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It is about time that we leveraged supply chain analytics

Solvoyo

There’s no doubt that spreadsheets are easy to use with familiar and easy functions, formulas, and calculations… However, is “ease of use” the only priority for supply chain planning? What about real-time data processing, scalability or accuracy? 2) Lack of access to real time data.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

On top of disruption, companies with global supply chains must also deal with different regulatory environments, cultural norms and market conditions. They need strong SCM practices to help work out the logistics of transporting goods across long distances and through multiple countries without creating longer lead times or delays.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs. Plan The planning phase focuses on forecasting demand to determine what products are needed, the quantities required, and timing of orders. Accurate demand forecasts enable effective supply chain planning. It improves product availability and order fulfillment rates.

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Saving Supply Chain Planners from Chaotic Spreadsheets

Solvoyo

There’s no doubt that spreadsheets are easy to use with familiar and easy functions, formulas, and calculations… However, is “ease of use” the only priority for supply chain planning? What about real-time data processing, scalability or accuracy? 2) Lack of access to real time data.

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Top 10 Hottest British Procurement Startups

Procurement Software

Canopy Canopy is a vendor master data and supplier management platform that aims to provide complete visibility of your suppliers’ information. Additionally, real time communications functionality gives you immediate collaboration on service improvement planning between you and your suppliers.

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Logistics Optimization Software: A Deep Dive Into Data-First Technology Leader, Enveyo

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Reduced shipping spend – Supply chain analytics dramatically decreases your shipping spend and increases efficiency with detailed, easy-to-use, custom reporting. That way, you know exactly what’s going on within your shipping program at any point in time. Gain agility and control through a centralized suite.

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Coronavirus & The CPG World: What to do now and how to prepare for the future?

Solvoyo

2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! In the supply chain, visibility involves status reporting from suppliers, through the production&distribution infrastructure and all the way down to the shelf level. This one builds on the visibility level.

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