Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Procurement became a logical place for leading healthcare systems to focus. As vice president of supply chain and procurement, Mr. Wengert was brought in to drive change. Hospital chains’ approach to procurement lagged far behind the practices employed by manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. “We How did St.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 10, 2025
In a previous blog AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing ERP: Key Benefits , we discussed the benefits of using AI in manufacturing and how it could be enhanced with an ERP system. While manufacturers are keenly interested in using AI, the main question they have is what are the best use cases for AI in ERP?
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JANUARY 12, 2022
Procurement in manufacturing companies is often not done correctly. With direct and indirect materials making up at least 50% of typical manufacturing costs, the procurement function could be re-imagined so companies can be more responsive to customer demands and more agile when dealing with supply chain challenges.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The manufacturing industry confronted many uncertainties in the last year due to the pandemic. The pandemic has led to many shifts in manufacturing including new challenges to overcome. Here is a list of challenges and solutions for manufacturers to remain resilient and maintain growth momentum. Transitioning to B2B e-Commerce.
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Continual technological changes necessitate adjustments to manufacturing and supply chain processes, leading to a heavy volume of contracts that outpaces most industries. The high-tech and telecom sectors face a contract management crisis if the process isn’t managed properly. What can CPOs do to ease the contract management burden?
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
In Part 1 we pointed out that implementing an ERP system for manufacturing allows companies to integrate business functions, streamline processes, and use automation to reduce wastage and costs, and improve productivity and efficiency. The post Implementing an ERP System for Manufacturing Part 2 appeared first on SYSPRO Blog.
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Procurement has never played such an important role in the increasingly globalised economy. Has procurement fundamentally changed itself in the past 10 years? Strategic Procurement can mean totally different things in different industries and sectors. The time when Procurement was almost a synonym to Purchasing has long gone.
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It will have a long-term impact on all industries, even those that don’t directly relate to the chip manufacturers. TadaNow has helped many customers with short-term and long-term planning to prepare them for supply chain shortages and procure needed electronics components in the most efficient way possible.
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Medical and pharmaceutical manufacturers have faced increasing logistical challenges over the past two years. Readers will also find key suggestions from procurement leaders in the healthcare space on how to prepare for the future. Increasing demand for specific products is also causing supply chain shortages.
Speaker: Fernando Penteado, CPSM - Supply Chain and Logistics Executive, Global Markets Expert, and International Speaker
Now, as a variety of disruptive events cause supply chain challenges, companies are contemplating bold moves to keep business moving, including moving sourcing and manufacturing closer to home markets and maintaining a larger reserve stock to help manage the fluctuations in supply and demand.
Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group
Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. This session will also cover: How to widen your pool of potential suppliers to achieve stronger supply chain resilience and adaptability.
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