ToolsGroup
AUGUST 3, 2020
It’s notoriously difficult to optimize inventory for aftermarket parts. You need to maintain high service levels, but sporadic demand and an infinite number of SKUs frequently lead to waste, excess cost and product obsolescence. Probability forecasting offers a more accurate way of predicting customer behavior and staying prepared, especially for items with long-tail demand.
PINC
AUGUST 3, 2020
McKinsey & Co., and Trading Partner Alliance outline some of the key considerations that should go into developing and using the on-time and in-full delivery metric. Supply chain complexity is increasing as customers demand a wider selection of products, a broader choice of channels, and more promotional offers. With expectations of higher on-shelf availability and lower inventory costs, the pressure on delivery performance has intensified—as has the need for manufacturers, retailers, and ca
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AIMMS
AUGUST 3, 2020
Sales and Operations Planning has become the preferred method to facilitate clear and formal communication between the demand and supply sides of a business. However, one-third of SCP leaders cite “the lack of effective decision making in the S&OP meeting process as the most critical problem to solve for their function’s overall performance” (source: Gartner, Improve S&OP Decision Making Through Scenario Planning , Supply Chain Research Team, 4 May 2020).
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 3, 2020
Being a socially responsible company can create a strong brand, a committed workforce, and loyal customers. It comes at a cost. The products will generally be more expensive, limiting sales. Progressive companies are often small, requiring them to use less-than-truckload. Less-than-truckload has adverse service and environmental impacts. In short, fair trade and environmental initiatives lead to socially responsible manufacturers having more complex supply chains.
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
AIMMS
AUGUST 3, 2020
Sales and Operations Planning has become the preferred method to facilitate clear and formal communication between the demand and supply sides of a business. However, one-third of SCP leaders cite “the lack of effective decision making in the S&OP meeting process as the most critical problem to solve for their function’s overall performance” (source: Gartner, Improve S&OP Decision Making Through Scenario Planning, Supply Chain Research Team, 4 May 2020).
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Adexa
AUGUST 3, 2020
According to a recent article by Gartner: “priority should be given to evolving the digital supply chain twin — can’t do anything E2E without this foundational capability.” Furthermore, they say that: “Before you can do the prediction and prescription (which together equals decision making) … you need to create a model of the supply chain upon which you can predict and prescribe.”.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 3, 2020
By Leigh Anderson (pictured). Managing Director at Bis Henderson Recruitment. The post Can your business handle an eCommerce Christmas like no other? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
MercuryGate
AUGUST 3, 2020
Automation is the clear winner of supply chain success. Unfortunately, many companies are stuck in the days of antiquated processes, manual data review, and cumbersome back-office processes. When it comes to software, sharing information between systems is easy, but what happens next with that data can’t be overlooked. It can make or break your performance […].
Proxima
AUGUST 3, 2020
In a matter of days, an unexpected global disruption sent shock waves throughout countries, communities, governments, and businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly. Companies reacted swiftly to protect employee health and safety. Next, strategic quality control and business recovery efforts were put into action – but not without some unparalleled challenges along the way.
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.
FLEXE
AUGUST 3, 2020
4 industry experts sit down to discuss supply chain resilience and how to prepare for the Q4 peak that’s just around the corner. Watch the webinar.
All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 3, 2020
From 16th– 18th July, I had the privilege of taking part in the virtual Supply Chain Summit 2020 from the comfort of my own home.
MPO Multi Party Orchestration
AUGUST 3, 2020
The invoice matching process is typically associated with accuracy. A supply chain business partner performs a service, and the invoice they submit should correctly reflect what was delivered in that agreed upon service. While it sounds simple enough, times have changed. In today’s complex, global supply chain, operations don’t always go as planned.
DAT Solutions
AUGUST 3, 2020
The trucking industry is the engine that keeps the American economy moving. Unfortunately, that also makes transportation companies occasional targets for scammers that are looking to steal from a $700 billion industry. Luckily, there are measures that motor carriers, freight brokers and 3PLs can take to protect themselves.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
TradeGecko
AUGUST 3, 2020
How one designer lingerie label turned things inside out. Inspired by the love of lace, design, style, and details, Kat the Label is a bespoke lingerie brand from Australia. Committed to ethical trade, it lives by the motto of: "We’ll compromise on a lot of things. but never our lingerie.”. Like many a small business, it relied heavily on brick-and-mortar sales.
CHAINalytics
AUGUST 3, 2020
Chainalytics was nominated by its clients for outstanding service Atlanta, GA (August 3, 2020) — Chainalytics, a recognized global leader in supply chain consulting and analytics, has been named one of SupplyChainBrain’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners for 2020. The prestigious annual list comprises a select group of companies whose customers have recognized them as … The post Chainalytics Recognized as a Top Supply Chain Services Provider in 2020 appeared first on Chainalytics.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 3, 2020
Right about this time in any “normal” year, ocean carriers and truckers would be entering their annual peak season for freight volumes, in expectation of that ever-reliable holiday shopping bonanza.
Axway
AUGUST 3, 2020
The banking industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. As technology continues to offer new and innovative ways to provide financial services , what it means to be a bank is changing every day.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
ShipBob
AUGUST 3, 2020
What sounds like a lot of money? $339.7 million. $290.5 million. $186.4 million. $181 million. $163.5 million. $77.5 million. The figures above are the total funding that Casper, Warby Parker, Glossier, Away, Dollar Shave Club, and Allbirds have respectively received from venture capitalists (VCs) for a combined total of $1.24 billion. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have been disrupting their traditional incumbent counterparts for some time now.
Exapro Hub
AUGUST 3, 2020
Exapro is partner with Neuron Soundware, a smart solution for preventive maintenance monitoring machines using sound. Today, we are happy to announce a new basic package allowing the digitalisation of common machines: the nShield. Powered by Neuron […]. The post Digitalizing Machines Made Easy Using Sound-Based Monitoring appeared first on Exapro Hub.
DocShipper Sourcing
AUGUST 3, 2020
Even the COVID-19's impact is still concerned with each of us, the potential business opportunities await in trade fairs and commodity fairs for you. Do you feel frustrated when you're an individual trying to start your own business? Do you find it helpless when you're a small company trying to maintain under the tough circumstances? … The post Commodity & trade fairs in china [GUIDE 2020] appeared first on ?
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 3, 2020
The global COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly disrupted the retail sector significantly. With many stores forced to close their doors over lockdown, there has been a sudden and rapid rise in online shopping.
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DocShipper Sourcing
AUGUST 3, 2020
When it comes to the springing up of industry, with no exceptions there are two reasons: technology advancement creates new demands, and in return, demands give impetus to technology advancement. As the core technologies of the electric scooter industry, which are Electric Motors, Electronic Control, and Batteries, are all mature and well-established subsystems that have … The post How to find the best Electric Scooter supplier in china?
SnapFulfil
AUGUST 3, 2020
SnapFulfil has again been selected in the annual Top 100 Great Suppy Chain Partners by leading industry title SupplyChainBrain.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 3, 2020
[link] Every supply-chain on the planet is clamoring for the best way to future-proof operations against possible disruption. The COVID-19 crisis emphasizes the dramatic problems created with single sourcing strategies. Unfortunately, the strategies are simply so ingrained in the supply chain that many organizations have still yet to diversify their networks.
DocShipper Sourcing
AUGUST 3, 2020
When it comes to the springing up of industry, with no exceptions there are two reasons: technology advancement creates new demands, and in return, demands give impetus to technology advancement.
This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
AUGUST 3, 2020
Unleashed
AUGUST 3, 2020
Gross profit margin , operating profit margin , and net profit margin are three key metrics strongly connected to gains in productivity. So it’s important to understand how to calculate these measures – or at least understand them when using business intelligence software. How to calculate the gross profit margin ratio. Gross profit margin shows how much profit the business has before deducting selling, general and administrative costs.
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