ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 16, 2023

3PL in Modern Supply Chains Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving global business landscape, supply chain management has become more complex than ever. In this blog post, we will explore the pivotal role that 3PL plays in modern supply chains and how partnering with experts like ModusLink can unlock success.

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QAD

APRIL 10, 2024

A reliable system should provide accurate forecasts and recommendations to optimize inventory management and prevent unnecessary costs. Factor in Risks with Accurate Forecasts The quantitative result of calculating the forecast accuracy provides a good estimation of the quality of your past forecasts.

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QAD

MARCH 6, 2024

So far, we’ve explored what Demand Planning is, delved into its key features, and reviewed the functions and duties to this process. Therefore, questions about defined roles and responsibilities come as no surprise. By doing so, companies have the ability to stay competitive in an uncertain and constantly changing world.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Today’s growing complexity and volatility means that companies need to evolve their supply chains to deliver transformational outcomes that help them become more resilient, agile and intelligent to stay ahead of disruption and seize new opportunities.”[1] ”[2] What is a Digital Twin?

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Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2023

The last time we compiled a list of supply chain book recommendations was in 2016 in our blog, 6 Books Every Supply Chain Professional Must Read. That’s why we’ve compiled a new list of six highly recommended supply chain books from our team, to help you navigate supply chain management and resiliency in 2023 and beyond. #1

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With this in mind, we will explore in this blog the definition of Lead Time, its impact, and how mastering it can be your competitive advantage. With this in mind, we will explore in this blog the definition of Lead Time, its impact, and how mastering it can be your competitive advantage.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 18, 2022

Longstanding weaknesses in the supply chain like port infrastructure, outdated supply chain strategies and impacts of natural disaster and wars have all further affected global supply chains. To do this, they need access to a real time picture to manage every aspect of the chain. Collaboration for transparency and profitability .

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation. To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

However, as we learn more about how disruptions impact supply chains, it is time for companies and supply chain managers to reconsider the traditional view of black swan events. What are Black Swan Events in Risk Management? Before we begin to rethink black swan events, it’s essential to understand the traditional definition.

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QAD

JULY 6, 2023

Supply chain planning is a key component of digital supply chain management. Let’s explore this a bit. By analyzing historical data, AI can help us understand how customers will react to new products or price changes with greater pattern recognition and better identification of complicated data relationships.

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My Office Apps

JANUARY 22, 2024

Out with the Old, In with the Efficiency: Choose the Right Inventory Management Software for a Profitable New Year As the confetti settles and resolutions take flight, it’s the perfect time to give your business a refresh. But navigating the vast options of Inventory Management Software (IMS) can feel daunting.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Design: This phase of the implementation process takes the results of the discovery and planning phases to develop a detailed functional design of how the ERP will enable new workflows and processes from an end-user’s perspective. A tailored ERP business case enables an organization to evaluate its specific benefits, costs and risks.

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ivalua

APRIL 7, 2022

NEW Payments Solution. Leader Forrester Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. With great power comes great responsibility” – Audrey Izard , L’Oréal . The group covered localizing suppliers, right shoring, ESG, and managing risk. Keep an eye out for an in-depth blog session recap!

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 6, 2023

Customer response to LiveWorx was better than we could’ve imagined. Sessions also explored how organizations can apply design for sustainability (DfS) to identify and capture opportunities for value creation. If you didn’t have a chance to attend LiveWorx, here are some highlights and key takeaways from this unforgettable event.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Through these technologies and process enhancements, manufacturers can anticipate a new scale of innovation in 2024. Through these technologies and process enhancements, manufacturers can anticipate a new scale of innovation in 2024. Examples of intelligent factories include on-demand manufacturing and virtual inventories.

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Taulia

AUGUST 29, 2023

Accordingly, by increasing supply chain efficiency, businesses can improve their ability to meet customer expectations, build resilience against supply chain risks, and enhance their working capital position. Successful supply chain management (SCM) is one of the most effective ways to increase supply chain efficiency.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2024

Fortunately, a solution is emerging that not only relieves these pains but also transforms them into competitive advantages: AI forecasting, a paradigm shift in supply chain management. It enables businesses to meet customer demand without the excess cost of overstocking or the risk of stockouts. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Read More: Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities ] Diversifying Your Business Lingo: Synonyms for Procurement What are the synonyms of procurement, you might wonder?

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QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

For example, roughly 85 percent of companies incorporate sustainable procurement practices due to government regulations and policies and the risk of being noncompliant – not in response to consumer attitudes. The needed connectivity between manufacturers and suppliers means relying on increased digitized processes and solutions.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 17, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In the Part 1 blog post last week, we addressed key trends, business needs, and much needed capabilities. Value-Based Approach.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

During the pandemic, the supply chain discussions take new importance. Globally ten percent of jobs are in manufacturing, while 37% are associated with supply chain management. The supply chain career is new. As an industry, we struggle to embrace new ways of thinking. Reflection. Evolution is messy. Challenges abound.

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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. Here are some compelling reasons why diving into supply chain management is a fantastic career choice. Each day brings a new challenge, offering continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Lucky for you.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Yet many supply chain managers are operating in a ‘wait-and-see’ mode when it comes to digitalization.”[1]. In a volatile world characterized by rapidly changing technology, caution is often justified. Many analysts believe, however, that time for caution has passed when it comes to digital supply chain transformation.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 10, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. How do we drive better visibility into the risks and disruptions? More importantly, how do we drive better responses?

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

2% of managers apply best practice decision methods. Many which I’ve highlighted over the years in blogs and articles. It will describe more of a new business model/approach, adaptions to the realities of todays world, using the possibilities of todays technology. These new operating models can create significant benefits.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

During the afternoon, as I quietly held the pieces for Jake’s monster, my mind composed my blog post for the week. Building New Structures Using New Building Blocks. I strongly believe that leaders must build their supply chains with new building blocks. A fiercely independent child, he rebuked my suggestions. Reflection.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Happy new year! Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. If you’d like to avoid missing a post in the future.

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BlueYonder

JULY 28, 2022

This insight comes from the 2022 State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report , presented by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), sponsored by Avetta, Blue Yonder, C.H. Robinson, KPMG, and project 44. This is the third year of the annual report.

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BlueYonder

MAY 23, 2023

This blog highlights these themes, as well as how the Gartner Magic Quadrants are evolving. Earlier this month, at the 2023 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium in Orlando, Florida, there were many key supply chain themes that emerged. Key Supply Chain Themes There is a path to supply chain reinvention!

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2024

The use of artificial intelligence in supply chain management is only gaining more and more momentum with each passing year. Monitoring goods, production and managing logistics optimally to meet customer expectations remains a big challenge for supply chains. Future Trends, Technologies and Predictions of AI in Supply Chain 1.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. This is because the cars of today are nothing short of being data centers on wheels or software-defined vehicles with new sensors.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Using Google Trends data, Google has identified the retail categories which are now “ The New Normal.” The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. Digital Commerce Matters More Than Ever. Ah, the joy of shopping.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 27, 2019

artificial intelligence (AI), cognitive computing, and machine learning) play a vital role in digital strategies. If we embrace the revolutionary possibilities presented by developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, we can anticipate problems and manage disruptions before they even occur.”[1] ”[4]. .”[1]

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EazyStock

JUNE 21, 2022

Many more traditional supply chain strategies originated in a steadier business environment. The transition to cloud solutions in supply chain management. For example, management might have been cautious about adopting cloud-based supply chain solutions due to security concerns over data breaches and loss of irreplaceable data.

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In his current role, he is accountable for several strategic functions, including corporate engineering; capital and infrastructure strategy; corporate real estate; risk management; operations research and global procurement. He earned an M.S. He earned an M.S.

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