GlobalTranz

JANUARY 7, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills 120

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

“We live in a world where supply chains, not companies, compete for market dominance. But companies often have diverging incentives and interests from their supply chain partners, so when they independently strive to optimize their individual objectives, the expected result can be compromised. ”. It is 3:00 AM.

Optimal Sourcing 288

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Modeling 288

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Current supply chain snarls have resulted in spotty shortages and hoarding that means careful planning is the order of the day. In Chicago, a local market is running short of canned goods and boxed items. .” .” We all have to eat and we should be strategic in how we obtain our rations. Footnotes. [1]

Military 130

Military Food North America Supply and Demand 130

Bristlecone

OCTOBER 23, 2019

This year’s Customer Excellence Award for Best Supply Chain Transformation goes to Ferrara Candy – for making incredible strides in its digital transformation journey amidst a string of M&A activity that continues to add extreme complexity to Ferrara’s global supply chain. Accelerating Digital Transformation.

Supply Chain Transformation 40

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Meeting 40

BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. We mentioned disruptions and the added complexities.

Automotive 72

Automotive Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 72

Requis

JUNE 25, 2020

Susie Bodnar is part of the generation that is driving supply chain innovation forward. She is a 15-year logistics veteran, educator, consultant, and an active volunteer with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Supply Chain Next · 012 – Susie Bodnar.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Volatility in pricing trends are opportunities to lock in contractual rates, though shippers and logistics providers must also maintain flexibility to leverage spot buys as needed. Here are seven strategies to elevate freight management in an organization to build a more competitive supply chain advantage. Be demand driven.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Procurement 100

ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Think about your most recent purchase. The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Series A Funding: $11.8 Venture Funding: $25M U.S. Series B Funding: $75.5M

Logistics Network Optimization Software 97

Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 97

Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The biggest challenge for supply chain professionals today is the is the accelerated pace of change, according to APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi. Since 2006, Abe Eshkenazi has served as CEO of APICS, a trade association focused on offering research, education and certification programs in supply chain management.

Supply Chain Design Software 58

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 58

ShipBob

MARCH 30, 2020

As the ecommerce industry grows, the logistics of getting orders to customers has become more complicated — especially with the novel coronavirus impacting entire supply chains. Any lapse in communication or execution within your supply chain can ultimately have a negative impact on the customer experience.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 90

Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Management Software 90

BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2019

I grew up outside of Chicago and I’m the only girl out of six siblings. That role is where I learned more about using data to understand how consumers think or feel about the product/service they are buying. I’m very attracted to the supply chain industry. Where did you grow up and where do you live now?

How To 63

How To Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 63

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 15, 2022

In the 1990s, I transitioned from managing an emerging supply chain organization at a mid-sized manufacturing company to working for a supply chain planning company. I loved my classes in supply chain strategy and naively believed that companies actively applied the principles of Porter’s theory.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Modeling 195

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 15, 2022

In the 1990s, I transitioned from managing an emerging supply chain organization at a mid-sized manufacturing company to working for a supply chain planning company. I loved my classes in supply chain strategy and naively believed that companies actively applied the principles of Porter’s theory.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Modeling 195

BlueYonder

JUNE 12, 2019

I grew up outside of Chicago and I’m the only girl out of six siblings. That role is where I learned more about using data to understand how consumers think or feel about the product/service they are buying. I’m very attracted to the supply chain industry. Where did you grow up and where do you live now?

How To 40

How To Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 40

ShipBob

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Match invoices to shipping log You’ll want to double check your purchase orders or invoices against your shipping log to make sure there aren’t any discrepancies. Using technology that keeps inventory counts synced in real-time rather than using something static like Excel helps with the following. 3PLs like ShipBob help with this. “We

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Inventory Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

This week, I spoke at the Chicago CSCMP round table event. As I whirl past the factories in the car, it makes me think about the adoption of supply chain planning. My Journey with Supply Chain Planning. My journey with supply chain planning started quite innocently. ” I thought.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. Your supply chain needs to be agile too. The best supply chains are also designed for purpose. For mature supply chain organizations, it is a natural extension of six sigma. The APICS event was not there. They are balanced.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 231

Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Matters.

Manufacturing Procurement 20

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 20

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. For discount retailers like Burlington, the supply chain is often a competitive advantage — and thus a secret recipe for success.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Proper demand forecasting and inventory control can help ensure a business doesn’t buy insufficient or excessive inventory. Demand forecasting can help you spend less money on both inventory purchase orders and warehousing , as the more inventory you carry, the more expensive it is to store. Ryan Casas, COO of iloveplum. Short-term.

Forecasting 130

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Demand Planning Software 130

Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Download an Excel version of the list here for free ! Supply chain platform matching drop-ship retailers, manufacturers, distributors and freight forwarders. Chicago only. Cloud-based full supply chain management, including freight forwarding. shipping address for E-Commerce purchasing. Marketplace.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software San Francisco Predictive Analytics Software 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 21, 2018

With e-commerce sales rising yearly, consumers now have the power to choose between various retailers to purchase the goods they want. Our deep-rooted expertise and standards of excellence make Expak Logistics the first choice for companies seeking low cost, flexible and simplified solutions to their distribution and supply chain needs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pricing Training San Francisco Modeling 60

NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

I learned that to manage logistics you have to manage relationships with people in the supply chain, and I also learned that there is an informal network of relationships that had to be managed in the supply chain… this was in 2002. But how much do they spend on understanding supply markets and dynamics?

Modeling Software 45

Modeling Software Company Logistics Network Optimization Software India 45

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. Meanwhile, in my travels, supply chain discussions are moving to main street.

Inventory Reduction 205

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Sourcing Strategies 205

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 18, 2022

Every single business should be able to democratize an excellent delivery experience and provide it to their customers. I’m dialing in from our quarters in Chicago. We originally started in India, and we set up our global headquarters in the US, in Chicago. I moved to the US in December 2021 right in Chicago.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 130

Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 130