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Debunking the Myths Blocking Your Path to 96% On-Time Delivery
Why Outdated Procurement Habits Undermine Supplier Reliability—and How Automation and Real-Time Data Are Raising the Bar for Manufacturing Leaders Who would have thought, in the middle of a pandemic, that a company could see improvement in any metrics, especially supply chain and on-time delivery? For many manufacturing leaders, this question hits close to home. Despite…
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The Domino Effect: How Outdated PO Collaboration Harms ERP Data and Supply Reliability
How manual purchase order workflows trigger a cascade of data issues and supplier performance issues and why centralized PO collaboration is the key to breaking the cycle. You’re reviewing last month’s supplier scorecard and notice discrepancies, but the root cause isn’t the supplier. It’s a data entry error buried in a tangled email thread. According…
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Early Peek at Supply Volatility in Q3
SourceDay’s Supply Chain Volatility Index is comprised of three factors: on-time delivery, PO changes, and price risk. Supply Chain volatility remains significantly elevated in Q3, and the largest driver of volatility today is uncertainty: POs change more frequently than any time since Q2 of 2022, during supply chain shocks of the pandemic. While the pandemic…
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Why Infor Manufacturers are Doubling Down on SourceDay for Long-Term Supplier Performance
Infor manufacturers face no shortage of supply chain complexity—especially when every part matters. Whether you’re managing 5,000 components for a custom yacht or juggling schedules across 100+ train facilities, one late or inaccurate PO can create a costly domino effect. That’s why so many Infor ERP customers rely on SourceDay to streamline collaboration with suppliers,…
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Tariffs, Inflation, Uncertainty: How SourceDay Keeps You A Step Ahead
“80% of U.S. businesses anticipate major sourcing disruptions. This isn’t just a policy change—it’s a wake-up call.”— Robert Kramer, Analyst, Moor Insights Global trade continues to be marked by deep-seated volatility, as uncertainty around tariffs and shifting regulations remains a constant pressure on supply chains. Even as some tariffs are rolled back, the underlying volatility…
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Navigating Supply Chain Risks—How Technology Enhances Supply Assurance
Key Supply Chain Risks Manufacturers Face In today’s unpredictable global environment, manufacturing supply chains encounter numerous risks. From geopolitical instability and natural disasters to complex regulatory environments, these challenges are significant. Supply assurance—the practice of maintaining consistent, reliable material availability—has become a critical priority for manufacturers. Supplier Reliability and Visibility Challenges Supplier reliability remains a…