When the cloud becomes physical again
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 2, 2021
By Chris Huggett (pictured). SVP EMEA at Sungard Availability Services. The post When the cloud becomes physical again appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Data Duplication is a Threat!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 2, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Product (or Master) Data Management? Get Our EBOOK HERE. Data duplication article and permission to publish here provided by Imala Green. In the customer-driven world, the prowess to use customer data or insights is of vital importance. And why not since it helps businesses shape products or services along with the buying experience.
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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021)
Talking Logistics
APRIL 2, 2021
Q1 2021 is in the books. The pandemic is still with us, but we have vaccines and toilet paper, so an improvement from last year. Onward and upward we go! (Unless you’re a cargo ship, anchored and waiting.) —- Suez Canal Opens, but Shipping Will Be Snarled for Months (WSJ – sub. req’d) America’s Imports. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021).
What is Indirect Procurement? – All You Need To Know
SCMDOJO
APRIL 2, 2021
What is Indirect Procurement? I have discussed this topic briefly with Procurement Expert Richard Beaumont in this episode of The Supply Chain Show. In this blog, we dig deep to answer these questions. Topics Covered: Knowing that procurement is a complex business function that varies from an organization to another, and is unknowingly linked to. Continue reading.
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
The Ever Given Continues to Impact Supply Chains Despite Being Freed from the Suez Canal
Kuebix
APRIL 2, 2021
The world received exciting news this week as a 220,200-ton cargo ship named the Ever Given was freed from the Suez Canal after being stuck for six days. The Suez Canal is one of the most important trade arteries in the world. It connects Asia to Europe and the U.S. East Coast. On average, 50 […]. The post The Ever Given Continues to Impact Supply Chains Despite Being Freed from the Suez Canal appeared first on Kuebix.
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Cloud Telephony! How to Set up a Small Business Phone System!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 2, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cloud telephony article and permission to publish here provided by Marlene Coleman. So, you’ve finally started a business and can’t wait for things to fall in place. In the process of setting up, you begin to question your ability to communicate with others, not in person but on the line.
Globalization is not dead!!
Cathy Roberson
APRIL 2, 2021
Welcome to Rethinking Supply Chains by me, Cathy Roberson. I write for publications such as the Journal of Commerce and Air Cargo World. I also do random supply chain projects for folks. In the past, I did a weekly newsletter for my business, Logistics Trends & Insights, but things change or evolve and after reminding folks, again and again, the name of my company, I figured I would start writing my thoughts, minus the company, on supply chains.
What Manufacturing Supply Chains Should Expect in 2021
Vanguard Software
APRIL 2, 2021
Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, year-over-year output dropped nearly 20%. Since then, there has been a dramatic recovery, although November 2020 figures are still 3.7% lower than those from November 2019. Positive momentum indicates pent-up demand since the October and November 2020 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was higher than any time since 2018.
o9 Solutions signs a partnership agreement with PwC
o9 Solutions
APRIL 2, 2021
o9 Solutions signs a partnership agreement with PwC to expand its business and deploy innovative new digital supply chain management solutions. Seoul, April 2, 2021 — o9 Solutions, the premier AI-powered platform for integrated business planning and decision-making for the enterprise, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with PwC to expand its SCM activities.
2024 Annual T&L M&A Report
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
The Produce Tipping Point: How the Produce Season May Tip the Load-to-Truck Scales
CH Robinson Transportfolio
APRIL 2, 2021
This year’s produce season is felt after a series of events impacting transportation. The power outages in Texas, the inclement weather in the Midwest, and the Ever Given ship at the Suez Canal, all of these contribute to a tight transportation market. What’s more, is that these are likely not the last of the events to disrupt transportation. Here’s what you should know about the market conditions specific to temperature controlled transportation and produce regions that outline specific actions
What Manufacturing Supply Chains Should Expect in 2021
Vanguard Software
APRIL 2, 2021
Throughout 2020, manufacturing supply chains took a hit because of constraints around the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, year-over-year output dropped nearly 20%. Since then, there has been a dramatic recovery, although November 2020 figures are still 3.7% lower than those from November 2019. Positive momentum indicates pent-up demand since the October and November 2020 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was higher than any time since 2018.
DELMIA Communities Week in Review
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 2, 2021
Hello and Welcome to the Week in Review! This is the weekly blog post that will give a one-look overview of what happened in the DELMIA Communities this past week. But there is a lot more than what you will see below. Visit the communities to see the exchange of information and ideas between members and DELMIA experts. With eight active communities, you are sure to find at least one to suit your DELMIA interests.
Research Quality vs. Research Quantity
SCM Research
APRIL 2, 2021
I recently read on LinkedIn how a department head bragged about how many papers his team published in highly ranked journals over the past year. This mentality has to stop because it does not lead to more, but to less quality. In fact, quantity competes with quality. Often “motivated” by the disincentive systems of their universities, many academics waste their time writing lots of papers that no one ever will cite.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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Bored? Drunk? Ignorant? Be Creative!
Enterra Insights
APRIL 2, 2021
The pandemic ushered in a season of remote work and isolation. For some people it’s been very trying. Many people have become bored. It even drove some people to drink more. NPR correspondent Brian Mann ( @BrianMannADK ) reports, “While many bars and clubs faced new restrictions for dine-in customers, a lot of Americans still found ways to have a drink or two with friends.
Podcast | How Can We Achieve ‘Transportation Justice’?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 2, 2021
For all the attention that we pay to the movement of goods from origin to destination, do we ever give thought to the communities that lie in their path?
Tales of a Category Captain
crisp
APRIL 2, 2021
Prior to becoming a Sales Engineer at Crisp, I was a Category Manager at Schwan's and a Vendor Performance Manager at Target, where I gained a valuable perspective on the role of category management in helping both brands and retailers succeed. Here, I'll break down the role of Category Captain and share how brands of all sizes can use category insights to unlock retail growth.
Trust and Moving to the Cloud
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
APRIL 2, 2021
The Coronavirus pandemic caused people to take notice of what technology could do. The IDC has reported that over 65% of companies have accelerated digital initiatives. Recently, surveys have indicated that companies are optimistic about growth in 2021 and going forward. But as businesses navigate the new post-COVID world and assess opportunities for growth, many are having […].
More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Manifest Opens Registration for January Event in Las Vegas
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 2, 2021
Registration is officially open for Manifest, scheduled to take place January 25 – 27, 2022, at the Paris Las Vegas.
Episode 115 - March 2021 Transportation Market Report
Freight Plus
APRIL 2, 2021
In this episode of Consulting Logistics, Vice President of Operations at FreightPlus, Chris Peckham, provides a detailed analysis of the transportation market for the month of March 2021. Chris will break down: Pivotal events from the month. Different Transportation Modes. Indicators for what's to come. Audio only version. Chris Peckham LinkedIn. Chris Peckham Email. ?.
Monetizing Analytics Features
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Factories Hum as Demand Surges – The Wall Street Journal.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
APRIL 2, 2021
I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Factories Hum as Demand Surges. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.
This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 2, 2021
Spring brings about a plethora of annual traditions. For example, yesterday was Major League Baseball’s opening day, which turned into a rainout for my hometown Red Sox. Another yearly tradition is the emergence of annual cicadas, which are found in every US state. This year, however, the annual cicadas will be joined by periodical cicadas, which emerge either every 13 or 17 years.
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9 Successful Ecommerce Sites Using Shopify Plus
ShipBob
APRIL 2, 2021
Many of the fastest growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands use Shopify Plus as their ecommerce platform, often upgrading from a Shopify store. With Shopify Plus, these brands are able to streamline their marketing, advertising, customer service, ecommerce warehousing , order fulfillment to create an end-to-end ecommerce solution that enables growth.
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