Kinaxis
MAY 20, 2016
by Jonathan Lofton “Oxfords, not Brogues” If you’re into supply chain and liked the movie this quote is from, then we’re on the same street! Ok, now that we’re straight on ‘classic’ shoes, let’s talk about the next principle in the “10 Principles of Good Design” as applied to supply chain and supply chain management ( Design for the Supply Chain ).
Talking Logistics
MAY 20, 2016
I’m at Heathrow airport waiting to board my flight back to Boston, which is delayed by over an hour so far. I’ve spent most of this week in Dorking, England (not far from London) meeting with executives from Paragon Software Systems and several of its customers (I’ll share my takeaways from the visit, including my video interviews with clients, in a future post).
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MIT Supply Chain
MAY 20, 2016
On April 14 2016 a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Kyushu in southern Japan. Two days later the island was hit by a second, even more powerful, quake. The widespread damage caused by these natural disasters fractured supply chains, causing a number of companies to halt production lines in various locations. The quakes […].
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 20, 2016
Impressive New Self Driving Truck Start Up, Yergin on Where Oil Price is Headed, Walmart has Decent Results, Sees Stock Price Jump, Seagate Sees Forecast Accuracy Make Big Jump
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
RELEX Solutions
MAY 20, 2016
Read PDF. With more than 150 DIY and garden centers the HELLWEG group chose RELEX Solutions’ supply chain management software to manage its inventory and master two-stage replenishment via its distribution center. With RELEX’s help, Hellweg also aims to optimize campaign management and identify demand changes early on. Established in 1971, the family-owned group runs 96 HELLWEG Baumärkte (DIY) stores across Germany and Austria, 56 BayWA Bau und Gartenmärkte (DIY and gardening) outlets in souther
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FLEXE
MAY 20, 2016
Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. This strategic shift in the industry requires that companies expand outside of the largest or most obvious markets to establish new facilities in their expanding warehouse network.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 20, 2016
Digitizing the Supply Chain Remains a Key Theme, While 2016 Top 25 is Released
The Network Effect
MAY 20, 2016
The Soviet Union produced a range of airplanes during the Cold War era, from flawed to the occasionally fantastic, the sleek to the bulky and clumsy. One that stands out is the Tupolev TU-144, aka “The Conkordski,” an obvious copy of the Concorde then nearing completion. The TU-144 was the first transporter to fly supersonic […]. The post The Plane That Eats Trains appeared first on The Network Effect.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 20, 2016
SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore Editor from the Conference Floor in Scottsdale
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.
The Network Effect
MAY 20, 2016
By Valerie Bonebrake, Senior Vice President, Tompkins International Spring has arrived. It is time to cultivate. Use this primer to protect and grow your customer base. I recently met with the CEO of a mid-sized third party logistics (3PL) company. We discussed the usual topics: industry trends, what is happening in mergers and acquisitions, and […].
River Logic
MAY 20, 2016
Working Capital seems easy enough to understand. Divide a company’s current assets by its current liabilities and you get a ratio that helps you determine how easily a company could cover its short term debt. This is generally referred to as how liquid a company is. However, this doesn’t always paint a clear picture.
The Network Effect
MAY 20, 2016
By Valerie Bonebrake, Senior Vice President, Tompkins International Dear 3PL Provider: Spring has arrived. It is time to cultivate. Use this primer to protect and grow your customer base. I recently met with the CEO of a mid-sized third party logistics (3PL) company. We discussed the usual topics: industry trends, what is happening in mergers […].
Enterra Insights
MAY 20, 2016
In the developed world (and many parts of the developing world), technology is affecting almost every area of daily life. … Continued. The post Artificial Intelligence and Education appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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APICS
MAY 20, 2016
Trust and positive relationships with suppliers lead to more than general goodwill for automakers. According to Planning Perspectives President John W. Henke Jr., it can mean winning a supplier’s newest technology and most innovative designs, plus getting the best prices. This week, The Detroit News highlighted the results of the 2016 North America Automotive OEM Buyer-Supplier Study, conducted by Planning Perspectives.
Tailwind
MAY 20, 2016
Many years ago, Tonight Show host, Jay Leno, o pened up his monologue and told a memorable joke – memorable to me anyway. “Boy, is my mother ever angry at Nancy Reagan?” “She is upset with her JUST SAY NO to Drugs campaign.” “My mom thinks it should be.JUST SAY NO, THANK YOU.” I find myself saying NO a lot these days.
Marianne Hudson
MAY 20, 2016
Thanks to Kay for being an important pioneer in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
GlobalTranz
MAY 20, 2016
Figuring out how to manage less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping can be complicated. Will a shipper avoid collaborative relationships, and if so, how would the shipper gain any savings from using LTL shipments when there is not enough product to justify a full truckload (FT)? These questions reflect why some LTL providers are discussing LTL freight shipping accounting options more openly.
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