Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2020

Unlike the prior supply disruptions in my lifetime, there will not be a new normal. Instead, supply chain leaders face wave after wave of disruption until there is a vaccine. As a result, much of what we have learned as a supply chain best practice is no longer applicable. Changing My Mental Model.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Customer demand and expectations are persistently evolving and increasing in complexity and risk, creating challenges and disruptions unlike anything businesses have encountered before. And the stakes are intensifying.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Advancing Resilience Amidst Trade Disruptions and Tariff Swings by Dr. Shereen Nassar, Global Director of Logistics Studies and Director of MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management Suite at Heriot-Watt University Dubai Supply chain resilience has become a crucial topic of discussion in our interconnected and globalised world.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2023

As Christmas draws near, it’s impossible not to think of Santa — and as the CEO of an AI company that optimizes supply chain , it’s impossible to ignore his looming logistical challenge. Holiday supply chain challenges It is an especially fraught holiday season for supply chain logistics.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The past year and a half saw manufacturers face unprecedented challenges resulting from global disruptions, to which they responded by repurposing or developing new product lines, reconfiguring their plants and restructuring their supply chains in order to meet changing demands and keep afloat amidst uncertainty.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 18, 2024

In one of those early articles, I wrote, “Globalization integrates trade by disintegrating production chains and dispersing them across economies. But as the costs of transportation increase, the length of supply lines is beginning to decrease. What’s replacing hyper-globalization?

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world.

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Logility

JUNE 12, 2023

If you’re just starting your journey of supply chain sustainability, you may be standing at the precipice full of questions. What is Supply Chain Sustainability? What is Supply chain Sustainability? The growing demand for sustainable products and services is another driver of supply chain sustainability.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2021

Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Or, why you need demand planning for going viral on social media. It’s communal, delightful and entirely unpredictable – and it’s catching supply chains off guard.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The first half of 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for global and regional e-commerce logistics, setting off supply and demand shocks throughout the industry. A combination of initial infections at processing facilities and social distancing requirements in the COVID-19 response significantly affected logistics carriers.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 25, 2020

Manufacturers are reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their operations and supply chains. Production plans have been disrupted due to changes in demand, raw material supply and workforce availability. It helps them understand the impact of disruptions on supply chains and manufacturing operations.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply chain leaders have faced significant challenges in the past, and in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic spotlighted the need for supply chain resilience and integration. Failure to consider how the disruption affects all parts of the supply chain will lead to delays and added costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2022

Having an effective supply chain practice has always been a difficult balancing act, even in relatively stable times. However, the last few years have been defined by disruption. The pandemic has exposed flaws in business practices across industries, which have been acutely felt in their supply chain and procurement operations.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Geopolitical concerns motivated Les Williams and Andres Franzetti , Co-founders of Risk Cooperative, to ask, “How will current tensions across the globe affect the supply chain?”[1] ” They add, “Geopolitical risks … can severely disrupt the highly interconnected global economy. .”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Evolution of Asset Management: Humans, Inventory and the Rise of AI by Jeroen Hendriks , Director at Art of Supply Chain Sdn Bh In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational success, the spotlight is now on asset management. People are the most important assets that a business has.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2023

It’s also why so many of our customers are eager to share their supply chain success – and have even won awards of their own in partnership with ToolsGroup! Check out some of our most recent accolades and discover why so many companies turn to ToolsGroup for better, faster supply chain decision making.

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2024

This blog cuts through the complexity, presenting how supply chain AI strategy and machine learning, especially through the power of generative AI and InventoryAI+, are essential in crafting a smarter, more responsive retail supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

A great deal already has been written about the impact of the pandemic, fully socializing jargon such as “new normal,” “next normal,” “unprecedented disruption,” etc. Changes in our lives, economies and supply chains are ubiquitous and well embedded now. Challenges drive dramatic shifts in supply chain and logistics.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

Global trade disruption will continue to happen beyond the pandemic. Managing cross-border, international supply chains with multiple, disconnected systems and manual processes indeed have many pitfalls. As supply chains disruptions are unpredictable preparing for any kind eventuality is a major challenge.

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QAD

APRIL 16, 2024

MODEX 2024, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the USA, held at the sprawling Georgia World Congress Center, brought together supply chain professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the industry.

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Logility

MAY 11, 2023

Companies with more agile supply chain practices had service levels that were 7% higher and inventory levels that were 23 days lower than their less agile peers. So, how can agile practices help supply chains navigate the increasingly volatile global environment? Where do the risks lie for price volatility or shortages?

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Logility

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Lurking beneath the relentless wave of supply chain disruptions are challenges managing supply and demand, as peaks and valleys in orders mean a longer shelf life for warehouse inventory. Accurate, long-term forecasting is crucial to efficient supply chain management and driving down costs.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Prior to the pandemic, efficiency was the primary focus of most supply chain operations. Severe disruptions during the pandemic changed that focus to resiliency. I’m not implying that efficiency no longer matters — it obviously does — but a disrupted supply chain can’t be efficient.

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Logility

JULY 7, 2022

Reach corporate social responsibility goals while improving your economic sustainability. Supply chain executives make vital decisions daily. Disruptions – from wars to COVID-19 lockdowns to a lack of containers – just add to what is already a complex undertaking. Socially Responsible and Economically Sound.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

The Role of Digitisation and Analytics in Supply Chain Resilience. by Dr Shereen Nassar – Global Director of Logistics Studies and Supply Chain Management Programmes Heriot-Watt University Dubai. Digital Supply Chain to Drive Resilience. Analytics for Diversifying the Supply Base.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

They are passionate about social issues like maintaining a good heath care system, higher education and Mental health including opportunities for higher education in good schools. We can also say that they are the first fully global generation, shaped in the 21st century, connected through digital devices, and engaged through social media.

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Logility

APRIL 29, 2021

True corporate responsibility involves more than just your products and internal operations; it’s incumbent upon you to ensure compliance across the supply chain. This means having a resilient supply chain strategy that includes visibility, transparency, clear communication, and collaboration. The Costs of Non-Compliance.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The problem I’m describing is the urgent need to build a robust, global, end-to-end supply chain infrastructure. What happened to the supply chain in 2021? Before I dig into what I mean by that let’s reflect on 2021 supply chain challenges. One that isn’t climate change. Get your Free Playbook ?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

“There is no doubt that the global supply chain market is growing exponentially. The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. What is a talent gap?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 25, 2021

The global supply chain is routinely beset by challenges, both large and small, but the past couple of years have delivered a string of significant logistics disruptions that have threatened to upend the tightly choreographed dance of global freight transportation. That’s starting to change. More and more large U.S.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Learn how Resilinc is using predictive AI and generative AI to innovate supply chain risk management. In part one of our AI in supply chain blog series, “ How is AI Revolutionizing Supply Chain Risk Management?”, Predictive AI has been used in numerous unique applications outside the supply chain.

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Logility

APRIL 20, 2022

If resilience is the panacea to today’s supply chain challenges, it seems that everyone has a different prescription. Every industry article, news segment, analyst research paper, and boardroom conversation offers varying perspectives on the real issues impacting supply chain performance and the best way to fix them.

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Logility

JANUARY 26, 2022

Building a sustainable fashion supply chain and improving ESG performance will require a more deliberate approach in 2022. A commitment to improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance at COP26 is unquestionably commendable. Go Beyond Tweaking Around the Edges. Add to this the U.S.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Increasing scrutiny of labor practices requires supply chain technology that proves accountability and compliance. Consumers are demanding greater transparency and want more information about worker treatment in the supply chain. . Companies are using social audits, which are often ineffective without essential support.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Marc is a serial entrepreneur, specializing in applying advanced artificial intelligence and IoT to the supply chain industry. Marc is a serial entrepreneur, specializing in applying advanced artificial intelligence and IoT to the supply chain industry. Marc Held and Joe Lynch discuss the Fishtail story. About Marc Held.

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