Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

from sourcing events), the ability to use external content as part of its catalogs (e.g., from sourcing events), the ability to use external content as part of its catalogs (e.g., PO orchestration The ability to optimize ordering efficiency while supporting category needs and remaining compliant with budgets, contracts and accounting.

Procurement solutions 88

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 88

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

In the wake of the pandemic and global supply chain issues, businesses have realized the importance of technology innovation to deliver truly superior retail customer experiences. But without real-time reliable views of inventory, shipments and automated order orchestration processes, retailers are unable to deliver on order promises.

Supply Chain Efficiency 87

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility 87

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 23, 2021

But too often the expected deliverables from Supply Chain professionals are established without a real understanding of the totality and breadth of actual tasks that must be performed underneath those high level expectations. With an iceberg it is said that only 10% of it is visible as the rest is under the water.

Supply Chain Efficiency 64

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility Supply 64

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Just-in-time (JIT) became an artform and masters of the practice achieved new levels of precision. Goods arrived exactly when needed, waste and holding costs were kept to a minimum, and single source strategies prevailed due to ease and cost savings. Why is supply chain resiliency important?

Supply chain resilience 52

Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 10, 2021

I quickly became very familiar with the standard half-sized and full-sized (40″ x 48″) pallets that the company was using at the time, though I was unaware of the Pallet Supply Chain. And while most of us probably overlook them their importance can’t be overstated. Source: Mallard Manufacturing. ” With 7.6

Price 98

Price Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 98

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Automation requires using Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) that are programmed to work autonomously, maintaining the flow and visibility of goods throughout the warehouse. Use signs, mirrors, and designated walkways to improve visibility and awareness within the warehouse.

Real-time Visibility 64

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Risk 64

SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

Although logistics represents a whole system of space/time interdependencies, we believe that the discussion of its history and its chronological evolution still requires extensive studies to explore its origin and its advance in time, from a new point of view. But, first, an important disclaimer: this perspective is just that.

Supply Chain Efficiency 132

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Supply Chain Optimization 132

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. Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

They seemed rather administrative at the time and took away valued time to work on more pressing matters. Proactive, Real Time Visibility. You should have end to end real time visibility to your entire Supply Chain. Inventory Positioning. Today’s Reality. Communication Strategy.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain e2e Real-time Visibility 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Some of the materials were sourced and managed by the customers. Still the sourcing and supplier management of other materials was delegated to our facilities. It was time to start an investigation! Every facility had customized those processes over time to suit whatever their specific needs were. The Investigation.

Supply Chain Optimization 80

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 80

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Intelligent IBP effectively combines human and machine strengths with good decision practices to consistently make timely, high-quality, horizon agnostic business decisions. I think it is time to update the IBP belief sytem to be more reflective of current times, technology & ways of working, and create a modern IBP vision.

Supply Chain Efficiency 78

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Quality supply chain budgeting 78

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. It helps bring predictability to Strategic Sourcing, automates Transactional Procurement (or P2P cycle), and enables proactive Supplier Risk Management. Management can review orders in real-time and spend time on exceptions raised by the system.

Supply Chain Efficiency 19

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 19