The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2023
Anya Skomorokhova and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain growing pains. Anya is Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of PorterLogic, a low-code supply chain operations platform that replaces all the spreadsheets typically used to manage warehouses and inventory.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 24, 2023
“Plan all you want,” writes Cyrus Hadavi , CEO of Adexa, “but disruptions are the supply chain’s real problem.”[1] Why? Because global supply chains are constantly facing crises. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), these crises are seldom distinctive events. In the latest WEF Global Risks Report , the authors note, “Present and future risks can interact with each other to form a ‘polycrisis’ — a cluster of related global risks with compounding effects, such
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 22, 2023
I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. And progress comes in increments both large and small as we build on the breakthroughs and innovations that have come before. Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
Organic food and beverage sales are on the rise in the U.S., and retailers need to take notice.
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
StockTrim
AUGUST 24, 2023
The dynamicity of the contemporary business landscape poses unique challenges and opportunities. The conundrum of maintaining the right supply-demand balance stands central to these challenges. Erratic market demands and conventional inventory management techniques often result in operational inefficiencies.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 22, 2023
GS1 is hoping to foster adoption of QR code technology that allows additional information about products in the supply chain to be added along the way.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2023
Way back in October 2014, I asked “Do Facebook And Twitter Need A Logistics Strategy?” Here’s what I wrote at the time: Do Facebook and Twitter (as well as Pinterest and others looking to get more involved in e-commerce) need to take the extra step [beyond providing a “Buy” button”] and facilitate order fulfillment and. Read more The post TikToK Launches Logistics Service: Makes Sense?
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 21, 2023
Many organizations already use mobile robots and plan on expanding their fleets over the next three years.
SCM Research
AUGUST 23, 2023
One hundred years ago, practitioners were the lead researchers seeking to improve production processes. Iconic developments such as the Toyota Production System emerged from the real-world challenges faced by these early scientists. Fast forward to today, and there is a growing concern that our research is losing touch with real-world practice. Toffel’s (2016) article, Enhancing the Practical Relevance of Research , provides an insightful critique of the current state of operations (and su
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.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 20, 2023
Dear Technologists: As I worked in my garden and took afternoon naps to recover from surgery for the past month, the content of this open letter circulated in my brain. In this open letter, I beg you not to layer general AI over conventional supply chain planning. The issue? You might ask, why can what seems to sound so right be so wrong? Why am I so passionate about this?
AIMMS
AUGUST 25, 2023
Improving supply chain resilience is the focus for global retail brands with complex supply chain network design.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2023
Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. Richard is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit , a cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology company, dedicated to revolutionizing how businesses manage their shipping and transportation processes. About Richard Perry Richard Perry is a seasoned logistics and supply chain professional with over 20 years of industry experience and is a dedicated professional with a passion for individual
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 25, 2023
Here we are closing out the last full week of August. To me, the end of summer feels like the end of a year (more so than December). It must be due to the school year beginning each September. Afterall, this was the case for the vast majority of my youth. I know it is coming when the nights start to get cooler, the sun sets sooner, and it becomes a lot easier to find shade in the early evening.
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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.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 22, 2023
Discover the power of sustainable procurement in enhancing supply chain resilience and brand reputation and learn about its importance.
Logility
AUGUST 24, 2023
Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times. They are often done weekly, and that’s where production planning software will shine.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2023
Joe Oliaro and Joe Lynch discuss the evolution of warehousing. Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics , a leading provider of supply chain solutions. About Joe Oliaro Joe Oliaro is the Vice President of Sales and Chief Real Estate Officer at Wagner Logistics. Joe is a force to be reckoned with in the world of logistics and supply chain strategy.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 22, 2023
“Geopolitical risk is center stage,” declares Ziad Haider , McKinsey & Company’s Global Director of Geopolitical Risk. He adds, “There are the Russia–Ukraine conflict, strenuous relationships among countries across the globe, internet restrictions, and competing interests across Europe. The conflicts themselves are hard enough, but disinformation is another element making it even tougher for companies and organizations to navigate risk successfully.”[1] Because geopol
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Arkieva
AUGUST 22, 2023
Scheduling software is similar to GPS, organizing the movement of items, marking process steps, ensuring expected locations, and optimizing the route. Boosting Efficiency: The Value of Scheduling Software was first posted on August 22, 2023 at 7:57 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
CHAINalytics
AUGUST 21, 2023
This post is the second installment of a four-part examination of the Indian omnichannel marketplace. Read the first post here. Omnichannel fulfillment is an increasingly critical aspect of global retail, particularly in India and the greater Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The growth of ecommerce has retailers pursuing ways to offer integrated shopping experiences across multiple … The post Omnichannel Fulfillment in Asia-Pacific: The Ins and Outs appeared first on Chainalytics.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2023
Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Paul Brashier is Vice President Drayage and Intermodal at ITS Logistics , a third party logistics (3PL) company that offers creative supply chain solutions with an asset-lite transportation division that ranks #21 in North America, a top-tier asset-based dedicated fleet, and a Top 12 intermodal and drayage division.
Logility
AUGUST 22, 2023
Efficient inventory optimization starts with choosing the best software. It is important to note different terms that can often, mistakenly used interchangeably in conversation, yet have distinct meanings.
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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.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 23, 2023
With the fabricated metal industry receiving government grants and incentives, it now ranks as one of the fastest-changing sectors in the manufacturing marketplace. With the introduction of many of the ‘Industry 4.0’ technologies, manufacturers are building what we are calling ‘Manufacturing Agility’ into their organizations. The key areas of focus include; Investing in new automated and connected manufacturing equipment.
Tecsys
AUGUST 22, 2023
Montreal, Canada — August 22, 2023. Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), an industry leader in supply chain management software, today announces its Elite™ WMS platform has been recognized in the 2023 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) report.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 22, 2023
By David Jinks M.I.L.T (pictured) Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero The post Brits spent 4.1% more online in July as rain dampened High Street sales appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 23, 2023
For a business wanting to cultivate a better world, it all starts with the supply chain, says Carlos Londono, vice president of supply chain at restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
SCMDOJO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” That was fun, right? In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains. Beyond dance moves, they offer bite-sized insights for success, promising to elevate you above inefficiencies.
QAD
AUGUST 22, 2023
You wake up one morning to an urgent phone call. Your boss tells you that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confiscated a shipment of critical components. It is not just a documentation error. CBP found that these goods were the product of forced labor. Unless you can prove otherwise, CBP will not release your shipment. Imagine if this was a critical part of your finished product, and you were single sourcing from one supplier.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 21, 2023
By Keith Hartley (pictured) CEO & Board Member, LevaData The post The AI Supply Chain Capabilities You Need Now to Thrive in the Future appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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