DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In an effort to enhance production capabilities to keep pace with the High-Tech market demands for rapid product innovation and customized, short-run production, manufacturers are quick to adopt transformational changes and new digital solutions. However, manufacturers should not forget that their transformational changes should not only focus on new technology, but also their most important resource—their operational teams.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As I rolled holiday cookies in my hands, I watched TV. I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. As I watched, I shook my head. I am worried. Chinese Lunar New Year in the face of a new pandemic lays before us. I expect disruption. Let me start this blog by asking, “Shouldn’t you be worried too?

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The post Model Sustainability Trade-offs in Supply Chain Network Design to Reduce Emissions appeared first on AIMMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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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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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Technology always outpaces policy. It’s inevitable. Policymakers don’t have a crystal ball enlightening them about what technologies are emerging or how those technologies could affect society. As a result, history is their only guide and history is not always reliable. Steve Ritter ( @stephenjritter ), Chief Technology Officer of Mitek Systems, observes, “Disruptive technology has always challenged legislators.”[1] Even when policymakers have a reliable history on which

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The holiday season has started and for most cultures, this means enjoying food with family and friends. Food traditions differ a lot across different holidays (e.g. Christmas, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year, etc.) but the meals have one thing in common—there is always excess food and leftovers. Even if the festive season looks a little different since the pandemic hit, food waste remains one of the biggest negative side effects of holiday consumption.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Tl;dr Despite the headlines, the worst of the pandemic is over for supply chains. While some challenges still exist (e.g. selective shortages, price increases, and covid variants), look for high-performing companies to leave the excuses behind and start differentiating themselves through meaningful investment and innovation in supply chain management.

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to force global supply chains to better align the availability of raw materials and components to serve customer demand. Yes, toilet paper stockouts are inconvenient, but being unable to ship due to a packaging shortage can ruin your business. But how exactly does packaging make your supply chain … The post Can Packaging Contribute to Supply Chain Resilience?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Ed Ryan, CEO of Descartes. The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. In the call with financial analysts to discuss the third quarter results, Descartes’ CEO Ed Ryan spoke.

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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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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Clarkston Consulting discusses packaging in supply chain and how companies can strategically align their supply chain processes to be lean.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Optimism springs eternal among some people — myself included! That said, I am never surprised to hear my otherwise upbeat logistics colleagues express Grinch-like pessimism when it comes to emissions reduction in our industry. A big reason for this pessimism is because when we experience changes incrementally, we often are unable to recognize the larger trends taking shape.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Increasingly distributed supply chains across the world have made logistics services more important than ever, but this also highlights a crucial issue that continues to grow: resource shortage. Many logistics companies face shortages in drivers, trucks and containers, leading to an inability to make all deliveries and creating product shortages. This is a serious obstacle to many sectors—especially retailers and logistics service providers, who need a solution that enables them to increase thei

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The advent of business networks on cloud platforms enables real-time visibility into supply chain conditions, allowing organizations to respond nimbly and add millions to their top and bottom lines.

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2021

AI and the productivity paradox – why it needs more than technology to transform the economy- All Things Supply Chain - Kai Keppner

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Can Decentralized Finance Revolutionize the Financial Segment? Decentralized finance article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Blockchain technology has not only raised the popularity of bitcoins to new heights. It has also contributed a lot to several other financial service sectors, one of which is decentralized finance.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Now there are forces arguing for a return to a just-in-case approach. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 22, 2021

STEPPING UP CAPABILITIES WITH INDUSTRY 4.0 Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2021

By Adam Young (pictured). EMEA Engineering Manager, LogicMonitor. The post A Q&A with Adam Young of LogicMonitor looking at the future of AIOps in 2022 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The holidays are placing even more stress on supply chains. Here are four ways you can help lower stress, minimize damage and deliver positive customer service.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Is your e-commerce company growing or experiencing a spike in sales? These business changes create stress and demand logistics responsibilities like inventory management, shipping, returns, exchanges, and freight carrier coordination. If you don’t want your customer experience to suffer, it might be time to ask yourself an important question. Should you handle your e-commerce product fulfillment yourself or partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing and distribution provider ?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Things Startups Must Know Before Launching a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)! Business partnership article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The idea of starting a business partnership can be very exciting. It allows you to utilize complementary talents and shared resources.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 28, 2021

2021 has been a year of transition. The evolving crisis and measures taken worldwide to contain the spread of the pandemic accelerated certain long-term and emerging trends. The past year has shown us that if organizations and industries are to keep up with the fast-paced change and uncertainty of the current market, they need to accelerate their digital transformation strategy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Making predictions has become significantly more challenging after the last 18 months. As we look forward to 2022 and beyond, the overall guidance must be “prepare for anything.” While this may sound unachievable, there are capabilities that we can enable in order to be anticipatory and responsive. . Recent cumulative events have increased the emphasis on the supply chain, emphasizing its importance and bringing it to the fore.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 5, 2021

By Varia Makagonova (pictured). Director of Marketing at Contentstack. The post Why You Can’t Run a Modern Enterprise Without a Modern Content Management Architecture appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Just as firms wrestle with a global supply chain crisis and fresh pandemic restrictions, companies in the U.K. and European Union face another looming headache: More post-Brexit red tape.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This article defines engineering change orders (ECOs) and describes the role they play in new product development (NPD) and manufacturing. Engineering change order (ECO) definition. An engineering change order (ECO) is a document that specifies either new product design details or proposed changes to existing products. ECOs provide a list of all the components, assemblies, and other documents that are affected.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Understanding the Bitcoin Mining Process! Cryptocurrency cloud mining sites article and permission to publish here provided by John Gaarg. Cryptocurrency mining (sp. minería de criptomonedas, fr. minage de cryptomonnaie) has gained tremendous popularity over the last few years. This trend is especially vivid with cryptocurrency cloud mining, where cryptocurrency cloud mining sites offer their services associated with leased h

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The automotive industry is in a perpetual state of change. Globally linked economies, tight competition, and emerging markets all force constant review of production goals, suppliers, and long-term strategies. The automotive industry sets some of the highest quality standards in manufacturing, driven by a need to ensure safety and a desire to control costs.

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