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What is Preventive Maintenance: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Conger

Predictive Maintenance Predictive maintenance takes things further using data analysis tools and techniques like vibration analysis and thermal imaging. Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) encompasses planning, procurement, operation, maintenance, and eventual replacement or disposal of assets.

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Maximize Ecommerce Supplier Relationships

Ship Monk

The fact is, most business owners think of procurement as nothing more than a transactional relationship. SRM is more than a one-and-done analysis. Steps to Implementing SRM If you deal with a lot of vendors, investing in SRM software will help you more easily manage the data and make it available to stakeholders for analysis.

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Schneider Electric’s Works with EcoVadis to Drive Supplier Emissions Engagment

Logistics Viewpoints

Analysis of what is reported may suggest that a supplier has not been totally forthcoming in what they have reported on the platform. Schneider Electric and EcoVadis Christophe Quiquempoix, VP of Sustainable Procurement at Schneider Electric shared his insights during a panel discussion at EcoVadis Sustain Conference 2023.

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How to create a reliable supply chain with effective forecasting and inventory management

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Adequate cross training is not occurring fast enough to fill the gap. It provides the facility to analyze forecasting errors, share data between departments such as procurement, identify sales trends and seasonality. Suppliers can then use your forecast to refine their own production and procurement plans. Stay Agile, Get Ahead.

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How Connecting Your TMS Saves Time and Money

CH Robinson Logistics

In fact, today you can procure freight rates from your transportation providers right in your TMS. There are many reasons to supplement your spot freight procurement with automated processes sooner rather than later. Access real-time rates earlier in your procurement process—making it easier to cover loads and secure quality service.

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Making strategic investments in digital supply chain in a downcycle

FreightWaves SONAR

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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Dealing with Unsupported Network Design Software? There’s a Silver Lining

AIMMS

Some tools may be acquired by competitors, who then incorporate them in a vastly more expensive package. If you make modifications to the tool, you’re on your own. We wanted to have a robust analysis that we fully understood. But the speed of analysis did not match the speed of decision-making required by the business.