The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Hannah Kain and Joe Lynch discuss the outsourced supply chain, a topic Hannah is familiar with due to ALOM ‘s extensive experience managing supply chain functions for diverse industries. About Hannah Kain Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a supply chain company she founded in 1997.

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Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the last decade supply chain leaders and CIO’s have been evaluating when and how to move their supply chain applications to the cloud. Increased visibility – a cloud platform provides real-time visibility into critical supply chain data, such as inventory levels, which can help you make informed decisions.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2024

What defines a high-performing supply chain? However, this year promises a significant paradigm shift where traditional performance metrics are replaced by technology-driven frameworks, as recent breakthroughs with Generative AI in supply chains have demonstrated. Enter our list of supply chain trends for 2024.

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Unleashed

MARCH 24, 2024

Many manufacturers use lean methods to cut costs and improve efficiencies in their business. But ‘lean’ is a very broad concept and the ways that manufacturers ‘go lean’ vary considerably. Here we look at the most common tools and techniques used to bring the advantages of lean into the modern manufacturing workplace.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Executing lean concepts in Pharma, Biopharma and Medical Devices is critical to maintain and improve efficiency, quality, regulatory compliance and productivity. In addition, macro trends in life sciences are also increasing the need for industrial transformation and the digitalization of lean.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The supply chain is the heart of an organization’s operations. The vulnerabilities in global supply chains revealed during the pandemic proved to be a wake-up call for companies and industry at large. This begins with preparing future talent for supply chain management.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 31, 2023

Supply chain disruptions are the enemy of product businesses. Lean logistics is a strategy designed to optimise supply chain efficiency by cutting out waste and maximising customer value. In this guide to lean logistics: What is lean logistics? The result is high costs and unsatisfied customers.

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Logility

AUGUST 18, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving marketplaces, businesses need every advantage they can secure — and often, that edge lies in the effective alignment of executive leadership with supply chain operations. So, how can companies overcome these obstacles and use supply chain operations as a strategic tool?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

A Quick Recap of Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology to Think About 2017. Although apps and smart devices will make an impact in manufacturing technologies this year, a few other recent trends in manufacturing technology will dramatically redefine industry standards. Green Manufacturing Will Replace Existing Methodologies.

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Supply chain agility is the ability of a supply chain to respond quickly and effectively to changes in customer demand and external pressures. This guide breaks down supply chain agility – its benefits and the best-practice strategies for achieving it. Why is supply chain agility important?

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Stord

MAY 8, 2024

If you’re responsible for growing your e-commerce business and/or managing your DTC & B2B supply chain operations , we know you’re facing a slew of challenges. The team of supply chain and logistics experts at Stord have some best practices to overcome the types of problems you’re probably facing , or will soon enough.

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

Why supply chain digital transformation is essential Companies improve their efficiency and agility to be more competitive. Recent efforts for automation and digitalization is no different than accomplished in the past. This has been the case since the beginning of time.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In many companies, this is a sign of inefficient or ineffective collaboration and teamwork where Lean methods could help. Company operations need to be well planned yet agile in responding to disruptions in order to bring your products to market as fast as possible. Teams and processes need to adopt lean principles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2022

Few organizations are immune to the effects, which are acutely felt in supply chains — and the more complex they are, the greater the probability of interruptions. The study found that these leaders considered the largest gap to be between supply chain and procurement, citing it as a major issue. Collaboration is Key.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This blog is based on Dassault Systèmes’ partnership with IndustryWeek on conducting a midyear survey of industry leaders to gain a better understanding of how virtualization technologies are helping them adapt to these changes. Lean, continuous improvement initiatives to overcome production hurdles.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In February, Klaus Niebur, the director of global supply chain risk management at Autoliv, and Jan Thiessen, the managing director at targetP!, spoke on best practices on supply chain risk management at ARC Advisory Group’s Digital Transformation in Industry conference. The implementation was not trivial.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In the world of consumer goods and home and lifestyle, today’s fast-moving consumer trends demand fast delivery and quality at the lowest possible cost—for which lean programs in manufacturing are paramount. The next frontier in lean programs has the potential for far-reaching benefits. Trends driving lean progress.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. While the company has several different goals, two key focuses are improved agility and resilience, and more autonomous planning. A Complex Supply Chain. Resilience and Agility.

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ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2020

“ Lean” is considered to be a philosophy of continuous improvement. What is Lean Continuous Improvement? Lean Continuous Improvement is defined as a method for identifying opportunities for streamlining work, reducing waste, and increasing productivity. Perfection.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

AI Business Process Automation: Revolutionizing Efficiency in the Corporate World Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of business process automation, offering unprecedented efficiency and accuracy.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Your website is live, your supply chain is up and running, and customers are receiving their orders — but if you’re looking to grow your ecommerce business, your work is not yet done. This question is at the heart of any lean supply chain strategy. Improves customer satisfaction with quicker delivery.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

There has been much commentary about global supply chains not being resilient enough. One culprit, it is argued, is global supply chains being too lean. Does this mean, companies should abandon lean practices? It is possible to be lean, where it makes sense, and resilient. The Advantages of Lean.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 19, 2022

Businesses are continuously trying to find ways to maximize productivity and reduce waste to remain competitive in the global marketplace. However, manufacturers can only reap those benefits if they implement the right processes to enable this approach and embrace a strategy of continuous improvement. What is lean manufacturing?

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Logility

MAY 1, 2019

Fifteen years ago, I worked for a company that embraced Lean 6 Sigma as a core operating fundamental. Just about every member of the management team was a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt and many had attained a level of Master Black Belt. Fifteen years ago there were few resources to help apply lean principles to supply chain planning.

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Elementum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Business Process Automation Services: Enhancing Efficiency and Growth Business process automation (BPA) is a powerful approach to streamlining processes, eliminating repetitive tasks, and enhancing efficiency within organizations. Long-term success in automation depends on strategic implementation and continuous skill development.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

Defining Agile Supply Chains. Agile supply chains are nimble enough to respond smoothly to sudden changes in supply and demand. Learn more about building agility with real-time transportation visibility. Learn more about building agility with real-time transportation visibility.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 19, 2022

The supply chain —plants, warehouses, shipping lanes, trucks, etc.—are Heavily relying on inefficient tools and spreadsheets for planning and production impedes visibility. This costs companies the agility needed to thrive in a volatile marketplace. How the right tool can boost the efficiency of your S&OP process.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Automating Business Processes: Streamlining Efficiency and Profitability In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency and innovation are key to staying ahead of the competition. One way businesses can achieve this is through automating their processes. Business process automation (BPA) is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

“ When the pandemic disrupted the operations of manufacturing companies and their supply chains, many organizations were forced to reexamine their strategies. For example, on how to secure business continuity. These make up the Factory of the Future.

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QAD

JUNE 20, 2023

In the world of modern manufacturing, the importance of an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. A well-functioning supply chain ensures that a company has the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantities, to meet customer demand. However, achieving this level of efficiency can be challenging.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

I’ve worked in enterprise supply chain technology for more than 20 years, and, especially in the earlier years, collaborated in teams where I was the only female in the room. The truth is women have long been underrepresented in supply chain leadership. Q&A with three inspiring women in supply chain.

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QAD

MAY 2, 2023

This is what an antifragile supply chain looks like, and in today’s volatile world, it’s more important than ever. Step 1: Decentralize Your Supply Chain Just like a ship with multiple engines, decentralizing your supply chain reduces reliance on a single point of control or failure.

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Logility

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Today, Lean is a concept, a philosophy, a practice, and a set of tools all wrapped in one. The focus of Lean is to maximize quality, minimize unnecessary steps and optimize customer value (provide them what they want when they want it). Why wouldn’t adopting a Lean philosophy help?

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Despite all of the advances in route planning technologies, most logistics organizations still see a wide discrepancy in the results that their planners produce. Considering that these planners are using the same route optimization technology, how can this be? This is where RPA can make a difference.

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