Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares excerpts of our fifth prediction that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory. In this posting, we share excerpts of our fifth prediction.

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QAD

JANUARY 24, 2023

It is no secret that procurement executives are constantly seeking innovative ways to maximize efficiency and address unexpected supply disruptions. However, procurement is evolving into much more than the most cost effective option since the cheapest option often involves real world atrocities like child and forced labor.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2018

Companies asked for integrated supply chain planning. As a leader of a global supply chain organization, her goal was simple. She was trying to define and drive supply chain excellence. In the last year, she worked with three consulting companies. Her focus was on technology implementation.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Study shows most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, and fear of change is the biggest roadblock. By George Fowler, group vice president, Spinnaker Supply Chain. Thus, increasing the need for a faster, more agile supply chain enabled by digitization enables.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Supply chain technology is a difficult, exhilarating topic to cover in detail. Supply chain managers will focus on several key supply chain technology implementations or considerations which will impact consumer spending habits, consumer-business interactions and performance measurement.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keeping up with demand and market trends challenges most supply chain operators. Supply chain operators need to take a step back and closely examine their demand forecasting process to optimize supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Let’s start with the definition.

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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are five key strategies for designing quality from the start, along with the tools, steps and environment needed to make it happen. You naturally think about potential product failures that end users might experience, but don’t ignore possible problems in the design, manufacturing and supply chain processes.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 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 this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions.

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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. .”[1] ”[1] What is often overlooked in the pursuit of better customer experiences is how those experiences can be affected by supply chain operations.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The type and capabilities of supply chain technology is expanding, and technology will only grow more important in effective supply chain management in 2018. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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Locus

JULY 24, 2023

In a world where Amazon is the new storefront and everyone and their uncle suddenly loves to play SimCity with their supply chain, understanding the nuts and bolts of truckload types is as crucial as getting the latest iPhone before it sells out. However, with supply chain challenges mounting, a legacy solution might not cut it.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A report by McKinsey shows that early adopters of AI in the supply chain have improved their inventory levels by 35%, reduced logistics costs by 15%, and enhanced service levels by 65%, vis-a-vis competitors who were slow to embrace AI. And the effect of inaccurate demand forecasting is felt across the supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

In this article, we’ll break down what vertical integration is, its benefits and disadvantages, its application in supply chain, and the factors to consider when deciding whether it’s the correct strategy for your company. Vertical Integration in Supply Chain: To Integrate or Not To Integrate? Some people can’t.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 26, 2019

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) has been around for three decades. ” Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, believes S&OP is suffering from a Peter Pan complex — it’s never grown up. Lack of Clarity on Supply Chain Strategy. What’s going on?

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. And while the year ahead may hold some challenges – try not to flinch too hard at the word “inflation” – it’s also full of opportunities.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

1 In 2018, the three engineering disciplines producing the most degrees were, mechanical engineering, with 31,936 degrees, computer science with 19,082 degrees, and electrical engineering with 13,767, 2 And in 2020, 199,790 degrees in engineering were awarded in the U.S. Breaking it down In the U.S. 3 What’s the allure?

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Bristlecone

JULY 1, 2020

To assure continued growth and business sustainability, use of more modern technology like Big Data, IoT, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is imperative. Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) uses demand-driven strategies and practices to help businesses become more agile and responsive to varying market demands. BUFFER LEVELS.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The physical supply chain is not easily changeable.

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NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Today’s blog is written by guest blogger, Lisa C. Dunn a writer for TechnologyAdvice. She provides some great insights into how big data might be able to be used in supply chains. In a nutshell, big data is the dynamic, enormous and “disparate volumes of information created by people, tools and machines.”

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 17, 2022

This blog will help you reduce the number of OS&D claims that cost your organization time, money, and reputational damage. OS&D is an abbreviation with OS and D meaning “ o ver, s hort, and d amaged,” describing the three issues that can trigger an OS&D claim. Filing these claims is an expense and a hassle. Shortage Claim.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain. In this series, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic gave us the keys to build a resilient supply chain and add value to our Supply Chain. In 2021, COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain will not be incompatible.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. For supply chain leaders, this market downturn defines a new set of opportunities and risks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Andrei Klubnikin at at R-Style Lab. trillion on logistics and supply chain within the next five years. Email Address.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

As warehouses embrace technology to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs , many companies are considering making the move to an automated warehouse. Read on to learn what our experts had to say about the most important considerations you should weigh when moving to an automated warehouse. Henrique Senra.

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2019

Loblaw Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Hardeep Kharaud has led Loblaw’s digital evolution in retail, leading the company’s data science team to evaluate and quickly take advantage of digital technology innovation in the areas of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

For the past three weeks, I attempted to move my fingers on the keyboard, but to no avail. As I spent the time reflecting over the last three weeks, the number of articles streaming into my feed on supply chain implications was high, but most of them were wrong. By definition, this requires a global supply chain.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. And it is humanity, not machines, that innovates.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Today the stakes are even higher , with the ever-present ghost of disruption rattling supply chains around the world. The better your understanding and management of seasonal stock, the less the specter of supply chain disruption will keep you up at night. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It’s time to Marie Kondo your supply chain by eliminating excess inventory and learning how to avoid it in the first place. Strategies for Preventing Excess Stock. Shipment Delays and Supply Chain Disruptions. Those supply shortages lead to stockouts. Let’s talk about: What Excess Inventory Is.

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EazyStock

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

What are the primary supply chain management trends for 2019? Let’s dig into the future supply chain trends that could transform your supply chain and logistics operations! In this post we will present recent trends you may not have heard of – yet – but ought to keep an eye on as they develop. Digital Twin.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Inna Kuznetsova, three-time winner of the Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Women in Supply Chain award. Over the course of her career, Inna has occupied multiple positions of leadership within the technology and supply chain arenas.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We plan to do this for sales and operations planning (S&OP) and some other areas of supply chain planning as well. We plan to do this for sales and operations planning (S&OP) and some other areas of supply chain planning as well. How Does It Differ from Demand Forecasting?

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. According to Gartner, supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. AI in Supply Chains – The Business Advantages.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you want to gain more supply chain analytics knowledge, you’re in the right place. We’ve compiled a list of 10 great supply chain analytics books to help you better understand the concepts and strategies behind this vital business field.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2022

The pandemic was an eye-opener for supply chain professionals. Despite all the bad press the supply chain has received, supply chain managers should be lauded for their ability to think on their feet. ” The Supply Chain Agility Imperative. ” The Supply Chain Agility Imperative.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 24, 2022

The pandemic was an eye-opener for supply chain professionals. Despite all the bad press the supply chain has received, supply chain managers should be lauded for their ability to think on their feet. ” The Supply Chain Agility Imperative. ” The Supply Chain Agility Imperative.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Stand Out Digital Supply Chain Strategies! Technologies to optimize Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Arra at No-BS Marketplace. Latest Technologies Available To Help Different Supply Chain Models. Cloud Computing.

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