5 Plays That Could Positively Impact Your End-to-End Supply Chain Today
February 1, 2023
With some people arguing that the fashion industry’s supply chain current status is unknown, there is definitely a new normal in effect. It is
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How The GRID Serves As A Collaboration Hub
February 1, 2023
The entire philosophy behind the Suuchi GRID is to connect all supply chain participants, so needless to say, communication and collaboration is a critical
How Innovative Businesses Approach Supply Chain Management
January 31, 2023
Innovation is rarely the path of least resistance. It invariably involves a certain amount of risk that comes with leaving behind the comfortable, established
Investing in the Golden Era of Supply Chain Technology
January 30, 2023
Future-proofing your supply chain has never been more critical than it is right now. Spurred on by the pandemic, more and more fashion businesses
Peejamas and Suuchi to expand partnership through multiyear collaboration
November 16, 2022
Carlstadt-based Suuchi Inc. on Wednesday said it solidified a multiyear partnership with Peejamas, the Salt Lake City-based childrenswear potty training pants company. The venture will expand upon
Citizen Cosmetics Limited and Suuchi Inc Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Digitize CTZN’s Global Supply Chain
October 11, 2022
Citizen Cosmetics Limited, the UK Headquartered owner of the award-winning global cosmetics brand, CTZN Cosmetics, has announced a partnership with Suuchi Inc. to overhaul
How Suuchi x Bankamoda Helps Latin American Makers
September 30, 2022
Suuchi Inc, parent of Suuchi GRID the modern standard for supply chain operations and Fintech company Bankamoda, the alternative bank focused on flexible financial
Supply Chain Sustainability – The Human Element
September 23, 2022
When we consider supply chain sustainability, the first thing that typically comes to mind is the production process, as well as the transportation of
The New Normal
June 17, 2022
In our current post-pandemic environment, there is much talk about supply chain disruptions and what it means for the market and, ultimately, the consumer.News
Demystifying the Modern Vendor Portal
May 17, 2022
Intro A vendor portal is a software system leveraged by a business in conjunction with vendors, contract manufacturers, raw material suppliers, logistics providers and
Raw Materials & Their Importance in Cosmetics
April 24, 2022
Consumers’ interest in specific raw materials and product composition has grown immensely over recent years. With digital marketing on social media platforms and data
Bid Management: Digital Costing Benefits for Supply Chains
April 19, 2022
Introduction to Bid Management One of the most crucial aspects of manufacturing is having a vendor network to reliably produce goods for your customers.
State of supply chains today – Oil prices and Beijing COVID
April 4, 2022
Intro Just when we assumed we were done with the worst of supply chain issues and delays, new shocks are hitting global supply chains.
Top Women in Business – ROI NJ Nominates Suuchi Ramesh
March 30, 2022
This past week, we celebrated International Women’s day, and what a better way to celebrate than receiving a “Top Women in Business” award! ROI
Brand Aggregator Growth Model, Challenges, & Solutions
March 27, 2022
Brand Aggregator Boom If you enjoy “following the money” in the news, you probably read about “brand aggregators” and the “aggregator” industry in 2021.
Supply Chain Outlook in 2022
March 24, 2022
As freight delays, inconsistent production scheduling, and skyrocketing consumer goods prices continue into the third year of COVID, it is clear that time alone
Alibaba Sourcing Podcast – Suuchi Ramesh on the Air
March 17, 2022
Suuchi, Inc. founder and CEO Suuchi Ramesh recently spoke with the Alibaba.com Sourcing Insights podcast about the importance of Smart Digital Scaling in Sourcing. Suuchi joins host Mike Jackness to
Implementation Strategies to Solve Core Problem Statements
March 1, 2022
Impact of adhering to implementation strategies Anyone that delivers solutions understands the importance of identifying the core problem statement. Seems obvious, but without a
Supply Chain Delays
February 24, 2022
Intro: As SVP of Operations and Global Sourcing at Suuchi Inc, it is my team’s job to navigate supply chain delays and ensure successful
All Aboard The GRID Train – Transform Your Supply Chain
February 8, 2022
Over the past five years, our team at Suuchi Inc has worked with hundreds of customers. Each brings unique supply chain workflows, business models,
Why Chinese New Year 2022 is Different?
January 27, 2022
Each year sometime between January 21st and February 21st, the world experiences the greatest human migration as hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens hit pause
Critical Supply Chain Management Trends for 2022
December 30, 2021
Given the massive supply chain disruptions of 2021, brands are looking to find new ways to effectively manage their supply chain and combat these
What is Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Management Software?
December 15, 2021
Purpose and content of this post The goal of this post is to define supply chain management in the present world and in the
Metrics to Manage Risk in Supply Chains
November 18, 2021
Today’s business environment is increasingly complex and ever-evolving leading to results in sourcing, production, and fulfillment. This problem has pushed companies to invest more
Building Accountability and Resilience in your Teams
November 9, 2021
Clearing the way Bottlenecks? We do not have any of those. I personally approve every feature, change and deployment for my engineering teams. This
The GRID: Next Generation PIM Solution
October 27, 2021
Spreadsheets and email threads and project management tools, OH MY… While these terms may sound fun and familiar, emerging brands are starting to embrace
Integrated Supply Chain Procurement
October 20, 2021
In the recent times, supply chain managers have developed strategic sourcing agreements that allow moving production closer to the market. Purchasing in the recent
How to overcome Holiday Supply Chain Issues and still have a Merry Christmas 2021
October 12, 2021
Brands, retailers, and customers are all in for a chaotic, frustrating holiday season. Transportation delays, astronomical increases in freight expenses, labor shortages, and port
Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in Asia
September 28, 2021
Kicking off business conversations with banter about supply chain snags and commiserating about the latest crippling supply chain happening has become par for the
Choosing the Right Tech Stack for your Supply Chain
September 21, 2021
The global market for supply chain software and services is on track to exceed a whopping $19B by the year 2021. This market space is
Suuchi Inc. Announces UI and Functionality Updates to the GRID, Significantly Upgrading User Experience
July 26, 2021
Suuchi Inc. has released a major update to their software platform, the GRID. This release introduces a new UI and enhanced functionality relating to
Why purchase order management really sucks without product data
July 4, 2021
Creating, assigning, tracking, and analyzing purchase orders are together some of the most operationally important tasks for organizations. These are also some of the
Simplifying the Systems Hairball – With a Pizza Analogy
June 24, 2021
Background: The software industry is buzzing with a myriad of new solutions spanning vastly different functional areas, and it should be as our whole
Here is what your team needs when it comes to Purchase Order Management
June 20, 2021
As companies scale teams and operations, a purchase order management system becomes a must-have investment. Without a clear understanding of the important use cases
2021 and Beyond: How Supply Chain, Car Buying, and Real Estate Industries Adapted and Accelerated Growth
June 10, 2021
It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change. –Charles Darwin As a result of
Analytics Reports that help maximize ROI from Inventory Management Systems
June 6, 2021
The previous 2 posts of this 4-part series explored what to look for in Inventory Management Systems, when to invest in them and how Barcoding Softwares interact
The Resurgence of Aggregators and Multi-Brand Conglomerates – How is this wave different and how do these businesses successfully scale?
May 27, 2021
If you follow investment announcements and business headlines, you have probably heard about the wave of amazon brand aggregators and how they have raised
What are Inventory Management Systems and when to invest in them
May 23, 2021
Inventory management is a critical piece of supply chain management. In this 4-part series we will run a primer on inventory management systems, and
How Collaborative Costing Creates Transparency in Supply Chains
May 9, 2021
As supply chain practitioners, we talk about the importance of transparency in supply chains. However, when using buzz words and phrases, we do not
Critical Path Method for Product Development and Launch – Analysis of current systems in the space, and how to build a cohesive critical path dashboard
May 6, 2021
A critical path is the longest path (time) from start to finish for a given project track. The critical path method is used to manage
Why the Future of ERP is the Death of ERP
April 25, 2021
The concept of ERP (enterprise resource planning) was coined about 30 years ago to describe systems that strung together all business operations for a
The Impact of Global Events on Supply Chains
April 22, 2021
Since my last post highlighting key aspects and implications of Biden’s Supply Chain Executive Order, global supply chains have continued to face numerous disruptions.
How Vendor Management Impacts End-to-End Supply Chain Operations
April 6, 2021
Achieving a business’s mission and vision depends a great deal on developing solid and long-lasting relationships with their vendors. Adopting the best practices for
Supply Chain Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Rob O’Byrne of Logistics Bureau
April 1, 2021
Supply chain expert, Rob O’Byrne, is the founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau, a consulting firm that advises top 500 companies across 25 countries.
B2B Sourcing: What is it and How to Stay Competitive in 2023
March 29, 2021
Selecting a supplier for your company’s products is kind of like matchmaking. You’ve got a list of qualities you’re looking for and the options
An Overview of President Biden’s Supply Chain Executive Orders
March 24, 2021
On February 24th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order centering on global supply chains and ensuring USA production is strong enough to
How Supply Chain Management Software Supports the Circular Supply Chain
March 19, 2021
In the simplest form, the supply chain is the process of producing finished goods. This process starts with sourcing raw materials, the development stage,
How to Choose the Best Supply Chain Software
March 12, 2021
What is Supply Chain Management Software? You may not realize it, but many of the products you use every day have been on an
How an Intuitive Software User Journey Improves Data Integrity
March 11, 2021
Data is the new oil. However, this new oil will only generate useful energy if it is processed correctly and not collected for the
How Software Democratization Supports Supply Chain Visibility
March 10, 2021
Democratization empowers employees to have access to specialized skills and knowledge across all facets of an organization. As transparency and traceability remain top trends,
Single-Sourcing vs. Multi-Sourcing: The Advantages to a Diversified Vendor Network
March 2, 2021
There are different schools of thought when it comes to sourcing products from suppliers. Businesses are facing the dichotomy of single-sourcing vs. multi-sourcing strategies
How COVID-19 Impacted Project Management & the Supply Chain
March 1, 2021
As the world is busy contending with the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies have to make rapid changes and find ways to
The Ultimate Guide to Supply Chain Collaboration
February 22, 2021
What is Supply Chain Collaboration? Supply chain collaboration has been a hot topic for many years, with McKinsey highlighting the importance back in 2012 for retail
The Importance of an SCM Team: How to Marry Internal Expertise & Software
February 17, 2021
In 1997, world chess champion Garry Kasparov played against IBM’s Deep Blue Supercomputer and lost. When speaking about his experience, he proposed a radical
The Digitization of Factory Identities and Transactions and Benefits of Digital Global Sourcing Networks
February 16, 2021
The highest ROI set of benefits from adopting supply chain platforms and ensuing digitization is creating digital global sourcing networks – in other words,
Evaluating Emerging Supply Chain Technologies to Optimize Your Business
February 15, 2021
Supply chain technologies have become necessary for business leaders to make difficult decisions faster in today’s complex and volatile environment. The methodology required to
4 Change Management Tips to Successfully Implement SCM Software
February 9, 2021
Senior executives generally do not feel the pain of manual, cumbersome operations at the same level as other employees because their teams put the
Nike: the birth and growth of one of the world’s strongest supply chains
February 8, 2021
Nike is a behemoth of a company, a marketing juggernaut, and one of the world’s strongest brands. Much attention is given to the company’s
Understanding the GRID’s Configurable Supply Chain Workflows
February 3, 2021
The world is still in a reflective state of what an ever-changing post-pandemic world looks like, particularly for supply chains. While steps are being
How trends and definitions in supply chain software evolved over the last five years
February 1, 2021
We would be hard-pressed to research the past and find a robust option pool of supply chain systems or supply chain management (SCM) solutions.
What is data governance, and how does it impact global supply chains?
January 29, 2021
In this modern era of liberalization and globalization, platform ecosystems have received significant attention as a critical business decision making concept. Sustainable business growth
Why Configurable Software Solutions Make Sense
January 28, 2021
There is no better feeling than sitting with customers and listening to their problems and understanding their pain points, diving into your memory banks,
How to Get Your Supply Chain Strategy Back on Track
January 27, 2021
COVID-19 in America is about to reach its one year anniversary. The early days of the pandemic brought instability and several unknowns, exposing the
Why Procurement Teams Need a Digital SCM Solution in a Post-COVID Market
January 26, 2021
It is virtually impossible to discuss the impacts on the supply chain in today’s world without acknowledging the effects of COVID-19. Shortages extended into our daily
What is Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)? How to compare PLM tools in a crowded market and identify modern, scalable PLM systems for 2021 and beyond
January 25, 2021
If you run a thorough and involved research project of all the PLM tools in the market towards the dual goal of defining what
How to Build an Inclusive Supply Chain Software Company
January 21, 2021
Q: Why supply chain? What attracted you to this space? Key takeaway: There were three parts to the attraction: data, the market size, and how ripe
8 Rules To Building World-Class Software Products (For Supply Chain Or Otherwise) And World-Class Engineering Teams
January 19, 2021
No matter the industry your company operates within, the universal definition that applies to all companies is that we are all software companies. The
Why VCs are Investing in Supply Chain Management Software
January 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed inefficiencies in a number of industries and practices from health and hygiene to business travel and office costs. Most
How To Calculate Return On Investment Or ROI Of Your Software Subscription Or Purchase
January 14, 2021
We all recognize technology and digitization are essential for our supply chains but quantifying the ROI of a potential investment is easier said than
Digitization is the Secret to Streamlined Supply Chain Compliance
January 13, 2021
COVID-19 has changed the supply chain landscape forever. Supply chain disciplines, also known as the core best practices, have not withstood the impact of
Why ERPs are not a Standalone Solution for Purchase Order Management
January 12, 2021
Inventory is the most valuable asset on the balance sheet for product-based businesses. As is the case, improving gross margins by 1% or delaying
Why Supply Chain Mapping is Imperative to Achieve Transparency
January 11, 2021
More than ever, consumers prefer (and even demand) transparency from brands. They want to know the exact ingredients in their food, if their products
5 Examples of how Technology Supports Supply Chain Sustainability Goals
January 8, 2021
The pandemic uncovered gaps and weaknesses in supply chains that require organizations to transform themselves digitally faster than expected, starting with sustainability. Today’s consumers
How the GRID Streamlines Value Chain Communication & Project Managment
January 5, 2021
It is always a pleasure to join our GRID onboarding sessions for new customers that partner with Suuchi. The process is fascinating to watch
Why product solutions and feature sets for supply chain collaboration must be uniquely defined
January 3, 2021
Happy New Year 2021! I wish my readers a ton of actionable and enriching digital supply chain and technology knowledge this year. Now,
5 Sources and Types of Data Sets in Supply Chain and Workflow Analytics
December 30, 2020
In talking to multiple leaders across numerous consumer goods, manufacturing, and fashion companies, the supply chain leaders that are most impressive and most fun
Buy vs. Build vs. Subscribe: How to Choose an SCM Software Solution
December 29, 2020
Buy, build, or subscribe? This is a major decision that companies struggle with when investing in a platform to manage their supply chain. This
How Data Analytics and Supply Chain Software are Coming Together
December 23, 2020
Due to the digitization of supply chains, the growth in IoT, and advances in software functionality, companies have access to a wealth of data.
5 Strategies for a Successful Digital Global Sourcing Network
December 22, 2020
Two constant nightmares and banes of existence for almost all supply chain managers and executives are the lack of visibility with their supplier and
Analytics is the Solution to Supply Chain Risks
December 21, 2020
We’ve come a long way in the past 125 years of supply chain evolution. From the invention of hand trucks and steel shipping containers
Why Digitize your Supply Chain NOW
December 16, 2020
I have found myself questioning why so many companies are slow or reluctant to embrace the new wave of thinking when digitizing the supply
Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain for the COVID & Post-COVID World
December 15, 2020
COVID-driven supply chain bottlenecks have led businesses to realize how essential it is to have a diverse vendor and supplier network. On March 12,
How to Digitize Material Management through PLM
December 15, 2020
Ever played the game telephone? The purpose is to keep a message intact from the original whisperer to the last. But communication is often
14 ways connected and open supply chain platforms improve workflow, boost morale and remote job efficiency, and reduce costs
December 14, 2020
When it comes to supply chains, most of the attention is focused on improvements in the outbound flow and financials – specifically warehouse and
5 ways to Measure Accountability throughout the Supply Chain
December 8, 2020
Given the complexity of enterprise supply chains and the multitude of contractors, vendors, and logistics partners used throughout the process, there can be significant
How the Suuchi GRID Compares to other SCM Platforms
December 8, 2020
I grew up in FinTech. At the beginning of my career, I witnessed how advanced an industry approached data and technology. One major issue in
The Profile of the In-Demand Supply Chain Executive in 2021
December 7, 2020
In speaking with hundreds of supply chain companies over the years, I (and we at Suuchi) know to recognize patterns across these companies – not
6 Reasons to Invest in Cloud-Based Supply Chain Software
December 7, 2020
With so much of the modern world dependent on internet-based processes (from file storage to entertainment to food delivery), it’s hard to believe the
Future of Costing, and Digitizing Costing in Sourcing and across Value Chains
December 1, 2020
Costing has long been a painful exchange between vendors and retailers. There has been limited transparency in the process, and most interactions are analog.
Overcoming Supply Chain Risks, and Building Supply Chain Recovery and Resilience
November 24, 2020
COVID-19 upended supply chains globally. Executives were left scrambling, and revenues and profits plummeted. Companies had to ask themselves: how could we have better
Protect Your Supply Chain with This Crisis Checklist
November 23, 2020
In 1998, NASA sent the Mars Climate Orbiter into space to study the planet at a height of 226 km with a minimum altitude
Platforms and lightweight product suites are the future for supply chain tech stacks
November 19, 2020
If you are in the business of manufacturing and/or distributing physical products, your company has invested in systems for digital commerce, CRM, and HR.
How Supply Chain Inefficiencies are Costing You Millions
November 16, 2020
When a pipe in your house is leaking, you get it fixed. Not just because it creates a giant mess, but because broken fixtures
How to Solve Common Supply Chain Challenges with Analytics
November 12, 2020
While conversing with supply chain and operations professionals from various industries, common topics regularly arise relating to the challenges involved with analytics that inform
American Tall Selects Suuchi Inc. to Support Supply Chain Digitization
November 10, 2020
The Fast-Growing Online Retailer Will Use the Suuchi GRID to Increase Speed to Market and Optimize Processes Carlstadt, NJ – American Tall, an online
Why Supply Chain is the Next Digital Transformation
November 9, 2020
It used to be that when a company wanted to optimize its supply chain, it looked to transportation, warehousing, inventory planning, or logistics. Today,
Supply Chain Management Dos and Don’ts
October 30, 2020
Nobody said supply chain management would be easy. Something as complicated as a typical supply chain in a large organization has immense potential to
How to Achieve Your Supply Chain Management Goals in 2021
October 23, 2020
With every new year comes the desire to set and achieve goals, and with 2020 throwing so many curveballs to businesses of all sizes,
Suuchi Ramesh on Supply Chain Platforms – Supply Chain Next Podcast
October 16, 2020
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and what got you into supply chain. Key Takeaway: I’m a software engineer with an MBA
5 ways to improve supply chain costs
October 16, 2020
The quest to improve supply chain costs is the kind of goal that should be at the top of any company’s list, and the
