Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 27, 2016
Today’s supply chain is inside-out. Companies wait and process orders. They cannot sense and respond to demand. It is a struggle. The processes are largely batch and out-of-cadence with the markets they serve. Increasingly, business requirements are outside-in. The channels are multi-tier and companies are more dependent on outsourcing. Systems are growing more complex.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2016
As digitization continues to modify the global supply chain landscape, its unprecedented data sources and solutions will lead to not only the demise of disparate information systems, but to the rise of true, end-to-end, supply chain visibility. For suppliers and mid- to large-sized companies, supply chain visibility serves as the foundation for strategic decisions and tactical improvements across the entire transportation network.
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Enterra Insights
APRIL 27, 2016
A million years ago manufacturing was a very personal business. Individuals constructed their own tools and weapons. Those items, however, … Continued. The post Manufacturing’s Symbiotic Relationship with Technology appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
RFgen
APRIL 27, 2016
Mining operations use green equipment to preserve the natural environment. Going green is more than a popular trend; it’s a legitimate goal for many businesses. Eco-friendly initiatives have gone from marketing tactics to strategies for improving supply chain efficiency and benefiting from cleaner technologies. Here are three stories from the recent news about companies prioritizing green manufacturing and distribution techniques and what it meant for their overall success: 1.
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 Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BlueYonder
APRIL 27, 2016
Supply chains of the 21 st century are incredibly complex, cross-functional and global. The term “seamless” is increasingly being used to illustrate the ideal supply chain state, one that delivers a superior customer experience consistently, while maintaining profitability. Being able to deliver a product from one end of the supply chain to the other, while ensuring that the customer receives his order and any supply chain disruptions are “masked,” is essential in creating that “seamless” experi
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 27, 2016
Does the following scenario sound familiar to you? Your company hires a graduate with exemplary credentials, straight out of University. He or she has spent perhaps four to five years gaining a supply chain education, starting even before leaving high school, because he or she is passionate about working in the space. Yet for all the credentials and the theory that flowed like musical notes from the graduate’s mouth at the job applicants’ assessment center, you know the chances of your new hire
NC State SCRC
APRIL 27, 2016
As organizations move towards visible, high velocity, transparent supply chains, a number of questions arise that are fundamental to the business, but which executive often struggle to answer with any clarity. How do we extend the concept visibility and control beyond our four walls to drive better execution in our supply chain? How do we get materials from our suppliers to our partners to our customers – given that we rely primarily on spreadsheets and email to interact.
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.
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 27, 2016
Understanding supply chain cost dynamics can help companies recognise their profitable customers. Many companies fail to recognise the true profitability of their customers and product/service mix. Traditional reporting methods aggregate revenues and costs to the extent that poorly performing sectors of the business are hidden from view. Using the cost to serve (CTS) model enable companies to reduce cost and improve EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) performance by up to 20%.
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 27, 2016
More Analysis from Our Annual Review of the Two Most Important Retailers in the World
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 27, 2016
For the future of logistics outsourcing , there are two possibilities: either guess it, or invent it. The choice for any given organisation depends on the strategic importance it attaches to its logistics. However, with the positioning of the supply chain overall as one of the few remaining sources of true competitive advantage, enterprises are likely to be better served by determining their own logistical destiny.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 27, 2016
Trucking regulations and Safety measures have become primary concerns for the modern shipping and logistics industry. 2016 will see a resurgence of oversight and regulatory measures through many different rules and requirements. From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( FMCSA ) to the Environmental Protection Agency, shippers need to know how these rules will impact their operations.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 27, 2016
LeanLogistics held its annual user conference in Chicago, IL last week. I had not attended a Lean conference in the past, so I was excited to see what the conference would be like. In his opening remarks, LeanLogistics Chief Commercial Officer Chris Timmer mentioned that this was the largest conference they had ever put on. Based on the energy and size of the crowd, I certainly believe it.
River Logic
APRIL 27, 2016
Big Data and Analytics continues to be a highly debated topic in various industry publications. I was intrigued to read about this topic in McKinsey. The article was very well written, no doubt, but fundamentally failed to address a big gap in how the Big Data and Analytics topic is discussed today.
Supply Chain Collaborator
APRIL 27, 2016
Avoid Pricing Pitfalls When Selecting a Logistics IT Solution. Q: One of the common gripes voiced by organizations implementing logistics IT solutions is that they solution ends up costing more than expected. Why does this seem to happen so frequently? A: The roots of this complaint can be traced back to improperly managed expectations during the sales process.
ModusLink Corporation
APRIL 27, 2016
Who’s up for a little experiment? Ask ten people in your life to describe the sales lifecycle, and see what they say. If they’re anything like folks I’ve asked in the past, the answer will be some version of “a company makes a product, gets it to the point of sale, and the consumer swipes […]. The post Aftersales from Mobile Phones to Dishwashers appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
TMC
APRIL 27, 2016
In last week’s post I explored the factors that are key to successful project planning—especially the critical role that Agile practices play in achieving a project’s goals. This week I get more specific. Here are five tips for using Agile management practices in the implementation of projects. The tips are gleaned from our experience of implementing transportation management systems , but they can be applied in any project setting. 1.
GTG Technology Group
APRIL 27, 2016
All industries have unique problems, and trucking is no exception. As other economic and technological factors change, so do these challenges. While not everything can be solved so simply, many of problems in the trucking industry can be fixed with technologies, such as those offered by GTG. Read on to discover common trucking industry problems and learn how technology can solve or positively impact them.
Marianne Hudson
APRIL 27, 2016
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