Tue.Sep 09, 2014

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The challenge of planning across multiple time horizons

DELMIA Quintiq

'Fully optimized planning across the strategic, tactical and operational horizons is something many manufacturers only dream of. They’re busy spinning plates and fighting fires, often losing focus on the bigger picture as they struggle to keep things moving in the right direction. So why do some organizations seem better equipped to achieve their goals than others?

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Q&A on the Supply Chains to Admire

Supply Chain Shaman

'Today we published a new report, Supply Chains to Admire. It is the end of a two-year research project, and identifies which publicly held companies outperformed their peer group on balance sheet results. Here we share the answers to the questions that we get the most often about this research: What is the source of data? The data analyzed to compile the Supply Chains to Admire report came from publicly-available information from balance sheets and income statements.

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Q&A on the Supply Chains to Admire

Supply Chain Insights

'Today we published a new report, Supply Chains to Admire. It is the end of a two-year research project, and identifies which publicly held companies outperformed their peer group on balance sheet results. Here we share the answers to the questions that we get the most often about this research: What is the source of data? The data analyzed to compile the Supply Chains to Admire 2014 report came from publicly-available information from balance sheets and income statements.

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Strategically Managing Your Spend: An Infographic

Talking Logistics

'The first two quarters of 2014 impacted a lot of supply chain budgets. The combination of inclement weather, capacity shortages, and stiff marketplace competition had many companies spending more than budgeted. When budgets are affected, organizations often take it to mean they need to focus on spending less; however, spending less usually only leads to short term success.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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On the road! 4 September supply chain conferences we love

Kinaxis

'by Melissa Clow September is a busy time of year for us at Kinaxis – Many folks here are flying the skies to attend various conferences. Here’s the supply chain conferences we love and will be attending. Hope to see you in the coming weeks! 1. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. September 10-11. London, UK. Kinaxis is pleased to be a Premier Sponsor and participate in panel discussion of the 2014 EMEA Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference.

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What the U.S. Congress Should Learn from Supply Chain Collaboration

BlueYonder

'Most business executives today understand that they must collaborate with their supply chain partners to cut costs, improve service levels and remain competitive in an increasingly complex and competitive world. Unfortunately, the U.S. Congress has increasingly been heading in the opposite direction—becoming more partisan and obstructive with each new election—to the detriment of U.S. competitiveness and influence in an increasingly complex and competitive world.

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Best Practice Tips for New Supply Chain Management Leaders

RFgen

Establishing directives like inventory control is one of the first things a newly-minted supply chain leader should do as they start a new position. Determining the strengths and weakness of the team and the maturity of the processes in place can create a vision that becomes clearer with each ensuing day. But if all is not optimal at the outset, MD Byline’s Luis Martinez, writing for Health Care Finance News, passed along a few tips to get the operation running up to par.

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What You Need to Know about Oversized Flatbed Shipments

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'When you are aware of the legal limits of over dimensional and heavy haul shipments, you will be better prepared to mitigate risks, experience a safer ride, and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain. When preparing to move any flatbed, it’s important to know the exact dimensions and weight of the shipment. This awareness will help you better plan your trip, account for transit times, and deliver on time.

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Best Practice Tips for New Supply Chain Management Leaders

RFgen

Establishing directives like inventory control is one of the first things a newly-minted supply chain leader should do as they start a new position. Determining the strengths and weakness of the team and the maturity of the processes in place can create a vision that becomes clearer with each ensuing day. But if all is not optimal at the outset, MD Byline’s Luis Martinez, writing for Health Care Finance News, passed along a few tips to get the operation running up to par.

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7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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Creating Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

'No, this is not yet another article about capturing network milestones or establishing better carrier connectivity, but rather the more strategic issue of how companies can raise the visibility of transportation within the domain of corporate initiatives. I recently attended the American Shipper Executive Summit in New York City and early in the agenda, Eric […].

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Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts

Tompkins Blog

'By Jim Tompkins CEO, Tompkins International I’ve been reading a lot of articles lately that toss around Alibaba IPO numbers. There are so many variables and this is really a big deal. (I have never tried to sell $20+ billion of stock—but it can’t be easy.) Given the many variables, I’d like to present the. The post Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Dubai International could close - Dubai Aiports CEO

Logistics Middle East

'Al Maktoum Int''l could become the emirate?s only airport.

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Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts

Tompkins Blog

'Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts. The post Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts appeared first on Tompkins International.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.

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DP World credits Ruler of Dubai with top ten success

Logistics Middle East

'DP World, UAE Region handled an average of 1552 TEU per hour in 2013.

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Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts

Tompkins Blog

'By Jim Tompkins CEO, Tompkins International I’ve been reading a lot of articles lately that toss around Alibaba IPO numbers. There are so many variables and this is really a big deal. (I have never tried to sell $20+ billion of stock—but it can’t be easy.) Given the many variables, I’d like to present the. The post Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts appeared first on Tompkins International.

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ISO accreditation for Gulf Petrochem Fujairah terminal

Logistics Middle East

'The award will help expand the capabilities of the Fujairah terminal.

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Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts

Tompkins Blog

'Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts. The post Alibaba IPO: Just Give Me the Facts appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes with the Power of Generative AI

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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DAFZA expands to meet companies' demand for freezone

Logistics Middle East

'Dubai Airport Freezone Authority aims to boost the UAE''s economy.

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Second Bahrain-Saudi causeway to cost $5bn

Logistics Middle East

'New bridge to be used for freight and passenger trains.

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Successful start for SMM

Logistics Middle East

'More than 2,100 exhibitors and over 50,000 visitors are expected.

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RMou begins three-month safety inspection of 300 ships

Logistics Middle East

'Concentrated Inspection Campaign starts on October 1.

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Embedded Analytics Insights for 2024

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.