SimFlex

September 16, 2010

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End-to-End Value Chain planning tool providing solutions in network design, inventory optimization and sales & operations planning

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Supply Chain Disruptions up 88% in 2021

Factory fires, mergers and acquisitions, business sales, factory disruptions, leadership transitions and supply shortages ranked as the Top 6 supply chain disruptions in 2021.

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CFOs Instrumental in Building Factory of the Future

40% of CFOs highlighted the management of rising inventory costs as a major supply chain risk; 36% were concerned about managing cash flow; and 35% pointed to the management of local and global supply chains.

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97% of Shippers to Increase Freight Procurement Budgets in 2022

A majority of the study’s respondents said that brokers were their primary hurdle, with outdated technology and processes coming in second and third.

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2022: The Year of Supply Chain Shortages, Digital Payments and 5G Fever

2022 will see a continuation of supply chain disruptions, a steady rise in e-commerce, an increase in cell towers and signal repeaters to accommodate 5G and mainstream adoption of fixed wireless internet.

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How B2B Companies Can Weather the Supply Chain Storm Using Payments Technology

In the short term, businesses can alleviate some of the supply chain pressures re-evaluating their B2B payments strategies to meet customers where they are, better manage cash flow and protect themselves against fraud.

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Increasing Commodities Supply Chain Visibility Key to Better Ops

Whether information is unreliable, unavailable or held in secret, the lack of it means the supply chain is opaque — and not for the better.

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U.S. Inflation Projected to Keep Rising

Manufacturing (63%) and retail (58%) industries continue to lead all industries in experiencing rising prices, but other industries such as finance industry (50%) are also seeing impact of inflation.

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Illuminating Supply Chain Obstacles to Increase Organizational Resilience

With a unique knowledge of the organization, processes and management priorities, business continuity management professionals are well suited to aid supply chain leaders in developing context for these issues, including identifying high-level priorities.

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Material Shortage the Most Disruptive Factor in 2021

While COVID-19 has been the single biggest disruptive event of the past decade, material shortages have been considered the most disruptive factor of the past year.

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Small Businesses Impacted by Global Supply Chain Issues

Some of the top operational challenges impacting today’s small businesses entail price increases, shortage of materials, increased shipping costs, order fulfillment delays and more.

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Using AI-Driven Data to Better Manage Source-to-Pay Process

One way to gain control of the procurement process and meet demands more reliably is through optimizing source to pay, and artificial intelligence plays a major role in this effort.

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Digital Tools to Bring Workforce into the New Year

Here are four tips for leveraging digital construction project management tools to strengthen the workforce in the New Year.

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How Contact Centers for Supply Chain Solution Providers Accomplish Omnichannel Success

Legacy contact center solutions can no longer keep pace with the demands of modern commerce. E-commerce customer experiences are molding the expectations customers have for real-world experiences.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2022

Winning companies are taking steps to look beyond traditional data sources for greater visibility and control.

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Order Management: The Often-Overlooked Piece of the CX Puzzle

To win their loyalty and additional revenue, brands and retailers must integrate their order management data with the rest of their systems and ensure that customer-facing employees have easy access to that data when they need it.

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How to Overcome Supply Chain Disturbances with Predictive Weather Analytics

The insight and real-time data provided through a weatherized supply chain enables flexibility and easy problem resolution, setting organizations up for greater success as they attempt to navigate climate change-driven unpredictability.

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Strong Supplier Partnerships Are Key to Sustainable Procurement

At the end of the day, putting suppliers at the heart of your organization will establish a culture whereby suppliers can provide their best information, while doing their best work.

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How Logistics Teams Can Up Their Game When Shipping Sensitive Items

Tech advances are improving what the service logistics companies can offer to those shipping sensitive items, even in a time of crisis.

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The Outsourcing Conundrum – Insource, Outsource or Both?

The decision to outsource indirect procurement is not all-or-nothing. The key is to understand how to derive the most value from the outsourcing relationship.

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The Keys to a Resilient Supply Chain

It’s never too late to make the necessary investments in people, process, technology and information to enhance supply chain visibility and resilience.

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Addressing Global Supply Chain Disruptions by Improving Returns Management

By fully integrating with other supply chain solutions, a single, purpose-built platform gives supply chain leaders and retail executives a way to streamline their workflows, manage complexities and provide more end-to-end visibility.

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Reverse Logistics: The Return Rush

Reverse logistics will remain an increased area of focus around the globe as e-commerce continues to grow and demands heighten.

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How Retailers Can Use Returns to Soften the Blow from Supply Chain Delays

By investing in efficient returns processes, retailers can tackle today’s fulfillment frustrations while also setting themselves, and the planet, up for future success.

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What Will the Supply Chain Look Like in 2022?

This past year pushed the supply chain to its brink, which is heavily detailed in this December issue of SDCE. As managing editor of the magazine, I'm proud to see what we have overcome as an industry but I'm cautious on what the future holds.