GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. In order to implement this visibility, it is crucial that companies take into consideration many elements. Everything from sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, to the sales channels which feed supply for a finished product are essential factors.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies 207

Kinaxis

MAY 21, 2015

by CJ Wehlage On May 29, 2014, I posted a blog about the Top 25 Supply Chains predictions for 2015. “All that being said, here’s my early 2015 “Not So” Bold Predictions : #5 P&G, #4 Unilever, #3 McDonald’s, #2 Amazon, #1 Apple.”. Almost a year later, that was 100% correct. Ok, here’s my reasoning. The 2015 Top Supply Chains were #1 Amazon , #2 McDonald’s, #3 Unilever.

Gartner 199

Gartner Supply Chain Modeling Supply and Demand 199

Enterra Insights

MAY 21, 2015

“In the age of data science,” Shelly Palmer (@shellypalmer), Managing Director of the Digital Media Group at Landmark Ventures, writes, … Continued. The post Machine Learning: A Primer for the Technically Challenged, Part 1 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Groups 116

Groups Data Supply Chain Technology Supply Chain Software 116

Elementum

MAY 21, 2015

Chipotle's Secret Salsa: Supply Chain Transparency. If you want to understand what's so alluring about the fast-casual movement, start by visiting a Chipotle restaurant at lunchtime. Notice the scores of students, professionals, and everyone in between line up patiently, some visibly excited about the burrito bowl they’ve been waiting for since that morning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 65

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 65

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

BlueYonder

MAY 21, 2015

These days business is powered by plastic. This isn’t a reference to the famous line from The Graduate, I’m talking about credit cards. No matter where your business exists in the supply chain ecosystem, chances are that you accept payments via credit. With accepting credit card payments comes questions of which processor to use, how to integrate, and what your interchange rates will be along with hidden costs and how the system will affect your business processes.

Vendor Strategies 56

Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Supply Chain Network Software 56

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 21, 2015

Sourcing to low cost destinations is not a new development and Bangladesh has been a favored destination of apparel brands and retailers. But incidents like Rana Plaza disaster (an eight-story factory collapsed, killing over 1,000 workers) brought to light non-existent safety measures. This incident, and three others during 2013-14, challenged the sourcing strategies of large […].

Bangladesh 154

Bangladesh Sourcing Strategies Sourcing Cost Reduction Strategies 154

Tompkins Blog

MAY 21, 2015

Dock safety is and should be a part of every operation. A Greenfield or up-fitting an existing facility is an excellent time to address dock safety, but just because you’re in an existing facility doesn’t mean safety cannot be enhanced. The post Best Practices for Loading Dock Safety appeared first on Tompkins International.

Just-in-Time 56

Just-in-Time Distribution 56