Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 17, 2015

As a mom, I loved to read to my daughter. One of my favorites was Where the Wild Things Are. … I loved the imagery in this short story of 338 words. The story is about a young boy, Max, who after dressing himself in his wolf costume, wreaks havoc in his house. As a result, Max goes to bed without his supper. The story unfolds as Max’s bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as th

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GlobalTranz

MAY 21, 2015

In order to avoid incidents of mismatch between supply and demand, establish more efficient manufacturing and lower costs, it is necessary to establish an environment of consistent supply chain visibility. In order to implement this visibility, it is crucial that companies take into consideration many elements. Everything from sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, to the sales channels which feed supply for a finished product are essential factors.

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Kinaxis

MAY 21, 2015

by CJ Wehlage On May 29, 2014, I posted a blog about the Top 25 Supply Chains predictions for 2015. “All that being said, here’s my early 2015 “Not So” Bold Predictions : #5 P&G, #4 Unilever, #3 McDonald’s, #2 Amazon, #1 Apple.”. Almost a year later, that was 100% correct. Ok, here’s my reasoning. The 2015 Top Supply Chains were #1 Amazon , #2 McDonald’s, #3 Unilever.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2015

We’ve seen several headlines over the past six months about how poorly suppliers are being treated these days. Here’s a sampling: Tesco faces fresh accusations of ‘bullying’ suppliers over price cuts ( The Telegraph ). Woolworths accused of bullying suppliers into paying millions for Cheap Cheap campaign ( The Sydney Morning Herald ). One in five suppliers bullied, says UK small business lobby ( Financial Times – sub. req’d).

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2015

The sun is shining brightly through the conference room windows as I listen to the consultants talk. It is buzzword bingo at its finest. The air is thick. It is comical. The term Big Data is all the range. The market has dried up for large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and the large consultants are in the market staking their claim for their next gig.

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Kinaxis

MAY 19, 2015

by Alexa Cheater Most of you have probably heard the old saying ‘the customer is always right.’ In terms of making sure you have a host of happy customers, that’s probably good advice, but how far are you willing to go to keep those satisfaction levels high? Would you offer a discount? Free shipping? A full refund? How about completely changing the way you operate your supply chain?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2015

Live Episode: Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm ET. Historically, Supply Chain Design was an exercise companies undertook at most once a year, or when a significant change occurred in their supply chain, such as an acquisition. It was a strategic/tactical analysis, disconnected from day-to-day operations, and the software tools were difficult to learn and use.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 22, 2015

“A supply chain talent perfect storm could be in the offing.” At Least, that is the conclusion reached by Kusumal … Continued. The post STEM Programs can Help Close the Supply Chain Talent Gap appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 19, 2015

Human civilization once viewed the supply chain as a simple, easy-to-understand process. One person provided a resource, such as steel, to another group of people, who then sent along the items to the final person in the chain. However, civilization took a drastic step forward, and billions of people today are involved in obtaining goods, which equates to millions of businesses of all sizes.

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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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Kinaxis

MAY 22, 2015

by Lori Smith I live in a 40 year old house and in some ways it is certainly showing its age. When there is something that isn’t working, not meeting my needs, or simply has gotten out of date, I find myself asking the question of do I try to fix up what I have or replace it? There is a lot of maintenance needed to keep things running around the house, but for some things there comes a time when you have to ask “how far is this repair/upgrade going to take me?

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MAY 20, 2015

Hello pop pickers, here is this weeks’ top 10 smash hits in this important but often forgotten part of the FMCG Supply Chain. At number 10 is All Systems Go by Donna Summer – Do not cut costs on your Warehouse Management System (WMS) and avoid any untried local “specials”. Make sure all stakeholders are involved in the design specification at an early stage to avoid costly and “least worst” bolt-ons later.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 21, 2015

“In the age of data science,” Shelly Palmer (@shellypalmer), Managing Director of the Digital Media Group at Landmark Ventures, writes, … Continued. The post Machine Learning: A Primer for the Technically Challenged, Part 1 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post, republished with permission, from the Fronetics Supply Chain & Logistics blog. Fronetics is an inbound digital marketing agency specializing in the supply chain and logistics verticals. We have enjoyed engaging with Fronetics and their team in social media for quite some time and are avid readers of their blog.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2015

Last year, on the Thursday heading into Memorial Day weekend , I wrote the following: As you read this, I’ll be driving to a baseball tournament with my oldest son, where we’ll spend the entire holiday weekend on baseball fields — practicing, playing, and cheering — with his teammates and 17 other teams from the region. As I write this, it’s close to midnight and I haven’t packed yet, so I’ll leave you, without commentary, with the news that caught my attention this week.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 19, 2015

In today’s marketplace, it’s wise to keep your costs as low as possible, but when it comes to shipping, you might feel you are at the mercy of your carriers. For many companies, shipping costs have risen even though providers are promising the lowest possible price. Your best option is to take steps to confirm the validity of the price increases and research other freight shipping options.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 18, 2015

“We are obsessed with food,” states a report from Acosta. “We research how ingredients are grown; we share photos of … Continued. The post The Changing Food Landscape appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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CHAINalytics

MAY 20, 2015

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” — Charles Darwin By Steve Ellet, VP of Supply Chain Design When I introduce myself in meetings, I usually say how long I’ve been doing this line of work. A couple of years ago, […]. The post Evolving Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Supply Chain Network

MAY 16, 2015

Are your retail customers finding you less attractive lately? Consider your position on the seven signs shared below and you may decide your retail business needs an omni-channel makeover! This is not just an idle suggestion we’re making as the omni-channel retail buzz is quickly becoming a roar and with good reason. Not since the advent of price tags , cash registers and the ubiquitous apparel hanger has there been a retail industry innovation poised to create such major change.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 22, 2015

When employees take on new roles, or leave a job or a company, they often take valuable tribal knowledge[1] with them. A social media platform for retaining this knowledge in the supply chain planning process is due to begin field trials in January 2016. Supply chain operations and analytics company Entercoms, headquartered in Dallas, TX, […].

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NFI Industries

MAY 19, 2015

Choosing transportation services doesn’t necessarily have to be a one or the other scenario. In fact, utilizing dedicated fleets and brokers in unison can optimize your supply chain operational efficacies and financial objectives. A dedicated fleet is a transportation solution that creates a network of trucks that is exclusively used for a company’s transportation network.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 19, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak to a group of utility companies and many of their direct suppliers at the annual Utility Supply Management Association in Savannah, Georgia, on Monday. This was a great opportunity to share insights from our recent research, on the subject of driving closer buyer-seller relationships , and the role of analytics. There were a lot of people at the conference, including the Sourcing Interest Group with whom we have a partnership, as well as our friends from Duke Ener

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Elementum

MAY 21, 2015

Chipotle's Secret Salsa: Supply Chain Transparency. If you want to understand what's so alluring about the fast-casual movement, start by visiting a Chipotle restaurant at lunchtime. Notice the scores of students, professionals, and everyone in between line up patiently, some visibly excited about the burrito bowl they’ve been waiting for since that morning.

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The Lean Supply Chain

MAY 22, 2015

A supply chain must get the right goods and services to their customers in the most efficient, and cost optimized, way possible. To meet this goal, each supply chain partner must function as efficiently as possible. Collaboration and extensive communication must occur in the supply chain. It must also manage, coordinate and integrate upstream and downstream in the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

MAY 19, 2015

At JDA , we have a program called WIN – Women’s Interest Network – that is focused on mentoring, sponsoring and developing women at all levels to realize their full career potential at JDA. JDA FOCUS 2015 was the inaugural year for two tracks focused on women: Overcoming Obstacles: A Conversation with Successful Supply Chain Leaders. Mentoring Mindset: Supporting Careers for Women in Supply Chain.

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NFI Industries

MAY 19, 2015

Read more. 05/19/2015. Brokerage. Supply Chain. Transportation. Brokerage, Dedicated Fleets, Supply Chain.

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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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Elementum

MAY 22, 2015

Washington Post. Slow Train to Europe. In 1980, faced with a slow and struggling railroad industry, U.S. Congress passed the Staggers Rail Act in hopes of saving what was once a booming asset. The Act deregulated much of the industry, making it easier for rail companies to increase specialization and efficiency. As a result of the law’s passing, railroad industry costs were halved, traffic increased dramatically, and the rail industry has since seen continued levels of success.

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RFgen

MAY 18, 2015

Mobile data capture enable field technicians to carry out their duties regardless of where they are. Technology has a strong influence on numerous industries, and manufacturing is no different. The fact is that modern organizations depend on having powerful information technology infrastructure, state-of-the-art machinery and software systems to ensure they remain competitive in the present and future.

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BlueYonder

MAY 21, 2015

These days business is powered by plastic. This isn’t a reference to the famous line from The Graduate, I’m talking about credit cards. No matter where your business exists in the supply chain ecosystem, chances are that you accept payments via credit. With accepting credit card payments comes questions of which processor to use, how to integrate, and what your interchange rates will be along with hidden costs and how the system will affect your business processes.

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