SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

With a solid business strategy, and a strong foundation of knowledge, you can determine the best course of action for your manufacturing business and take advantage of an ERP system to streamline business processes and maximize profitability. MYTH: Price is the most important selection criteria when choosing an ERP.

ERP 105

ERP Modeling Software Tips Procurement Solutions 105

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

Cost Reduction 85

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 85

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 9, 2023

Of course, there is one more essential requisite for any supply chain project to commence—a budget. However, to eliminate, or at least significantly reduce, the likelihood of scope creep setting in, you need next to focus directly on that element of the project. Step 6: List Project Deliverables.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning 98

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

Cost Reduction 65

Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 65

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

One study shows that one in three companies in the United States has jobs that are taking nine to 12 months to fill. Another study reveals that the demand for supply chain talent exceeds supply by 6 to 1. If university study is a little beyond you right now, one of the certification courses might work better for you.

Supply Chain Planning Software 115

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 115

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 22, 2018

We’re in the midst of a shift in how work gets done within a business,” says Arun Srinivasan, senior vice president of strategy and customer operations with SAP Fieldglass , a provider of vendor-management systems (VMS) software. At the start, Srinivasan says, the move was driven by the need to cut labor costs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 40

Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2020

Reduce your inventory and speed up the cash cycle. By reducing time buyers spend with non-strategic suppliers, you’ll free them up to work on more important, larger contracts. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI). By invoicing you only as parts are used, your 3PL allows you to preserve your capital. Kitting services.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Inbound 3PL Material Savings 98

AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users. In the case of ELIX Polymers, S&OP Navigator allows them to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action. More awareness and ease of use .

Optimal Sourcing 104

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling Software 104

AIMMS

OCTOBER 1, 2019

This is changing, as vendors are increasingly invested in making this technology more accessible for end users. In the case of ELIX Polymers, S&OP Navigator allows them to quickly simulate the impact of any problem on their volume and EBITDA and decide on the best course of action. More awareness and ease of use .

Optimal Sourcing 83

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 83

The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Darren Prokop, University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA): As in the academic world in general, there is a trend to online course delivery. We also provide frameworks for effective interactions with others in courses such as purchasing, negotiation, professional selling, and team-based assignments.

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 40

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

No one is perfect, so of course, no business is perfect, and it naturally follows that no supply chain is perfect. A Gartner/AMR study shows that retailers typically pay anywhere between $585 and $1,000 per vendor in supply management costs. The problem is that we don’t live in a world of perfection. Mistakes Will Happen.

Supply Chain Planning Software 71

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chains Scenario Planning Cost Reduction 71

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Products, of course, can be picked up at the branches. Ferguson does 20 to 30 studies a year using this tool. A single study can drive millions in savings while maintaining or even improving service levels. During Covid, Ferguson told their vendors, “if you can only produce 40% of our orders, these are the 40% we want.

Supply Chain Design Software 132

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 132

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Omnichannel is a centralized strategy that enables businesses to coordinate, streamline, simplify and speed up fulfillment of orders that have been placed through different channels (online, retail, etc.). It is making use of inventory that is the easiest/fastest to get to the customer, no matter through which channel the order was placed.

Optimal Sourcing 118

Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Vendor Strategies 118

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Supply chain vendors have been touting their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) for the last several years. In the course of updating our annual research on the supply chain planning market , I talked to executives across the industry. There were only a few SCP suppliers with mature capabilities in this area a few years ago.

Supply Chain Planning Software 169

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 169

Ship Monk

APRIL 28, 2023

In addition to satisfying conscientious consumer demand, eco-friendly efforts can benefit your ecommerce business by reducing waste within your company and improving operational efficiencies. Translation: these ecommerce businesses have operating standards that minimize or reduce negative impact on the planet. We have proof.

eCommerce 66

eCommerce Waste Reduction How To Material Savings 66

Logistics Bureau

MAY 31, 2021

Let’s begin with a look at why, in general, retailers with multiple sales channels are more likely to experience difficulties in reducing cost-to-serve. Again, these are changes that can add to your cost-to-serve, and, during your transition, you might not have had time to look for ways to reduce expenditure. Rework – due to errors.

Cost Reduction 117

Cost Reduction Purchasing Skills Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction 117

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Across every industry, IT strategy is now business strategy. Of course, these new technologies also come with a lot of risks and uncertainties, which is why many companies are taking a “wait and see” approach before investing any time, money, and resources in them. And it’s no secret that technology is fueling that speed.

Supply Chain Software 68

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chains Vendor Strategies 68

Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

There are, of course, some other important differences between the two types of providers: 4PL is, in general, better suited for medium-to-large businesses , while 3PL is more suited to small-to-medium businesses. According to a study by The Insight Partners , the global 4PL market was valued in terms of revenue at $56,472.1

4PL 116

4PL Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 116

3PL Links

JULY 7, 2023

Brief History of Supply Chain and Data Analysis Supply Chain Management (SCM) was initially prompted by the need to reduce expenses while providing customers with high-quality services. But it’s important to realize that this study is only useful if it reflects a difference in how people make decisions.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Data Logistics Network Optimization Software 48

Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Visibility sets the stage for forming and executing plans, events, and gathering data which can both generate value for the company as well as help to reduce potential risks. Some companies believe that they can have all the visibility they need by using one platform or vendor. Visibility isn’t just a company central focus, either.

Supply Chain Planning Software 48

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Material Savings 48

247 Customs Broker

APRIL 5, 2018

The book (with supporting writer Edgar Blaco ), for example, quotes an executive at one company saying that “If it reduces costs we will do it; otherwise we will not” with regard to sustainability initiatives. And of course most can’t. Most sustainability books in my view do not present the full 360 view.

Supply Chain Planning Software 28

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 28

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 25, 2022

In any case, an excellent place to start is by knowing what the most vital supply chain leaders’ skills are and, of course, why you need them. As a supply chain leader, your input into IT procurement will be crucial , and you must know enough about your company’s technology needs to discuss them with vendors.

Negotiating Skills 105

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 105

Logistics Bureau

JUNE 14, 2020

In any case, an excellent place to start is by knowing what the most vital supply chain leaders’ skills are and, of course, why you need them. As a supply chain leader, your input into IT procurement will be crucial , and you must know enough about your company’s technology needs to discuss them with vendors.

Negotiating Skills 119

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 119