Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

'Yesterday, I presented to 700 global attendees on an APICS webinar. In the presentation, I shared data on the evolution of supply chain planning and the results on user satisfaction. The results confound me. They are not consistent with market perception. Let me share the story. As shown in Figure 1, users are more satisfied, the implementations are shorter and there is greater Return on Investment of solutions from Best-of-Breed solution providers—especially if the best-of-breed solution provi

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2015

'Efficient management of transportation plays a major role in determining the success rate of an organization’s distribution system. Transportation incurs massive cost to the company thereby making the company strive hard towards achieving maximum returns on investment. Adoption of automated solutions by companies in such a scenario facilitates optimization of functional activities thereby expanding their line of operations and adding value to their supply chain.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

Feel like you keep on reading headlines about “ the Uber-ificiation of 3D printed big-data drones “? We know how you feel. Logistics startups are popping up everywhere. Logistics start-ups investments shot up from 0.1% of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. We’re here to make some order out of the chaos.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 16, 2015

'Agile Supply Chain concept has been discussed widely but the definition can be a bit vague. In this article, we will explain how agile supply chain theories were developed and 7 ways to create agility in your organization. Agile Supply Chain Agile Supply Chain is based on the concept of "Agility" which was developed at Lehigh University in the United States.

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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 Shaman

APRIL 14, 2015

'I pushed aside Shane’s motorbike helmet and jacket to take a seat in his crowded office. It was a beautiful spring day in March in Basel, Switzerland. Shane is a stocky man of medium build who I love talking to. He is an engaging personality: definitely a people person. He had recently returned from his stint as the commercial leader for Syngenta in Vietnam, and was excited to tell me about his beach-side investment in Australia.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 14, 2015

'by Agnes Rubaj It’s that time of year when planning for Kinexions , our yearly user conference, kicks off in full swing. Locations are scoped out, agendas are developed, speakers are secured, and graphic designers are slaving away crafting captivating themes and logos. This year, for the first time ever, we are bringing Kinexions to Las Vegas. There is a lot of excitement about the location and, unsurprisingly, it made for some fun logo designs.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 17, 2015

'“Ten years from now,” Louise Stewart predicts, “primary and secondary education may look more like a scene from Tim Allen’s … Continued. The post Heard of the Maker Movement? You Will. appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 15, 2015

What inventory book can help you to cut inventory costs? In this article, we will show you 10 best inventory book that readers at all levels can learn from. Inventory Management Overview Many people think inventory management is a clerical task but they're absolutely wrong. Effective control of inventory requires a broad spectrum of knowledge. We've conducted a literature survey and found 10 types of inventory book as below, - Basic Inventory Control: deals with basic knowledge of inventory mana

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 13, 2015

'Historically, many companies treated international transportation separately from domestic transportation, much like they treated inbound separate from outbound. The question is, are companies taking a more holistic and integrated perspective today? And if so, what’s driving the change? I asked Doug Surrett, VP of International Solutions at MercuryGate , these and other questions in an effort to help shippers make more informed decisions around their own holistic, integrated approaches to trans

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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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Kinaxis

APRIL 13, 2015

'by Alexa Cheater We’re delighted to be bringing you a great live discussion on successful supply chain transformation based on Avaya’s first-hand experience. Join us on Thursday, April 30 at 1pm EST (5pm UTC) for “Supply Chain Transformation: Avaya’s Journey.”. In this live webcast, Bryan Ball, Aberdeen Group and Benji Green, Avaya, will discuss the challenges that were impeding Avaya’s ability to achieve a best-in-class supply change and their key drivers for change.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 16, 2015

'A survey conducted by BSI and the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) found that over a “third (35 percent) of businesses … Continued. The post Taking Supply Chain Risk Management Seriously appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 13, 2015

'‘So what’s the business case?’ It’s a reasonable enough question, but it’s also one that hides some interesting assumptions. Some use it as a probe: They’re looking for insights into the returns they can expect from a supply chain planning platform. Others seem to think that if a business case can’t be quantified precisely, it doesn’t really exist.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2015

'Yesterday, the White House announced that President Obama plans to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. According to Reuters , “Congress has 45 days to consider Obama’s decision before it takes effect, but lawmakers cannot stop it unless both chambers approve a joint resolution, a move that is highly unlikely.” This announcement follows a meeting between President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro this past weekend at the Summit of the Americas, the first mee

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Kinaxis

APRIL 17, 2015

'by Melissa Clow SupplyChainBrain attended our annual Kinexions user conference, and while there, they completed a number of video interviews with customers , analysts, and Kinaxis executives. And, we’d like to share them! We know that companies are desperate for new talent to help them achieve supply-chain excellence , as they grapple with ever-larger volumes of data and increasing unpredictability in consumer markets.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2015

'“The topic of big data has pre-occupied businesses for the past few years,” writes Michael van Hove, a partner at … Continued. The post Analytics are the Keys that Unlock Value in Big Data appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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PINC

APRIL 16, 2015

Today DHL and Cisco published a paper ( linked here ) indicating the Internet of Things will deliver $1.9 Trillion Boost to Supply Chain & Logistics Operations. The Trend Report estimates that there will be 50 billion devices connected to the Internet by 2020 compared to 15 billion today. The areas benefiting the most will be in warehousing, and freight transportation.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 15, 2015

'Live Episode: Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 ET. In a guest commentary last November, Evan Puzey, CMO at Kewill, wrote: “Many supply chain players are still not operating on interconnected systems, or using a common end-to-end process to connect all of their partners. It’s not unusual for a company’s transportation management system (TMS) and warehouse management system (WMS) to not be fully integrated, or for a degree of manual processing or reprocessing to be necessary to process customer orders

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NFI Industries

APRIL 14, 2015

As the demand for quick delivery ramps up for ecommerce it makes many companies re-evaluate the layout of their warehouses to increase productivity. Whether your warehouse. Read more. 04/14/2015. Distribution. Supply Chain. Supply Chain, Warehouse Design, Warehousing.

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MIT Supply Chain

APRIL 17, 2015

'Companies have devoted a lot of effort to reducing the carbon footprint of freight transportation as part of their sustainability programs. But one element of logistics operations, less-than-truckload (LTL), has proved challenging because it is difficult to quantify the carbon emissions from LTL transportation. A new white paper based on research carried out by MIT CTL graduate students, describes a model that helps companies to find this missing piece of the puzzle.

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PINC

APRIL 14, 2015

Some interesting perspectives on the yard management market and trends in the April adition of Logistics Management. Nice to see PINC Air get some airtime and our customer UTSI get recognition of ther use of PINC's Advanced YMS.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 16, 2015

'It is difficult to come across many supply chain leaders today who do not subscribe to the principle of Demand-Driven Supply Chains. The post Are You Certain Your Supply Chains Are Demand-Driven? appeared first on Tompkins International.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2015

'According to the latest annual CEO survey conducted by PwC on behalf of JDA Software ( Global Retail & Consumer Goods CEO Survey: The Omni-Channel Fulfillment Imperative ), CEOs expressed confidence in revenue growth in 2015 compared to last year. Online and mobile commerce continue to be key drivers of this revenue growth, with a U.S. growth rate of 14.6 percent for ecommerce sales in 2014.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 17, 2015

'In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on relevant news means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 17, 2015

'China Production Volumes Continue to Soar, UPS is Putting on the Alternative Fuel Miles, Retail Chains being Investigated for Schedule Practices, Beneath the Headine Industrial Production News'

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Logistics Middle East

APRIL 15, 2015

'DHL said the Internet of Things (IoT) will be a ''game-changer'' for the logistics and supply chain industry.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 15, 2015

'It is difficult to find a supply chain industry magazine, blog or website that doesn’t have someone lamenting about the shortage of talent in this fast-growing field. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that jobs in the logistics industry will expand by 26 percent between 2010 and 2020, further increasing the demand for supply chain talent.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 17, 2015

In an earlier blog post we discussed “ Trends in Carbon Pricing and Costs ,” and explored the increased engagement of both public- and private-sector organizations to consider pricing of carbon emissions in the lead-up to the 21st Conference of Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP21). It also appeared that companies were outpacing national, regional, or city governments in carbon pricing mechanisms. 150 major companies, including utilities, and oil and gas companies, were pre-empting regulations b

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 16, 2015

'While China May be Number 1 in Total Value Add, Germany Dominate Per Capita Rankings'

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