TrackVia
MAY 6, 2019
The first time I heard the term RPA (Robotic Process Automation) , I thought it was talking about actual robots moving actual things on a manufacturing line or warehouse. To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I found out it had to do with automating manual tasks and recording mouse movements and keystrokes. I want Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons!
Zipline Logistics
MAY 8, 2019
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Veridian Solutions
MAY 6, 2019
The e-commerce revolution, omnichannel, personalized services and products, SKU proliferation, the Amazon Effect, and many other factors influence throughput in your warehouse. Throughput inefficiencies lead to decreased customer service and reduced profitability. Thus, the best way to avoid these risks and grow your company lies within increased throughput.
Talking Logistics
MAY 6, 2019
Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: 5 Key Insights to Improve Inventory Performance for 2019 ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.
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
AIMMS
MAY 6, 2019
In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? C ould the majority of the benefit s be achieved by first focusing on establishing good supply chain pl anning ?
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GlobalTranz
MAY 7, 2019
Making changes that promote effective inbound logistics management can have a significant impact on your organization’s procurement department and team members. Unfortunately, many in the industry still uses the terms procurement and inbound logistics interchangeably, but procurement involves much more than merely managing the logistics of moving products from vendors and suppliers to your building.read More.
ivalua
MAY 9, 2019
Doug Keeley, Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. The most fundamental spend categorization in Procurement is the line between direct and indirect spend, but one effort that transcends this split is supplier management. This includes supplier information management, supply chain risk management/mitigation, and supplier performance management. Whether spend is direct or indirect, supplier information should be maintained centrally and with a high level of accuracy.
AIMMS
MAY 6, 2019
In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? C ould the majority of the benefit s be achieved by first focusing on establishing good supply chain pl anning ?
Talking Logistics
MAY 9, 2019
Even in 2019 many companies still underestimate the importance of their global supply chain and above all, how their logistics and supply chain performance can beneficially impact their marketing, ultimately leading to healthier financial results. Depending on your industry sector, transportation and logistics costs (as a percentage of sales) may range up to 14% or even higher for companies with an inefficient or outdated logistics set-up.
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.
GlobalTranz
MAY 10, 2019
Understanding more about the needs and wants of customers can help supply chain leaders make informed decisions, improve inventory management, and increase profitability. In recent months, conversations about how to improve forecasting in the supply chain have focused on a subject: demand sensing. However, what is demand sensing? In its most basic sense, it’s about.read More.
SCM Research
MAY 8, 2019
“Accelerating technology and automation are resulting in wholesale transformation of the supply chain profession.” This is the key message of EY’s new report, titled Supply Chain: Skills for the Digital Era. It is not long, but definitely a good read. The report states that “[p]rocesses with repeatable elements such as planning, monitoring and forecasting can all be automated and enhanced by robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced analytics” The authors obser
Enterra Insights
MAY 8, 2019
Blockchain is an enigma. The technology can simplify business transactions but it can also be difficult to use. “There’s no question that blockchain technology has enormous potential,” writes Preethi Kasireddy ( @iam_preethi ), Founder and CEO of TruStory. “Decentralized exchanges, prediction markets, and asset management platforms are just a few of the exciting applications being explored by blockchain developers.”[1] Unfortunately, whenever someone uses the word “
Talking Logistics
MAY 7, 2019
Transportation cost savings is usually cited as the number one reason companies invest in a transportation management system (TMS), but does the value go beyond that? When it comes to getting the most value from a TMS, what can we learn from leaders in the industry? Those are the main questions I discussed with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes Systems Group , during a recent episode of Talking Logistics.
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Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 6, 2019
A new study from the Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh University shows that retailers are expanding their virtual inventory without incurring additional carrying and fulfillment costs by utilizing dropship programs
AFFLINK
MAY 10, 2019
For the past few years, blockchain technology has been hitting the news regularly, being implemented in everything from real estate transactions to the financial sector. Blockchain technology has evolved since making technological roots in cryptocurrency. It's a revolutionary method of digital record keeping. Blockchain is well on its way to be the next big thing in supply chain innovation.
Enterra Insights
MAY 6, 2019
In professional football, a quarterback can “take a knee” while holding the ball to end a play and down the ball. Once the quarterback’s knee touches the ground and referees blow their whistles, onrushing opponents must stop their onslaught. There are undoubtedly moments when risk managers would like to “take a knee” in order to find respite from the risks their supply chains face.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2019
Business theorists have been talking up the concept of supply chain as a “competitive weapon” for so many years that if it were really happening, they’d have a well-stocked armory by now.
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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.
Unleashed
MAY 6, 2019
Business relationships for the sale of goods and services can be split up into two broad categories: business to business (B2B), and business to consumer (B2C). B2B products and services are sold from one business to another business, and in B2C, the products are sold from a business to the end user. As a result, the supply chains of these two types of business relationships have several important differences and therefore understanding the implications of each can foster growth and improvement.
DynaSys
MAY 7, 2019
Successful salespeople tend to sign contracts without worrying about the logistical aspects affected by the conditions of the contract, which is a thorn in the foot for logistics who must comply with the terms of the contract. You have probably had a similar experience to this in your company. This is where Supply Chain comes into the picture. Customer service is not just the business of sales and marketing, meaning the supply chain has an important role to play.
Jaggaer
MAY 7, 2019
Banking is a unique industry in many respects. It’s one of the most profitable, but also one of the most competitive. Procurement in Banking also faces unique challenges due to the tough regulatory compliance environment that sets limits on how Banks can achieve goals like cutting costs. But there’s another aspect, often overlooked, that sets the banking industry apart.
ITradeNetwork
MAY 7, 2019
What is SFCR? The Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) requires that most food companies in Canada — and companies that export to Canada — comply with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR). Part 5 of the SFCR deals specifically with traceability, defined by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as the tracking of food forward to the immediate customer and back to the immediate supplier.
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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.
Unleashed
MAY 8, 2019
Successful inventory control enables retailers to meet customer demand by avoiding stockouts and reducing the risk of overstocking to free-up cashflow. It is crucial in the world of eCommerce, for even the smallest online retailer to have effective inventory control. Following are best practice inventory control techniques to help online retailers maintain control over their stock: ABC analysis.
TMC
MAY 8, 2019
If you have a global supply chain, you likely use technology to help manage and optimize this complex area of your business. While there have been significant advancements in logistics technology, those tools can only go so far in advancing your supply chain. In order to truly maximize the capabilities of supply chain technology, you need to first have the right talent, processes, and data governance in place.
Shipchain
MAY 7, 2019
If you’re like me, you have probably wondered why the same foods keep getting tangled up in the major recalls. For example, what is it about romaine lettuce that makes it so susceptible to bacterial contamination? I always thought salads were the best choice on the menu, but have I been wrong this whole time? Or is it just a coincidence that the most high-profile food recalls seem to involve lettuce?
Arkieva
MAY 10, 2019
From the move from centralization to decentralization, a cobot world, and smart factories, Industry 4.0 is here and it’s happening fast. Are you ready? Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Industry 4.0? was first posted on May 10, 2019 at 8:28 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Elementum
MAY 10, 2019
We live in a world in which customers are no longer impressed by two-day delivery. In fact, it’s now the longest customers are willing to wait. This “Amazon effect” has reset the bar for operational execution, and business leaders must now perfect how they get products to the right place at the right time or risk losing their customers to faster competitors.
CHAINalytics
MAY 7, 2019
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” Everytime we come across a poorly run warehouse, we’re reminded of Winston Churchill’s famous quote above. Warehouse design is a science and can be challenging (something we covered closely in our last blog) and those who believe otherwise end up complaining about their warehouses. Factors they identify … The post Five Simple Steps to Design a New Warehouse appeared first on Chainalytics.
Stord
MAY 5, 2019
Ocean freight volumes surged in the first quarter and the overall growth rate in global container trade is expected to rise from 4% in 2018 to 4.8% this year. Increased demand in January-March, partially driven by trade between Europe and North America, came as a surprise to many carriers. Nestlé announced that it has met 77% of its zero-deforestation goal in its agricultural commodities supply chain.
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