Kinaxis

APRIL 6, 2017

by Dr. Madhav Durbha It is a great time to be a supply chain planning professional. Advances in processing power, networking, and storage aided by the enduring power of Moore’s law have opened doors for some exciting new developments in supply chain planning. Specifically for planners, the advent of real time planning , ability to process massive amounts of data, and the rise of machine intelligence are all opening up newer challenges and opportunities.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

Modern supply chains have access to more information and technology than ever before, creating a new, digital supply chain. However, the digital supply chain has grown increasingly reliant on the use of “smart technologies,” such as those involved in automated data capture, analyses and the Internet of Things (IoT). In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 6, 2017

As I participate in technology briefings with vendors, I am trying to piece together the future of supply chain management. For me it is not clear. I believe that supply chain leaders are in the middle of step change in process innovation driven by not one, but a confluence of technologies. In each briefing, presenters bandy about the word “digital” like I throw Parmesan cheese on a pizza.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 17, 2017

When we talk about supply chain and logistics, we often focus on new and emerging business processes and technology — and those are certainly important and critical things for success — but at the end of the day, anyone who has been in this industry for a while recognizes that supply chain management is a relationship business, and relationships are critical for the success of any company.

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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

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 26, 2017

LoL. I have to laugh. Not to wax nostalgic here; but it has not been all that long ago that “trade promotion,” as a business process was looked upon as more of a necessary inconvenient evil rather than the mission critical sales and marketing asset it is today (and, frankly, ALWAYS has been!). What’s so funny? Well, for me personally, it is a validation of a life’s work.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 10, 2017

by Alexa Cheater Supply chain rigidity could be costing you billions. Getting the right product to the right people at the right time – that’s at the heart of what demand and supply planning is all about. But as anyone who works in supply chain knows, it’s a lot easier said than done. Forecasts are wrong more often than they’re right, and shifting consumer priorities means your supply chain has to be able to react to change and shift directions in seconds.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2017

Across a wide number of industries, the way companies interact with customers has changed dramatically. There is no shortage of claims that we have now entered the age of the customer. A golden age, where customer desires dictate the actions of companies. Through the hype, there is a lot of truth to these pronouncements. Companies are now, more than ever, responsive to the needs of customers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 3, 2017

Timeless: not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion. Last week I was on vacation in the Caribbean. I moved on island time. It is a slower, more relaxed pace. In the process, I thought a lot about the concept of time and how it affects our daily lives. Supply chains are anything but timeless. At a company, individuals define supply chain excellence based upon their own purview of time.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 10, 2017

To say cross-border e-commerce is taking off like a rocket would be an understatement. With a growth rate of about 25% per annum and a market size expected to reach $1 trillion by 2020, the opportunities are tremendous. We asked DHL eCommerce CEO Charles Brewer to share some insights into the booming trend of cross-border e-commerce. With over 32 years of industry experience, covering multiple global regions and disciplines across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas and Africa, Charles is a prove

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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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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. Contributed Article. About the Author: Founder of ShipStarter, Kenneth is a 25+ year professional of the supply chain industry. He writes content for many of the world’s largest logistics companies, as well as on his own blog site. Are You Up With The Trends? Drinking matcha tea yet? Wearing wood sunglasses or bamboo hooded baby towels?

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The Network Effect

APRIL 27, 2017

Putting the Consumer at the center of the supply chain universe In a previous post, Rise of Supply Chain Control. The post Building a Better Supply Chain Control Tower appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 26, 2017

by Alexa Cheater How to overcome the Amazon effect. When it comes to supply chain excellence, particularly in the retail sector, there is one behemoth dominating the landscape: Amazon. Amazon supply chain management is driving innovation and change at a pace that’s putting the pressure on other businesses to find a way to keep up, or fold. The online retailer’s most recent patent focuses on drone technology, and would involve drones delivering packages with parachutes.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 20, 2017

The United States aerospace manufacturing industry is a highly competitive one. This is thanks in part to our unraveled supply chain, linking subsections like maintenance and repair with metalworking and avionics. These factors make aerospace manufacturing companies highly valued partners, even internationally. Although the aerospace industry employs countless hundreds of thousands of workers, robots are still necessary to complete many tasks.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

Last Saturday, we celebrated Earth Day, making this an excellent time for each of us to examine our own commitment to the environment. In recent years, businesses and consumers across the country have demonstrated that sustainability matters – both in terms of what they buy and how vendors are selected. In fact, 22% of U.S. based companies have a supplier sustainability scorecard that they may use in their purchasing decisions, and another 23% are developing one.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2017

I grew up in a time when people didn’t think that often about one’s impact on nature. When the first Earth Day took place in the US in 1970, it was a very small event compared with the world-wide phenomenon it has become today. A common definition of being Green is “the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources,” and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 27, 2017

“The hype surrounding Blockchain — also known as Distributed Ledger Technology — is in overdrive,” writes Andrew Sohn (@Molsonix). “Many … Continued. The post The Blockchain/Supply Chain Future appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 6, 2017

In this post I’ll examine some of the top trends and challenges that are impacting the pharmaceutical industry. In a. The post 6 Trends Shaking the Pharmaceutical Market appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 28, 2017

by Bill DuBois Recently I was watching a video interview with David Thomas, the Director of Global Capacity Planning for Ford Motor Company. Among other things, he’s been leading the charge at Ford to deliver a global capacity management solution. He describes the process as a jigsaw puzzle. The challenge with getting a global view as he puts it, is if the pieces “don’t fit together, you don’t see the right picture.”.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2017

Unless your organization has been absent from the takeover of TMS in the conversations of online and print media, you have likely encountered plenty of reasons why a transportation management system (TMS) benefits shippers. Unfortunately, the information is not always clear, and figuring out if the investment into a TMS is worth it can be even more frustrating.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 12, 2017

What is the #1 technology topic Descartes CEO Ed Ryan gets asked about? Drones and its future in supply chain and logistics processes. Which is why a drone took flight from the stage during Ryan’s keynote address at the Descartes Evolution 2017 Conference a couple of weeks ago and broadcast real-time video of the audience as it flew across the front of the hall.

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Logility

APRIL 24, 2017

I “enjoyed” a rather turbulent ride on a recent flight into Denver International Airport the other day. From my days as a flight test engineer, I know that modern jets have a forward-looking weather radar to help minimize the type of exciting rides I experienced that afternoon. However, it isn’t always possible to avoid all those pockets of turbulence; which is why it is always a good idea to head the flight attendant’s warning to always have your seatbelt fastened.

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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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ModusLink Corporation

APRIL 27, 2017

The list of the 2017 Top 100 Logistics IT Providers is out and ModusLink has once again been recognized as a leader in supply chain management—the 2nd consecutive year the company has been honored. The annual list is created by Inbound Logistics, a top supply chain publication educating companies on the benefits of demand-driven logistics […].

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The Network Effect

APRIL 20, 2017

An interesting article by Greg Brady in Supply and Demand Chain Executive delves into the true costs of ERP. This. The post The True Cost of ERP appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 14, 2017

by Bill DuBois There have been some pretty significant revolutions throughout history. The French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution and the Chinese cultural revolution – just to name a few. Well, today I’m going to talk about the need for another revolution. A supply chain planning systems revolution. Will it be the stuff that future historians drool over or universities base curriculums on?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 25, 2017

The high-revolution has given emerging markets the opportunity to become fully developed, increasing the number of consumers and manufacturers. For existing businesses and shippers, this means more competition and demand for lower costs. Meanwhile, the increasing number of regulations and requirements on shippers has created a paradox between saving money and still meeting all requirements.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2017

Author’s son at finish of first varsity 2-mile race. “Remember, focus on pace, not place,” I call out to my son as he and the other runners step out on the track and to the starting line. My son is a freshman in high school, and although he has played baseball since he was 5 years old, his new passion is running, which was my sport in high school too.

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Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

Supply chain professionals are asked on a daily basis for what can seem like miracles: improve customer service and reduce costs, do more with less. There are only so many hours in a day and only so many days in a week! Working long hours over extended periods leads to diminished productivity and value delivered. So what’s the answer? Look at the process enabling tools.

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E2open

APRIL 17, 2017

S&OP as an Organizational Decision-making Process. alyssa. Monday 17 April 2017. Mohit Dubey, Senior Director, Product Marketing, E2open. "S&OP is dead," the caller said. This unsettled me – “Are lead-times dead, too?” I wondered. I had to find out. Work is changing – from the tools and technologies we’re using, to the products and services our companies are creating, and even who we’re competing with – it’s different now.

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