Kinaxis

AUGUST 31, 2017

by Bill DuBois This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. It’s our perpetual hobby horse here at Argentus that Supply Chain needs to be doing more as a field to attract young people. And the industry has started to pick up the slack. Whether it’s organizations partnering with universities to provide information and educational opportunities, or industry associations holding informative events aimed at t

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 30, 2017

We live in a risky world. Supply chains, especially extended ones, are subject to an almost infinite number of risks. … Continued. The post Supply Chain Resilience in a Risky World appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Controlling inventory flow is a top priority among warehouse managers, and gaining control over inventory drives warehouse efficiency. However, figuring out the best way to achieve this feat can be confusing, so warehouse managers should follow these steps. Controlling Inventory Flow Begins With Liquidate Nonessential Products. Warehouses have a tendency to become stock rooms for stale product.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 29, 2017

Gartner measures supply chain analytics maturity across seven different dimensions. There are supply chain and demand analytics models that describe the type of analytics being deployed (e.g., descriptive, prescriptive, etc.). Now Gartner has created a different look at the issue by creating a five-stage maturity model for assessing the overall maturity level of your organization in using supply chain analytics.

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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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Kinaxis

AUGUST 28, 2017

by Alexa Cheater 7 barriers to aerospace and defense supply chain success. As air travel demand soars, aircraft equipment manufacturers continue to innovate in areas like jet engine fuel efficiency, navigation technology and materials science. These improvements, especially around fuel efficiency, are driving demand for newer aircraft models, and speeding up the replacement of previous generations as a result.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 31, 2017

Sharing content from third-party sources establishes supply chain companies as a go-to resource for all things related to your industry, sector, products, or services. When I hear the word “curate,” I think of an art gallery. I think of someone systematically picking pieces of art to display together. I think of the time and effort it takes to put these pieces together in a cohesive manor.

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Logility

AUGUST 29, 2017

Even under the best circumstances, developing production/sourcing plans three, six, or nine months into the future with a high degree of confidence is difficult. Huge sales and margin impacts hang in the balance. Once orders are placed, the ability to quickly and optimally respond to changes in demand can mean the difference between profit and loss.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

The rain has stopped in Houston, Texas, but the traumatic conditions left by Tropical Storm Harvey have not yet cleared. As of Thursday, August 30, the number of people killed by this catastrophic event has already reached to at least 35 people, 17 people were missing while more than 32,000 people sought refuge in Texas shelters. (click to zoom). Tropical Storm Harvey lashed Houston, Texas — America's fourth largest city — and has proven to be extremely traumatic to tens of thousands of people a

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4WL Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2017

Logistics is no longer a conversation between a 3PL and their client; the end consumer has a permanent eavesdropping position that needs to be respected and catered to. Rather than functioning as a point of positive difference, customers in eCommerce spheres now expect reasonably straightforward access to their tracking information on product shipments.

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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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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

More than 25 million small packages , otherwise known as parcels, are shipped daily. Meanwhile, the top 10 commodities shipped tend to be bulky and require less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. But, the lines between parcel and LTL shipping have started to blur in recent years. Parcel carriers are spending less per shipment, and LTL shippers are spending less by reducing the “work” that goes into shipping.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. I’m still catching up from all I missed while I was away on vacation, but I’ve highlighted some of the key news items below, with Tropical Storm Harvey topping the list. Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. req’d).

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

by Teresa Chiykowski Kinexions ’17, our annual user and training conference, is right around the corner and we’re ready to blast off. Taking place October 9-13 in beautiful Orlando, it’s more than just an opportunity to have a little fun in the sun. It’s a way to get inspired by some of the latest and greatest supply chain innovations around. From customers sharing their own supply chain innovation journeys to our expert staff guiding you through a look at what’s to come, Kinexions is THE place

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 31, 2017

The commercial world is being roiled by new technologies. Old business models are being replaced by new ones and essential … Continued. The post Moving towards Industry 4.0 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2017

China’s position as a production location is currently a hot topic amongst global thought leaders in supply chain. The general price level of products made in China is rising rapidly, and it has been claimed that some of the products actually originate in North Korea. So has the time come to look beyond China for low-cost production facilities? This is one of the most common questions that I’m asked when holding keynote speeches, workshops or supply-chain training courses.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 31, 2017

We talk a lot about the importance of agility and flexibility in supply chain management and that is certainly true when it comes to project logistics. Almost by definition, every project is different — different suppliers, different materials and components, different locations and product flows, and different requirements and constraints. “It’s really vital for us to have a very transparent supply chain where we can see what’s going on and where every box [of materials or components] is

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 29, 2017

You’re hearing it every single day now… Digital Transformation. If “going digital” implies changing the way things work, then how must digital transformation change the way trade promotion works today? While that may require several volumes, let’s focus on five areas we know must change. #1: Failed Promotions. Oh heck, why not just tackle the big one right away?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

“If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.” (W. Edwards Deming). In our first blog we looked at a general theory of supply chain planning, scheduling and execution in the context of daily life, in a way we can all relate to. Now let’s look at the planning process in more detail.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2017

One of the first major existential questions every human faces is perhaps the mystery of their own existence; “where do babies come from?” Is a question every parent must prepare for. In order to find a suitable answer, one must look at two things – how babies are made, and who is making them. While the former only tells us about the methodology, the latter actually traces back to the roots of our creation.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2017

Well, I’m back from vacation (more on that on Friday) and I’m slowly catching up on what I’ve missed the past couple of weeks. So, while I do that, you can check out the top posts and new episodes from Q2 2017 (if you missed the top posts and the new episodes from Q1, you can link to them here ). After reading/watching them, share this post with your colleagues and social media followers, then post a comment and share your perspective on these topics!

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Elementum

AUGUST 29, 2017

As a center of petro-chemical industry and a conduit of trucking and rail out of Mexico, the key supply chain hub is currently devastated by Hurricane Harvey. With a growing death toll, many more injured, and a cumulative 50 inches of expected rain , the hurricane is unprecedented in the region in terms of rainfall and flooding. The response to the hurricane — both in terms of rescue efforts and reorganizing the operations of effected businesses — will be Herculean.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 28, 2017

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making its rounds in world news for the last few years. With considerable advancements in the field, the concept of AI has garnered its share of fans and critics alike. While many believe AI is the next step in the industrial revolution with its potential for complete automation and an […] What Role Will Artificial Intelligence Play in Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2017

The overlooked supply chain model. Companies are increasingly investing in their sales and operation planning (S&OP) process and tools. Gartner, an American technology research and advisory firm, considers demand planning accuracy at the top of the list of key supply chain performance indicators. By IMD Professor Ralf Seifert, with Richard Markoff, EPFL.

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TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As the unprecedented flooding and impact from Hurricane Harvey continues to be felt throughout Houston, SE Texas, and into Louisiana, the extent of the damage and cleanup efforts needed is becoming more clear. Our thoughts are with the thousands of people who have been impacted by this crisis situation. As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America.

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Elementum

AUGUST 28, 2017

One-third of edible food worldwide goes to waste, amounting to about 1.3 billion tons every year. If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of greenhouse gases next to China and the U.S. It would also have the second largest land mass behind Russia, with about 5.4 million square miles or nearly 30% of agricultural land used for producing food that never gets eaten.

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NFI Industries

AUGUST 29, 2017

Technology is growing at a rapid pace. The days of payphones, floppy disks, and dial-up internet are all but forgotten, replaced by smartphones, flash drives, and Wi-Fi. With this growth comes change that is revolutionizing the way that companies interact with their consumers and suppliers. A rising catalyst of this change is the Internet of. Read More.

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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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Material Handling & Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Texas alone produces nearly three-quarters of the country’s supply of one of the most basic chemical building blocks. Ethylene is the foundation for making plastics and with Harvey’s floods shutting down almost all the state’s plants, 61% of U.S. ethylene capacity has been closed. Few Americans care about ethylene. Many have probably never heard of it.

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E2open

AUGUST 31, 2017

Your Forecast Isn’t Accurate – Is Your Inventory Optimization Solution Making Things Worse? alyssa. Thursday 31 August 2017. Mohit Dubey, Senior Director, Product Marketing, E2open. Inventory buffers can counteract the effects of inaccurate forecasts. But, are you setting wrong inventory targets because your inventory optimization solution doesn't understand how bad the forecast really is?

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

As hurricanes, tropical storms, and other natural disasters begin to brew, municipalities and leaders must make tough decisions regarding preparedness and civilian evacuation. This is not as easy as saying “leave your homes and come back when things settle down.” Many families cannot afford to miss days of work; they don’t have a place to stay or cannot afford hotel surges; and even if they do try to evacuate, they get stuck in unmanageable traffic, taking countless hours to travel a few miles.

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