GlobalTranz

JULY 23, 2015

History has taught supply chain management organizations one common factor: failure to adjust to societal changes will contribute to business-downfall. In the modern, digital world, the impact of the cloud can be felt in every facet of existence, not just commerce. Cloud computing technology has allowed supply chain management providers to take advantage of a new era of processes, specifically those relating to the ethereal space.

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Kinaxis

JULY 23, 2015

by Andrew Dunbar This post concludes my inventory management blog series. Throughout this series I’ve proposed an elevated role for the inventory manager that challenges the assumption that an inventory manager is a victim of his colleagues’ business decisions and plays only a limited role in formulating inventory results. Inventory management is not a stand-alone business process that occurs after other processes are complete.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 23, 2015

“Millennial mania … is overtaking all manner of businesses,” writes Hilary Stout (@hastout), “and [it] seems to be getting more … Continued. The post Eating, Drinking, and Shopping with Millennials appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Elementum

JULY 23, 2015

What do factory fires and explosions mean for a supply chain, and how can supply chain managers deal with these low-frequency, high-risk scenarios? Our infographic explains. In the past two months, there have been over 50 factory fires and explosions. Most recently, an explosion at a Zodiac Aerospace factory wiped out production, posing risks to the supply chains of Boeing and Airbus.

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ModusLink Corporation

JULY 23, 2015

While some view summer as a time when things at work tend to slow down, for those in the consumer goods industry it often becomes time to ramp up in preparation for the back-to-school and holiday buying seasons. With the upcoming increased demand, this can be a great time to step back and take a […]. The post Summer Assessment of Your Supply Chain Operations – Part One: 5 Ways to Improve Supply Chain Operations appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.

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MIT Supply Chain

JULY 23, 2015

How to overcome the shortage of supply talent is a continuing topic of discussion in the industry. Increasing the number of qualified professionals will go some way in solving the problem. But it’s also important to ensure that professionals possess the right skills companies need to meet the challenges of fast-changing markets today and tomorrow. […].

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 23, 2015

SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore in the first of a series of columns on supply chain strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2015

In the volatile and ever changing domestic transportation market in N. America, there is a growing need. What is it? It’s simple; it is a need to efficiently and effectively measure, track and monitor the right metrics to better manage, control and optimize costs. It sounds very simple, but in truth there are complexities. Complexities […].

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

Logistics is the prime example of a changing industry – colossal, ripe for disruption and utterly opaque. And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published.

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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.

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Logistics Middle East

JULY 23, 2015

New report predicts continued strong demand for pilots as the world?s airlines add 38,000 new planes to the global fleet over the next 20 years.

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