Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Mistakes happen. Supply chain planning user satisfaction is a flip of the coin. Satisfaction is low: one-in-two supply chain planning software users state satisfaction. Successful implementations start with the software selection. Supply chain planing is now three decades old. Today over 82% of companies have some form of supply chain planning. With the rash of Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities, many companies have inherited multiple systems.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 21, 2016

by Alexa Cheater Business processes are shifting. Technology is evolving. The Internet of Things (IoT) is exploding. Is your global end-to-end supply chain management (SCM) strategy set to keep up? Industry 4.0 is here, and it’s bringing with it a whole new world, one that’s likely going to involve substantial change to your IT infrastructure. By 2020, Cisco predicts there will be 50 billion IoT connected devices.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 18, 2016

S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and SI&OP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) are two well know acronyms. Now Gartner has added an acronym with a distinctly different twist, Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE). In supply chain, as in life, what you plan for and what actually happens can be two very different things. The role of S&OE, says Gartner, is to capture the differences and adjust.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Unlike the all-time highs of 2014, 2017 will reveal an industry on the cusp of restoring order and LTL rates to acceptable, reasonable levels.

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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

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

What defines the small and mid-sized business (SMB) market for transportation management systems (TMS)? I began my presentation at last month’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference with that question, in a session titled “TMS for SMB: A Case Study with Carhartt,” where I co-presented with Andra Gibson (Project Manager, Logistics Service Solutions at Carhartt) and Gregg Lanyard (Director, Product Management at Manhattan Associates).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There are a lot a moving parts associated with a good supply chain risk management program. First and foremost, a … Continued. The post Three Phases of Supply Chain Risk Management appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 16, 2016

In today’s guest post, Mark Pagell, Brian Fugate and Barbra Flynn highlight what will guide them in their tenure as the new Co-Editors-in-Chief of the Journal of Supply Chain Management. Being appointed as the co-editors of JSCM is both a great honor and a significant responsibility. The Journal’s mission will remain to be the journal of choice among supply chain scholars across disciplines, by attracting high-quality, high-impact behavioral research focusing on theory building and empirical met

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In recent years, shippers have encountered new standards of velocity, market choice and cost for their products. Consumers are demanding better variety and greater availability at the lowest possible cost. These demands put increasing pressure on retailers, who in turn, pass that burden onto their suppliers – further increasing complexity and intensifying pressure on supply chains.

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Demand Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2016

We’ve reached part five of five. In my previous articles on reducing inventory, I’ve explained the importance of setting a goal , fine-tuning your safety stock strategy , reducing your high-side forecast bias , and reducing stocking locations. The fifth thing you can do this week to reduce inventory is to spin the A’s. I’m talking about those “A” items that are the bread and butter of our businesses.

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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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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2016

“The supply chain IS Business,” insists Lora Cecere (@lcecere), founder of Supply Chain Insights, and “not a department within a … Continued. The post The Supply Chain IS Business appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 16, 2016

In today’s guest post, Mark Pagell, Brian Fugate and Barbara Flynn highlight what will guide them in their tenure as the new Co-Editors-in-Chief of the Journal of Supply Chain Management. Being appointed as the co-editors of JSCM is both a great honor and a significant responsibility. The Journal’s mission will remain to be the journal of choice among supply chain scholars across disciplines, by attracting high-quality, high-impact behavioral research focusing on theory building and empirical me

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments.

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River Logic

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Great news for our readers in the Automotive Spare Parts Industry! Our partners at GitaCloud recently wrote an article on supply chain and the automotive industry. Below is a brief excerpt of the blog post. The full post can be found via this link. "This blog post covers business challenges and recommended supply chain excellence strategies to deal with them for Automotive OEM companies, specifically focused on the Automotive Spare Parts Supply Chain.

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Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Astronaut Scott Kelly kicked off this year’s 2016 CSCMP Conference with an inspiring account of his record breaking year aboard the International Space Station. What does this have to do with supply chain you ask? Although supply chain management is not rocket science there were a number of key takeaways from Captain Kelly’s presentation that can be applied to our field. 1) Sense and Respond.

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CHAINalytics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

By Rich Lindgren, Senior Packaging Engineer, Chainalytics If you’re confounded about the relative merits of edge-crush test (ECT) corrugated board vs. Mullen Burst-grade corrugated board from a compression strength standpoint, you’re not alone. These two packaging materials often perform similarly with respect to lab compression. But when it comes to drops, in-stack bulging and rough … The post ECT or Mullen Burst: Which Packaging Works Best in Your Supply Chain?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2016

How was the JDRF Death Valley Ride ? Brutal, exhilarating, and inspiring! Imagine hell during a heat wave, then add 35-50 mph crosswinds — those were the conditions we faced during the first 40 miles. Because of the winds, which slowed everybody down considerably, and cut-off times to reach certain points on the course, I was one of only 40 riders (out of 300) who was able to reach Jubilee Pass and complete the 102 miles.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Very pleased to be attending my first Institute of Business Forecasting event later this month in Orlando! Have been trying for many years to attend an IBF event, but somehow in the past always seemed to run into scheduling conflicts, however here in 2016 I’m happy to say the stars have finally aligned and looking forward to being there. As with any event, will be on the lookout for and attending sessions that will share and validate insights on the items I see as on the leading edge of best pra

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 17, 2016

For the past few years, business leaders and supply chain professionals have debated what the future of supply chain management looks like. I envision supply chains like driverless cars that seamlessly commute back and forth from work without traffic or accidents—home before dinner every day! The reality is that even today, cognitive and predictive analytics can determine individual consumer desires with tailored marketing delivery—have you ever wondered how that pair of shoes you li

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NFI Industries

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Supply chain transparency can be difficult to accomplish on a global scale. In addition to how items are shipped, shippers should also have visibility to how and where products are made to ensure compliance across the entire supply chain. Recent tragedies such as the Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh, has brought to light the. Read More.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Live Episode: Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. All industries (and the companies within them) have their own unique business processes and requirements. The introduction of new regulations and different operating realities by country add more layers of requirements and complexity. From a technology standpoint, how can supply chain operating networks enable this diversity in business requirements?

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Conflict Minerals Supply Chain Compliance and Transparency. Date: 30 November – 2 December, 2016. Location: Tulip Berlin – Hotel Hamburg, Berlin, Germany. Organisation: BIS Group. Contact: marketing@bisgrp.com. URL: [link]. Establishing reliable and transparent supply chain, developing a responsible sourcing initiative and a sustainable business model of the future, managing Conflict Minerals compliance.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2016

A new survey shows that one in five respondents were completely unaware of discounts and rebates that they could be tapping when making purchases for their company. read more.

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Supply Chain 24/7

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Global retailer joins pilot project with academics and technology experts to showcase leadership in food traceability efforts and help bring safer food to dinner tables across China.

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C3 Solutions

OCTOBER 17, 2016

This is a guest blog from our Adam Robinson at Cerasis. In this blog, Adam outlines 7 distribution technology trends and how they will impact future operations.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 18, 2016

International SAP Conference on Supply Chain 2016. Date: 3-4 November, 2016. Venue: World Forum, The Hague (NL). Organisation: T.A. Cook Consultants Limited. URL: uk.tacook.com/events/conferences/details/international-sap-conference-on-supply-chain.html. The Digital Supply Chain: Connected. Intelligent. Predictive. SAP and T.A. Cook are delighted to announce that the brochure for the 3rd annual International SAP Conference on Supply Chain, is now live and available to download.

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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 Collaborator

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Millennial workers are simultaneously praised and criticized for their mindset when it comes to participating in the modern workforce. To a very large extent, the effects of emerging technology on the workplace and how it influences the nature of how work is performed are at the root of this praise and criticism. Smart supply chain management organizations are embracing both the new technologies and the millennial workforce’s perspective , leveraging cloud TMS and other cloud solutions to main

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Supply Chain 24/7

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Research institutions like Gartner recognize that prescriptive analytics has the potential to improve decision making in the supply chain, and yes, prescriptive analytics is going to disrupt supply chains.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Earlier this summer, CatMan 2.0 TM was announced , and it was a core theme at the annual CMA conference held in Las Vegas last month. Many of the conference topics focused on digital strategies, big data, being closer to the consumer, and the importance of consumer-centricity in the age of the new shopper. Technology was certainly at the forefront of many of the presentations and discussions held during the conference.

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