ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2021

A proof of concept (POC) is an increasingly common method to select the best supply chain software vendor for your company, yet many supply chain practitioners still lean on the traditional RFI (request for information) tool. Software selection is risky. A poor choice can cost an organization millions of dollars as they limp along on a product that doesn’t fit their business or help them solve their core challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Look for this hesitancy to decline as more retailers continue to join the likes of Target and Walgreens in embracing the many advantages of gig economy fulfillment.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 8, 2021

Taking Action. In my last post , I wrote about being an agilist and a new KPI that measures one’s ability to be agile. I explained how one gains access to high-fidelity data that can, in the proper context, be turned into information and ultimately knowledge about a business topic. Okay. You now have information, so what’s next? Nothing happens or changes until an action is taken or occurs with that information.

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Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Logility

JUNE 8, 2021

Record Quarterly Bookings Accelerated Growth in Cloud Services Annual Contract Value. ATLANTA (June 8, 2021) American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021. Key Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights: Subscription fees were $8.1 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2021, a 28% increase compared to $6.3 million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $1.2 million, a 15% increase compared to

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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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Enterra Insights

JUNE 8, 2021

A line from the pop hit “Royals,” by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde, reads, “We’ll never be royals, it don’t run in our blood.” That’s true for most of us; nevertheless, like Lorde, we are more than happy when companies treat us like a Queen or a King. With more and more consumers taking the digital path to purchase, retailers are learning that it’s easy for customers to leave the path or abandon shopping carts.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 8, 2021

With the massive global expansion of e-commerce in the last few years, effective dock scheduling is more crucial than ever. A dynamic scheduling system remains critical for the ongoing improvement of the e-commerce market. Scheduling and organizational tools will help secure the future of the transportation market for dock managers, drivers, carriers, and customers.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 8, 2021

By James Hyde (pictured). Co-Founder & CEO, James and James Fulfilment. The post EU VAT changes – is your eCommerce business ready? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 8, 2021

SKU Optimization: Work Smart, Not Hard To Optimize Inventory. Are you still spending hours on hours sorting through your inventory list and still getting nowhere? It’s time to make a change! And more than that, it’s time to rethink your inventory strategy for the better. In the digital age, it’s important to work smarter to add value to your business, not harder.

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Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies Optimization Software Vendor Strategies 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Target Canada Story and the Brand Impact of the Supply Chain! Innovative brands article and permission to publish here provided by Nikki Gabriel. Many innovative brands love to make names for themselves by helping other businesses grow and become successful. It is a way for companies to come together and share their resources to attract more customers and sales.

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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.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

Are We Really Learning from Our Mistakes? The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” Does this sound like a quote you have read over and over again in 2021? This quote is actually from an article published in July 2011.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. We have had the opportunity to publish dozens of interviews with tremendous leaders as a part of our Seasoned Leadership in Action Interview series. With literally a millennium of collective career experience these leaders have selflessly shared their thoughts, expertise and advice, including their career advice, with us.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 8, 2021

The truck driver shortage has been widely publicized lately as the domestic supply chain still grapples with the post-COVID fallout. As demand for freight services continues to mount, the supply side is having difficulty meeting the needs of shippers. This imbalance has left CPG brands feeling the pinch as more volume enters the freight market than can be reasonably transported.

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Freight Forecasting Logistics Network Optimization Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 91

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 8, 2021

Manufacturing leadership was under tremendous pressure before the pandemic to provide growth and profitability in a highly competitive market. Then the pandemic upended everything, throwing manufacturing and the supply chain into chaos. One of the keys to regaining is building relationships with key stakeholders: internal people, customers, prospects, and partners.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2021

There’s good reason that freight payment is considered to be the brown corrugated box of the supply chain industry.

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American Global Logistics

JUNE 8, 2021

Rising container rates and storage fees have run amok. They may stabilize, but supply chains must first resolve several issues before rates can return to historical means. Since the beginning of the year there was hope of a return to normal operations. But the unwinding of the pandemic has proven more challenging. That’s why we […]. The post Uncertainty and Volatility Continue: 7 Reasons Container and Storage Prices Are Running Away appeared first on AGL.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2021

President Biden announced Tuesday a new effort aimed at solving near-term supply chain disruptions to U.S businesses.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 8, 2021

Why is peeling an Onion relevant to Supply Chain management? Because it’s all about the layers. Think of each layer as a different Supply Chain function. As and you peel back the layers, you learn more about each functional cost! It’s a great way to reveal opportunities to improve business performance. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 8, 2021

By Jon Divers (pictured). Customer Service Director, Jungheinrich UK. The post Creating the Smart – and Safe – Workforce in a Collaborative Warehouse appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Demand Driven Technologies

JUNE 8, 2021

The pandemic dealt an unprecedented blow to global supply chains, with virtually all business leaders reporting disruptions to their strategic sourcing and supplier management processes. Yet some companies found ways to mitigate the impact to their operations. In Demand Driven Technologies’ Pandemic Planning series, we take a look at their stories—and how they leveraged DDMRP.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 8, 2021

By Eddie Storan (pictured). Head of Global Service, Domino Printing Sciences. The post The Engineer of the Future appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Taulia

JUNE 8, 2021

Liberate working capital Find out more about our supply chain finance solution Learn more So, you’ve decided to support your suppliers using an early payment solution. The benefits are clear: by enabling suppliers to receive payment sooner, you can bolster the health of your supply chain, strengthen supplier relationships and reduce the likelihood of disruption to your own business.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 8, 2021

Transportation and logistics managers have a lot jockeying for their attention as many different services and aspects of shipping fight for time and resources. Managing the modern transportation network is no easy task and presents a host of challenges. One important consideration that must not get overlooked is the impact the paper and packaging industry has on various transportation services.

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Demand Driven Technologies

JUNE 8, 2021

The pandemic dealt an unprecedented blow to global supply chains, with virtually all business leaders reporting disruptions to their strategic sourcing and supplier management processes. Yet some companies found ways to mitigate the impact to their operations. In Demand Driven Technologies’ Pandemic Planning series, we take a look at their stories—and how they leveraged DDMRP.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 8, 2021

Bringing a new product to market is a team effort, and introducing new or revised products that customers truly want requires an organized and thorough new product introduction (NPI) program. While a lot of the big-picture questions like “how much do we expect to make from this product?” are VP or executive-level questions, a successful new product introduction process is something everyone in the organization should help drive.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 8, 2021

SKU Optimization: Work Smart, Not Hard To Optimize Inventory. Are you still spending hours on hours sorting through your inventory list and still getting nowhere? It’s time to make a change! And more than that, it’s time to rethink your inventory strategy for the better. In the digital age, it’s important to work smarter to add value to your business, not harder.

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This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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EnVista

JUNE 8, 2021

Inventory has far-reaching implications – impacting margins and profitability, fulfillment timeframes and customer service. Inventory costs have risen every year since 2012 with most retailers and distributors still struggling to have the right SKU in the right place, in the right quantity and at the right time to meet the demands of their customers.

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 8, 2021

Dallas, 8 June , 2021 – Spinnaker SCA, a leading international provider of supply chain strategy, planning, and operational consulting, announced today that it has partnered with o9 Solutions, the premier AI-powered platform for integrated business planning and decision-making for the enterprise. The collaboration combines Spinnaker SCA’s supply chain expertise and experienced consultants with o9 Solutions’ platform for end-to-end constraint-based planning across the complete supply chain.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 8, 2021

In the last decade, the manufacturing industry has been dealing with the rising impact of demand volatility. As its name suggests, demand volatility is defined as variations in demand for products that include rapidly changing and unpredictable market. There are many reasons why demand volatility has grown, which mostly comes down to changing consumer expectations.

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