The current Supply Chain needs long-lasting learning transformation
Prophetic Technology
JUNE 25, 2020
Prophetic Technology
JUNE 25, 2020
Freight Center
JUNE 25, 2020
Whether you live in the South and deal with heavy rain or live in the Northeast and blizzards are the norm for several months out of the year, we’re all affected when bad weather hits. When it comes to shipping freight, bad weather can cause all kinds of shipping issues from delays to increased costs – none of which are good for your business. Understanding how weather can affect your freight shipment gives you the knowledge you need to plan ahead and possibly avoid some of the common issues tha
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crisp
JUNE 25, 2020
For many suppliers, accurate demand forecasts can be hard to come by. Forecasts not only take a while to develop using traditional methodologies, but human error and bias can muddy the water as well. Inaccurate forecasts can lead to inefficiency and waste throughout the supply chain, coming at a great cost to their business. Statistical forecasting is the best-in-class methodology for generating accurate forecasts.
DELMIA Quintiq
JUNE 25, 2020
Manufacturers are reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their operations and supply chains. Production plans have been disrupted due to changes in demand, raw material supply and workforce availability. Many automotive plants have had to temporarily shut down production or repurpose their assembly lines to produce medical devices such as respirators.
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JUNE 25, 2020
Will the trend toward a return to “regional manufacturing” boost volumes in over the road transportation in North America as manufacturers move away from Asian overseas operations? American manufacturers are adapting to significant modulation in the nature of their supply chains as market forces and current global events promote operating “closer to home”.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NC State SCRC
JUNE 25, 2020
I was recently involved in a research discussion with Chris Yukins of George Washington University’s Law School’s Government Procurement Program, and Thomas Kull from Arizona State University, exploring the impact of the rise of electronic marketplaces in government procurement. In the Thomson Reuters publication “ The Government Contractor “, we review some key changes coming to government acquisition.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 25, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Storm article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. While most business cycles ebb and flow, two or three times in a generation we encounter an earth-shattering change that fundamentally reshapes the way we do business. We’re in the eye of the storm – and it’s not one to wait out.
NC State SCRC
JUNE 25, 2020
Given the lack of discussion in the media on supply chain shortages in healthcare, one would think that this crisis has been averted, and that shortages of Personal Protective Equipment, medicines, and hospital supplies is now a history lesson. Think again. Recent data that I obtained from a source identifies just how bad this problem continues to be.
Shipsy
JUNE 25, 2020
Shipsy’s technology platform will not only help you digitize your entire shipment operations from PO / SO to Delivery, so that you can get rid of all your excel sheets, but we will also help with the following 3 things. Automate Data Flow From Shipping Lines All the various fields in the excel can be maintained on Shipsy. Around 30% of these fields are related to Shipping Line events.
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Convey
JUNE 25, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the retail landscape has completely changed, leapfrogging eCommerce expectations by over […]. The post AMA With NSD: How To Keep Order Fulfillment Flexible This Peak Season appeared first on Convey.
Bristlecone
JUNE 25, 2020
BRF+ is one of the leading business rule management systems due to its flexible, easy and cost-effective implementation and its ability to automate business processes in a simpler and smarter way. BRF+ was first introduced in SAP NetWeaver 7.1 EhP1, but since the release of SAP S/4HANA 1610, BRF+ has gained significant traction, quickly becoming the go-to solution for many business processes like output management.
Requis
JUNE 25, 2020
Susie Bodnar is part of the generation that is driving supply chain innovation forward. She is a 15-year logistics veteran, educator, consultant, and an active volunteer with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). She is VP of Membership for the CSCMP Chicago Roundtable and was the 2019 CSCMP Edge conference chair. On episode 12 of Supply Chain Next, Susie talks with host Richard Donaldson about what makes a great supply chain professional, what she’s learned over the cour
Bristlecone
JUNE 25, 2020
Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and other subsets of the Life Sciences industry face unique supply chain challenges that have been compounded by coronavirus-related disruptions in recent months. Discover how SAP and Bristlecone are making it easy for Life Sciences companies to streamline demand and supply planning. Session Agenda. Key supply chain challenges in the life sciences industry.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
MercuryGate
JUNE 25, 2020
When you’re deemed an essential part of America’s “critical infrastructure” like MercuryGate customer DSC Logistics, now CJ Logistics America, enabling a rapid and resilient supply chain is critical to the response and recovery of the nation and the world at large. It’s not only a matter of moving, shipping and fulfilling orders to deliver goods […].
Operations and Supply Chain Management
JUNE 25, 2020
A worker checks the glass cover-plate for Apple’s iPhone X at a factory in Tongren city, China. PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS. Apple Inc.’s decision to insource its semiconductors is raising big questionsfor the electronics giant’s suppliers. Apple is breaking off a 15-year agreement with chip supplier Intel Corp. as part of a broader strategy to replace third-party parts with components designed in house.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JUNE 25, 2020
Adisseo, a global provider of nutritional additives for livestock and animal feed, has chosen a demand planning solution from FuturMaster as part of its ambitious growth plans and to improve service levels.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 25, 2020
Reverse logistics involves the repair, recycling, reclamation, and reuse of products. While it is a broad catchall term, it is most used to describe returns management processes for modern shippers. After all, e-commerce is associated with a significantly higher rate of returns than traditional brick-and-mortar stores. E-commerce returns are significantly higher than that of traditional.read More.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JUNE 25, 2020
As COVID-19 spread across the globe, hundreds of companies, including many of our customers, had to rework supply chains and shift their focus to the urgent need of expediting personal protective equipment (PPE), hospital equipment, and other medical supplies. During this unprecedented global supply chain disruption, we’ve worked with our customers and carriers to move thousands of shipments of essential supplies, leveraging our entire global suite of services, including air, ocean, customs brok
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 25, 2020
In today’s changing market dynamics, the retail business is getting more competitive by the day. Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. Assortment planning decisions made by these teams need to be more dynamic and localized as manual analysis based on broad assumptions and averages do not suffice anymore.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 25, 2020
As we find ourselves searching for some sort of “new normal,” we’re seeing the reopening process slow in places where new hotspots emerge, but surprisingly, we saw major upticks in dry van trends.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 25, 2020
eCommerce and omnichannel shopping are commonplace not only for consumers, but business-to-business buyers as well. This trend has accelerated even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic since online purchases have become a necessity. To succeed in this new normal, shippers must respond with efficiency and speed, while maintaining affordability and transparency to the last mile.
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
ivalua
JUNE 25, 2020
Happy Friday! The last couple of months have been tough for everyone and have been filled with lots of worries for many of us. It has, however, also given us the time to reflect on many things. One thing in particular our team has been reflecting on is how great Ivalua has been in making sure we all as employees have been looked after and supported during these unprecedented times.
3GTMS
JUNE 25, 2020
The post For 3PLs, Flexible Cloud-Based TMS Software is Essential to Thrive in the Post-COVID World appeared first on 3GTMS.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 25, 2020
Machine learning (ML) is one of the basic technologies found in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing — machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence. Some pundits insist AI remains an aspirational concept, while machine learning is being used widely by the business community.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
West Coast and California Logistics
JUNE 25, 2020
When companies seek to optimize their eCommerce operations, they’re generally looking to do two things: improve distribution speed and reduce costs. These factors of speed and cost are affected by many factors, including the location where fulfillment services are performed. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the advantages of West Coast eCommerce fulfillment and show you how – when it comes to speed and cost – the West may very well be the best for your operation.
Jaggaer
JUNE 25, 2020
Procurement experts know that making deals is a key part of the job. From agreeing on bulk pricing with a supplier to working out budget numbers with internal stakeholders, procurement teams are locked in a constant give and take. But negotiation doesn’t have to be a battle and learning the steps to success is simpler than you may think. JAGGAER was lucky enough to hear from entrepreneur, speaker, and ace negotiator Molly Fletcher at the REV2019 Global Procurement Forum.
Bulk Connection
JUNE 25, 2020
While the COVID-19 outbreak has temporarily halted non-essential travel between the U.S. and Canada, shipments between the two countries has been largely unaffected. This includes bulk shipments of liquid and dry bulk products. In this article, we’ll examine the process of U.S. to Canada bulk shipping and tell you what you need to know to get your products across the border.
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