Prophetic Technology
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Green Supply Chain Management, defined as integrating environmental thinking into supply chain management, includes product design, sourcing and material selection, manufacturing processes and the final product delivery to consumers, and the product end-of-life management after its useful life.
C3 Solutions
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Over the last decade, the trucking industry has seen an unprecedented shortage in the availability of truck drivers throughout the industry. Logistics technology and innovative tools have made a difference in how shippers deal with disruptions and deviations. The driver shortage has a tremendous impact on the national economy as more than half of all freight shipped in the U.S. travels over the highways.
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The Smart Software
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
For most small-to-medium manufacturers and distributors, single-level or single-echelon inventory optimization is at the cutting edge of logistics practice. Multi-echelon inventory optimization (“MEIO”) involves playing the game at an even higher level and is therefore much less common. The post An Example of Simulation-Based Multiechelon Inventory Optimization appeared first on Smart Software.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Semiconductors. Plastics. Coffee. Copper. Building Supplies. Motors. The list goes on and on. Supply chain shortages abound. Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Unloading times are double and costs are triple. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world.
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
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The 2021 peak shipping season is on track to break records, and for months, industry experts, including Inbound Logistics, have discussed how the ongoing peak of e-commerce from 2020 will lead to added pressure for this holiday shopping season. Yet, peak season does seem to be less stressful than last year, and a recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found some surprising facts about the com
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the Internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is this important for supply chain professionals? Those are the main questions.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The pandemic has increased the importance of customer service and customer experience. In a previous article, I wrote, “As we struggle to find a way out of the pandemic, companies can help by ensuring their customer experience efforts include the human touch.”[1] In that article, I quoted Valerie Nechay, a Marketing Technology and customer experience (CX) observer at Iflexion, who believes companies with the right perspective about customer experience will be the winners in the post-
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Tl;dr It’s good to see supply chain management getting more attention in higher education. Supply chains are both more complex and more important than ever before. We will see a major shift towards supply chain management as a core competency for senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies. Here are recommendations for students and new grads looking to get their careers off to the right start.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Covid Vaccine Issues Put an Increased Foucs on Cold Chain Logistics . Covid has led supply chain management issues to be more discussed than ever before. But within supply chain management, the complexities associated with vaccine distribution made cold chains one of the key supply chain topics getting attention this year. Cold chains are supply chains specializing in the planning, storing, loading and movement of temperature-sensitive products.
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
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
In the last ten years, corporate promises and initiatives to promote sustainable business practices that reduce the carbon footprints of massive organizations have emerged across all industries. More than ever before, emissions and carbon accounting are a central part of executive-level boardroom conversations and businesses are clamoring to meet consumer demand for a greener future.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
China’s energy crisis is shaping up as the latest shock to global supply chains as factories in the world’s biggest exporter are forced to conserve energy by curbing production.
Arkieva
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In today’s blog, we will share some examples to help Inventory Planners explore different methods available to calculate Demand Variance and decide which method is best suited for their products and businesses. How to Choose the Right Demand Variance Method to Calculate Safety Stock was first posted on September 29, 2021 at 8:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. The impact? Raw materials are in short supply, many manufacturers have temporarily mothballed production lines, transportation costs are rising, and labor is getting tight on our roadways , r
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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.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
In the supply chain and logistics world, we often talk about the importance of people, process, and technology. The people side, however, often gets overshadowed by the other two, especially technology. The reality is that developing and retaining supply chain talent is more important than ever. Why is that so? What are some of the. Read more [Video] Supply Chain Talent: Why It’s More Important Than Ever.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Retail Industry Lead, CI&T. The post Office workers boost footfall, but how can retailers maintain momentum? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. It was valued at $390 billion, according to a report. Then the COVID pandemic hit, and the once recession-resistant industry took a massive knock. The disruption changed the industry so significantly that it’s likely there won’t be a return to normal.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Lean manufacturing article and permission to publish here provided by Zaklina at Click Intelligence. From the outset, it may not seem relevant to someone who has never applied lean manufacturing processes to their manufacturing methods. On the other hand, lean manufacturing processes can really help the supply chain perform a lot better.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Patrick Penfield, a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, offers a view into supply chain congestion, delays and pricing for the remainder of this year.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured). ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research. The post Government’s ‘lily-livered’ compromise won’t scratch the surface of the EU driver problem appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Data is a crucial component of digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. In fact, it lies at the foundation of every digital initiative. However, data in itself is not a value driver. It must be put to use for organizations to reap its true benefits. With vast amounts of information accessible at a single click, organizations can draw powerful insights and create transformative experiences for customers and business growth.
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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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The New Mission for Employee Health and Safety! Workplace safety article and permission to publish here provided by Catherine Park. Regardless of the industry you are in, it’s important that you think about keeping your employees safe. According to the National Safety Council , workplace injuries cost employers $171 billion in lost productivity, medical expenses, and legal fees.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
project44 Inc., a provider of real-time supply chain visibility, announced that it has acquired Austin-based Convey Inc., a last-mile technology provider that powers direct-to-consumer delivery experiences.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
By Oliver Guy (pictured). Senior Director, Industry Solutions at Software AG. The post Retail footfall rises, but uncertainties aren’t gone yet appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Examining the actual cost of fulfillment can highlight areas for improvement or opportunities to partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for fulfillment services. Your business’s success often relies on meeting customers’ fast shipping demands, all while keeping costs down. However, there are often less visible or hidden costs that contribute to the total cost of order fulfillment.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Unleashed
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Vendor managed inventory (VMI) – when executed well – can be an efficient and cost-effective system for managing the supply of goods. Here we give you a rundown of what VMI involves – from how this system usually runs, to the various features that a VMI system can include. We take a look at the potential advantages and disadvantages of a VMI system, and give examples of businesses that have used this method successfully.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The U.K. wants to issue visas for truckers to ease a shortage that’s led to gasoline stations running dry and hit food supply chains. The hard part could be persuading drivers from eastern Europe, the biggest pool of labor in recent years, to come back.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
By Smitha Raphael (pictured). Chief Product & Delivery Officer, SnapFulfil. The post Warehousing & fulfilment – it’s increasingly a people thing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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