ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Cloud-based supply chain planning is gaining traction. Each year more users opt for cloud-based systems and there is a lot of support in the analyst community. But cloud-based supply chain planning has not proliferated nearly as fast as many have predicted and "public cloud" (versus "private cloud") i mplementations are still a small minority, leaving a lot of head scratching about why cloud hasn't been as widely adopted as some expected.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Everyone in the beer world is talking about it. Have you too been speculating over the impact of the upcoming merger of the world’s two biggest brewers, Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller? According to WSJ , this fourth-largest takeover in history would result in “the world’s largest brewer, with nearly 30 percent market share after divestitures.” This leaves the rest of industry in a tight spot.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

‘Chin Music’ Definition: Idle Chatter, Idle Talk or Vague Explanations. Urban Dictionary. In my work as a supply chain analyst, and Founder of Supply Chain Insights, I attend many supply chain conferences. On a day like today, when I am struggling with jet lag and recovering from sleep deprivation, I tell my friends that I attend more conferences than I would like to attend.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

by Alexa Cheater This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. Following on the success of our recent post about the Rise of the Supply Chain C.E.O , we wanted to cover the topic of the emergence of Supply Chain into a C-suite function from another angle. That post discussed the trend of companies looking to the Supply Chain function when hiring for the most coveted role at any company: CEO.

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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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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is our 9th post in our strategic transportation management and logistics series. When selecting a transportation mangement 3PL to aid you in a robust and effective transportation management strategy , defining the rules of engagement is critical to success. Do you even first understand your own needs? We've built a deep checklist to understand first before you go about engaging with a 3PL.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

Journal rankings, h indices and citation counts have become the currencies of SCM scholars. But is this really what we should focus on? What about taking part in public debates? Indeed, SCM scholars have a lot of knowledge about the context of global business, including knowledge about social practices in low-cost countries, the pros and cons of outsourcing, and CO 2 emissions in end-to-end networks.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

You read a lot nowadays about the importance of providing potential customers with a good experience as they travel the … Continued. The post Customer Experience on the Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Last Thanksgiving, my colleague Chris Cunnane wrote a holiday post titled Turkey Logistics: The Thanksgiving Supply Chain that discussed the aggregate demand fueled by America’s voracious appetite for turkey. As he stated in that article, about 730 million pounds of turkey is consumed by Americans over the Thanksgiving holiday, of which about 90 percent are frozen turkeys that are bred, slaughtered, and frozen year round.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Everybody agrees that driving continuous improvement is important, especially in transportation management, but in many cases, companies are so consumed with their day-to-day activities that it’s difficult for them to find the time for it. How can companies overcome this hurdle? That was my opening question for Bill Madden, Director of Managed Services at LeanLogistics , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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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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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Image Credit: Dave Parker. Being successful in delivering superior results in the aftermarket parts business is a difficult proposition. Aftermarket parts inventories must be made available at the right time in the right quantities in the right mix at the right location within a supply network in order to provide targeted levels of after-sales services at targeted cost levels while being able to guarantee the achievement of customer service metrics.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Preparations for this holiday season started right after this year’s New Year’s celebrations ended. One big question on many retailers’ … Continued. The post Millennials and the Holidays appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Today in many executive boardrooms, the conversation often centers on how to improve the overall customer experience. Why? Simply put, it’s a lot more expensive to get a new customer than it is to keep one. And if you produce multiple products, selling into your existing customer base is far easier than making that first sale to a new customer. So how do you economically keep and grow existing customers?

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Live Episode: Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 12:00 pm ET. In a highly-dynamic business environment, it’s critically important for supply chain and logistics executives to keep a pulse on what’s happening in the industry. With 2016 around the corner, now is a great time to examine industry trends and how they might impact your operations. In this episode, Jason Luedtke, Vice President of Corporate Sales Services at C.H.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

by Alexa Cheater Four days, 90+ participants and 32 amazing projects. I’d have to say our annual Hackathon held here at Kinaxis recently was a huge success! So what exactly is a Hackathon? It’s an intensive but exciting week where our product team gets to set aside their regular duties and work on their own ideas related to our RapidResponse software.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

A majority of Thanksgiving tables this year are likely to find turkey being served as the main protein; but, the … Continued. The post Thanksgiving 2015 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Image Credit: Flickr user Queen Bee. There is an excellent piece in today’s WSJ on how retailers’ changing inventory management strategies are affecting the fortunes logistics and transportation companies. Leading up to the holiday season, shipments by ocean carriers, railroads, and truckers have all been flat, while parcel delivery companies like UPS, FedEx, and USPS are projected to shatter previous holiday season records.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Live Episode: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 12:00 pm ET. Many companies operating in the United States have achieved an inclusive look into their transportation spend, but unfortunately many companies that do business on a global level have struggled to achieve full freight process management. Why is that? Doug Kahl and Joanne Chan from enVista will explore that question and share insights and advice on how to achieve global freight management success in this timely and informative episode.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

by Carol McIntosh Firstly, what is a supply chain road warrior? A supply chain road warrior works for a company that specializes in supply chain, spends many, many hours on a plane, uses lean principles when going through the security line, gets far too much satisfaction from collecting air miles and hotel points, is constantly wondering why the airlines have such antiquated software, can spot a casual traveler from a mile away, and is fixated on every situation where demand does not equal suppl

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

“Innovation is difficult,” writes David Berry (@DavidBerry26), an inventor, entrepreneur, and partner at Flagship Ventures. “If one is willing to … Continued. The post The Innovation Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

It is a Christmas story almost as old as Father Christmas himself. Your child – seemingly for months on end – has dropped hints about the toy that they absolutely must have this Christmas. You are left in no uncertain terms that if the said toy should not appear on Christmas Day there will be consequences. But then, of course, you go to the shops to find that they have sold out.

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NFI Industries

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Total spend of shipments as well as the volume of shipments declined for all of North America in October. In fact, October shipment indexes have fallen to the lowest levels since 2011 1. In the past month freight shipments have dropped 4.7% 2. All modes of transportation have seen a decline including truck and rail shipments. This. READ MORE.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

The boom in e-commerce brings unprecedented opportunities for retailers; everyone with a smartphone, anywhere in the world, is a potential customer. But as volumes rise so does the strain on supply chains. It was a paradox highlighted during the inaugural and interactive conference, e-Tail delivery, organised by WBR in London. By Helen Armstrong. eCommerce sales in the European Union are set to rise to €477 billion in 2015, according to E-Commerce Europe.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

For those in the retail and B2C supply chain worlds, the holiday buying season is our time to shine with Black Friday, and the now more important than ever, Cyber Monday serving as the two biggest shopping days of the year. A massive amount of planning, practice and effort over the past year has to […]. The post Black Friday and Cyber Monday – are you prepared?

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Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

With an incredible lineup of keynote speakers, strategy and technology sessions across seven different solution areas, Modern Supply Chain Experience offers more for every supply chain professional than ever. This short video showcases highlights from last year’s event. Enjoy a sneak peek at what’s in store for our January 25 - 27, 2016 event! To learn more about Oracle Supply Chain Management applications visit www.oracle.com/scm.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Confronting the ethical and humanitarian issues that could be hiding in the shady nooks of your end-to-end supply chain is neither easy nor enjoyable to think about. Yet, for the sake of your business’s brand and operations, it’s a necessary inspection. Due to a lack of supply chain visibility, some businesses are caught off guard when accused of using conflict minerals from unverified sources or utilizing slave labor at some stage of production – activities which may have transpired at a sub-ti

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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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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Sedex Conference 2016: Simplifying supply chain sustainability . Date: 2 – 3 March, 2016. Venue: Barbican Centre, London, UK. Organisation: Sedex. Website: www.etouches.com/Sedex2016. From environmental, to social, to governance issues; when working with supply chains it can become clear that areas of sustainability are closely interconnected with one another.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Yes, ‘3’ Great Training Webinars for you. As we’re nearing the holiday break, now is a great time to lock in some valuable free training. I’ve picked three different topics for you that I know you’ll find really valuable and useful. You can pick one or all three to attend. And as always, these are […].

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Consumer Goods Logistics

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Have you ever read an article, heard a presentation or watched a video that suggested that more supply chain collaboration between retailers and their suppliers is a bad thing?

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