When it comes to the logistics behind online orders, companies still all too often think in terms of different delivery options. In fact, it’s more important to uncover and respond to the customer’s real need. …
Advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain discipline, Infor – a builder of cloud-based business software for various industries – has announced an enterprise-grade, industry-specific AI platform called Coleman for its …
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The overlooked supply chain model Companies are increasingly investing in their sales and operation planning (S&OP) process and tools. Gartner, an American technology research and advisory firm, considers demand planning accuracy at the top of the …
Checklist: 10 questions for working capital management Working capital management revolves around inventory, debtors and creditors. Some companies generate cash so quickly that they can even achieve negative working capital. Supply Chain Media and software vendor …
Ever since the financial crash a decade ago (yes, it’s been that long), investment has increasingly moved from speculation in financial products to supporting the activities of start-ups and entrepreneurs who are hard at work …
S&OP continuous to be a popular topic that remains high on the agenda of executives. To assess the current state of S&OP, I interviewed 7 S&OP thought leaders at the end of 2016 for my …
Supply chain segmentation offers new perspectives If you want to utilize the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) opportunities to the full, you will need to segment your supply chain. The first step is to identify different …
Global wholesaler Metro/Makro Cash & Carry launched In october 2015 a new operating model, appointed an operating board and embarked on a new strategy: Its global headquarters in Germany largely decentralised operations and gave a …
KEY REQUIREMENTS YOUR TRANSPORTATION SOURCE-TO-PAY PROCESS MUST HAVE Examine the key expectations that freight procurement practitioners have for their transportation source-to-pay process, beyond a standard procurement system. Review the performance of Best-in-Class companies to find out how …
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Contents Supply Chain Movement 25 – 2017 Q2 Date of appearance: May 12th, 2017 6 | News & Background Four tips for successful S&OP implementation Winner of last quarter: Benetton Loser of last quarter: Fonterra Supply chain …
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