Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 6, 2024
Over the past two years, I taught over 600 students the principles of outside-in processes. I also taught five technology companies. Some attendees express interest and then state, “Interesting Lora, but no one is asking for this functionality.” I bite my tongue wanting to reply, “Did anyone ask Henry Ford to build a car? Or the Wright Brothers to fly at Kitty Hawk?
Talking Logistics
MAY 6, 2024
As reported by Paul Wiseman on February 7th, “For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico [in 2023] surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported by the United States.” This news prompted us to ask members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics. Read more The post Is China’s Role in Your Supply Chain Increasing or Decreasing?
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The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 6, 2024
Tom Raftery and Joe Lynch discuss triple bottom line logistics. Tom is an entrepreneur, sustainability expert, technology executive and all-around thought leader. Tom advises logistics and supply chain companies on technology, sustainability, and communications Summary: Triple Bottom Line Logistics Tom Raftery , a sustainability expert, discusses the importance of triple bottom line logistics in the supply chain industry.
ToolsGroup
MAY 6, 2024
Boston , MA – May 6 , 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the global launch of Decision Hub , an innovative solution enabling decision-centric planning through zero-latency decision alignment. As a pioneer in solutions that enable supply chain executives to navigate uncertainty, ToolsGroup has long been on the cutting edge , enabling smarter, faster decisions that drive profit.
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
The funds include $50 million for small- and medium-sized companies to retool existing facilities into making parts for the EV supply chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
With AutoPilot and AutoPilot Central, the company says, supply chain managers can reduce planning time by 97%, reduce inventory waste by 13%, and optimize labor planning, among other benefits.
Resilinc
MAY 6, 2024
Held April 29-May 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, ISM World 2024, provided education and networking opportunities for over 2,000 professionals in procurement and supply chain with a focus on the reimagination of future supply chains, including the development of emerging supply chain leaders. Our team that was on the ground in Las Vegas had the opportunity to discuss the future of supply chain risk management with fellow industry peers and attendees, and receive feedback regarding our best-in-b
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
Sometimes a breach of contract by a supplier is completely unexpected, but other times you might see it coming weeks or months in advance, and be left wondering about your options.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 6, 2024
The transport of goods across the sea and across countries requires an intricate network of data to effectively get items delivered by their due date.
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Exiger Perspectives
MAY 6, 2024
Supply chain AI leader introduces new proactive capability, empowering organizations to cut through noise and outpace disruption WASHINGTON, DC. May 6, 2024 – Exiger, the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, today launched a new Proactive Intelligence capability to empower major corporations and governments with advanced predictive risk analytics, complete and accurate supplier data, and insights into supply chain crises – from natural disasters to infrastructure fai
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
Boeing has warned that it won’t deliver as many Dreamliner jets as anticipated in 2024.
NC State SCRC
MAY 6, 2024
The term “supply chain management” quickly exploded into the public lexicon during COVID, at which time people would often heard saying “blame it on the supply chain”! For the first time in my 35 year career, I was also inundated with calls from the media wanting to know what was going on with our supply chains. Indeed, supply chains were effectively shut down during COVID, and I was closely involved with several federal efforts to obtain critical materials like PPE, drug
IT Supply Chain
MAY 6, 2024
By Rob Jackson (pictured) Content Writer The post The Growing Need for Security in the Digital World appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
The Network Effect
MAY 6, 2024
The post How Autonomous Vehicles Will Transform Last-Mile Delivery appeared first on The Network Effect.
Precoro
MAY 6, 2024
According to research from Ivalua , suppliers often face late payments; as a result, they report having to extend or open lines of credit otherwise not needed (41%), delay delivery of products or services (34%), and increase prices or reduce discounts (33%). This arrangement is disadvantageous for both suppliers and businesses that are their customers.
Demand Driven Technologies
MAY 6, 2024
Factories prioritize value creation – the flow analysis from a factory determines the company’s ability to respond to its markets. When you visit a factory, beyond the state-of-the-art machines, the impressive technologies, and the exemplary 5S (or not), try to understand how these flows are connected to the needs of the company and its customers.
The Smart Software
MAY 6, 2024
A forecast is a prediction about the value of a time series variable at some time in the future. For instance, one might want to estimate next month’s sales or demand for a product item. A time series is a sequence of numbers recorded at equally spaced time intervals; for example, unit sales recorded every month. The objectives you pursue when you forecast depend on the nature of your job and your business.
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
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new climate disclosure rules underscore the mounting pressure on businesses to prioritize environmental sustainability.
The Smart Software
MAY 6, 2024
Demand planning and statistical forecasting software play a pivotal role in effective business management by incorporating features that significantly enhance forecasting accuracy. One key aspect involves the utilization of smoothing-based or extrapolative models, enabling businesses to quickly make predictions based solely on historical data. This foundation rooted in past performance is crucial for understanding trends and patterns, especially in variables like sales or product demand.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
Nearly half of consumers surveyed said that they would be unlikely to purchase an item if the delivery time was too slow.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 6, 2024
Matt Hoffman, Vice President of Product and Industry Solutions, at John Galt Solutions One-number plans are bad plans. A one-number forecast, for example, looks across the range of demand that might emerge in a period and decides to create a forecast that is mid-way between the most and the least demand that is apt to emerge. A probabilistic approach to planning would be better, but our supply chain tools have not supported this approach well.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
This stemmed from guarantees Boeing made to regulators in 2015 and 2021 after a pair of enforcement actions related to violations of safety protocols.
TrackVia
MAY 6, 2024
In today’s competitive landscape, delivering exceptional customer service is more critical than ever for field services management organizations. A satisfied customer is not only more likely to remain loyal but also to recommend your services to others. As customer expectations continue to rise, technology plays an increasingly crucial role in enabling field service companies to meet and exceed those expectations at every stage of the service journey.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
Join the upcoming webinar to learn how a smart data fabric can be used to unify data across disparate sources and accelerate AI-driven decision intelligence.
ProcurePort
MAY 6, 2024
Integration serves as the cornerstone of effective spend management solutions, facilitating seamless connectivity across disparate systems and data sources. By enabling enhanced visibility and automation, integration empowers organizations to optimize spending, strengthen compliance, and drive strategic decision-making. The Role of Integration in Spend Management In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations face increasing pressure to optimize […] The post The Vital Role of I
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
Officials spoke about allegations that include firing union activists and holding a mandatory meeting where an executive discouraged unionization.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2024
Todd Burke, president of global business development at electronic components distributor Smith, reviews the conclusions of the company’s 2024 Preview Market Intelligence Report on the semiconductor industry.
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