Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It’s impossible to put a price on safety at manufacturing and logistics facilities. World-class organizations know it’s directly tied to their ability to succeed.

Risk management 105

Risk management Risk Strategy Management 105

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Even if logistics teams are more responsible for operational fulfillment, procurement still has a massive impact on it in terms of the initial design of the supply network (Design For Supply) and in the contracting of conditions (prices, Incoterm, MOQ, etc.).

Risk management 98

Risk management Supply Chain Optimization Risk Supply chain 98

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting. Assists with supplier performance assessment, risk management, and logistics optimization.

Supply Chain Efficiency 61

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 61

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Yossi Sheffi, Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems & Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, discusses his new book, The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19.

Risk management 85

Risk management Supply chain Risk Management 85

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 9, 2022

This is the idea behind supply chain management. Even though supply chains have been around since the beginning of time, the field of Logistics and Supply Chain education has only recently been considered in depth. Let’s discuss the value of Logistics and Supply Chain education. Rebooting the Curriculum.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 92

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics Supply chain 92

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2024

These issues can affect direct suppliers, but they can also occur anywhere throughout the supply chain, e.g., sub-tier suppliers, shipping and other logistics service providers. Find our in-depth guide to third-party and supply chain risk management with accompanying free download here. What causes man-made risk?

Risk 112

Risk Buyers Suppliers Supply chain 112

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?

Contract 98

Contract Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 98

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Understanding Supply Chain Capabilities Supply chain capabilities, to put it simply, is the sum of all the skills, processes, and technologies that help enable the efficient and effective management of the flow of goods and information. To avoid or at the very least mitigate these risks, an appropriate risk management strategy is needed.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 52

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2023

Savvy spare part management improves the bottom line, boosts service to customers and creates greater business resiliency and risk management.

Logistics 98

Logistics Risk management Risk Management 98

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 10, 2023

With such a large supply base, it’s not surprising to hear the business faces many different threats, including cyber risks, material availability challenges and logistics risks – to name but three. For Mirela Boldu, senior programme manager – supplier risk management, managing these threats is crucial to the function.

Collaboration 147

Collaboration Supply chain Management Risk management 147

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 2, 2023

Demi Obayomi, vice president of Sapphire Ventures, discusses mainstreaming supply chain visibility, the critical role of the customer experience, and the need for comprehensive risk management.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Supply Chain Visibility Logistics Risk management 98

Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The post The Cold, Hard Facts About Cold Chain Logistics appeared first on Art of Procurement. The term “cold chain” was first used in 1908 to describe meat industry storage and transportation in and out of.

Logistics 94

Logistics Procurement Risk management Risk 94

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Moreover, i dentifying and mitigating potential risks associated with supplier performance, such as disruptions to the supply chain or quality issues. Logistics Efficiency Analyzing transportation costs associated with different modes of transport (e.g., truck, rail, air, sea) to identify the most cost-effective options.

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

TMS solutions and associated logistics IT tools are a critical part of any successful volume shipper’s supply chain risk management plan. Here’s how some of the unique challenges posed by disaster recovery logistics planning is effectively addressed by a strong TMS solution.

Competitive bidding 79

Competitive bidding Logistics Bidding Risk management 79

Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

CargoWise Landsides suite of logistics solutions are built to power the movement of containers by road, rail, and container exchange. Robert Strenk is the Senior Director of Marketplace, leading commercial operations for a digital marketplace within WiseTech Global, a global logistics technology company.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Supply chain processes include procurement from source to pay, together with inbound logistics, production, quality control, outbound logistics and post-sales service. The rise of supply chain management as a distinct function reflected a more integrated approach to operations management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Implement Lean Procurement Practices: Use lean management principles to minimize waste and streamline procurement operations. Create Contingency Plans: Develop risk management protocols for supply disruptions and emergencies. Action: Develop a procurement cost-avoidance tracker for proactive budget control.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Cost of ownership 130

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Leading firms are using AI to model extended value chains, linking them with AI-assisted supplier intelligence to anticipate risks before they become problems. Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone.

Real-time Visibility 73

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 73

Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 25, 2020

Transportation logistics software solutions play a key role in effectuating this change. Raman noted, “To find balance, supply chain leaders must engage in risk management to assess their organization’s willingness to take risk onboard and decide how to quantify that risk against other network objectives such as cost effectiveness.”.

supply chain software solutions 142

supply chain software solutions Supply chain Logistics Networking 142

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 5, 2023

The use of advanced technologies and logistics strategies is often necessary to manage the complexity and risks associated with a global supply chain. However, global supply chains also present challenges, including transportation, logistics, and regulatory issues. Why is it Important?

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supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 192

HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy. What are the benefits of supplier risk management?

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 52

All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2022

Complex processes demand ever faster response times and decisions across the entire supply chain. The concept of real-time IT is becoming a key theme, especially in the business sector of…

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Logistics 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 4, 2020

While people everywhere scramble to restore supply lines, logistics operations and continuity of supply the break downs in those Supply Chains must be addressed for the long term. The Coronavirus pandemic has exposed tremendous flaws in our global Supply Chains, regardless of business, industry, government or country. All Rights Reserved.

Supply chain 128

Supply chain Cost of ownership Supply Logistics 128

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. Ignoring industry trends poses the risk of being left behind by more agile competitors. And we know that numbers don’t lie.

Supply Chain Efficiency 82

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 82

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In this piece, we talk to Julie Gerdeman, CEO of Everstream Analytics, a risk analytics provider that features logistics risk management, predictive insights and weather forecasting capabilities. ( Read more. ).

Supply Chain Visibility 98

Supply Chain Visibility Risk management Supply chain management Supply chain management 98

Spend Matters

JANUARY 29, 2024

Although Sphera (the company, not the SCRM module) is a few years younger than riskmethods, it acquired riskmethods in 2022 to complete its ESG-focused offering with risk management capabilities. Sphera SCRM is the new name of riskmethods, an SCRM specialist that was founded in 2013 and has been extensively covered by Spend Matters.

Supply Chain Efficiency 112

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience Risk management Supply chain 112

ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Instead, today’s sourcing pros must facilitate cost improvements through a more sophisticated and complete understanding of cost management strategies involving: Materials. alternatives. alternatives. consolidation. alternatives. Financing, hedging, and currency plays. Geographic. relocation. reductions. optimization. Plant & process.

Strategic sourcing 147

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supplier consolidation 147

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the function has been called upon to ensure continuity of supply, source essential safety equipment, tackle the challenge of soaring prices and ensure that logistics routes continue to flow. It’s always going to be sexy to save money. The question is: what are the other areas on which we can focus?”

supply chain budgeting 189

supply chain budgeting Suppliers Risk Procurement 189

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Role of Supply Chain Resilience in Operational Success A truly resilient supply chain is deeply interconnected with other business faculties, such as procurement and logistics, which are essential for consistent sourcing and delivery of goods.

Supply chain resilience 90

Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 90

ivalua

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The high level summit is conceptualized to address the long term and broad spectrum impact of Logistics and Supply Chain in the nation economic progress. Supplier Management is a growing challenge for Supply Chains.

Risk management 20

Risk management Supply chain Risk Logistics 20

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

In supply chain operations, it plays a crucial role in mitigating risks, improving response times, and optimizing workflows. By using its main principles, companies can: Identify risks early and develop contingency plans. Improve collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners.

Project management 84

Project management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 84

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Operational risks: Supplier bankruptcies, poor quality control, or delays in logistics. Legal and compliance risks: Breach of contract, regulatory violations, or labor law issues. This structure adds a legal buffer while allowing for operational flexibilitymaking it a smart foundation for risk management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 70

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 70

Skill Dynamics

APRIL 10, 2025

These changes impact the entire end-to-end supply chain, from planning and procurement to logistics and customer delivery. Teams that understand the nuances of global trade, risk management, alternative sourcing, and supplier negotiations are better equipped to assess impact and adapt fast. From the U.S.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 71

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Supply Supplier negotiation 71

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 6, 2025

Heading 1: Integration of Machine learning in Supply Chain Management for Increased Efficiency Machine learning has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of supply chain management,offering a myriad of benefits to enhance operational efficiency.By

Supply chain management 52

Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Navigating the Nexus: Supply chain risk and Scope 3 carbon emissions assessments Traditionally, the aim of managing supply chain risk was to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of logistics networks. This makes it easier for enterprises to integrate Scope 3 data into their supply chain risk management solution.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Raw materials 113

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Find our in-depth guide to third-party and supply chain risk management with accompanying free download here. What causes financial risk? Financial risk is inherent to the business uncertainties every company faces. Specific risks pertain to certain markets and industries. And see our definitions of risk here.

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Risk Risk management Suppliers Raw materials 117

Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 27, 2023

” Segmenting by the money When dealing with thousands of suppliers, it’s impossible for businesses to adopt such a granular approach to risk management. A more logical approach to logistics Inmarsat has a diverse global supply chain with that stretches from Thailand to California.

Risk 162

Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Management Supply chain 162