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SCMDOJO
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.
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JUNE 11, 2025
The company’s success, along with the quality of its products and a good team, depends heavily on effective supply chain management. In this context, MacBooks are increasingly becoming the backbone of supply chain teams. Mac in Team Supply Chain Collaboration.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 12, 2025
Subscribe Valuable Ways to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency! Efficient supply chain management can make or break a business in today’s fast-paced market. Companies that optimise their logistics reduce costs, improve delivery times, and gain a competitive edge. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 7, 2025
A tapestry of economic growth and strategic planning, Saudi Arabia’s supply chain market is set to embark on a journey towards surpassing the US$ 970 million mark by 2033.
Procurement Insights
JUNE 7, 2025
Hansen’s early concepts—especially his 1998 frameworks involving agent-based modeling , the Metaprise , time-zone polling , and advanced self-learning algorithms —share fundamental DNA with the adaptive, decentralized, and data-rich supply chain models later refined and scaled by Jeff Bezos at Amazon. MODEL 2 Jon W.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 15, 2025
In today’s competitive market, every drop of efficiency in extraction and logistics fuels innovation across supply chains, ensuring that products reach consumers faster and at lower costs. How does oil and gas production drive global supply chain innovation?
Finale Inventory
JULY 18, 2025
Supply Chain Optimization Software: The Strategic Edge for Growing Brands Growing ecommerce and retail brands can no longer rely on spreadsheets to juggle multiple warehouses, Amazon FBA limits, and fast-moving SKUs. What Is Supply Chain Optimization Software?
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 19, 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, a new player has emerged to revolutionize the industry: IBM. With agentic and generative AI at the helm, supply chain executives are discovering a competitive edge like never before.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 3, 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.
SCMDOJO
JUNE 9, 2025
How Documentation Happens in Logistics Accurate documentation in logistics requires structured processes and reliable methods to capture, record, and transmit essential information at every stage of the supply chain. That clarity keeps products moving and supports long-term supply chain reliability.
ivalua
MAY 21, 2025
Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. All of this enhances procurement efficiency and enables cost optimization.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
APRIL 16, 2025
In the fast-paced world of entertainment, strategic supply chain management is crucial to ensuring seamless operations and success. SRM Entertainment, a leading player in the industry, has recently made a groundbreaking announcement regarding its supply chain measures.
TYA Suite
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This insightful guide explores how blockchain is impacting , contributing to transparency, security, and efficiency across supply chains. From reducing fraud to improving and automating contract management, blockchain is shaping the future of procurement in ways previously unimaginable.
Procurement Insights
JULY 1, 2025
Positioning for Practitioners Strategic Provider Selection : The Fit Score enables procurement practitioners to select solutions that align with their existing tech stack (e.g., For example, it identified SAP Ariba as optimal for Duke Energy due to low implementation risk, demonstrating its ability to match solutions to enterprise contexts.
Planergy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
This involves consulting educators, administrators, and department heads to identify specific needs, performance expectations, and budget constraints. Though it makes budgeting a bit more complex , its often worth it. This improves the purchasing power of the group compared to the individual.
Finale Inventory
AUGUST 7, 2025
Data Collection Checklist Gross sales by SKU and channel Discounts and promotional costs Landed COGS (including freight) Channel fees (Amazon referral, Shopify processing) Variable marketing spend Hypothetical Example: Vitamin C Supplement Amazon Channel: Price: $24.99 × 350 units monthly Amazon fees: 15% ($3.75/unit) unit) Landed COGS: $7.50/unit
Planergy
MARCH 19, 2025
Managing these suppliers isnt just about making purchases; it ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and quality education. However, budget restrictions and transparency requirements present challenges. Cost Efficiency: Thoughtful management helps schools meet financial goals by eliminating waste. What is Supplier Management?
Finale Inventory
JULY 18, 2025
Modern inventory optimization software can transform your inventory control capabilities, while inventory planning software provides additional forecasting power to whichever system you choose. What Is a Perpetual Inventory System? Technology Integration Points Modern inventory management demands connectivity.
Supply Chain Game Changer
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Effective leaders like Yanick Graveline understand that these goals require a strategic approach that integrates operational excellence, employee empowerment, and a customer-centric mindset. The Importance of Strategic Vision A clear strategic vision is the foundation for any successful organization.
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 9, 2025
Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows supply chain industry news Let Supply Chain Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. It means planning strategically to ensure your operations remain efficient, resilient and competitive as challenges evolve. By Alejandra Carranza • Nov.
Procurement Tactics
MAY 16, 2023
18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details → Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Fourth Party Logistics — Everything You Should Know Fourth-party logistics (4PL) help businesses to optimize their entire chain. In this article, we will discuss what 4PL means. 4PL: What is it?
SCMDOJO
APRIL 4, 2023
If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 29, 2024
Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 8, 2024
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Lisa Dolan – a multi-award-winning supply chain professional, board member and speaker, dedicated to empowering women and girls across the industry. From truck drivers to CEOs, what these winners are doing matters to the future of all supply chains.
Planergy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process. Why is Business Budgeting Important? Budgeting should be part of regular financial planning.
Supply Chain Trend
AUGUST 13, 2020
Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.
Empowering CPO
JUNE 30, 2023
Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. As the name suggests, Managed Procurement Services involves the strategic outsourcing of procurement processes to expert providers. But what exactly does it entail?
Let's Talk Supply Chain
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Today I’m joined by SDI , a digital supply chain brand whose people, processes, and technology have enabled the world’s most efficient supply chains for over 50 years. These experiences provided Cris with a unique perspective on operational efficiency and strategic planning in international business settings.
Zycus Cognitive Procurement
DECEMBER 15, 2022
As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 19, 2022
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business.
EazyStock
JANUARY 6, 2023
The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.
Procurement Templates
MARCH 3, 2024
Risk Assessment : Identifying potential risks associated with procurement activities is essential for effective planning and mitigation. Risks may include budget constraints, supply chain disruptions, quality issues, legal compliance, etc.
Procurement Heads
JUNE 28, 2022
According to Raconteur’s report in The Sunday Times on the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement, constant problems in the supply chain have proved a real headache for many businesses over the past two years. But that balanced scorecard has always been there in the best procurement organisations.
Skill Dynamics
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
As we discussed in our previous blog , market pressures are driving change in both procurement and supply chain functions. The influencing groups Many organizations are looking to eLearning to drive impactful skill development at scale across various teams in supply chain and procurement.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JUNE 19, 2024
Summer is here and we’re already cooking with fresh global supply chain disruptions. The Supply Chain Act driving sustainability and putting environmental conservation first for European businesses is presenting new challenges for businesses looking to find compatible logistics and sourcing partners.
Procurify
JUNE 8, 2022
As businesses grow and scale, oftentimes, so does their supply base and the number of suppliers they work with. As you grow, you want to optimize your supply base. According to Industry Star, most businesses spend 80 percent of their cost of goods sold (COGS) with just 20 percent of their suppliers. .
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 2, 2021
Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Especially in the ongoing volatile environment, strategic planning and success measurement are crucial for the prosperity of the business. Be it planning, budgeting, or employees monitoring, decisions play an essential role for your business. Subscribe Here!
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 30, 2024
Finance: Optimized for high-speed transactions and can assist in providing robust security, harnessing AI for fraud detection and real-time risk management. Retail: Manage e-commerce platforms, customer data analytics and supply chain logistics, where data analysis often must occur at the edge.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JUNE 29, 2023
Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Making up the IBP framework are six key pillars: 1.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? As we have all seen in the last few years, school districts across the United States are not making budget and there have been a lot of cuts. Federal Government is stepping up cutting budget dollars for programs. What are We Seeing Firsthand?
SCMDOJO
APRIL 3, 2022
Procurement eAuctions may be used in a multitude of sectors and domains, including industrial machinery, supply chains and logistical operations, telecommunications, commodities, and business technical support programs. Reduced manual process intervention is fundamentally impartial and increases the feedback’s reliability.
Una
MARCH 6, 2023
The exciting part is that automation frees up your team for big-picture projects, supplier relationship management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. After all, procurement teams are supposed to be the cost-cutting experts, so an unnecessarily expensive and wasteful function goes against procurement’s central mission.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
However, dispersed, unreliable data and time-consuming, error prone processes can lead to bloated budgets, ineffective planning and missed opportunities. Organizations need simplified, integrated and automated solutions to help optimize IT spend, improve operations and drive greater financial returns.
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