Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 22, 2017
This week, I have been working with the Supply Chain Insights team to analyze and write our annual supply chain talent report. With over 400 respondents in the study, cross-tabbing/data analysis was fun. We had many options. High-Level Findings. In general, there is high job satisfaction in supply chain careers. 70% are either very satisfied or satisfied with their current job.
GlobalTranz
MARCH 24, 2017
Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? Possibly not. A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. The remaining 70 percent are hindered by outdated business models and technology. This is concerning. The speed of business is fast and companies that aren’t successful in adopting, implementing, and optimizing new technologies run the risk of being left
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Kinaxis
MARCH 22, 2017
by Alexa Cheater From designing, sourcing and manufacturing, to distribution and consumption, your supply chain is at the heart of your customer satisfaction levels. It has become a competitive weapon that could help you win the consumerism war. But the sheer complexity of supply chain networks, and the impact design decisions have on operational performance, makes supply chain inventory management aligning inventory investments with on-time customer delivery and margins a major challenge.
SCM Research
MARCH 23, 2017
The Case Centre has recently selected the winners of their 2017 Awards and Competitions. This year’s winning case in the Production and Operations Management category is closely related to supply chain management: Zara: The World’s Largest Fashion Retailer , written by Kasra Ferdows, Jose A.D. Machuca & Michael Lewis. This case is an updated version of the 15th in the ranking of top 40 overall best selling Zara case.
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While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 22, 2017
This week I worked with the Supply Chain Insights team to analyze and write our annual supply chain talent report. With over 400 respondents in the study, cross-tabbing and data analysis was fun. We had many options. High-Level Findings. In general there is high job satisfaction in supply chain careers: 70% are either very satisfied or satisfied with their current job.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Kinaxis
MARCH 21, 2017
by Iman Niroomand Supply chain performance depends on the matching of product features with supply chain features. When a new product hits the market, the existing supply chain that is optimal for a given set of product lines will not stay optimal. Thus, a new product introduction will require a supply chain logistic network redesign. A new product introduction leads to a potential risk of reduced service performance due to ‘discontinuity’.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 24, 2017
Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of London following this week’s terrorist attack. So sad, so senseless. May the days ahead be filled with peace and healing, for all the injured and mourning, and for all of us. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). eBay to Roll Out Guaranteed Delivery for 20 Million Items.
Logility
MARCH 21, 2017
I am constantly amazed that an automotive manufacturer will design and market vehicles with top-end speeds of 180+ MPH and 0-60 speeds in the sub 4 second range. Don’t get me wrong, I own three vehicles with 5.7L Hemi engines so I love powerful vehicles. However, considering the top legal speed in most of the United States is 70 or 75 MPH and most stop and go driving takes place where speed limits are less than 45 MPH, a driver rarely gets the opportunity to experience a vehicle’s tr
Enterra Insights
MARCH 20, 2017
The digital path to purchase is increasingly dominating retail sales. By that I mean consumers are increasingly using mobile devices … Continued. The post Taking Advantage of Emerging Opportunities on the Consumer’s Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.
Kinaxis
MARCH 24, 2017
by Melissa Clow This blog is part of a video interview series. Check out the video below as well as links to other supply chain practitioner and Kinaxis executive interviews. Company processes are disconnected because their supply chain planning has grown up in a siloed manner, says John Sicard, president and CEO of Kinaxis. Consequently, it’s futile to follow that model and think you can optimize the supply chain one link at a time.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 21, 2017
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Today’s post is by Troy Ryley at Transplace where he recommends that we keep developing a North America that supports trade and builds a strong infrastructure and economy for Mexico, Canada and the U.S.
PINC
MARCH 22, 2017
MHI will preview the 2017 Annual Industry Report- Next-Generation Supply Chains: Digital, On-Demand and Always-On during the April 5 Keynote at ProMat.
TMC
MARCH 23, 2017
Many big cities around the world have implemented environmentally sustainable programs to reduce the traffic snarls that add cost to urban supply chains. Can the expertise they have gained in introducing these solutions be transferred to other traffic-choked cities? A European project called SOLUTIONS developed a framework for such an exchange of expertise.
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.
Material Handling & Logistics
MARCH 23, 2017
Mars, Nestlé, Mondelēz and Hershey and others have committed to working together to end deforestation and forest degradation in the cocoa supply chain, with an initial focus on Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. read more.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 20, 2017
But before you come to any conclusions. Try walking in my shoes. Try walking in my shoes. You’ll stumble in my footsteps. Keep the same appointments i kept. If you try walking in my shoes. If you try walking in my shoes. — Lyrics from “ Walking in My Shoes ” by Depeche Mode. Last week, BBC News published an article highlighting the poor conditions and low pay drivers who haul freight for IKEA and other retailers in Western Europe have to deal with, particularly drivers brought over f
Oracle SCM
MARCH 20, 2017
Steve Banker of ARC Advisory Group recently published an article in Forbes.com on how businesses should consider getting the jump on this year’s seasonal warehouse surges by focusing on upgrading and modernizing their supply chains. And while it might seem overzealous to be talking about preparations for high season in March, when one considers that Black Friday is only 248 days away, that leaves you more than enough time to get a cloud-based warehouse management system (WMS) implemented,
ModusLink Corporation
MARCH 23, 2017
It is no secret that the entire retail landscape has endured some major changes over the last few years to accommodate the rapid proliferation of e-commerce. As direct-to-consumer order fulfillment has continued to evolve and consumers have fully developed their taste and expectations for instant gratification, retailers have had to depend heavily on their logistics […].
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Arkieva
MARCH 24, 2017
The supply chain planning team is an integral part of a functional supply chain execution (SCE). How an organization is structured can affect the overall supply chain process. In this week’s, Supply Chain Talk, Arkieva CEO Harpal Singh discusses how organizational supply chain planning structures can be improved. . During an orchestra performance, when things are going well, no one notices the mannerisms of the conductor; everyone seems to be captivated by the music.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 22, 2017
One of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 was that software vendors and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) would embrace Simplicity-as-a-Service as a new value proposition for customers. Here’s how I define Simplicity-as-a-Service: Simplicity-as-a-Service is enabling customers to achieve their desired outcomes in an ever-changing business environment with less time, effort, cost, risk, and resources.
TMC
MARCH 23, 2017
Many big cities around the world have implemented environmentally sustainable programs to reduce the traffic snarls that add costs to urban supply chains. Can the expertise they have gained in introducing these solutions be transferred to other traffic-choked cities? A European project called SOLUTIONS developed a framework for such an exchange of expertise.
NFI Industries
MARCH 21, 2017
Guest Post: Robert Garrison, President of Global at NFI When importers are booking their freight, two main concerns come to mind: cost and timeliness. With the new alliance route updates, it is a great time for shippers to reassess cost and time requirements. This year, carriers have adapted their routes to accommodate for larger vessels. Read More.
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In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.
Arkieva
MARCH 22, 2017
How do you get the sense of what works for demand planning? While making a good sauce often does not require as much precision as baking does, it requires a general sense of measurement. Good chefs are often able to whip out soups and sauces without measuring every ingredient accurately. They start to get a sense of what works. [Related Webinar: How to Use Predictive Analytics to Drive Sales & Delight Your Customers ] Improving Demand Planning.
Oracle SCM
MARCH 20, 2017
IDC recently evaluated prominent vendor software applications in the sales and operations planning (S&OP) marketplace. As a quantitative and qualitative assessment that assesses both current and anticipated future performance in the marketplace, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Sales and Operations Planning evaluates the business capability and business strategy of 10 vendors that deliver notable S&OP tools.
AFFLINK
MARCH 20, 2017
You can’t open a major tech news site these days without encountering the words “big data.” Tech journalists have written thousands of gigabytes about this emerging trend in IT, but what is it? More importantly, how can you leverage this fascinating technology into the world of supply chain optimization? What is Big Data? The easy question first: what is big data?
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MARCH 22, 2017
Fox's, the £250m UK biscuit company, has improved its forecasting, manufacturing and promotions planning practices after implementing new supply chain technology from specialist vendor FuturMaster.
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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.
Arkieva
MARCH 20, 2017
Thinking about creating a customer segmentation strategy? Here are 8 common pitfalls to avoid. Customer segmentation provides a strategic way for aligning services and profitability. For businesses looking to improve bottom line results and the cash conversion cycle, creating an effective customer segmentation process is invaluable. With that said, creating a proper customer segmentation process is one that eludes many businesses for a plethora of reasons, including inaccessibility to tools that
Material Handling & Logistics
MARCH 22, 2017
One-third of all manufacturers sampled in new survey admitted to not having performed any cyber risk assessments of the industrial connected devices operating on factory floors. read more.
TMC
MARCH 23, 2017
Many big cities around the world have implemented environmentally sustainable programs to reduce the traffic snarls that add costs to urban supply chains. Can the expertise they have gained in introducing these solutions be transferred to other traffic-choked cities? A European project called SOLUTIONS developed a framework for such an exchange of expertise.
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