The Network Effect
AUGUST 28, 2014
'We all know that supply chains are becoming more and more global, but how often can we actually see them becoming more global? The site vox.com has compiled 38 maps that explain the global economy. We’ve selected 6 that are especially relevant to supply chains. #1: How Sugar Circulates Globally. Even seemingly simple commodities have complex supply chains.
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 27, 2014
'Do you shop online? If you answered “Yes”, then you probably fall into the demographic who has contributed to the massive closure of brick-and-mortar stores. In the past decade, physical stores have been facing increased competition from online retailers catering to Millennials. This has pushed brands to rethink marketing strategies as they learn how to ride the Web 2.0 wave.
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Talking Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2014
'Remember when Amazon.com was just an online bookstore? Today the company is a diverse online retailer, for both consumers and businesses , as well as a logistics service provider , cloud services provider , tablet and smartphone developer, and much more. Remember when Uber was just an app to get a ride somewhere? That’s what we’ll be saying in the not too distant future, as the company continues to experiment and branch into new areas.
Kinaxis
AUGUST 27, 2014
'by CJ Wehlage If you read my prior blog, “ Storage Wars rescues supply chain ignominy ”, you would have seen my garage after I moved from Boston to San Diego. Every box we collected for 16 years, stuffed in the Boston attic. And now, in San Diego, the only place to put it was the garage. Well, here’s the updated picture of my garage. I used the supply chain ERP “shedding” theory to innovate and clear out my garage.
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
The Network Effect
AUGUST 25, 2014
'No company has ‘truly’ modeled the full relationship set between how companies interact with other companies upstream and downstream in the supply chain. Some of the largest companies in the world struggle to maintain accurate master data about their suppliers. Even companies who have invested in building an accurate database of their direct suppliers know very little about the next tier of suppliers upstream in the supply chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2014
'As highlighted in a November 2012 HBR blog post , the Israeli company Netafim captured almost one-third of the “seemingly commoditized” micro-irrigation equipment market by changing its business model to better address the needs and constraints of its customers. According to the authors, “Netafim went so far as to change [its] mission statement from ‘making the best drip irrigation equipment for customers’ to ‘helping the world grow more with less’, an objective far more aligned with the objec
Demand Solutions
AUGUST 27, 2014
I’ve written previously about some of the Seven Deadly Sins of Sales Forecasting. In today’s article, we’ll look at another major misstep that many manufacturers and distributors make. It’s a mistake that seems harmless at a glance, but it can have serious consequences throughout your forecasting process. Suppose you’re creating your forecast for the upcoming quarter.
The Network Effect
AUGUST 26, 2014
'Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. Selected manufacturing problems and growing public pressure have caused the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen GMP standards (Good Manufacturing Practices) and control them more strictly. Within a decade, the number of FDA warning letters sent to medical device manufacturers has increased threefold, from 61 letters in 2002 to 181 in 2012 (EC A 2012).
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 28, 2014
'“The seeds of tomorrow’s global supply chains are being planted today,” writes Robert J. Bowman, managing editor of SupplyChainBrain, “They … Continued The post Supply Chains are Transforming but are Supply Chain Managers Keeping Up? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 28, 2014
'Live Episode: Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 12:00 ET. There are many moving parts that can impact a shipper’s supply chain. From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking the increasing government regulations, staying current on the events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions that drive growth and improve efficiency.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 26, 2014
'During Translog Connect, held in Budapest on the 25-26 of November 2014, TEG The Events Group – the organiser of the logistics and supply chain management summit, is going to recognise and promote outstanding logistics and supply chain management solutions in the rapidly growing region of CEE again. In 2013 Gebrüder Weiss was honoured in the service provider category for developing its control tower concept, a logistics system that provides better information which was established for Hil
Supply Chain View from the Field
AUGUST 27, 2014
'I was interviewed by Forrest Burnson earlier this month on insights related to sustainable supply chains. This is an area that is proving to be a challenge for marketers and supply chain types alike. Forrest captured my thoughts and those of a number of other sources and combined them into a very interesting article that addresses an important question: Will consumers be willing to pay more if the product they buy comes from an ethical supply chain?
MIT Supply Chain
AUGUST 28, 2014
'Today’s post was written by Dr. Jarrod Goentzel, Director of the MIT Humanitarian Response Lab. It was originally posted on the Humanitarian @ MIT blog. (Photo: European Commission DG ECHO/Flickr/Creative Commons). Nine pallets of caps, gowns, boots, and masks are sitting at the JFK airport in New York City awaiting the next available flight to West Africa.
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CH Robinson Transportfolio
AUGUST 26, 2014
'For those of you on the coasts (all three of them—East, West, and Gulf) you may be vaguely aware of the Bakken oil boom in North Dakota. For those of us in neighboring states, North Dakota is the source of a clichéd “giant sucking sound,” the likes of which this generation has never experienced. And it has all happened incredibly quickly. The Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) has been diligently monitoring and quantifying this boom.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 27, 2014
'International Category Manager – Logistics. Can you deliver added value and cost savings from a supply chain, optimise and develop procurement processes, manage a wide range of suppliers internationally and identify new supply sources? In order to strengthen our international procurement team, we are offering a Sourcing & Procurement position in logistics with both professional challenges and personal perspectives.
Supply Chain View from the Field
AUGUST 27, 2014
'NC State kicked off classes last week, and as usual our incoming group of MBA students were lined up with projects as part of their entry class into supply chain management, MBA 541. I have been teaching this class, called Supply Chain Relationships, for the last 15 years at NC State. This class develops major themes and strategies of supply chain relationships.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 27, 2014
'EKN, the research arm of Edgell Communications, conducts an annual survey of merchandising trends. Supply Chain Nation discussed this year’s study with Sahir Anand, vice president of research & principal analyst at EKN in anticipation of the August 19 webinar on this topic. Here is an excerpt. SCN: Your Omni-Channel Merchandising Strategies study reports that the top business challenge retailers face is the need to maximize gross margin, closely coupled with the need to minimize markdowns.
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Tompkins Blog
AUGUST 27, 2014
'By Jim Tompkins. CEO, Tompkins International. I recently read a July 2014 report titled “On Solid Ground: Brick-and-Mortar Is the Foundation of Omnichannel Retailing.” While there are a few points in the report that show some understanding of omnichannel, I also disagree with many of the points it presents and believe it only adds to today’s confusion surrounding omnichannel.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 26, 2014
'The lack of IT standard processes makes the management of the delivery chain complex and costly. This is the conclusion drawn by the IT company Axit of Frankenthal. “Industry and trade waste resources on a big scale in shipment management with their forwarders if there are no continuous cross-company IT processes for communication and handling”, says Frauke Heistermann, member of Axit’s management, in a press release 21 July 2014.
EcoVadis
AUGUST 29, 2014
Liberty Global, the largest international cable company, is home to well-known brands such as Virgin Media, UPC, Unitymedia KableBW and Telenet. With a business centered on connecting people, Liberty Global has explored its own connections with its largest suppliers. July 2014 saw the publication of its Corporate Responsibility Report for 2013. Packed with information about the company’s CSR performance, the report delivers an insight into the relationship which Liberty Global is forging w
BlueYonder
AUGUST 28, 2014
'EKN, the research arm of Edgell Communications, conducts an annual survey of merchandising trends. Supply Chain Nation discussed this year’s study with Sahir Anand, vice president of research & principal analyst at EKN in anticipation of the August 19 webinar on this topic. In Part I of this series Anand covered key findings and merchandising strategies.
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Tompkins Blog
AUGUST 25, 2014
'It’s finally here—the opening day of the annual Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum. The post Supply Chain Leadership Forum Hits High Point in 10th Year appeared first on Tompkins International.
Kinaxis
AUGUST 25, 2014
'by Melissa Clow One of the biggest challenges facing data storage companies is demands from enterprises for better performance and protection of their data. Recently, I had the chance to chat with Stacey Cornelius, vice president of operations at Nimble. Nimble Storage is a provider of flash-optimized data storage solutions with a powerful support model, unique in their industry.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 25, 2014
'About 400,000 carloads of crude oil traveled by rail last year to the nation’s refineries, up from 9,500 in 2008, according to the Association of American Railroads. A series of recent accidents — including one in Quebec last July that killed 47 people and another in Alabama last November — has put pressure on regulators […].
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
AUGUST 27, 2014
'Just returned from a holiday in Spain. Thinking about it, our trips to UK do not really count as holidays as they inevitably involve moving heavy boxes up and downstairs as the heiress ( click here for unashamed plug of heiress art work ) changes address once more. This Spanish expedition did require a fair bit of luggage carrying as we took in a wedding at the same time so a number of pairs of shoes and dresses oh and one suit and tie, had to be taken.
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Tompkins Blog
AUGUST 25, 2014
'By Jim Tompkins . It’s finally here—the opening day of the annual Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum. I think that I’m more excited about this year than any other, and I certainly have some great reasons to feel this way today as I sit in Nashville pondering how far this event (and the field of supply chain in general) has come. At the decade mark, the forum boasts some of the highest quality speakers and sessions available in the world, has greatly surpassed previous attendance records, an
4WL Consulting
AUGUST 25, 2014
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 27, 2014
'By definition, omni-channel is a term that describes an intersection, or an interplay between commercial “pathways”, and it is also a term that describes a cross-section of business processes. There is the sales aspect of omni-channel as well as the fulfillment and customer service aspects. My colleague Chris Cunnane and I, in partnership with James […].
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