SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes. Each type of lead time can impact the global process.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 76

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 76

Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Here are some strategies and practices that can be implemented: Long-term contracts: Procurement teams can negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers that include price adjustment mechanisms. Strategic sourcing: Adopting strategic sourcing practices enables procurement to analyze the entire supply chain and identify cost drivers.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Raw materials 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s business environment, regardless of the product or service, leaders must develop a well-honed business strategy. A successful business strategy must clearly define an organization’s objectives, decision-making processes and long-term business goals.

Business strategy 76

Business strategy Strategy Leadership Price 76

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

Supply chain management 72

Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 72

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Holistic Insight: LCI provides a comprehensive understanding of a product’s life cycle, facilitating pinpointing areas of highest environmental impact. Targeted Strategies: Armed with LCI insights, companies can focus efforts on reducing resource consumption, emissions, and waste generation, thus optimizing sustainability endeavors.

Inventory 85

Inventory Sustainability Raw materials Supply Chain Optimization 85

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

Procurement plays a critical role in the success of an organization and requires the right tools, strategy, and people to remain competitive. At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Disruptions are never going to end.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Supply chain resilience Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Networking Supply chain 40

The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Networking Supply chain 40

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 7, 2024

By following these stages in the client’s journey to onboard complex workloads to the cloud, businesses can experience a successful and efficient migration process that is designed to maximize the benefits of cloud technology and address disruptions and risks.

Product development 63

Product development Risk Management Innovation 63

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

Procurement plays a critical role in the success of an organization and requires the right tools, strategy, and people to remain competitive. At its core, procurement transformation is all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Disruptions are never going to end.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Supply chain resilience Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 40

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Invest in data hygiene and collection strategies to keep your engine running smoothly. Healthcare, insurance and education are more hesitant due to the legal and compliance efforts to which they must adhere—and the lack of insight, transparency and regulation in generative AI. Garbage in, garbage out.

Data 127

Data Ethics Quality Project management 127

Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Greater transparency: Real-time tracking of procurement activities allows for better monitoring and control of the entire process.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement strategies Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

By engaging in SRM practices, businesses can identify the best suppliers from which to source materials and services, optimize costs, mitigate risk, explore new opportunities for top-line growth through supplier innovation, streamline operational processes and receive preferential treatment as a customer of choice.

Supplier relationship management 40

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Value Creator knows how to align procurement with business objectives and get the best possible impact from their procurement strategy. Value-Creation Maestro You invest a bit more in fuel-efficient, low-maintenance vehicles with a longer lifespan. Not to mention, they're guzzlers, and your fuel budget is through the roof.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you. These technologies enable better supplier evaluation, improved contract management, predictive analytics, and enhanced transparency.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

A revolution across revenue operations, customer engagement, employee satisfaction and the seamless flow of product development and delivery. Empowering your hybrid cloud strategy A pivotal aspect of modern IT environments blends the cost-efficiency, scalability, privacy and dependability advantages of both private and public clouds.

Data 74

Data Demand Innovation Strategy 74

Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

Following recent events like the pandemic, the shift to non-office work models, and supply chain pressures, the demand for business process transformation has accelerated. This radical shift begins with reassessing existing business process management practices, strategies, and technologies.

e2e 52

e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Change management 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

In an era where efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic value are paramount, managed procurement services play a vital role. Whether you’re new to procurement or looking to enhance your existing processes, this guide is designed to empower you with knowledge and strategies to succeed. So, let’s dive in!

Management 40

Management Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Strategic sourcing 40

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 49

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer 49

EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice. Review your supplier networks.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice. Review your supplier networks.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

For example, 80% of a product’s lifetime emissions is determined by product design. While 86% of companies have a sustainability strategy—with 73% of those set on a net-zero carbon emissions goal—only 35% act on that strategy. Achieving sustainability demands a transformation of thought.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Strategy Innovation Product development 40

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Internal data monetization initiatives measure improvement in process design, task guidance and optimization of data used in the organization’s product or service offerings. But few organizations have made the strategic shift to managing “data as a product.”

Data 115

Data Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing 115

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1? 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 111

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

BPM is intended to help improve the efficiency of existing processes, with the goal of increasing productivity and overall business performance. Document-centric BPM is for efficiently managing documents and content—such as contracts—within processes. BPM is often confused with other seemingly similar initiatives.

Real-time Visibility 61

Real-time Visibility Management e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 61

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

New Wave 3 Technology can empower a more efficient and responsive planning process. We propose that IBP be segmented by decision type into execution, operational, planning, and strategy/culture. To become autonomous, supply chains require the new technology of Wave 3 planning systems, which we think of as systems of intelligence.

Supply Chain Optimization 78

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 78

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

OLAP systems are designed to efficiently process and analyze large multidimensional datasets, while AI techniques extract insights and make predictions from OLAP data. C-OLAP optimized data storage for faster query processing, while IM-OLAP stored data in memory to minimize data access latency and enable real-time analytics.

Data 64

Data Strategic planning Value analysis Cost optimization 64

Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 31, 2017

Where you can fulfill a strategy, you can’t fulfill a purpose. 80% of our new product developments will be successful’. Thirdly, a company needs to develop an organization and planning capability that is able to plan periodically in the strategic horizon, as the strategy is closest to the envisioned future.

Strategic planning 60

Strategic planning Budget Leadership e2e 60