Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 6, 2015
'It is finally spring in Philadelphia. Yesterday, as I walked the streets on the way to ballet, I saw flowers for the first time in a year. I love spring. It is a time for awakening. My body is decompressing from travel, but my mind is full of ideas. I have been on the road for the past three weeks speaking at seven events. Travel is both enriching and exhausting.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 6, 2015
'Editor’s Note: This blog post is from SupplyChainOpz. We found it as a great summation of all the things companies must consider when mastering their supply chain. Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Kinaxis
APRIL 8, 2015
'by Alvaro Fernandez Did you know it costs approximately $100 to send an envelope from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, to Caracas, Venezuela? That’s for three to five day service! New York to London? That will cost you $50 to $100, but it’ll get there overnight. Of course, we’re not only paying to get that envelope from point A to point B, but for a certain level of service as well.
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 9, 2015
'Another year, another stretch goal. Your boss is expecting you to squeeze every last dollar of efficiency out of your plans. With pressure to deliver results, does your wish list look something like this? What if you could spend a day talking to industry experts for insights to improve efficiency? Proven strategies to convince your boss to try? The Quintiq World Tour is designed to help you fulfil your wish list.
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
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 9, 2015
'Cash is the life blood of any organization and the supply chain is one of the most powerful ways to maximize any company’s cash. If you listen to publicly-traded companies’ earnings calls, the CFO will talk about cash generation from operations and days-sales-outstanding (DSO) as 2 important metrics of company performance. The right combination of […].
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Kinaxis
APRIL 7, 2015
'by Melissa Clow SupplyChainBrain attended our annual Kinexions user conference, and while there, they completed a number of customer video interviews. In this video, hear Alain Huillet, program director with Schneider Electric, relate his company’s journey toward achieving true end-to-end supply-chain visibility. End-to-end visibility is key to the success of any supply chain today, and especially to Schneider Electric.
SCM Research
APRIL 7, 2015
'The 2015 MHI Annual Industry Report is out now. It was published by MHI, a U.S. material handling, logistics and supply chain association, in collaboration with Deloitte. The authors argue that “companies that continue to rely on traditional supply chain models will likely find it increasingly difficult to stay competitive and meet customer expectations for orders that are complete, accurate and on-time” Based on survey data, the study, thus, analyzes technologies and innovations th
Supply Chain Insights
APRIL 8, 2015
'There’s an old song lyric “ wherever I lay my hat that’s my home” (…attribution to Marvin Gaye). Aside from a short stint living in Europe, I’ve always lived in Boston, MA. First it was because my friends and family all lived here. As I got older, and progressed in my career, I stayed in Boston because of different reasons. There was excitement in the air: creative work in the city with smart people doing great things.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 8, 2015
'A growing trend across all industries has been the application of big data , with the use of algorithms and the hiring of data scientists becoming commonplace. As businesses collect and store an ever increasing amount of data, the algorithms required to make sense of this data will become even more valuable. This is due to the fact that algorithms can take any number of factors into account and provide unbiased insights into variation.
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.
Kinaxis
APRIL 10, 2015
'by John Westerveld When things happen in supply chain, knowing sooner and acting faster can mean the difference between a major catastrophe and a minor hiccup in your supply chain performance. It can mean the difference between late orders and angry customers and the ability to win additional market share. It can mean the difference between getting fired and getting a promotion.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2015
'Is there a greater need for supply chain research today than in the past, and if so, why? That was my opening question to Steve Raetz, Director of Research and Market Intelligence at C.H. Robinson , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics titled, “ When Shippers, 3PLS, and Universities Collaborate on Supply Chain Research.” Here’s a snippet of Steve’s response: What we’ve seen over the years is transportation, logistics, and supply chain moving from being back-office, required functions to bei
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 6, 2015
'There is a rarely litigated – but often irritating – antitrust and distribution law known as the Robinson-Patman Act. The Act prohibits sellers from setting different prices for competing purchasers of like commodities, except when justified based on differences in volumes or cost of sale. In short, if a large supplier is selling the same […].
GlobalTranz
APRIL 8, 2015
'New, innovative technology platforms have greatly sped the expansion and evolution of transportation as well as logistic solutions. Most notably are we seeing technology platforms that improve and simplify the users by means of integrating partners and using collected data. In today’s post, we talk about the 5 main benefits derived from the use of SaaS TMS and introduce what we call a Hybrid SaaS TMS.
Advertisement
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.
The Network Effect
APRIL 10, 2015
'Philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it. – Karl Marx (1818-1883). What do you see when you look at the image above? A demon skull? An old woman with wild hair? A happening dance party? That’s the great thing about the Rorschach inkblot test – there’s no wrong answer. Any and all interpretations of an inkblot are “right”.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 7, 2015
'Major transformational change in supply chain and logistics is not a frequent occurrence, but it has happened with regularity throughout history: The advent of the steam engine and the related rise of railway and steamship lines. The invention of diesel and turbine engines resulting in the supplanting of steam-powered vehicles with oil-fueled locomotives, trucks and airliners.
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 7, 2015
'Quintiq is proud to announce a new, industry-focused webinar on sales and operations planning (S&OP) for the metals industry, happening on April 15. Here are three great reasons why you shouldn’t miss it: 1. Get S&OP answers for the metals industry. The current supply glut in the global market place is forcing metals manufacturers to look for alternatives to boost profitability.
Enterra Insights
APRIL 7, 2015
'“The digital path to purchase is the next logical step in the path to purchase evolution,” Bill Bishop (@BrickMeetsClick), Chief … Continued. The post The Digital Path to Purchase is a Personalized Journey appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Advertiser: GEP
How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
The Network Effect
APRIL 7, 2015
'Christian Schnettelker/Flickr. Note: This is the next installment in an ongoing series that explores shelf-connected supply networks. In the first post, I asked whether a shelf-connected system was possible with traditional ERP systems. Today I want to discuss how new approaches to forecasting processes are required in a shelf-connected world. . A “demand-driven value network” (DDVN) oriented architecture is similar in concept to a “Consumer-Driven” network, and is a good framework for building
Talking Logistics
APRIL 6, 2015
'As I wrote last October, all signs point to Mexico playing a greater role in supply chains , as companies across a variety of industries grow their presence in the country, either manufacturing in Mexico or growing their supplier base there. A clear sign that Mexico is currently in the supply chain spotlight was last month’s Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 in Mexico City, which attracted over 10,000 attendees and almost 200 exhibitors, including leading 3PLs, software vendors, and other supply
Supply Chain View from the Field
APRIL 9, 2015
'Lynn Good, Duke Energy’s CEO, spoke at NC State this week, and shared her many thoughts on leadership and transformation. Her vision for what is otherwise often considered a stable and boring industry, energy utilities, provided a great deal for students and faculty to think about. Duke Energy’s roots lied in seeking to harness the power of the Catawba River to create a reliable energy system that could be used to support the textile companies.
Enterra Insights
APRIL 9, 2015
'Although I haven’t written anything about additive manufacturing (aka 3-D printing) in about six months, pundits still believe that it, along … Continued. The post Additive Manufacturing’s Future Still Looks Bright appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Advertisement
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.
NFI Industries
APRIL 6, 2015
Over $52.4 billion worth of freight was moved to and from Canada in 2014 1. When shipping cross-border, it’s important to know what to expect and to be. Read more. 04/07/2015. Brokerage. Global. Supply Chain. Transportation. Cross-Border, Supply Chain, Transportation, Global , Brokerage.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 5, 2015
'Live Episode: Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 12:00 ET. If you’re on Facebook or LinkedIn, you understand the power of being on a network, especially from a communication and collaboration standpoint. And the larger the network grows, and the more capabilities that are added to the platform, the more value it provides to members. A similar dynamic exists in the business realm with supply chain operating networks.
Supply Chain View from the Field
APRIL 10, 2015
'I had the opportunity to host a good colleague of mine, Kevin Fronk, in my supply chain relationships class this week. Kevin and I worked together years ago to help define the a baseline framework for strategic sourcing and category management that was deployed within the Lubricants group, and which later became deployed across the entire Shell Procurement organization.
Enterra Insights
APRIL 6, 2015
'Kim Nash (@knash99) reports that, in a data-driven world, more and more CIOs are becoming CEOs. She writes, “The latest … Continued. The post Vivanda Aims to Take FlavorPrint® to New Heights appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain Movement
APRIL 9, 2015
'International S&OP’15 Conference. Date: 28 May 2015. Venue: Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul. Organization: Vector. URL: www.vectorevent.com/international-sop15-conference/. Companies and trading partners must be connected in their planning and decision making processes to be successful in today’s challenging environment. An effective Sales & Operations Planning process to improve Profitability, Long Term Business Planning and Process Efficiency is the success key for companies.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 10, 2015
'Well, it was my turn to catch the stomach bug that’s been going around here, so I was out of commission yesterday, and I’m still not fully back to health. So, I’ll just share the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week without any commentary, as I drink my flat ginger ale and rest. FedEx to buy TNT for $4.8 billion to take on rivals in Europe (Reuters).
Supply Chain Collaborator
APRIL 8, 2015
'The recently completed private equity-driven acquisition of Kraft Foods Group by HJ Heinz Co. has illustrated an emerging cost-cutting practice that will surely be challenging to these newly merged operations. This new practice is being emulated by many industries and operations personnel will be tasked with accommodating the rigorous new cost-cutting efforts.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
241 
Let's personalize your content