February, 2012

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CDP Supply Chain Report 2012

SCM Research

'Supply chain thinking enables managers to understand that indirect greenhouse gas emissions (i.e., those from the supply chain) often represent the lion’s share of a company’s total emissions. The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has now published its Supply Chain Report 2012. CDP Supply Chain members are about 50 companies who are requesting climate information from their suppliers.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: JCREW Goes Global, with.

Supply Chains Rock

'Who said supply chains are boring? Whenever I tell a friend, colleague or family member about my job as soon as the words "supply chain" are muttered I immediately see glassy eyes followed by a yawn or two. Little do they realize that every time they discard or recycle a carton of milk they are completing the end of the supply chain cycle. Without supply chains consumers would be stuck using products that they had to make or grow with their own two hands.

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Supply Chain Management – A 2012 Priority

Logility

ChainLink Research and SupplyChainBrain just released “ Business Priorities 2012 – Research and Results ” which takes a look at where companies will invest in the coming year. The report provides a cautionary, optimistic view of the coming months saying, “Many unsettled issues are still outstanding […]. And yet, our respondents do expect business expansion and intend to invest to make it happen in 2012.” While the economic climate may be uncertain, many compan

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How Spend Analysis Drives M&A Action

Supply Chain Network

'With M&A season in full swing, there’s a new epiphany driving (and nixing) acquisitions that goes far beyond the typical high-level revenue and cost savings projections. Market volatility is ruling today’s economy, making timely acquisitions difficult. Complicating M&A negotiations are commodity prices – like metals, oil, food, and real estate – which are trading far outside of typical ranges.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.

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Industry Experts Speak: how to leverage your supply chain for competitive advantage

EcoVadis

EcoVadis recently partook in a panel discussion and subsequent e-book publication by Sustainable Business Forum on how to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage. Co-founder Pierre-François Thaler and Senior Analyst Nicole Sherwin speak specifically to the importance of data verification and collaboration with suppliers as key components for a successful sustainable procurement program.

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Are you missing out on global e-commerce growth?

ModusLink Corporation

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Secrets to a Short and Happy Life

Logility

If you wake up one day in an industry where 90% of your products’ revenues are generated in the first three months, you don’t have enough historical data to generate an accurate statistical product forecasts, and your global sourcing and manufacturing networks create long lead times with high supply variability…congratulations, you have probably landed in the electronics sector.

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Get Smarter - Inventory Optimization

Logility

Your supply chain mission: Improve service levels to the high 90’s. Increase inventory turns. Decrease obsolescence by 50%. No problem you say out-loud while you quietly ponder the multiple scenarios that might get you there. You could increase inventory to get you to the high 90s. But that will incur more cost. You can decrease inventory to improve turns and obsolescence but then you sacrifice service.

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Consumer Goods Technology Releases List of Top Supply Chain Companies

Logility

Consumer Goods Technology recently released its 2012 Consumer Goods Technology Reader’s Choice survey results. In Supply Chain Planning, Logility was voted highest in customer experience of all solution providers. This recognition highlights our dedication to developing supply chain software that exceeds expectations and drives tangible results for our customers.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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Get Smarter - Inventory Optimization

Logility

Your supply chain mission: Improve service levels to the high 90’s. Increase inventory turns. Decrease obsolescence by 50%. No problem you say out-loud while you quietly ponder the multiple scenarios that might get you there. You could increase inventory to get you to the high 90s. But that will incur more cost. You can decrease inventory to improve turns and obsolescence but then you sacrifice service.

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Supply Chain Management:Supply Chain Agility - Is it for Real?

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Supply Chain Management:Mobile Gift Cards - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Supply Chain Management:Get,Set,Go-Agile Implementation of.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Supply Chain Management:Make your Assets Green, as Dollar is.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Secrets to a Short and Happy Life

Logility

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Supply Chain Management:Factors which helped e-commerce.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.