Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

'It is morning in Orlando. The sun is rising. I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. It is my seventh year of speaking at this small, and intimate event. The world of supply chain is active on my iPhone. Several good friends in consulting roles are sharing information on SAP HANA from SAP Insider; and this morning, LLamasoft announced the acquisition of the LogicTools assets from IBM.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2015

What are the essential purchasing books you should read? In this article, we will uncover the best purchasing books to help you get the edge over competition. Background Historically, purchasing people are considered a kind of clerical workers who are expected to perform basic tasks such as document issuance and price negotiation. Now companies of all sizes realize how purchasing can help creating competitive advantage.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

'Outsourcing in the supply chain of logistics teams may sound farfetched. After all, outsourcing typically refers to sending jobs overseas. Yet in outsourced logistics simply refers to hiring a third-party logistics service, 3PL, to handle the logistics services. From securing inventory to transporting goods from Point A to Point B, 3PL are taking over as in-house logistics teams fall flat.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 1, 2015

'The logistics industry has come a long way. Just a few years ago, most people had no idea what logistics was about, or they simply equated the term with trucks and warehouses. UPS helped to raise awareness about the industry with its “ We [Heart] Logistics ” ad campaign, which the company launched in 2010 (and recently replaced with a new slogan ).

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 29, 2015

'I have been an analyst for over a decade. Two years at Gartner Group , six years at AMR Research (now Gartner), two years at Altimeter Group and three years as the founder of Supply Chain Insights. Over this period, I have watched the acceptance of cloud-based supply chain solutions evolve. In 2002, there was no interest. In studies from the periods of 2006-2008, there was slow adoption of 15-20%, and today, the supply chain leader prefers a cloud-based solution.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 31, 2015

'Age has always been a significant differentiator of consumers; but, it is only one of many demographic traits that need … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing: Understanding Generational Differences appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2015

'Over the weekend, I came across the following story, which was published in the New York Times back on January 19, 1988: Isidor I. Rabi, the Nobel laureate in physics was once asked, ”Why did you become a scientist, rather than a doctor or lawyer or businessman, like the other immigrant kids in your neighborhood?” ”My mother made me a scientist without ever intending it.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 31, 2015

'Tried every trick in the book to boost your supply chain but didn’t achieve the results you wanted? Imagine if you had access to strategies and tips used by your competitors and industry leaders to stay ahead. With proven business results. Now you do – at the Quintiq resource center. From comprehensive whitepapers and webinar recordings to notable industry reports, the Quintiq resource center boasts profit-boosting strategies that have transformed the supply chain of industry leaders around the

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The Network Effect

APRIL 2, 2015

'The great management theorist W. Edwards Deming was once quoted as saying, “Without data you’re just another person with an opinion”. Over the past few years, the amount of available Point of Sale (POS) data has grown dramatically, increasing the urgency for all companies who sell through retail channels to leverage such data to drive decisions in their upstream supply networks.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 30, 2015

'by Melissa Clow SupplyChainBrain attended our annual Kinexions user conference, and while there, they completed a number of customer video interviews. In this interview, hear how fundamental shifts in supply chain management have significantly altered the planning paradigm. JP Swanson, global supply chain analyst with Dow AgroSciences, talks about how his company has adapted to the change, and improved planning across multiple levels of its supply network.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 31, 2015

'With the logistics industry growing at 22 percent annually, both shippers and transportation providers are searching for workers who have what it takes to succeed in their line of work, which increasingly is being driven by information technology. Likewise, colleges and universities want to prepare new entrants to not just gain a foothold in the logistics industry but to hit the ground running and advance their careers.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 2, 2015

'Barry Schaeffer, a consultant with Content Life-cycle Consulting, reminds us that targeted marketing was not born in the digital age, … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing: Helpful or Creepy? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 31, 2015

'I will not reveal the name of the organisation for obvious reasons but their Supply Chain is clearly one very impressive, slick machine. Across the Source, Plan, Make and Deliver Supply Chain disciplines we can see excellence and leading edge systems and performance. Source. Raw and packaging materials are bought at very competitive prices yet with equally favourable payment terms.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 1, 2015

'Many people are talking about Key Performance Indicators, Metrics, Analytics, and other indicators of performance. The importance of selecting the right metrics or “measures” as I prefer to call them, is critical as we all know that metrics drive behaviors. Rather then selecting a plethora of meaningless metrics, it is always better to focus on a critical few, and select them wisely.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 2, 2015

'Logitrans 2015. Date: 18-20 November 2015. Venue: Istanbul Expo Center 9 -10 Hall. Organisation: EKO MMI FAIR LTD. STI. URL: www.logitrans.com.tr/english . Join Logitrans International Transport Logistics Exhibition that will be organized in Istanbul for the 9th time from 18th to 20th November 2015 and take the opportunity of meeting executives from the logistics and supply chain management sectors.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 1, 2015

'A year ago, Edd Gent (@EddytheGent) reported, “The IT professional body BCS highlighted cognitive computing as one of the next … Continued. The post Cognitive Computing: The Next Big Thing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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NFI Industries

MARCH 31, 2015

The point where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Pacific Ocean has provided trade routes between the East and West for over a century. Since the establishment of the Panama. Read more. 03/31/2015. Global. Supply Chain. Supply Chain, Global.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 31, 2015

'Kang Hsu, Sahil Malkani, Patrick Shanahan, and Christopher S. Tang. Over the last decade, as the number of product recalls hit record highs and concerns over environmental and social responsibilities rise, consumers are demanding more production information ranging from product ingredients to supplier identities.  For decades, many western firms guarded the identities of their supply-chain partners as a way to maintain their competitive advantage.  However, as governments, consumers

Sourcing Strategies 71

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2015

'The second edition of the optimization summit (OptSum) was held amidst a scene of unprecedented enthusiasm in Bangalore on March 10 -11, 2015. The invitation-based event witnessed high brain power with optimization gurus and analytics experts from across supply chain planning, retail, pricing and revenue management coming together from all parts of India.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 1, 2015

'Easter 2015: Is Your Supply Chain Ready? by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems For most people, Easter is not just a holiday, it is a reminder that warm weather and sunlight exists. Its... The post Easter 2015: Is Your Supply Chain Ready? appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 31, 2015

'3 ways to become an attractive shipper to carriers. I saw a news report that said truck driving is the easiest, most available type of job you can get today, and the least attractive job there is. Detention is one big reason. Shippers and receivers know already that detention at their facilities impact a driver’s hours of service (HOS), but they may not know how to correct it.

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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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RFgen

MARCH 29, 2015

In the manufacturing industry, keeping track of the source from which materials come from is a high priority. There needs to be clarity in the supply chain to ensure organizations can follow materials as they move between various locations. One of the most important variables that manufacturers need to keep an eye on is their mineral and metal supply sources.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2015

'As FOCUS 2015 approaches, one of the most talked-about aspects of this always exciting event is keynote speaker Erik Wahl. A globally recognized graffiti artist — as well as a best-selling business author — Erik is already generating a buzz among JDA customers. Known for the incredibly detailed, colorful paintings he creates live onstage, Erik is one of the world’s most-sought-after speakers.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 1, 2015

'New Daimler SuperTruck Really Ups the Freight Efficiency Ante, Amazon and the Internet of Things, Megaships have Led to 50 Percent More Time in Port, Manufacturing Expansion Continues but Waning'

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EcoVadis

APRIL 3, 2015

China is home to some 30% of the companies who are assessed by EcoVadis. If your company or supply chain has a presence in China, then you are likely aware that environmental issues are a top concern. You may also have seen the recent documentary Under The Dome – Investigating China’s Smog by Chai Jing, which has brought back into the spotlight the problems of pollution and environmental degradation in China.

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RFgen

MARCH 29, 2015

In the manufacturing industry, keeping track of the source from which materials come from is a high priority. There needs to be clarity in the supply chain to ensure organizations can follow materials as they move between various locations. One of the most important variables that manufacturers need to keep an eye on is their mineral and metal supply sources.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 2, 2015

'As my boys are glued to the TV this month, I cannot escape the incessant talk about March Madness! Outside of the times that I am being ignored when the games are on, our dinner conversations have involved the following topics of conversation: “Hey mom, did you see Hunter fall off his chair when Georgia State won with a buzzer beater?” or “Wow, I can’t believe Maryland lost… it was because they lost Trimble!

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Tecsys

MARCH 31, 2015

Choosing the technology for a long-term project is a risky business – this season’s hottest software may be horribly out of fashion a year or two from now. That’s a big problem if you’ve built your supply chain on it; no-one wants to upgrade their software platform very often. The post The Benefits of 20/20 Hindsight appeared first on Tecsys.

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