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Bringing ERP into the Supply Chain

TPSynergy

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is an in-house system that sits behind the company firewall which houses all the core data needed for the day to day operation of the company. In most supply chains, the data, external trading partners, and the data is outside of this firewall. This disconnect means that vital data isn’t readily available when it’s needed.

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Why You Need to Optimize Food Packaging for Shipping

All Things Supply Chain

The supply chain industry is vast, complicated and yet strangely rewarding for those who work in it.

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The Gig Economy Is Forcing Employers to Rethink Hiring Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

The rise of the gig economy has created a yawning chasm between two types of commercial drivers.

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Coronavirus Impacts Global High-tech Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Global hi-tech companies are struggling with the impact of the coronavirus. While the mortality rate at 2 percent does not sound like it should shut down global supply chains, 25 percent of those infected end up in intensive care. The high-tech industry is impacted particularly hard because so much of their contract manufacturing resides in China and they run JIT supply chains.

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How to Master Product Portfolio Management

Pursuing product portfolio management excellence empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their offerings. This comprehensive guide unveils 10 essential keys that serve as the building blocks for success.

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Supplier Risk Management Considerations for the Coronavirus Outbreak

ivalua

The impact of the Coronavirus continues to be felt globally and the World Health Organization and government continues to urge caution as they implement controls to stem the flow of the infection. The death toll has reached over 900 and the number of confirmed cases has exceeded more than 40,000. Even more concerning is that the death toll has spread outside of mainland China and ships outside of ports in Hong Kong and Japan are being quarantined. .

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4 Food and Beverage Manufacturing Trends on Tap for 2020

USC Consulting Group

It’s the food and beverage industry’s job to appeal to consumer tastes by keeping tabs on what’s hot and what’s not. In the 1990s, for instance, “fat free” or “reduced fat” was all the rage, evidenced by the variety of products with such descriptions featured in bold typeface on cartons, cardboard and boxes.

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Weather-Influenced Demand Forecasting in 2020: 6 Key Observations

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

It is 2020; we now have reasonably accurate short-term weather forecasts. NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the US, reports that the five-day weather forecasts are approximately 90% accurate, 80% for the next seven-days, establishing an acceptable level of accuracy for this crucial external input for supply chain planning, especially short-term demand forecasting.

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EVENT: Bristlecone Networking Event at Topgolf Las Vegas – Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | 5:30-8:30 PM PT

Bristlecone

Join us for a memorable networking event on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Topgolf Las Vegas, where socializing is a sport. Engage with industry peers and thought leaders in supply chain and procurement over drinks, dinner and golf swings. REGISTER NOW > Space is limited. Registration subject to approval. The post EVENT: Bristlecone Networking Event at Topgolf Las Vegas – Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | 5:30-8:30 PM PT appeared first on Bristlecone.

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Capacity Planning for Manufacturers

Vanguard Software

Many supply chains based in Wuhan, China and the surrounding areas are grinding to a halt in the midst of coronavirus concerns.

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The Ultimate Guide to Transportation and Load Building Optimization

This guide delves into the critical challenges faced by today's supply chain industry and explores how optimized transportation planning can overcome obstacles to create a more efficient and streamlined supply chain.

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EVENT: SAP Ariba Live Partner Night at Topgolf Las Vegas – Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | 5:30-8:30 PM PT

Bristlecone

Join us for a memorable networking event on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Topgolf Las Vegas, where socializing is a sport. Engage with industry peers and thought leaders in supply chain and procurement over drinks, dinner and golf swings. REGISTER NOW > Space is limited. Registration subject to approval. The post EVENT: SAP Ariba Live Partner Night at Topgolf Las Vegas – Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | 5:30-8:30 PM PT appeared first on Bristlecone.

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TireHub Demonstrates the Success of the Amazon Business Model in B2B

Logistics Viewpoints

TireHub is working to transform the tire distribution industry. They are using digital, supply chain technologies, to create on service excellence. Interestingly, the company was formed by two competitors - Goodyear and Bridgestone. The post TireHub Demonstrates the Success of the Amazon Business Model in B2B appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Resilience Tested by Coronavirus

Resilinc

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Trends in Shipping by Vertical: Retail, Wholesale & OEM Shipping for 2020

GlobalTranz

Global trends in shipping continue to evolve in the wake of uncertainty and risk. The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus threatens to undermine use of shipping options that would involve air freight between the U.S. and China, explains Wired. New hazmat regulations are taking effect in 2020. Retailers are trying to stay evergreen and compete.read More.

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11 KPIs for Measuring Innovation Success

Measuring innovation success is critical yet challenging for organizations, often leading to confusion over which KPIs to use. Many rely on inappropriate metrics borrowed from other departments, wasting resources and overlooking valuable opportunities. This guide outlines why innovation metrics are hard to track and offers a framework for creating effective KPIs.

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Have dry van freight rates hit bottom already?

DAT Solutions

Depending on where you find your next load, the glass may be half empty or half full. Rates are unchanged or rising on half of the highest-volume van lanes, which may signal an early spring rebound. On the other hand, pessimists will point to the other half where rates declined, some by more than a few cents per mile.

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The What, Why, and How of Transportation Forecasting

Talking Logistics

Many companies have collaborative planning and forecasting processes with suppliers and manufacturing partners, but very few translate demand and production forecasts into transportation capacity requirements. Why is this becoming more important? What factors are driving the need for transportation forecasting? And how is technology helping to enable this process?

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Most Read Posts of 2019 (Part 1)

The Network Effect

The post Most Read Posts of 2019 (Part 1) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Judgment and Decision-making

Enterra Insights

There is a well-known idiom cautioning against throwing good money after bad. John Pavlus ( @johnpavlus ) writes, “Any student of economics knows this basic rule, which states that rational agents should not take irrecoverable or ‘sunk’ costs into account when making decisions about present or future investments. Nevertheless, human beings break this rule all the time, succumbing to a cognitive bias known as the ‘sunk-cost fallacy.’ If you have ever sat through a ba

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What Makes a Warehouse Worker Happy?

The 2024 Newcastle Systems Worker Satisfaction Survey provides insights into the life of a warehouse worker and what matters to them.

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Deliverr Raises $40M to Fuel Two-Day Delivery For Ecommerce Sellers

Multichannel Merchant

Deliverr, a startup that uses data and a network of warehouse partners to strategically position inventory and enable fast ecommerce deliveries for its customers, has raised $40 million in a new funding round, bringing its total raised to $70 million. The funding round was led by Activant Capital, with other investors that included 8VC, GLP and Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO of logistics and supply chain software platform Flexport.

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Top 3PL Companies in California

TradeGecko

We were constantly growing little by little, and before we knew it, dealers and distributors were hitting us up asking to carry our products.”.

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TOP 3 COMMON INVENTORY POLICIES

The Smart Software

In this Video Dr. Thomas Willemain, co–Founder and SVP Research, defines and compares the three most used inventory control policies. These policies are divided into two groups, periodic review and continuous review. There is also a fourth policy called MRP logic or forecast based inventory planning which is the subject of a separate video blog that you can see here.

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Is Your Leadership Style Dangerous for Your Business?

Supply Chain Brain

Business leaders need to adjust their management style to the needs of the moment, and the unique qualities of their employees.

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The 25 Types of Innovation Dominating R&D Today

Innovation varies widely across sectors and organizations, creating value in diverse forms. Understanding different types is crucial for R&D teams to foster creativity and uncover missed opportunities. This guide explores 25 key types of innovation in management frameworks.

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What are Streaming APIs?

Axway

Streaming APIs are used to read data in real-time from the web for consumers for precise, up-to-date results. For example, they are typically used by social media platforms to deliver media content such as audio and data.

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Fastest Way to Board a Plane

Operations and Supply Chain Management

I have made this post since there is material about this in the book. How an airplane is boarded is an interesting problem. Note that the article indicates that board the plane randomly is actually a pretty good way. This is a fun topic to discuss in class. –Bob. Astrophysicists Have Figured Out the Fastest Way to Board a Plane. It’s Nothing Like What Airlines Do Now.

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"You get a GPU"

3AG Systems

Insider joke for all those hardworking ML engineers.

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RFID, AIDC, and IoT News on Amazon Files for Patent for Wearable Computers Working with Vision Systems

Supply Chain Digest

System would Verify Selected Items in Retail and Warehouses through Imaging, but Advantage in FCs versus Current Technology not Clear

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Maximize Supply Chain Spend & Asset Utilization with Innovative Test Automation

Connected devices are emerging at an explosive rate exerting pressure on larger operators; however, some organizations cannot continue to purchase the latest & greatest devices without ramifications. The introduction of automated test technology drives the optimization of supply chain expenditures leveraging forward & reverse logistics paths. Adopting innovative test automation tools addresses these challenges by providing robust solutions for testing the interoperability, performance, & securit

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WHITE PAPER: SAP S/4HANA in The Manufacturing Industry

Bristlecone

SAP S/4HANA is arguably the manufacturing industry’s best choice when it comes to simplifying a complicated legacy system landscape. It offers simplification of two critical asks – data models and functionalities. It is capable of tracking production and employee data in real-time and issuing alerts when output falls below a specified threshold, which enables the initiation of immediate corrective action.

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