Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'It was a stuffy, hot day, and I found myself sitting by Bridget. The supply chain team was attempting to explain their demand-driven project. They were asking for funding; and Bridget, the treasurer, was not buying the message. On my way back to the train, I struggled with what had just happened. I had worked hard to teach the team presenting to talk the language of demand , but it was not understood at the board-room level.
Kinaxis
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'by Bill DuBois Since the Holiday season is upon us, what better way to celebrate than with a top 10 list, which I hope will put everyone in a festive mood! Here is the ‘Top 10 Reasons Why Santa Has the Best Supply Chain. #1 No ERP system, just a list. Now, he does do some risk assessment… using patented approved simulation. For example, what if Johnny is good this year?
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GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'Suppliers of steel fabrication and metal working equipment and technology are looking forward to a significant rise in demand from the region’s resurgent construction sector, one of the key demand drivers for the fabrication industry. There’s been a lot of progress made in the steel industry in general and here are some of the tips and tricks to expect from the steel fabrication industry for 2015: Buying Equipment.
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 17, 2014
'There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it? You would, if you had joined hundreds of business influencers who attended the Quintiq World Tour this year. Themed “Smart planning. Smart business”, the inaugural Quintiq World Tour is a series of high-powered events held in 10 of the biggest cities around the world. From planning the most modern train in Europe to optimizing the logistics of crude oil delivery along the Mississippi River to managing one-third of the world’s airspace, Quintiq 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
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'Over a decade ago, trade journals were talking about smart grocery carts. These grocery carts would have a computer attached to it that could assist consumers in shopping by providing coupons, the location of an item the shopper wants to buy, and even an accelerated check out process if the shopper scanned the items into […].
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GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 17, 2014
'Today we pick up our series on all things Electronic Data Interchange or EDI by busting the common myths around implementing an EDI Integration program. The post was written for shippers who may want to do it themselves, but do know, that if you are a shipper looking to achieve further efficiencies through automated technologies like EDI integration, and don’t want to go about the implementation of an EDI Integration, you can skip the entire process by signing on with a third party logistics co
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'One area in which you can find a wide variety of predictions is digital marketing. The reason for all this … Continued The post 2015 Predictions: Digital Marketing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'With the Christmas holiday just a week away, retailers and shippers are scrambling to make sure that their supply chain networks are firing on all cylinders for seamless deliveries. And if things couldn’t get more hectic, today is Free Shipping Day. To date, nearly 1,200 merchants are participating in the event, from big box retailers […].
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'Emily Stanchfield/Flickr. This is the latest installment in a series of posts where I discuss the current landscape for logistics service providers (LSPs). In the first post, I discussed some of the top challenges that they face. In the next, I discussed a broad set of opportunities that I am calling “ Coordination Services “ The second category of opportunities can be broadly labeled as “harmonization” services.
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GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'Legal Framework of US Imports and Exports. Under both US Imports and Exports Law and Regulation, the importer/exporter is required to “exercise reasonable care” or perform “due diligence”. Among others, see the US Customs Modernization Act , which established the reasonable care standard. See 19 U.S.C. §1484, which requires the importer of record to use reasonable care to enter, classify and determine the value of imported merchandise and to provide any other information necessary to enable CBP
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'The world is on the move. Gone are the days when a majority of humankind could walk to their jobs … Continued The post 2015 Predictions: Transportation and Logistics appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
SCM Research
DECEMBER 19, 2014
'“Poor treatment of workers in Chinese factories which make Apple products has been discovered”, as BBC Panorama reports in an article. Is this just another example of the underside of global supply chains ? Watch the video from the article.
Demand Solutions
DECEMBER 16, 2014
The brand new Demand Solutions e-book: 42 Principles of Forecasting provides practical and actionable tips for how any company can improve its forecasting process. This article is an extended version of one of those principles: “#7 “Reward Accuracy.”. I used to work in a dairy, a 99-year-old family-run business that manufactured ice cream in every flavor imaginable and every package size that our customers would take.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'While the delays at the U.S. West Coast ports continue , causing importers like Lululemon Athletica to delay store shipments by up to 10 days, other shippers are heading to Canada’s West Coast ports, such as Prince Rupert where cargo traffic headed for the U.S. has increased 11 percent so far this year. As highlighted in a Wall Street Journal article last week: Congestion, labor tensions and tax concerns at U.S. ports have also spurred some shippers to look north. .
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'Sustained global economic growth primarily depends on continued growth in emerging markets. New middle class consumers in those markets will … Continued The post 2015 Predictions: Emerging Markets appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 17, 2014
'Did not have or make enough time to attend any events this past year? Time is scarce, but to take one step away from reality every now and then is healthy for your helicopter view and development of your vision. So mark your calendar with the relevant supply chain conferences. Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2015.
Demand Solutions
DECEMBER 16, 2014
The brand new Demand Solutions e-book: 42 Principles of Forecasting provides practical and actionable tips for how any company can improve its forecasting process. This article is an extended version of one of those principles: “#7 “Reward Accuracy.” I used to work in a dairy, a 99-year-old family-run business that manufactured ice cream in every flavor imaginable and every package size that our customers would take.
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Supply Chain 24/7
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'“The Seven Principles of Supply Chain Management” provides a clear and compelling case for excellence in supply chain management. The insights provided here remain remarkably fresh even ten years after its original published date.
Supply Chain View from the Field
DECEMBER 15, 2014
'Oil prices continued to plummet last week to below $60, and experts predict that it could continue to drop. All of a sudden, what seemed like a boost to the global economy has caused consternation and worry among economists, as the recognition that the oil supports jobs across a number of important sectors. There are of course rumors circulating about the politics of the situation and what is driving it.
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'eWorld Procurement & Supply. Date: 3 March 2015. Venue: The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK. Organiser: Revolution Events. URL: [link]. eWorld Procurement & Supply in association with The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), is the UK’s leading event focusing on the use of leading-edge technologies and techniques within the procurement & supply chain functions.
MIT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'Airport hubs an example of network economics in action. Many of the large companies that dominate world markets owe their strength and continuing growth to their underlying structure: a formidable network. Such networks have special economic characteristics which provide competitive advantage. We are surrounded by networks: social networks, airline networks, highway networks, wireless networks, and numerous others.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
NFI Industries
DECEMBER 16, 2014
The Evolution of Supply Chain Technology. A supply chain’s success is heavily dependent on the ability of different entities to collaborate effectively. Miscommunication can completely derail an order. Read more. 12/16/2014. Global. Supply Chain. Supply Chain, Global , Optimization, Technology.
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'If you’ve been involved in a supply chain systems selection process over the past dozen years or so, you’ve likely heard the comment that a particular system, usually from one of the large ERP vendors, was “good enough” for your needs. Their argument was that the importance of having an integrated system outweighed the fact that their systems only covered about 80 percent of user requirements.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
DECEMBER 18, 2014
'If you’d asked me what I know about global forwarding when I joined the industry two years ago, I would have looked at you quizzically and said, “Global forwarding? What’s that?” However, if I was asked the same question today, my answer would be very different. I’ve learned to see just how crucial global supply chains are to our everyday lives.
RFgen
DECEMBER 17, 2014
The future of manufacturing in the U.S. will likely be dominated by huge advances in technology. In the short term, technology will revolve around the cloud and the Internet of things, while in the long term, technology will enable computers and robots to do just about all the work that humans are doing now. The driving factor in all of this is a constantly building need on the part of companies to do more with less, Saurabh Sharma, senior analyst at Infrastructure Solutions, told Manufacturing
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Global Trade Management
DECEMBER 16, 2014
'Attached a picture of a container, which was exposed to a shock of 20G while in transport. Thanks to real-time cargo monitoring, the shipper immediately was able to assess the impact on its cargo and make decisions on - continuing the trip, and/or - reorder cargo in a new container - inspect container - claims handling - proactively inform client The real-time monitoring also allows to precisely identify - location of incident, - time, - custody, and a historical analysis on how often such inci
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 19, 2014
'Amazon Prime Now 1 Hour Delivery Handling Lots of SKUs, Russian Ruble Freefall has Consequences, Truckload Rate Continue to March Higher, Walmart Dominates Top Retail Supply Chain Rankings'
EcoVadis
DECEMBER 18, 2014
Since its publication in 2011 The Guiding Principles (GPs) on Business and Human Rights has served as the standard for companies seeking to minimize operational and reputational risks by identifying, tracking and reporting on human rights impacts caused by business operations. Numerous companies, including Adidas , GE , and Coca-Cola have endorsed the GPs; and as of 2014, eight governments , including the United States , have either developed, or are currently developing, national action plans o
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