.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Logistics and transportation were limited to movement of essential goods only. There were calls to domestically source materials, or to establish Parallel Supply Chains. Digital Supply Chain Visibility. The backbone of a Digital Supply Chain is the end to end electronic connectivity of every part of a Supply Chain.
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Let's Talk Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of “Logistics Viewpoints,” where we unravel the intricate web of supply chain and logistics news from the week of February 2nd-6th, 2025. Join us as we explore the latest trends, developments, and disruptions that are reshaping the future of supply chain and logistics.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Lead times for raw materials (steel, gaskets) are tight, suppliers are stretched, and a West Coast port strike just hit, delaying shipments. SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Approach : SAP IBP is a cloud-based, end-to-end planning suite integrating demand, supply, inventory, and logistics via SAPs HANA platform.
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