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Building the case for technology to enable S&OP excellence

August 21, 2006

Building the case for technology to enable S&OP excellence

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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

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Here's What I Learned at the Women in Supply Chain Forum

The 2022 Women in Supply Chain Forum sparked conversations about women in the supply chain and offered a workshop on collaborative problem solving through self-advocacy, communication and collaboration.

The newest supply chain forum: Enable's Rebate Strategists Community

The newest supply chain forum: Enable's Rebate Strategists Community

Looking for a place for fellow supply chain and rebate enthusiasts? Join our community today!

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Women in Supply Chain: Don’t Fear Speaking Up

Smitha Raphael, Chief Product and Delivery Officer for SnapFulfil and one of this year's Women in Supply Chain award winners, details why it’s easy to question what women know about the supply chain, but that goes away once women speak up.

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Building Your Organization’s Sustainability Mindset

Organizations that build sustainability practices within their DNA can create a competitive advantage by becoming more efficient, transparent and profitable while building a future-ready workforce.

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Manufacturers' and Distributors' Find Use for Rebate Analytics

With the growing volatility in our economic markets, volume rebates are becoming more critical than ever. Here's what the 2022 State of Volume Rebates Reports for Distributors and State of Volume Rebates Reports for Manufacturers found.

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Supply Chain Delays, Inflation Biggest Concerns for SMEs

Half of the respondents expect either significant increases or significant decreases to their business’ 2022 holiday sales compared to the 2021 holiday season.

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Consumers Seek American-Made Holiday Gifts: Study

More than eight in 10 (81%) say they would purchase more holiday gifts made in the United States if they were more widely available at large retailers.

The newest supply chain forum: Enable's Rebate Strategists Community

The newest supply chain forum: Enable's Rebate Strategists Community

Looking for a place for fellow supply chain and rebate enthusiasts? Join our community today!

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4 Ways UHF RFID Can Accelerate Supply Chains and Logistics

This technology can greatly reduce the time, energy and manpower required to optimize supply chain, logistics and asset management tasks, while accelerating acquisition, accountability and distribution of parts or finished goods.

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Winter is Coming. Is Your Supply Chain Ready?

Those that lean into real-time supply chain data and analytics will be the ones who will celebrate being in the black this holiday season.

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FinTech for the Future: Thinking Beyond the Pandemic

If you're a business that didn’t invest in fintech in the last two years, here are three questions you should ask to determine how fintech can fit into your operations and support revenue goals.

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Gen Zers to Take Smaller Benefits, Less Salary to Work for Company with ESG Goals

Nearly three-quarters of respondents (71%) believe a career in frontline manufacturing is an attractive, challenging and future-focused profession, up from 64% previously.

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Navigating Market and Consumer Shifts During Peak Season

As brands navigate peak season, they should be mindful of how consumer sentiment has shifted over the past year and strategize how to meet customer expectations.

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Inventory Management Issues Impact Working Capital

After a slowdown of growth in days payables outstanding over the last two quarters, DPO fell by 1.1% in Q2. This indicates a shift of leverage toward sellers, driven by supply chain bottlenecks, inflation pressures and geopolitical risks.

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Here's What I Learned at the Women in Supply Chain Forum

The 2022 Women in Supply Chain Forum sparked conversations about women in the supply chain and offered a workshop on collaborative problem solving through self-advocacy, communication and collaboration.

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Reviewing New Source-to-Pay Processes Against Your Business Case, Part 6

Assessing source-to-pay technology solutions against these functional capabilities, then mapping them against your future processes will ensure that you are selecting the right technology solution for your business.

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Sustainable Rightshoring Strategies

Why intelligent planning is the key to sustainable rightshoring.

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9% of Suppliers Worldwide are Fully Automated Across B2B Commerce: Study

73% of suppliers say that shortages are having a major or severe impact on their business. Other top challenges include inflation (69%), workforce shortages (62%), strained production capacity (53%) and geopolitical risks (50%).

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Women in Supply Chain: It Helps to Have Diversity of Thought

Marie McCarthy, Chief Operations Officer for LL Bean and one of this year's Women in Supply Chain award winners, details why it’s helpful to have more diverse teams at the decision-making table.

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Women in Supply Chain: Seek Mentors, Companies Whose Culture Removes the Gender Blinders

Maureen Barsema, industry principle for Enable and one of this year's Women in Supply Chain award winners, explains how the industry started with males and will continue to be male-dominated if females don’t get involved.

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How to Cure Purchasing Headaches with Procurement Automation

The pandemic may have been a gamechanger, but the technological innovations it has fostered, especially those for procurement and purchasing, promise to make businesses healthier than ever.

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Top 5 Reasons to Attend Women in Supply Chain Forum

As if you need any reason at all to attend our upcoming Women in Supply Chain Forum, here are Top 5 reasons to help you get that registration going.

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5 Tips to Recession-Proof Your Cash Conversion Cycle

One of the keys to not only surviving but thriving during this upcoming recession is to gain control of your cash conversion cycle. Here's how you can do that.

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CPG Industry Use of Data Acquisition for Demand Planning

The CPG industry is under constant pressure to adapt and operate on thinner margins than any other industry. Effective and accurate demand planning is not just an option anymore but an unavoidable norm.

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Many Companies Remain Unsatisfied with DC Automation

A recently released Softeon study on user perceptions of distribution center automation and software found that only 12.9% of companies are satisfied with their current levels of DC automation.

The newest supply chain forum: Enable's Rebate Strategists Community

The newest supply chain forum: Enable's Rebate Strategists Community

Looking for a place for fellow supply chain and rebate enthusiasts? Join our community today!