Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'by John Westerveld. Reason #2: Poorly executed or non-existent sales and operations planning. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Over the next several weeks, I’ll outline these issues and discuss some ideas around how to avoid these practices. You can find the previous post here: Reason #1: Offshoring without getting the full picture.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning S&OP Supply Chain Software 235

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its annual Global Competitiveness Report last week. The WEF bases its competitiveness analysis on its Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). The index considers numerous determinants of national economic competitiveness. It outlines 12 pillars of competitiveness, categorized into three stages of economic development where the given pillars are most important.

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Modeling Warehousing Supply Chain Analysis 190

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'For a long time, one of my favorite corporate taglines was Lexus’ “ The relentless pursuit of perfection. ” The word relentless invokes passion and commitment, which we should all have when working toward a business or personal goal, and if you’re going to set the bar high, why not perfection? This past spring, however, I confronted the “Why not perfection?

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 160

Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Continuous Improvement Analysis Research 160

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'I recall laughing out loud when I was first exposed to FMCG BS Bingo – I leave you to work out what BS stands for. This game was designed for boring business meetings where people would pepper their comments and views with the latest buzz-phrases, e.g. blue sky thinking, unencumbered by the facts, bang for your buck and my personal non-favourite, touch base.

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BRIC Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain 138

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

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'The age of airships came to a sudden and sad ending when the Hindenburg exploded and crashed as it was … Continued The post Up in the Sky — Could it be Your Next Delivery? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

Supply Chain Technology 127

Supply Chain Technology Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand 127

4WL Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

There are several important things you should look for when selecting a logistics company. This guide will help you understand what to look for and why each element matters to your operations. 1) The Ability to Leverage Economies of Scale when Purchasing Transportation Leverage is very important when looking to reduce shipping costs. By leveraging your spend with others, you can receive more competitive rates from carriers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Company Logistics Optimization Software 100

Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'10 questions to improve your Business Performance. Most of the data associated with processes such as Order to Cash, Materials to Products and Procure to Pay are in your SAP ERP system. That is the good thing, but it leads to the next question: is this data truly information and does it provide you with the necessary insights? Sales: Order to Cash.

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Optimal Sourcing SAP Purchasing Skills Material Savings 94

Marianne Hudson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Angel investor and entrepreneur relationships are similar to a marriage - both benefit when each relies on and supports the other. Wouldn’t it make sense if this business marriage began with an agreement that supported both parties and focused on aligning goals instead of an adversarial “pre-nup?” Things have been moving [.

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Supply and Demand 41

Logistics Middle East

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'New services ''will create exciting opportunities for businesses''.

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Qatar Cargo 64

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.

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Logistics Middle East

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'Business Park serves as new global gateway for Indian businesses.

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Global 49

Logistics Middle East

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'DNV GL presents HHI and UASC with AIP for LNG Ready container vessels.

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Shipping 40