Kinaxis
JULY 31, 2017
by Alexa Cheater Rushing kids out the door, walking the dog, navigating traffic—life is complicated enough without having to deal with overly complex supply chain management processes. Unfortunately, increasing consumer demands, growing globalization and mounting pressure to stay profitable in an ever-changing world is the new reality, and for many it means working harder than ever.
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 1, 2017
Source: Gartner, Cover Considerations—How to Optimize Retail and Consumer Product Inventory Targets, 2017. Gartner’s insights are quite good and it’s not often that I disagree. But I have to differ with the conclusions of a recent report, “ Cover Considerations — How to Optimize Retail and Consumer Product Inventory Targets.”. There is a story about Abraham Lincoln arguing a case as a young lawyer.
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Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 2, 2017
A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. Why? To align S&OP. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. The average company has seven S&OP processes, but a global chemical company averages over 30. Each is different, and I have not found a company that can easily roll up a global material balance.
CHAINalytics
JULY 31, 2017
By Steve Thrift | Principal, Integrated Demand and Supply Planning | Chainalytics Supply chain planning technology projects are somewhat in a league of their own. While they share characteristics of other activities, such as software development or ERP implementations, they remain unique due to the nature of the solutions and the business processes they support. … The post Tips for a Successful Supply Chain Planning Technology Implementation Part 2: Project Management and Staffi
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
Kinaxis
AUGUST 4, 2017
by Bill DuBois Balancing capacity can be as challenging as walking a tight rope. It’s a fine line between staying balanced or plunging to your death. Not enough capacity and you lose balance when it comes to delivery and customer satisfaction. Too much capacity and you lose your balance when it comes to costs and margins. All companies are walking this fine line with capacity planning , but some are continuously waving their arms trying to stay upright, while others have secured their footing.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 2, 2017
A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. Why? To align S&OP. The processes are out of control. Let me explain. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. Today, the average company has seven S&OP processes, but a global chemical company averages over 30.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 4, 2017
Last week I asked “What can potentially stop or bring down Amazon?” In case you’re wondering, the top vote-getter in our highly unscientific poll was “A massive asteroid hitting the Earth.”. It’s actually not a far-fetched possibility. “A leading astrophysicist from Queen’s University Belfast has warned that an asteroid strike is just a matter of time,” states an article published this past June in Phys.org.
Kinaxis
AUGUST 2, 2017
by Teresa Chiykowski “Focus on the journey, not on arriving at a certain destination.”. Chris Hadfield, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth. It’s all systems go for Kinexions ’17, which will take place Oct. 9 – 13, 2017, in Florida at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. With a theme of Where are you on your supply chain planning journey ?
Supply Chain Opz
AUGUST 2, 2017
One of the principle aims of supply chain management is managing uncertainty. And no function is more at the forefront of that endeavor than demand forecasting. The challenge of effective supply chain management is to deliver on ever-increasing customer demands for excellent service while simultaneously managing costs. Agility and responsiveness, aligned with cost effectiveness, is the aim.
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.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 29, 2017
Let me start this blog with a story. I believe that Supply Chains build economies and save the planet. It is about value creation. I also believe that finance is the art of money changing hands until there is nothing left. Supply chain process and financial flows often run in counter currents. Two years ago, I completed a research study on supply chain visibility.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 3, 2017
No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. Once consumers were shown what was possible in the world of online retailing and home delivery, their behavior – and expectations – began to change. This shift forced retailers to change how they did business, worked with suppliers and served their customers.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 3, 2017
Concerns about cyber security are nothing new. Elena Kvochko (@elenakvochko), a cyber security expert, observes, “Cyber security has long become … Continued. The post Supply Chain Cyber Security Risks Rising appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 4, 2017
Today’s supply chains are experiencing high levels of change, in terms of both internal and external pressures.
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TradeGecko
AUGUST 4, 2017
Demand for automation, personalized workflows and streamlining complicated operation processes have strongly contributed to a shift in how businesses have to operate today (causing the on-demand delivery sector to boom considerably) and creating a tight relationship between consumers and businesses.
NFI Industries
AUGUST 1, 2017
In February, the European Union (EU) voted to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, known as CETA, with trade partner Canada. The act aims to increase trade between the countries by lowering tariffs, thus making goods easier to export between the two markets. Once fully implemented, CETA will eliminate tariffs on 99 percent of. Read More.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 1, 2017
“Few technology trends have gotten as much publicity over the past few years as the Internet of Things (IoT) — … Continued. The post The Internet of Things and the Rise of the Digital Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Arkieva
AUGUST 1, 2017
Pop Quiz: What does a workout and the software selection process have in common? Answer: They both often require breaking a sweat. I hate to admit this, but often I find myself trying new workout routines as a result of commercials I’ve viewed on television. I’d rather not get into the embarrassing details that made […] Look Beyond the Bells and Whistles!
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TMC
AUGUST 4, 2017
You’ve seen how artificial intelligence is being applied to many facets of our everyday lives. The fact is, digital transformation is also well underway in supply chain management —and it is transforming the way companies do business. Digitalization of the supply chain has become more and more important. Automation, combined with GPS and other technologies, has increased cost efficiencies for companies and enabled greater visualization of data.
Logistyx
AUGUST 4, 2017
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RFgen
AUGUST 1, 2017
Mobile data collection capabilities are becoming vital in an increasingly geographically diverse warehouse sector. An increasingly complex supply chain is combining with technological change to create new challenges in the warehouse industry. Data is at the center of these difficulties, and businesses that get their data collection , management and integration systems ready for an influx of information can set themselves up for success.
3PL Insights
AUGUST 3, 2017
A family-owned tomato products company, Stanislaus Food Products creates superior quality tomato-based food. Providing tomato goods for use in cooking from scratch, to ready-to-serve tomato products, Stanislaus only uses the best and freshest tomatoes, and doesn’t compromise on finished quality. From the start of the process, to the final finished goods in the hands of the customer, Stanislaus strives to partner with quality tomato growers and maintains high-quality standards, and uses the manpo
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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.
TMC
AUGUST 4, 2017
You’ve seen how artificial intelligence is being applied to many facets of our everyday lives. The fact is, digital transformation is also well underway in supply chain management —and it is transforming the way companies do business. Digitalization of the supply chain has become more and more important. Automation, combined with GPS and other technologies, has increased cost efficiencies for companies and enabled greater visualization of data.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 1, 2017
27 – 29 November 2017 | Berlin, Germany The latest technologies & strategies for visibility, flexibility and speed The SCMS Summit covers a number of key areas pivotal to improving the power of your supply chain.
RFgen
AUGUST 1, 2017
Mobile data collection capabilities are becoming vital in an increasingly geographically diverse warehouse sector. An increasingly complex supply chain is combining with technological change to create new challenges in the warehouse industry. Data is at the center of these difficulties, and businesses that get their data collection , management and integration systems ready for an influx of information can set themselves up for success.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 2, 2017
On Wednesdays, Supply Chain Nation will shine a light on the role of women in the world of technology and supply chain. We will feature interviews with successful women at JDA, talk to some amazing women who also happen to be our customers, share perspectives from JDA associates and more! Today, JDA’s Jamey Miller, VP of Operations, Consulting Services, writes about how a TED Talk gave him a new perspective on girls and women in technology.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
TMC
AUGUST 4, 2017
You’ve seen how artificial intelligence is being applied to many facets of our everyday lives. The fact is, digital transformation is also well underway in supply chain management —and it is transforming the way companies do business. Digitalization of the supply chain has become more and more important. Automation, combined with GPS and other technologies, has increased cost efficiencies for companies and enabled greater visualization of data.
Resilinc
AUGUST 2, 2017
This is first in series of blog highlighting the importance of data in supply chain risk management.
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 4, 2017
Unrelenting consumer demand for personalized products and experiences has profoundly challenged the day-to-day processes and priorities of executives responsible for managing supply chains in today’s increasingly complex marketplace.
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