What Is Supply Chain Network Design And How Can It Improve Your Business?
AIMMS
JULY 27, 2021
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Three Things Telecom Supply Chains of the Future Need to Do Now
ToolsGroup
JULY 29, 2021
The telecommunications industry has become so highly commoditized that customers perceive only marginal differences in products and prices among the various market players. Want to have a winning telecom supply chain? Market leadership depends more and more on operational excellence, and making smart tradeoffs that optimize cost and service levels to meet executive-level goals–and surpass customer expectations.
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Holding Ourselves Accountable for Business Results
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 25, 2021
To get where you are going, you have toe see where you are…. Daily, my inbox is flooded by email. As a guest writer for Forbes, public relations firms constantly pepper me with requests to speak to technologists boasting of having answers to improve supply chain resilience. Sometimes, I take the call. The discussion is seldom equal to the promise. I am amazed that smart people can be so SURE they have the answer.
What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation
GlobalTranz
JULY 28, 2021
Part of the challenge in managing the modern supply-chain is due to its sheer size and complexity. There are many working parts, network partners, and opportunities for things to go wrong that some are often overlooked. Rather than hoping everything runs as smoothly, shippers today need to apply technology to ensure high customer experience levels are achieved and all shipments are delivered on time and in full.
2024 Annual T&L M&A Report
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.
Artificial Intelligence In The Warehouse Is Coming Sooner Than You Might Think
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 29, 2021
Artificial Intelligence is not a new technology, but widespread adoption and use of AI and machine learning in supply chain is still in its infancy. Nevertheless, there are indications that AI in the warehouse is becoming a reality a lot sooner than most people might have expected. Preliminary results from a Lucas-commissioned survey of 350 companies in the US and UK found that the majority of the companies are already employing AI in one way or another within their warehouses and distribution/f
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Sustainability in Supply Chain Planning: In Practice
Arkieva
JULY 27, 2021
Integrated Supply Chain planning is the best way to be sure that you are running your business in a way that is best for your whole business. When you address your energy needs independent of your supply chain planning you can drive up costs unnecessarily and create rework. Industrial gas companies know this better than most because their production process is an extremely energy-intensive one.
Top 5 'Summer 2021' Supply Chain Technology Blogs
C3 Solutions
JULY 28, 2021
This summer, our Dock Scheduling and Yard Management specialists have noticed a major correlation between the focus on ROI for companies shopping around for new tools and the associated cost some are experiencing for not pulling the trigger quick enough (aka the cost of inaction).
The Importance of Transportation Visibility
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 28, 2021
I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. As I mentioned in an earlier post on the growth drivers for the Transportation Management Systems market , transportation visibility tools are one of a number of technologies that are improving performance and helping to reduce f
Three Tips for Building an Agile CPG Supply Chain
ToolsGroup
JULY 27, 2021
On the surface, it seems like the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry performed better than most during the COVID pandemic. Consumer goods e-commerce sales for example increased 91% year over year according to a NielsenIQ analysis. But for this high SKU count industry where demand is as unpredictable as New England weather, the condition of many consumer goods supply chains is far from rosy.
Monetizing Analytics Features
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We Need Better Sales Forecasts for Online Businesses
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JULY 29, 2021
The challenge of getting better sales forecasts to improve logistics planning is a centuries-old problem. In today’s eCommerce-driven supply chains, that challenge is tougher than ever. But many online merchants don’t realize the extent to which poor forecasts create inefficiencies in fulfillment operations and drain their profits.
Watch: How Will Automakers Make the Switch to Electric Vehicles?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 28, 2021
Arun Kumar, managing director in the Automotive and Industrial Practice of AlixPartners LLP, lays out the challenges that automakers face in converting their factories and supply chains to the exclusive production of electric vehicles.
Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 27, 2021
If you thought it was difficult to find good drivers before the 2020 pandemic, try finding drivers of any caliber afterwards. Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. The pandemic taught consumers that the most convenient and safest way to “get that thing” is to order it online and have it delivered, increasing not only the demand for qualified drivers but also the cost to hire.
The Resilient Supply Chain! Passing Fad or Long Term Strategy?
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 27, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? Get Our EBOOK HERE. Since the Coronavirus pandemic exposed the fragility of the global Supply Chain , everywhere you look you see the word “resilience” being used as the latest buzz word. Everyone is talking about making Supply Chains more resilient and robust, as if there was never any attention in the past in this regard.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
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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.
Why Practitioners Should Embrace Supply Chain Complexity When Planning
IT Supply Chain
JULY 29, 2021
By Martin Verwijmeren (pictured). CEO & Co-Founder of MPO. The post Why Practitioners Should Embrace Supply Chain Complexity When Planning appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
TSMC Mulls German, Japan Chip Plants to Diversify Supply Chain
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2021
In both cases for potential international expansion, the world’s biggest chipmaker will look to share the cost, whether with customers or government authorities eager to bring its business within their borders.
This Week in Logistics News (July 24 – 30)
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 30, 2021
The big news in the Olympics this week is that Simone Biles withdrew from the all around gymnastics competition. Biles is the best gymnast the world has seen. She is a four-time gold medalist, reigning world champion, and has four different skills named after her! She still has moves that she can do that no one else in the world can. She, and other gymnasts, had suffered abuse from a doctor protected by the American Olympics officials, but preserved and won anyway.
Understanding the Bitcoin Market Crash of May, 2021!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 24, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Bitcoin Volatility a Threat for Traders? Bitcoin market crash article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Bitcoin is the first-ever cryptocurrency of the marketplace and conferring the ground concept of bitcoin; there was an exceeding extent of altcoins in just a nominal time.
How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts
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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
It’s refreshing to see government agencies recognising the dangers VPNs bring to a company
IT Supply Chain
JULY 30, 2021
By Jason Garbis (pictured). Chief Product Officer at Appgate. The post It’s refreshing to see government agencies recognising the dangers VPNs bring to a company appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Retail Supply Chain Logistics Expo Set to be Among First PRYSM Group Business Shows for 2021
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 27, 2021
The Retail Supply Chain Logistics Expo is set to be one of PRYSM Group USA’s first business trade shows for 2021 when it returns for its second Las Vegas event September 1st & 2nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
Augmented Analytics – How Alexa Became a Production Planner
QAD
JULY 29, 2021
Mozart, Metallica and Manufacturing Operations Management. Every day when Jim comes home from his work as a production planner at the factory, he ritually grabs a can of beer from the fridge, plops down on his coach and gently gives the order, “Alexa play relaxing music.” He sips his beer, closes his eyes and within seconds one of his favorite rock ballads flows out of the speakers.
The Financial Evolution of Bitcoin!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 24, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Become a Professional Bitcoin Trader! Financial evolution of Bitcoin article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Bitcoin was unconfined at the instance of the financial crisis in 2009. The foremost software of bitcoin was released at first glance of 2009, and in March 2009, the second block of bitcoin complex was mined.
More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
5G adoption delayed by European network strategy decision makers
IT Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2021
By Marc Overton (pictured). SVP EMEA & Chief Solutions Officer, Sierra Wireless. The post 5G adoption delayed by European network strategy decision makers appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Here's What a Post-Covid Supply Chain Review Looks Like
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 25, 2021
The future success of supply chains will depend on a strong, purpose-built strategy that encompasses several key areas.
Picking the Right Supply Chain KPI
Logistics Bureau
JULY 27, 2021
KPI or Key Performance Indicator can be defined as a practical and objective measurement of progress, either: Towards a predetermined goal, or. Against a required standard of performance. We also all know our KPIs need to be SMART. Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Relevant. Time-Based. But also think about the outcome you are looking for in your Supply Chain.
All-Inclusive Features of Blockchain!
Supply Chain Game Changer
JULY 29, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? (Infographic). Features of Blockchain article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Bitcoin technical aspects stunned every possible participant of the cryptocurrency industry as bitcoin is a lethal mishmash of all-inclusive technical aspects such as peer-to-peer network, blockchain, mining, and the proof of work mechanism.
How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics
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Fighting new Ransomware Techniques with McAfee’s Latest Innovations
IT Supply Chain
JULY 27, 2021
By Nicolas Stricher (pictured). McAfee Advanced Technology Specialist for EMEA. The post Fighting new Ransomware Techniques with McAfee’s Latest Innovations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
What Constitutes ‘Critical’ Software in Biden’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity?
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 26, 2021
At the direction of President Biden, the National Institute of Standards and Technology recently issued an updated definition of what constitutes “critical” software components that are commonly found within supply chains. But according to one cybersecurity expert, the language reveals a curious omission.
Delivery Management Guide: Improve Your Delivery Management Systems
ShipBob
JULY 28, 2021
Want to know the secret to creating a memorable post-purchase experience? Fast, reliable, and consistent delivery. Here are the facts: 41% of consumers are willing to pay more for same-day delivery. 43% percent of online shoppers view fast and reliable delivery as the most important factor when shopping online. 70% of US customers will choose a brand over a competitor if they provide more delivery options.
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