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Big data and inventory management

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What is big data? All successful businesses use data to develop strategies and review their outcomes. But as the number of systems being used increases, the amount of data available for consumption and analysis grows exponentially. The key for inventory management teams is to know what to do with it! Processing big data.

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ERP addresses the challenges of Make to order manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

On the shop floor we see challenges around scheduling to meet delivery requirements, managing the utilisation of capital intensive equipment with small production runs reducing efficiency and creating bottlenecks. Managing varying resource availability while meeting customer orders requires effective planning and scheduling.

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Five success factors for supply chain design

Logistics Business Magazine

The dilemma: in meeting customer demands, both the timely availability of goods and logistics costs need to be taken into consideration. To find optimal solutions, a customer-centric supply chain must be data-driven. Amazon & Co. have led the way.

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How Cloud ERP can assist manufacturers with their procurement function

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Cloud ERP offers the procurement solution for businesses to manage and automate every part of the procurement process , from supplier management, purchase requestions and purchase orders to sourcing and invoicing. With Cloud ERP analytics can be used to improve, classify, and analyze data by supplier and category.

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Autoliv’s Supply Chain Risk Management Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

As the Automotive OEMs improved their supply chain risk management processes, they then turned to their key suppliers to improve their risk management processes. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. The implementation was not trivial. And we are making progress.

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How AI and Machine Learning Changed Procurement Management

CLX Logistics

From streamlining sourcing and supplier management to optimizing contract negotiations and spend analysis, AI and ML offer various capabilities that can revolutionize procurement management operations and drive sustainable value creation.

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Real-time visibility enhances sustainability

Logistics Business Magazine

This is frustrating because supply chains are well positioned to assist in meeting sustainability goals. Greater visibility and interrogation of supply chains, as well as lowering inefficiencies and emissions through smart data utilisation, must be the first port of call.