Locus

APRIL 1, 2022

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that Locus has been listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Tools. Market trends also continue to evolve faster than ever. Strategic sourcing – Optimizing sourcing costs and procurement processes using data intelligence.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Throughout the last decade, the main trends were digitization and globalization. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. So which of the new trends will you be embracing in the new year?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 15, 2023

Although there are standard widely available tools, such as excel spreadsheets, that can be used to forecast demand, functionalities of such tools generally lack the robustness and data security required by most manufacturing organisations. The post Demand Forecasting in the new normal appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. Do you have the right people in place?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 10, 2022

This should also integrate with inventory management and procurement so that goods are ordered in time and there is visibility over stock items. By using business analytics tools in the forecasting process, the quality of forecasts can be assessed and trends analyzed.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. 6 Transportation Management Trends for 2016.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The evolving crisis and measures taken worldwide to contain the spread of the pandemic accelerated certain long-term and emerging trends. Digital transformation emerges as a key trend throughout 2021, with a large drive from across all industries towards the ERP and Cloud Computing spaces. 2021 has been a year of transition.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. Download the White Paper: Over-the-Road (OTR) Freight Management Trends. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight .

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

It provides the facility to analyze forecasting errors, share data between departments such as procurement, identify sales trends and seasonality. Other related tools such as Pareto analysis identify which products are most profitable and hence those you should focus your attention on. Stay Agile, Get Ahead.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 13, 2021

With the proper use of data and freight analytics , contract procurement and securing capacity can be enhanced. Lacking data promotes trouble in annual contract capacity procurement during times of volatility. Together, it promotes continued route optimization and use of strategic transportation procurement practices.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 7, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Human Resources.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 18, 2021

Managing the manufacturing supply chain and freight markets of today requires skills, tools, applications and services that have never been utilized in the past. Seeing that trend indicates increased manufacturing or distribution activity, typical for the flurry of activity that accompanies spring.

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

And just in time: We’ve seen some interesting bidding trends over the last year or so, especially in the domestic trucking industry, where: 2017-2018’s lack of trucking capacity—a large part of shippers’ bidding activity—meant shippers went to bid not only earlier, but in much greater volume than previous years (a 15% YOY increase in 2018).

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Transporeon

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

And just in time: We’ve seen some interesting bidding trends over the last year or so, especially in the domestic trucking industry, where: 2017-2018’s lack of trucking capacity—a large part of shippers’ bidding activity—meant shippers went to bid not only earlier, but in much greater volume than previous years (a 15% YOY increase in 2018).

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

A B2B e-commerce strategy is therefore becoming increasingly necessary for manufacturing businesses that want to better sell their products or procure the necessary components for manufacturing them. The post Top 3 challenges facing manufacturers and how to overcome them appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. The tools listed below will help you navigate all these challenges to achieve the best rates possible without compromising speed or service.

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CLX Logistics

MAY 14, 2024

SCV empowers businesses to adapt quickly to changes, whether they are driven by market trends, customer needs, or external disruptions. SCV provides the tools to deliver on these expectations by ensuring that the right products are available and deliverable on demand.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

SCV empowers businesses to adapt quickly to changes, whether they are driven by market trends, customer needs, or external disruptions. SCV provides the tools to deliver on these expectations by ensuring that the right products are available and deliverable on demand.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Ø Drilling Equipment such as drill pipe, bits and tools.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. Average YOY Miles Have Declined Despite Record-Setting Profitability.

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LandLink

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Forward Market The forward market is being established where shippers place “buy” orders to procure future trucking capacity anywhere from two weeks to six months plus out and carriers place “sell” orders to provide trucking capacity to shippers in the same time frame. What does this mean for trucking carriers, shippers and 3PLs?

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 30, 2021

Shipment volume, capacity procurement and weight limits. Creating a logistics routing guide can seem like a daunting assignment, but technological tools can make it all more manageable and more streamlined. Remaining up to date on trends, innovations, technology and advancements.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Start where it all begins – procurement. Procurement remains an oft-overlooked side of a freight spend analysis. Descriptive and diagnostic analytics are additional analytics tools that can help. Contracted freight trends. Thus, predictive and prescriptive analytics tools become useful in proactive spend management.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Human Resources.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 1, 2023

In taking the opportunity to make strategic investments in digital supply chain tools during a market downcycle, when capacity is loose, freight costs are low and customer demand looks shaky, Walmart was bucking the trend among large shippers. We’ve reengineered our supply chain networks to connect all the assets we have,” Furner said.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

And it has opened new channels for capacity procurement. Cold chain capabilities are now a must-have to stay future-ready With vaccines for COVID at the forefront of transportation news, the focus has swung from fundamental truckload shipping trends to cold chain shipping.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

An ERP system that includes various tools for reporting and analysis is important in allowing people to make decisions based on data. Increasingly, organizations are looking to AI and ML to help identify trends and anomalies, and predict future events or problems.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Procurement management stands at the crossroads of technological innovation and strategic decision-making. As organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and capitalize on emerging opportunities, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in procurement has become increasingly prominent.

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CLX Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

Despite fluctuations in intermodal rail volumes, chemical rail shipments have remained relatively steady over the past few years and will continue this trend in the foreseeable future. With a specialty in rate negotiation , CLX ensures that businesses receive competitive pricing and cost-effective transportation solutions for every shipment.

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EazyStock

MARCH 26, 2018

Through better inventory management, we’ve been able to support our stock management and procurement processes much better, which has even resulted in higher profits!” While your ERP may keep track of your inventory, EazyStock makes sure that you have the optimal inventory in stock, automates procurement and saves you time and money.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Social media can be a wonderful tool to bring about this change.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Business Process Outsourcing. Customer Service. Human Resources.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. View all Infosys blogs. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Business Assurance: Supply Chain Blogs. Procurement Blog.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Digitization takes living, real-time data from once futuristic fantasy to practical present-day tools. Information from Blume explains that “AI and machine learning can uncover trends in the data and suggest likely short, medium and long-term demand and capacity — allowing you to get the right assets and resources in place.”

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed of muddassirism.com. In this blog he provides a simple reference guide to better yourself as a supply chain leader. The reason for the Focus 5 listing can be serious Quality Escape, bad DPPM, negative complaint rate trend or weak On-time delivery performance in the last 12 month.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 30, 2022

Disruptions like the pandemic, supply shortages, global trade barriers, high customer expectations and inflation all add tremendous pressure on the procurement process. Despite this, only 33% of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies. Using ERP to improve purchasing transparency.

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