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Objectively understanding your operational and product performance vs the optimal situation allows businesses to create realistic routes to further profitability 📈 https://lnkd.in/e-8qNRH4

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Key Challenges in KSA's Supply Chain Digital Transformation Raqmanah Al Arabia, in partnership with Argon & Co., offers tailored solutions to navigate the challenges of digital transformation in Saudi Arabia's supply chain. As the country pursues Vision 2030, transforming the supply chain is essential but comes with challenges. Here are the top five: 1. Outdated Systems 2. Skills Shortage 3. Managing Change 4. High Costs 5. Cybersecurity Risks #KSAVision2030 #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChain #KSA #Innovation #Technology #FutureOfSupplyChain #SmartSupplyChain #Industry4_0 #Logistics #SupplyChainManagement #Digitalization #SmartLogistics #Transformation #SaudiArabia #BusinessInnovation #TechInnovation #SustainableSupplyChain #CyberSecurity #SmartTech Tackling these challenges is crucial for a successful digital future for KSA's supply chain. Let's connect and explore solutions together!

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Secure & Transparent Supply Chains with Blockchain ⛓️ Discover how blockchain revolutionizes procurement, enhancing traceability & trust. Read our latest CollectiveSpend article! https://hubs.la/Q02zr5tD0 #procurement #blockchain #supplychain #MENA #Collectivespend #saudiarabia #unitedarabemirates

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Measuring efficiency and productivity gains in benefit to your customers is crucial for demonstrating the value of process automation and AI implementations. Here are several ways you can measure these gains: 1.) On-time Delivery Performance: Measure the percentage of shipments that are delivered on time before and after implementing automation and AI tools. A higher percentage indicates improved efficiency in the delivery process, leading to better customer satisfaction. 2.) Order Processing Time: Calculate the average time it takes to process an order from placement to delivery. With automation, this time should decrease, indicating improved productivity and faster service for customers. 3.) Customer Feedback and Satisfaction Surveys: Conduct surveys to gather feedback from customers regarding their experience before and after the implementation of automation and AI tools. Look for changes in satisfaction levels, such as increased satisfaction due to faster service or fewer errors in shipments. 4.) Error Rates: Monitor the rate of errors in order processing, such as incorrect shipments or missing items. Automation can help reduce human errors, leading to fewer mistakes and a smoother experience for customers. 5.) Cost Reductions: Measure the cost savings achieved through automation and AI tools, such as reduced labor costs or lower inventory holding costs. These savings can indirectly benefit customers through lower prices or improved services. 6.) Inventory Management: Assess the accuracy and efficiency of inventory management processes before and after automation. Faster and more accurate inventory management can lead to improved product availability and faster order fulfillment for customers. 7.) Customer Retention Rate: Analyze whether there is an increase in customer retention rates after implementing automation and AI tools. Satisfied customers are more likely to continue using your services, leading to higher retention rates. 8.) Time to Resolution for Customer Issues: Measure the average time it takes to resolve customer issues or complaints before and after automation. Automation can streamline customer service processes, leading to faster resolutions and higher customer satisfaction. By tracking these metrics before and after implementing process automation and AI tools, you can effectively measure the efficiency and productivity gains that directly benefit your customers. Additionally, regularly collecting feedback from customers can provide valuable insights into their experience and help identify areas for further improvement.

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In today's era of digital transformation, data centers are crucial for delivering future-ready. Join me to explore how data centers play a key role in this journey and what considerations should align with the latest technology trends

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Choosing the Right WMS for Your Logistics Warehouse Selecting the right Warehouse Management System (WMS) is key to optimizing your supply chain. With so many options available, it’s essential to evaluate solutions based on your business model and operational needs. Here's a quick comparison of some popular WMS options: - **SAP EWM**: Best for large enterprises with complex operations; highly customizable but requires significant investment. - **Manhattan Associates**: Excels in scalability and advanced analytics; ideal for businesses seeking omnichannel capabilities. - **Oracle WMS Cloud**: Great for cloud-first strategies; offers flexibility and strong integration options. - **Fishbowl**: Affordable and user-friendly; perfect for small to medium-sized businesses. Key Tips to Choose the Right WMS: 1. Align the system’s features with your business goals and workflows. 2. Consider scalability—will the WMS grow with your business? 3. Focus on ROI—evaluate total cost of ownership and long-term benefits. 4. Seek vendor support—choose a provider known for strong implementation and customer service. The best WMS isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution; it’s the one tailored to your unique operational needs. Take time to assess your requirements, involve your team, and make data-driven decisions. What’s your top priority when choosing a WMS? Let’s discuss! 🚀 #SupplyChain #Logistics #WMS #WarehouseManagement

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The world of supply chain management has progressed in leaps and bounds over the years.. Supply chain professionals solve a plethora of problems on a daily basis, ensuring that customers receive their goods in the right place at the right time and at the right price.. They must maintain high levels of service to ensure competitive advantage in their business.. Such skills do not come just like that.. It requires lots of training and a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts of supply chain and its management.. Shipping and Freight Resource caught up with Abe Eshkenazi Eshkenazi, CEO of Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) to understand how ASCM is assisting the industry and how they help in end-to-end professional development and education offerings in supply chain and logistics..

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Learn how Oracle is helping Saudi Arabia embark on its vision 2030 transformation initiatives What is Vision 2030 : - Vision 2030 is a comprehensive government program initiated by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diversify the Saudi Arabian economy away from oil dependence. It aims to transform the kingdom into a global investment powerhouse and a thriving society - One of the key Goals of Vision 2030 is building world-class infrastructure, including transportation, logistics, and digital networks Oracle Role : Oracle has announced the opening of its second public cloud region in Saudi Arabia. Get the details: https://lnkd.in/giU-Yy6N #OCI #PublicCloud#OCI #oraclecloud #vision2030

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#supplychain #transportation What will happen to fast-fashion retailers such as Temu or Shein? Obviously, we have already seen modifications to the de minimis rule and should expect more to come. It was never intended for the level of package volumes that we have seen in recent years. As we reported earlier, in May of this year 700 million de minimis packages had entered the country with a total value of $33 billion. Large Chinese eCommerce retailers account for 60% of small packages shipped directly to the US. When the new administration comes in, this could quickly spell the end of fast-fashion retailers as we know them. Looking at labor practices and quality concerns, you might well say "good riddance." Temu, which is really just a market place, would definitely struggle while Shein has a more solid and possibly more sustainable business model. The implementation of tariffs has its limits though and we will see that most take time to implement. Across-the-board, section 122 tariffs, for example, are limited to 15% and can only be imposed for 150 days by the executive branch. Others such as sections 232, 301 or 338 require some form of proof that other countries are actively discriminating against the US, which is feasible to procure when looking at Chinese trade practices at the moment. An interesting question is how Amazon, which recently launched Haul as a direct competitor and, one might argue, imitation of Temu, will react. The timing for Amazon was unfortunate from the beginning. Projects such as Haul start 18-24 months prior to their launch, which puts them at a time when rule changes and tariffs were not in view. Now that they are, we might see someone "back paddling" a bit. #truckl #innovation

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At the Middle East CIO & CISO Executive Summit, Taha Tkito, CIO at Americana Foods, shared lessons learned from his team's journey in unifying IT infrastructure across a vast manufacturing organization. He discussed the 5 defining moments of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) digital transformation and shared the takeaways in this article: https://lnkd.in/gQMzWK7a You can find insights like these and more at the community's next gathering -- a Town Hall coming up on 14 May: https://lnkd.in/gBeBESFN #EvantaCIO #CIO #IT #Technology #DigitalTransformation

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Meet the expert … Mohamed Amin, CEO of Sphere Consulting (SCIS). Talking ERP, we must ask the best in the market. Mohamed Amin, started his successful career almost 25 years ago. With a long journey of success, starting in logistics, then to Oracle ERP Consultancy, heading to project management then Presales and Sales… Mohamed Amin is considered as one of the most successful CEOs leading an Oracle Partner firm for the past 14 years. Sphere Consulting is a leading Golden partner of Oracle in Egypt and Middle East, providing several types of high quality services for Oracle customers. From implementing ERP systems to data migration, Sphere is one of the most trusted Oracle partners in the region. Besides being an Oracle Golden partner, Sphere have two other partnerships with Informatica and Cloudera. “Digital transformation obliged all businesses to use ERP. The demand became extremely high for ERP Resources, the main issue was to find the right trained resources to fulfill the high demand” commented Mr. Amin when asked about the effect of digital transformation on the ERP market all over the world. When we asked Mohamed, how can a young fresher change his/her life, he simply gave fresh graduates the following advice “ If you really want to build a career and get into an industry that is dominating the world, go to Next ERP Career School … and simply change your life”. A descent number of Next ERP Career School alumni is constantly hired in Sphere consulting, with a very high rate of success. “We depend on Next ERP Career School to provide us with all types of high calibers ERP consultants…We hired lots of consultants from Next, who are now promoted to Seniors and some of them already outside Egypt”. Said Mohamed. Watch Sphere video here: https://lnkd.in/d7-E8NH6

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Ensuring data consistency in the supply chain is essential for operational efficiency and reliability. Here are key strategies to achieve this: 🔸Standardise Data Formats: Adopt uniform data formats across the supply chain to facilitate smooth communication and data exchange. 🔸Centralised Data Management: Use a centralised system to manage data from various sources, ensuring all stakeholders have access to consistent, updated information. 🔸Real-Time Data Integration: Implement tools that integrate data in real-time, keeping the entire supply chain synchronised. 🔸Data Quality Controls: Establish rigorous checks to maintain data accuracy, including validation and cleansing processes. 🔸Invest in Technology: Leverage technologies like ERP systems and AI analytics to automate and enhance data consistency. By focusing on these strategies, companies can significantly improve supply chain decision-making, visibility, and performance. #stelnogroup #logisticservices #supplychain #airfreight #seafreight #peakperformer #peakbusiness

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Emerging technologies such as #AI and #Cloud computing continue to advance the nature of work, powering the success of many #transformation initiatives. In an environment of perpetual change, #logistics companies must be able to adopt, adapt and realize the full potential of digital transformation within a #strategy that creates value and allows their organization to excel. Embarking on the upgrade and implementation of Infor, Wared Logistics has grown its partnership with INFOR to the next level, to offer agile and efficient #warehousing services to our clients in Saudi Arabia. #digitaltransformation #waredlogistics

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In my article in this months Logistics Middle East, I discuss how centralised purchasing provides a framework that can transform procurement, not just by reducing costs, but by creating a sustainable and inclusive strategy that benefits both organisations and the communities they serve. By balancing efficiency with flexibility, businesses can drive long-term success in an increasingly competitive and environmentally conscious market. Ultimately, centralised purchasing is not just about operational efficiency. It’s about building strong relationships, fostering sustainability, and creating value for all stakeholders – from suppliers to customers to the communities in which the organisations operate. We are proud of what our centralised purchasing strategy has achieved at Red Sea Global, particularly for our local producers and suppliers, and for our sustainability ambitions.

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Retailers in the Middle East know they have numerous hoops to jump through to be successful. The region has a long history of customers expecting luxurious experiences in stores. At the same time, inflation is a constant concern, the pressure on margins is ever-increasing, and labor shortages are causing disruptions in stores. Self-checkout is an umbrella term. It can mean everything from the familiar kiosks in a grocery store to a scan-and-go app on a mobile device. Here’s how all of the various options are impacting different sectors and how retailers are finding ways to adjust to realize a plethora of benefits.

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🚨 SUPPLY CHAIN CRISIS ALERT from Howard Knapp, CPSM! The unfolding conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global logistics. 🌍💥 From soaring oil prices to skyrocketing insurance costs, the ripple effects are vast. How can businesses navigate these turbulent waters? 🔗 Explore the impacts and strategies in our full analysis. https://lnkd.in/gcsn78-H #SupplyChainManagement #MiddleEastConflict2024 #Logistics #RiskMitigation

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