ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond. Here’s what it involves.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 21, 2020

With 2020 nearly behind us, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your supply chain for an even more successful 2021. Here at 6 River Systems we appreciate efficiency so, for your convenience, we collected some of the webinars, blogs and more that generated the most interest over the past year.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 30, 2019

We recently created a quiz to help supply chain professionals answer this question. Our goal was to help you identify potential improvement opportunities by answering a few questions and get a temperature check on the current landscape of network design solutions. It’s time to kick the spreadsheet habit.

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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 1, 2022

Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. 2023 call: Global supply chains will be slightly less busy, congested and chaotic, but cheaper – at least the transportation part. Theme 3: The Great Resignation will accelerate the existing driver exodus, increasing the focus on retention.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

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Optimization Software Supply Chain Optimization Just-in-Time Supply Chain Software 93

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Nearly a decade ago, I wrote a post entitled “ Thirty Years of Supply Chain Management ,” which examined the first in a series of articles written by Kinaxis analysts looking back over the previous thirty years of supply chain management. The Greatest Advancements in Supply Chain Management.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. As a supply chain professional who had performance tied to savings many times in my career, this resonated with me.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Supply chain management professionals know the essentiality of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): these software systems automate everything from procurement, inventory, and financials, as well as assist with customer relations and human relations.

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EcoVadis

JANUARY 4, 2019

As is nearly always the case, January is the time for a bit of reflection and review. One of the great things about this time of year is to dig into analytics and see what topics were of particular interest over the past year to those who care about transparency in global supply chains.

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Freightos

JULY 1, 2015

As the AOL CEO at the time, Steve Case, said : When we went public in 1992 we had less than 200,000 subscribers; a decade later the number was in the 25 million range” The internet has moved on from AOL, the loud connecting noises and slow loading pages. Is it time now to move to online freight rates? Heck, you can buy a house.

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AIMMS

JUNE 5, 2019

This ingenuity is precisely why Artificial Intelligence alone is unlikely to help us break out and take supply chain decision making to the next level. Leveraging AI to Execute the supply chain. We hope to further accelerate the practical adoption of AI in supply chain with AIMMS SC Navigator.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

Supply Chain Job Boards are aplenty, but how do we classify the ones worth our time as SCM Professionals? The platform includes supply chain entry-level jobs and supply chain remote jobs. The platform includes supply chain entry-level jobs and supply chain remote jobs.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. This is crucial as businesses continue to be faced with supply chain and business challenges. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 27, 2022

And while “Too much to do, too little time” has been around for centuries, Covid-19 has caused a shift in some types of work-related stress thanks to the rise of remote work. For example, as of March 2022, 81% of Americans say the supply chain is a significant source of stress. More on that later!).

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

.”[1] What is often overlooked in the pursuit of better customer experiences is how those experiences can be affected by supply chain operations. Customer Experience and Supply Chain Management. For some people, the relationship between supply chain management (SCM) and customer experience (CX) may not be evident.

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement professionals play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic decision-making. Whether you’re an aspiring procurement enthusiast or a seasoned professional aiming to advance your career, investing in procurement training and procurement training courses can be a game-changer.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 1, 2013

Today’s blog is a guest post by Nick Moores on social networking for supply chains. Although this is a topic that is bandied about a great deal, Nick shares some interesting insights into how managers need to think about social networking as a vehicle for creating business relationship networks.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 11, 2022

” asks Craig Jarrow ( @TMNinja ), author of Time Management Ninja. ”[1] That’s a message supply chain professionals and politicians need to grasp as they grapple with current supply chain snarls. “While you may long for the ways of yesterday, they are just that, yesterday.

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QAD

AUGUST 23, 2022

“Supply chain? Fast forward two years, when the pandemic began, and supply chain was in every headline. It’s always fun to explain because people begin to realize how supply chain plays a role in every facet of their lives. I still get asked why I chose a career in supply chain management.

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Locus

APRIL 6, 2023

Mark your calendars for the biggest supply chain conference of the year is just around the corner! The Gartner ® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is where the world’s supply chain leaders, experts, and practitioners convene to exchange experiences, ideas, and best practices.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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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. Back then, the world of supply chain in a pre-covid world looked quite different. Can you believe it? A must-read for business leaders.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Many veterans may enjoy a free meal at popular chain restaurants or it’s a reason to grill burgers. You can even take advantage of great deals on furniture and automobiles as part of a “Huge Veterans Day Blowout Sale!” I was lucky to have a fantastic support system, both professionally and personally. of all homeless in the U.S.

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Military Supply Chain Network Software Metrics System 79

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. Simple sourcing takes less time to execute and requires fewer resources to plan, but can cost more down the road.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the realm of supply chain management, AI is being heralded as a transformative force, capable of streamlining operations, slashing costs, and enhancing overall efficiency. If there’s any concern at all, it is surrounding the implementation and adoption of this technology in supply chain operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 26, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? Professional certifications article and permission to publish here provided by Sam Summers. Supply Chain Management Certifications. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Accounting Certifications.

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QAD

MAY 31, 2023

This year the QAD EMEA team participated in the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) in the Netherlands. Nevertheless, the consensus among attendees was that managing FTA compliance was time consuming and error prone. The Workforce is the Supply Chain One often overlooked part of the supply chain is the workforce.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Tl;dr It’s good to see supply chain management getting more attention in higher education. Supply chains are both more complex and more important than ever before. We will see a major shift towards supply chain management as a core competency for senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 9, 2016

by Dr. Madhav Durbha It is a great time to be a supply chain professional. Emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Cognitive computing, and Augmented Reality are creating new challenges and new opportunities for supply chain management (SCM) professionals.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 24, 2019

In a recent Forbes article , three common supply chain weaknesses are highlighted: Being reactive rather than pro-active. The behavioural weaknesses – lack of pro-activity and accountability should be no surprise to me or the readers of my blog. Not a great thought when you stroll through the halls of the average business!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 6, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Professional marketing services article and permission to publish here provided by Harry Poulson. Professional marketing is all about taking your business forward by following a plan. Continue reading to find out what the benefits of getting professional marketing services help.

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Kinaxis

MAY 15, 2018

If you’re lucky (and not too jet lagged), you’ll sneak in an early session or two, and you might even find time for cocktail that evening. Watch the teaser video below, and drop us a note to find out how you can put the Self-Healing Supply Chain to work for you. Show giveaway prep time!

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Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

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. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. Read More ».

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. These businesses are saving money by leasing their vehicles instead of buying them, and they’re also enjoying improved supply chain management due to their increased mobility and flexibility. Professional Image. A professional image is crucial for companies.

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