Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
by Joe Cannata I recently took a trip to my local big box electronics store, and saw a 3D printer on display. I asked what they were printing, and the response was “plastic components”, which were being sold in the store. The salesperson was busy, so I did not have the chance to find out exactly what those plastic components were, but I thought, wow, they can make parts for sale right there in the store.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Earlier this year at the JDA FOCUS 2015 conference , I led a panel discussion on the third-party logistics (3PL) industry that featured Rick Jordon , SVP Regional Head of Logistics – Americas at Panalpina , and other 3PL executives. I caught up with Rick again on a recent episode of Talking Logistics , where we discussed a variety of topics related to the 3PL industry.
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GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
If you are a regular reader of the Cerasis blog, you know our goal is to educate and inform those in the manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, logistics, and transportation space with best practices, trends, and industry news so that we can create a community of people. This community would not exist if it were not for manufacturing being the core of the other industries. .
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
For those finishing up their 2016 strategic goals, or perhaps looking for a Christmas wish or a New Year’s resolution, here is one to consider: a 99+% customer service level for your supply chain. If you think this gold standard sounds unrealistically high, stick with me for a minute. We'll talk about how to get to near-perfect fill rates, but first let me first reaffirm that companies are achieving it.
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
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Last week I had another chat with a client about inventory.The essence of the client's problem was - "Why can't we get our stock right? We either have too much …. or run out … and we have just spent a fortune on a new IT system ….".
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Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Here is a sample question for prospective supply chain, business, or financial analysts, “how many piano tuners are there in Chicago?” This question comes from the business best seller Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction. Before I give you the “answer” to the question, let me tell you a bit about this book’s genesis. While one of the authors, Philip Tetlock, has been doing research on forecasting for decades, the more recent origin of this book […].
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
A couple of weeks ago, Meg Whitman, the CEO of the new Hewlett Packard Enterprise, wrote a post on LinkedIn that included the following excerpt: Every Company is a Technology Company. As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, we’re now living in an era of disruption, what we call the Idea Economy. Companies today can turn ideas into reality in a fraction of the time it took just five or 10 years ago.
Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
by Carol McIntosh The chicken or the egg? The supply chain process or the technology? Supply chain process then technology? Technology then supply chain process? The consensus of opinion is process and technology simultaneously. That was the unanimous response from customers at Kinexions , Kinaxis’ user and training conference. Technology is of equal consideration to process and both are required to drive transformation.
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Optimized production scheduling enables fast, profitable decision making at Nampak. Precise means being exact, accurate and careful about details. The difference between good and great. As we discussed in our recent Supply Chain webinar, this is not an easy task if you have a lot of fluctuating demand and uncertainty in your production process. During the webinar, Paul Coombe (Supply Chain Director at Nampak Glass) shared his insights on making the best possible use of your production facilities
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.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
“For marketers,” writes Brad Meehan (@bradmeehan), a platform architect at VML and stand-up comic, “the ability to pinpoint their exact … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing Requires Persona Granularity appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Is the current performance of your supply chain network optimal? How do you gauge network performance, which numbers are important to you and what do they mean? You don’t have to be a data scientist to answer questions like these. And you do not need to know high-level math or the intricacies of building complex models to get a sense of when a consultant’s expertise is needed.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
If you happen to be a strategic sourcing professional within the manufacturing industry, you probably are experiencing many challenging days at the office. For example, bad supplier choices can hurt your company’s reputation, lead to production line shutdowns, and contribute to loss of profits. And the C-suite knows just who to come see and hold responsible when such events occur.
Logility
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Supply Chain 2020 will continue collapsing cycles, challenging Supply Chain professionals and taking advantage of exponential technology shifts. What’s on your RADAR for the Supply Chain of 2020? What should be? People, Process and Technology – some indicators and trends to watch out for in the coming years. 2020 Process. What picture comes to mind when I say “Supply Chain”?
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
There are a lot of moving pieces in a supply chain, but none are more central than logistics pieces (i.e., … Continued. The post Emerging Technologies and the Future of Logistics appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
A common question in supply chain is “Should we outsource, at the potential expense of control, workforce morale and visibility, or should we insource a technology solution for our team to manage in-house?” It can be a difficult choice to make; supply chains are not one-size-fits-all, and your transportation technology solutions shouldn’t be, either.
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
By Irv Grossman | Executive Vice President, Chainalytics Several months before the holiday season, retailers diligently prepare their teams for the holiday rush. Significant energy is expended by these companies to plan assortments, analyze inventory strategy, and build promotional buzz with the goal of delivering positive results while servicing the mad rush of customers.
Logility
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
I grew up in a time before people knew much about being eco-friendly, being Green, so the concept of sustainability isn’t usually at the top of my mind. Just to level set, the Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” I care about the environment and doing what I can to minimize my impact.
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Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
“There is irony behind a discussion of the business value and metrics related to big data analytics, since a lot … Continued. The post Big Data Analytics Can Help Improve the Bottom Line appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Arkieva
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
So you have been working with your team and possibly a few external vendors in order to get some improvements done in your supply chain planning. Perhaps, this has to do with buying a software or maybe it has to do with process improvements within your supply chain planning process. You of course want to get approval on this from management. But first, you have to get budgetary approval from management.
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
By Richard Koch | Associate Director | Chainalytics Australia We’re a nation of independent thinkers in Australia, with a unique and vibrant culture unlike any other in the world. When it comes to supply chain efficiency, though, the maverick ideology that lives so deeply within Australians is constrained by many factors including a small population, […].
Logility
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Supply Chain 2020 will continue collapsing cycles, challenging Supply Chain professionals and taking advantage of exponential technology shifts. What’s on your RADAR for the Supply Chain of 2020? What should be? People, Process and Technology – some indicators and trends to watch out for in the coming years. 2020 Process. What picture comes to mind when I say “Supply Chain”?
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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.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Docdata has been announced as the winner of the Dutch Logistics Award 2015. The silver statue was presented by the president of the jury, Dr Walter Ploos van Amstel, at an exclusive dinner on November 12, 2015. The jury described Docdata as the logistics engine behind the success of many online shops throughout Europe. Dr Walter Ploos van Amstel: “Docdata is constantly focused on helping its customers increase their turnover.
NFI Industries
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
In 2014, there were 252 billion liters of alcohol purchased around the world 1. The alcohol industry is extremely diverse offering endless variety and flavors. One of the most discussed topics in the past year has been the Anheuser-Busch Inbev (AB Inbev) merger with SABMiller which recently reached terms to the largest deal of its time. READ MORE.
TMC
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
There are many ways to measure supply chain performance in terms of resilience, but there is one that’s easily overlooked even though it is gaining in importance: Detection time. By that I mean the time measured from the instant a company realizes it will be hit by a supply chain disruption to the time the incident actually takes place. In other words, the amount of warning time during which the company can prepare for and mitigate the disruption.
Elementum
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Retailers such as H&M, Forever 21, and Zara have changed the way clothes are sold. But how will fashion supply chains react to the shift? You’ve heard of fast food. But you might not know that the principles that allow you to get quick meals from chain restaurants now apply to fashion brands, too. The term 'fast fashion' is a relatively new concept, but it has already gained notoriety for its impacts on the retail industry.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain Collaborator
NOVEMBER 20, 2015
Variety is said to be the ‘spice of life’, and as any chef or grocer will tell you, access to quality ingredients of every imaginable variety helps drive business volume. Food shippers understand this dynamic and spend considerable time and money on developing strategies to source, process and deliver quality ingredients in the most cost effective, quality-focused way possible.
Oracle SCM
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Join this webcast and hear from Oracle partner, Kalypso, deliver a real world case study about one of the first Oracle Innovation Management Cloud implementations. Date : November 20, 2015. Time : 11:00 a.m. CST / 9:00 a.m. PST. Webinar site & registration: [link]. To learn more about Oracle Supply Chain Management applications visit www.oracle.com/scm.
RFgen
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Modern consumers prefer companies that provide convenient data. Maintaining visibility of the supply chain provides company managers with the insight they need to make decisions and formulate plans. However, business stakeholders aren’t the only people with questions. Modern organizations may be wise to use the information generated by supply chain activities to keep consumers in the loop.
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