ToolsGroup

JANUARY 10, 2017

Planning productivity can be increased by segmenting tasks according to the tools best suited for the activity. For years, planning productivity has not been a particularly hot topic at most companies. In fact, I can say from experience that supply chain planning automation that increases productivity can be a difficult sell, reminiscent of the scene from the movie Moneyball where Oakland Athletics manager Billy Beane (played by Brad Pitt) tells a room full of scouts that Jonah Hill’s character

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. This unwavering drive represents the continued interest in advancing today’s capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and adaptability. From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 11, 2017

by Melissa Clow We’re exciting to let you know of the upcoming webcast with SCM World’s chief content officer, Kevin O’Marah. In this not-to-be missed webcast, hear O’Marah’s predictions, insights and best practices for bringing concurrent planning to your supply chain operations. Event Details: This live webinar takes place on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 1 – 2:00 p.m.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. Air cargo is used by global importers and exporters when they need to get goods somewhere rapidly and reliably. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo. International air freight and express freight shipments are not the same thing.

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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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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JANUARY 11, 2017

Overeaten chocolate during the holidays but still want some more? Get yourself and a large blue IKEA bag down to your local supermarket as chocolate is heavily discounted. Easter is not far away this year so why not save a little cash and stock up now - use by dates permitting, of course!

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SCM Research

JANUARY 12, 2017

The following Google Ngram Viewer graph shows the frequency of the terms “supply chain”, “logistics” and “procurement” in books published between 1975 and 2008. It turns out that the use of the term “supply chain” accelerated in the late 1990s and took over “logistics” in 2007. We can only speculate about the current use, as Google’s database ends in 2008.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2017

It is time to start thinking about the supply chain shows you will be attending in 2017. Here is a list of the key supply chain events of 2017.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 9, 2017

Three years ago, I wrote a popular post highlighting “ 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Supply Chain and Logistics Executives.” The same resolutions still apply today, so I encourage you to re-read the post in case you forgot them or ignored the advice the first time around. Today, I’m adding to the list of resolutions, but instead of focusing on things you should do this year, I’m focusing on 4 things you should stop doing in 2017.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 13, 2017

by Matt Kunkel, co-founder LogicGate It’s not something we like to think about, but supply chain disruption and disasters are. The post Best Practices in Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 10, 2017

Over a dozen years ago, Steven Spielberg’s movie Minority Report introduced viewers to a future in which marketing and advertising is … Continued. The post Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Trend

JANUARY 12, 2017

In an extensive review of S&OP literature, Tuomikangas & Kaipia* suggest S&OP culture and leadership as one of six S&OP mechanisms to improve S&OP performance. According to them, this includes ‘ the organizational mindset and practices that facilitate and advance formal planning.’. Mental Toughness has been called ‘the mindset of the winner’ by Jim Loehr, a sport psychologist who first coined the term Mental Toughness.

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ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 11, 2017

My colleagues and I will soon be headed to Frankfurt, Germany to attend eCommerce for Manufacturers: Online B2B & B2B2C Practices on behalf of ModusLink, and I’ve been asked to present on how strengthening online customer relationships optimizes supply chain management. My session, “B2B & B2C eCommerce: Optimal Supply Chain Management Starts with the Online Customer,” […].

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Elementum

JANUARY 9, 2017

It is undeniable; Tesla Motors has demonstrated that there is rising and profitable consumer demand for battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs), and the company’s sustained success with designer electric cars has spurred investments into the industry. In fact, 2016 saw a flurry of traditional automakers across the globe stepping into the battery-powered EV market, particularly industry giants such as General Motors, Nissan, Renault, BMW and Volkswagen.

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 10, 2017

Guest Post: David Broering, Senior Vice President – Integrated Solutions With the many regulations swirling around the trucking industry as of late, 2017 looks to be a year when several of them could converge with a couple of other market related headwinds to create a much tighter supply of capacity by Q4. In taking a. Read More.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2017

Verifying an adequate short- and long-term labor force is one of the most significant factors for today’s site location projects; in the future, the importance of qualified labor will continue to increase. read more.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 10, 2017

2017 Supply chain productivity and prioritization tips for supply chain planners. Every morning, a supply chain planner must make this decision; “what should I work on today?” In a supply chain of any reasonable complexity, this question can easily be answered with the corresponding fire of the day. On any given day, a supply chain is going to have many moving parts, and just by the law of averages, some part will be in a breakdown mode.

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Oracle SCM

JANUARY 13, 2017

Hi everyone! As the PLM product marketing director at Oracle, I wanted to extend a warm welcome to all my Agile PLM friends to our annual PLM conference at the Modern Supply Chain Experience, Feb 13-15, 2017, in San Jose, California ! And to make that welcome even warmer, here's our best promo code, available now through Jan 31 :). Register online to save $700 from on-site fee with Promo Code NEWYEAR17.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 12, 2017

By Irv Grossman and James Kilkelly | January 12, 2017 | SupplyChain Management Review The Internet of Things will change the way supply chains manage the lifecycle of products, as a slew of new connected devices come to market. The cell phone industry offers a model for how to handle connected products that are chock … The post Navigating the Reverse Supply Chain for Connected Devices appeared first on Chainalytics.

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All Things Supply Chain

JANUARY 8, 2017

Frustration, insufficient information, and a lack of co-operation can ultimately lead to an unnecessary supply chain crisis – putting your brand reputation at risk.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2017

A month-by-month look back at a remarkable year and some of the most impactful stories affecting the nation's supply chains. read more.

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AFFLINK

JANUARY 10, 2017

When Coca-Cola originally launched its “Share a Coke” campaign in 2013, the soft drink giant saw a huge boost in its already impressive sales. Who knew popular names like John, Jennifer, and Rob on cans would generate such a mad dash to corner stores! The initiative delighted consumers around the world, and in fact saw so much success that the company decided to bring it back the following summer.

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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.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 10, 2017

By Eric Carlson | Senior Packaging Consultant, Packaging Optimization | Chainalytics The recent onslaught of e-commerce demand in the U.S. means warehouse space is at a premium, according to Chainalytics’ service provider partner, CBRE. Combine soaring warehouse rental or purchase costs with a dearth of construction, and it’s clear that the days of simply expanding … The post Crunched for Warehouse Space?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2017

In previous blog posts ( Parts 2 and 3 ), we explained how new fulfillment models are needed to survive in today’s omni-channel world. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at why cloud technology is the best option to grow your omni-channel supply chain capabilities. As companies have moved toward supporting an omni-channel business strategy, there has been an explosion of new fulfillment methods, including new order entry approaches (via apps, websites, etc.), new delivery models (such

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2017

Bloomberg. "Small business is ready for a breakout, and that can only mean very good things for the U.S. economy. Business owners are feeling better about taking risks and making investments,” said The National Federation of Independent Busines. read more.

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EcoVadis

JANUARY 13, 2017

The Citizenship & Sustainability 2020 program, announced earlier this year by Johnson & Johnson (J&J), radically expands the scope of their commitment to sustainability, as well as the expanding role their sustainable procurement program plays in creating value. In a recent webcast we heard from John Ruebush, Director of Sustainable Procurement at J&J, in a session entitled “Driving Supplier Performance in CSR to Reduce Risk and Boost Innovation.” Ruebush describes so

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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TMC

JANUARY 12, 2017

From the Panama Canal expansion to the continuous advancement of disruptive technologies, 2016 was another eventful year in the global logistics and supply chain industry. Navigating the opportunities and challenges from an increasingly complex marketplace can be difficult. We’re here to help by delivering insights, solutions, and strategies that address your exact needs for today and tomorrow.

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CormSquare

JANUARY 13, 2017

Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) is the crucial part of any supply chain network. Unfortunately, it is often an overlooked business function. MRO probably has the broadest definition of any category in sourcing. MRO is anything used to maintain manufacturing and distribution facilities. This can range from electrical supplies to cleaning supplies to bearing and power transmission products.

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MIT Supply Chain

JANUARY 12, 2017

There are many innovations and societal changes such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, and the sharing economy that could shape the future of supply chains. But none of these developments is likely to transform the way manufacturing and supply chains are managed more than additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. While the concept of additive […].

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