DELMIA Quintiq
JULY 27, 2016
It looks like summer is at its peak: It’s 35 degrees in Berlin today, and I’m looking forward to some yummy ice-cream with my son in the park. The Germans love ice-cream, and on a day like today, everyone is outside cooling off with this sweet temptation. Here in Germany, you never know how long summer lasts. Yesterday it rained all day. Summer can be gone quickly, just when you get used to it.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JULY 27, 2016
I had an informal discussion with a small group of FMCG Supply Chain VP/Directors last week. I well remember the occasion as it was the day UK had its annual summer but the discussion was memorable for more than that fact. After rushing back to base in the inevitable evening rain with my briefcase as the only shelter I wrote out some notes from the session and they worried me.
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Enterra Insights
JULY 27, 2016
The digital path to purchase has been growing for years. Laura Stevens (@LauraStevensWSJ) reports, “For the first time, consumers say … Continued. The post The Future of the Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Kinaxis
JULY 27, 2016
by Joe Cannata It’s always a summer of sequels at the cinema box office. Whether it is your favorite comic book action film from Marvel, a third Star Trek film, finding Dory’s parents, more Conjuring, an alien resurgence or even more of Jason Bourne, there always seems to be another story to tell. Back on January 13 th , my Let’s Talk Certification blog detailed the announcement and the launch of the Kinaxis Certification Program, with our two original exams, Certified RapidResponse Author Level
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
RFgen
JULY 27, 2016
Companies must look to new recruitment strategies to combat the talent gap in supply chain management. There are many components that go into an efficient and successful supply chain management strategy. From the appropriate mobile data collection solutions to streamlined logistics processes, every detail matters. That is why it’s so important to hire skilled employees for supply chain jobs.
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RFgen
JULY 27, 2016
Companies must look to new recruitment strategies to combat the talent gap in supply chain management. There are many components that go into an efficient and successful supply chain management strategy. From the appropriate mobile data collection solutions to streamlined logistics processes, every detail matters. That is why it’s so important to hire skilled employees for supply chain jobs.
Logistics Bureau
JULY 27, 2016
For many organisations, the reality of supplier performance management is that time and opportunity to track and react to dozens of complex KPIs simply doesn’t exist. Regardless of advances in business analytics therefore, I still advocate a measured approach to measurement (pun intended), by way of a carefully chosen handful of KPIs which are meaningful and actionable.
GTG Technology Group
JULY 27, 2016
Cloud computing is becoming an important component in cutting-edge transportation management systems (TMS). The internet of things (IoT) has created a push to increase speed and efficiency by shifting processing even further from center, called edge computing. Is this the future of TMS, or is the edge simply too far? TMS Makes a Home in the Cloud. Current TMS solutions provide high levels of connectivity, supply chain visibility, and fast data transfers by leveraging the power of cloud computing
Logistics Bureau
JULY 27, 2016
If your organization is struggling with unreliable inbound supply, one of the first things to examine is the effectiveness of your supplier performance evaluation process. In this post, I’ll share some insights into why supplier performance evaluation is vital and when you should it as a practice. I’ll also reveal why, to be effective, your evaluation methodology should involve more than tracking a suite of operational performance KPIs.
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.
RELEX Solutions
JULY 27, 2016
Smooth implementation of RELEX retail and supply chain planning solution for customers with the retailsolutions interface RELEX Integration 1.0. retailsolutions AG today announced that the RELEX Integration 1.0 solution has achieved SAP certification as powered by the SAP NetWeaver® technology platform. The solution allows customers to integrate RELEX demand forecasting, inventory optimization and automated replenishment systems into their SAP® solution landscape via SAP NetWeaver.
GlobalTranz
JULY 27, 2016
Frankly, the education system, parents and the manufacturing industry itself have played their part in dissuading today’s youth from pursuing a career in manufacturing. Can the age of digital manufacturing revive youth interest in manufacturing as a career? Why are Today’s Youth Dismissive of a Career in Manufacturing? A study conducted by the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation got an answer straight from the horse’s mouth.
Talking Logistics
JULY 27, 2016
“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” – Hillel the Elder. In October 2011, my oldest daughter Hannah was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D). If you’re not familiar with T1D, it is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the pancreas. People with T1D produce little or no insulin, a hormone essential for breaking down carbohydrates to feed the body, so they have to monitor their blood sugar levels throughout the day and ta
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 27, 2016
There is no denying that the trucking industry is in a state of flux right now. Even though demand is rising, the industry as a whole is facing a monumental shortage of qualified drivers. Just how big is that shortage? By the end of 2015, the driver shortage had ballooned past 45,000. Some estimates indicate that the shortage could reach over 150,000 by 2024.
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DAT Solutions
JULY 27, 2016
In the freight brokerage business, time is money. The more loads you move in a day, the more money you earn. How can you move more loads in a day? You’ll find out at the first-ever DAT User Conference , set for Oct. 17-19 in Portland, Oregon. At the conference, freight brokers will learn: How to reduce the number of calls to carriers by as much as 50% using filters in the DAT Power load board.
Elementum
JULY 27, 2016
For more than a century, undersea cables have been an essential aspect of the infrastructure for the global product economy. These fiber-optic cables are laid on the seabed between land-based stations, carrying digital signals across stretches of ocean. 99 percent of international communications run on underwater cables. Currently, there are 293 in-service and 28 planned undersea cables; the only continent that isn’t wired into the internet is Antarctica.
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 27, 2016
We recently wrote a white paper called The Agile Retailer, and In it we examined how allocation practices are changing, especially for fashion retailers.
Arkieva
JULY 27, 2016
Naturally, it’s easy to wait until something is broken before fixing it. For manufacturing companies looking to stay ahead of the curve in today’s highly competitive marketplace, the culture of continuous improvement is highly critical. While most manufacturing businesses might agree on the fact that they need to have a supply chain improvement process in place, with the aim of – continuously cutting unnecessary costs, improving productivity while improving customer satisfaction – getting starte
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 27, 2016
We recently wrote a white paper called The Agile Retailer, and In it we examined how allocation practices are changing, especially for fashion retailers.
BlueYonder
JULY 27, 2016
I have a confession. I absolutely love this age of consumer centricity, but not for the reasons you might think. Sure, I do enjoy the obvious personal benefits like the speedy fulfillment, competitive pricing and the sheer variety of stuff to buy, but as a supply chain professional, the real nirvana is the myriad of challenges it presents to retailers, manufacturers and wholesale distributors and the fun of trying to solve them.
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 27, 2016
How is global trade changing in 2016? Panjiva surveyed 350 global trade professionals on their outlook and concerns with the state of global trade.
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