Mon.Oct 20, 2014

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Logistics is not Supply Chain Management, End of Story

SCM Research

'There still seems to be much confusion about the terms “logistics” and “supply chain management” Much like accounting, SCM takes a cross-functional perspective within an organization (this includes purchasing, R&D, marketing, sales, IT, and – logistics), but goes beyond the first and second tiers on both the supplier and customer sides.

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On the Digital Path to Purchase, CPG are Firms Moving Slowly

Enterra Insights

'“The consumer path to purchase has become complicated in the digital age.” asserts Kinga Hulewicz (@KingaHulewicz). “Consumers have become savvier, … Continued The post On the Digital Path to Purchase, CPG are Firms Moving Slowly appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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What Questions will You be Asked in a Supply Chain Interview?

Logistics Viewpoints

'You’ve been offered an interview for a supply chain position, and you need to prepare for it. What next? Research the Company – Before you ever go on an interview, you must first research the company and be fully prepared to answer the questions “What do you know about our company?” or “Why do you […].

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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx

The Logistics of Logistics

Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price. This article will explore some alternative small parcel carriers that could be a substitute or additional option to UPS and Fedex.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Growing differentiation among logistics service providers

Supply Chain Movement

'Things are looking up for European logistics service providers. Their clients (shippers) are increasingly outsourcing logistics services to third-party specialists. So far, however, no logistics service provider offers complete European coverage in terms of both warehousing and transport. The European 3PL market remains fragmented but relatively straightforward.

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A supply chain ‘prenup’

Supply Chain Movement

'Are collaborating companies sufficiently aware of each other’s strategies? I posed that question while leading a seminar a couple of years ago. A supply chain director from a retail company said that he preferred to hold minimal stock in the outsourced warehouse, while his logistics service provider who was sitting next to him wanted the warehouse to be as full as possible.

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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx

The Logistics of Logistics

'Introduction. Although UPS and Fedex may seem like the best options due to their prevalence, it’s important to look into alternative small parcel carriers. These carriers may be able to provide greater flexibility at a similar or lower price. This article will explore some alternative small parcel carriers that could be a substitute or additional option to UPS and Fedex.

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Smoke and Mirrors – What is the Actual Discount?

Tompkins Blog

'For years now the transportation industry has been using the “Retail Sell” to attract customers. Do you know what we mean by the “Retail Sell?".

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APICS hosts its first supply chain conference in Dubai

Logistics Middle East

'APICS 2014 Dubai aims to provide ''top notch supply chain education''.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Simple Measurements - Levers for Operational Efficiency Gains

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'Posted by Abhay Dhall, Associate Consultant (Manufacturing Vertical), Infosys Limited The world of manufacturing is perpetually concerned with improving operational and manufacturing efficiency of a plant. A common approach is the much-used and abused lean manufacturing. Manufacturing companies think of lean manufacturing as a formula but instead it is a philosophy with many facets which can create value by reducing redundancy and non-value processes in a manufacturing system.

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Supply Chain News on Insights from the Gartner Warehouse Management System Magic Quadrant

Supply Chain Digest

'Supply Chain Execution Convergence is Critical Trend, While Users Need to Well Understand Different OnDemand Deployment Models, Gartner Says'

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Webinar: How To Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL)

The Logistics of Logistics

'How to Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL). The post Webinar: How To Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL) appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #6 Not effectively managing inventory.

Kinaxis

'by John Westerveld Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Over the next several weeks, I’ll outline these issues and discuss some ideas around how to avoid these practices. You can find the previous posts here: Reason #1: Offshoring without getting the full picture.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Webinar: How To Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL)

The Logistics of Logistics

'How to Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL). The post Webinar: How To Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL) appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Saudi rejects airport criticism

Logistics Middle East

'General Authority of Civil Aviation says study was unscientific.

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Webinar: How To Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL)

The Logistics of Logistics

How to Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL). The post Webinar: How To Select a 3rd Party Logistics Provider (3PL) appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics.

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Aramex founder reveals aim for two acquisitions in 2015

Logistics Middle East

'Fadi Ghandour told reporters Africa, Asia and Turkey are of interest.

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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A Pulse on Trucking Capacity and Rates

Talking Logistics

'What’s happening in the trucking market? It’s the question everyone in the transportation and logistics industry seems to be talking about these days. Last week, J.B. Hunt reported its Q3 2014 financial results, and while a single company does not represent the market as a whole, the chart below basically sums up what I’ve been seeing and hearing overall: In a nutshell, rates are going up as growth in demand outpaces available capacity (in J.B.

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Urban distribution starts with purchasing

Supply Chain Movement

'Amsterdam’s largest employers include its universities (VU University Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences), healthcare provider Cordaan, the city of Amsterdam and the police department. Their degree courses, departments and services are spread across hundreds of locations throughout the city.