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
Suuchi Inc, parent of Suuchi GRID the modern standard for supply chain operations and Fintech company Bankamoda, the alternative bank focused on flexible financial
When we consider supply chain sustainability, the first thing that typically comes to mind is the production process, as well as the transportation of
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
Intro A vendor portal is a software system leveraged by a business in conjunction with vendors, contract manufacturers, raw material suppliers, logistics providers and
Consumers’ interest in specific raw materials and product composition has grown immensely over recent years. With digital marketing on social media platforms and data
Introduction to Bid Management One of the most crucial aspects of manufacturing is having a vendor network to reliably produce goods for your customers.
Intro Just when we assumed we were done with the worst of supply chain issues and delays, new shocks are hitting global supply chains.
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 Boom If you enjoy “following the money” in the news, you probably read about “brand aggregators” and the “aggregator” industry in 2021.
As freight delays, inconsistent production scheduling, and skyrocketing consumer goods prices continue into the third year of COVID, it is clear that time alone
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
Impact of adhering to implementation strategies Anyone that delivers solutions understands the importance of identifying the core problem statement. Seems obvious, but without a
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
Over the past five years, our team at Suuchi Inc has worked with hundreds of customers. Each brings unique supply chain workflows, business models,
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
Given the massive supply chain disruptions of 2021, brands are looking to find new ways to effectively manage their supply chain and combat these
Purpose and content of this post The goal of this post is to define supply chain management in the present world and in the
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
Clearing the way Bottlenecks? We do not have any of those. I personally approve every feature, change and deployment for my engineering teams. This
Spreadsheets and email threads and project management tools, OH MY… While these terms may sound fun and familiar, emerging brands are starting to embrace
In the recent times, supply chain managers have developed strategic sourcing agreements that allow moving production closer to the market. Purchasing in the recent
Brands, retailers, and customers are all in for a chaotic, frustrating holiday season. Transportation delays, astronomical increases in freight expenses, labor shortages, and port
Kicking off business conversations with banter about supply chain snags and commiserating about the latest crippling supply chain happening has become par for the
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. has released a major update to their software platform, the GRID. This release introduces a new UI and enhanced functionality relating to
Creating, assigning, tracking, and analyzing purchase orders are together some of the most operationally important tasks for organizations. These are also some of the
Background:Â The software industry is buzzing with a myriad of new solutions spanning vastly different functional areas, and it should be as our whole
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
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
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
If you follow investment announcements and business headlines, you have probably heard about the wave of amazon brand aggregators and how they have raised
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
As supply chain practitioners, we talk about the importance of transparency in supply chains. However, when using buzz words and phrases, we do not
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
The concept of ERP (enterprise resource planning) was coined about 30 years ago to describe systems that strung together all business operations for a
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.
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 expert, Rob O’Byrne, is the founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau, a consulting firm that advises top 500 companies across 25 countries.
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
On February 24th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order centering on global supply chains and ensuring USA production is strong enough to
In the simplest form, the supply chain is the process of producing finished goods. This process starts with sourcing raw materials, the development stage,
What is Supply Chain Management Software? You may not realize it, but many of the products you use every day have been on an
Data is the new oil. However, this new oil will only generate useful energy if it is processed correctly and not collected for the
Democratization empowers employees to have access to specialized skills and knowledge across all facets of an organization. As transparency and traceability remain top trends,
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
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
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
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 highest ROI set of benefits from adopting supply chain platforms and ensuing digitization is creating digital global sourcing networks – in other words,
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
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 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
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
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.
In this modern era of liberalization and globalization, platform ecosystems have received significant attention as a critical business decision making concept. Sustainable business growth
There is no better feeling than sitting with customers and listening to their problems and understanding their pain points, diving into your memory banks,
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
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
If you run a thorough and involved research project of all the PLM tools in the market towards the dual goal of defining what
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
No matter the industry your company operates within, the universal definition that applies to all companies is that we are all software companies. The
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
We all recognize technology and digitization are essential for our supply chains but quantifying the ROI of a potential investment is easier said than
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
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
More than ever, consumers prefer (and even demand) transparency from brands. They want to know the exact ingredients in their food, if their products
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
It is always a pleasure to join our GRID onboarding sessions for new customers that partner with Suuchi. The process is fascinating to watch
Happy New Year 2021! I wish my readers a ton of actionable and enriching digital supply chain and technology knowledge this year.  Now,
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, build, or subscribe? This is a major decision that companies struggle with when investing in a platform to manage their supply chain. This
Due to the digitization of supply chains, the growth in IoT, and advances in software functionality, companies have access to a wealth of data.
Two constant nightmares and banes of existence for almost all supply chain managers and executives are the lack of visibility with their supplier and
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
I have found myself questioning why so many companies are slow or reluctant to embrace the new wave of thinking when digitizing the supply
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,
Ever played the game telephone? The purpose is to keep a message intact from the original whisperer to the last. But communication is often
When it comes to supply chains, most of the attention is focused on improvements in the outbound flow and financials – specifically warehouse and
Given the complexity of enterprise supply chains and the multitude of contractors, vendors, and logistics partners used throughout the process, there can be significant
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
In speaking with hundreds of supply chain companies over the years, I (and we at Suuchi) know to recognize patterns across these companies – not
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
Costing has long been a painful exchange between vendors and retailers. There has been limited transparency in the process, and most interactions are analog.
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
In 1998, NASA sent the Mars Climate Orbiter into space to study the planet at a height of 226 km with a minimum altitude
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.
When a pipe in your house is leaking, you get it fixed. Not just because it creates a giant mess, but because broken fixtures
While conversing with supply chain and operations professionals from various industries, common topics regularly arise relating to the challenges involved with analytics that inform
The Fast-Growing Online Retailer Will Use the Suuchi GRID to Increase Speed to Market and Optimize Processes Carlstadt, NJ – American Tall, an online
It used to be that when a company wanted to optimize its supply chain, it looked to transportation, warehousing, inventory planning, or logistics. Today,
Nobody said supply chain management would be easy. Something as complicated as a typical supply chain in a large organization has immense potential to
With every new year comes the desire to set and achieve goals, and with 2020 throwing so many curveballs to businesses of all sizes,
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
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
After talking with over 30 supply chain executives over the last month, a concept that has come up more and more frequently is “lean
Sponsored by Suuchi Inc, this discussion looks in to the impact of Covid-19 on the digitalization of the textile & apparel value chain and
A true omnichannel experience for businesses is critical to maintain and grow their customer base and market share. Customers want to personalize their experience
Being a supply chain manager in today’s world can be something of a mixed blessing. On the one hand, there is a wealth of
Video conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Hangouts were fairly popular before the COVID-19 pandemic. They were helpful tools to connect with outside
