GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Terrorism is a reality that, unfortunately, requires our growing attention in the supply chain world. The British Standards Institution Supply Chain Services and Solutions publishes an annual report that analyzes global trouble spots for supply chain operations. This year’s report focused on the continual rise in terrorist attacks and how it will continue to affect the supply chain.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Source: The Enterprise System Spectator. In recent months four experts have weighed in on Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). Here is an overview of those reviews, followed by my own short commentary, plus links to the articles at the end of the post. Lora Cecere of SC Insights was the first of the supply chain expert opinions I saw on DDMRP.
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Kinaxis
OCTOBER 27, 2017
by Alexa Cheater Marketing spin or actually making a difference? When it comes to supply chains, certain words seem to be bandied about like the ball at a championship tennis match. Back and forth, over and over, these supply chain buzzwords seem to have an endless lifespan. But are they just creative marketing spin (after all, developing them is kind of part of the job), or is what they stand for actually making a difference in your supply chain planning?
ModusLink Corporation
OCTOBER 26, 2017
In today’s increasingly digital world, even physical supply chain processes are being disrupted. Fulfillment, specifically, has become an area with increased responsibility in the digital age. For years, the main role of a brand’s warehouse was to accept inventory from suppliers, store the inventory until it was needed and then ship it to brick and […].
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
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Ty Kiisel who shows us how you can be affected by your supply chain finances. . Every business, including manufacturing operations, rely on cash flow to meet important needs like fueling growth and keeping the manufacturing process rolling forward. Unfortunately, it’s possible for a growing, healthy-looking business to be cash poor.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 23, 2017
by Duncan Klett I was fascinated watching the key note address from Chris Hadfield at the Kinaxis user conference, Kinexions 2017. Canadians and space junkies will know him as the first Canadian to walk in space and as a commander of the International Space Station. While in space, he also did a live stream playing Space Oddity from the ISS. See his web page, [link] for more information.
Material Handling & Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2017
As digitalization continues to affect the retail industry, designers must view the supply chain as an essential piece of strategy and brand-building—and adopt a collaborative, relationship-based mindset with suppliers and partners along the way. Like many sectors, the fashion industry is looking at ways to improve its supply chains operations. A recent study pointed to a human-centered model, which shifts from a sequenced approach of siloed operations to a flexible network of participants and pa
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 25, 2017
The demand for omnichannel shopping is larger than ever. Consumers want to use their mobile devices, traditional desktop browsers, brick-and-mortar stores and apps to shop, and retailers are experiencing trouble navigating this new landscape. Inventory tracking is among the top areas most impacted by omnichannel supply chain strategies, and consumer spending habits are forcing inventory tracking technology to evolve, making sure consumers can get the products they want, through the media and c
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 27, 2017
My daughter and I are heading on a road trip this afternoon to visit a couple of universities. 13 hours of total driving time over two days. All to determine where I will send my future paychecks and life savings to. *Sigh*. On the bright side, this will be the first time in a long time that my daughter and I will spend some one-on-one time together, so I look forward to the laughs and conversations ahead.
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.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 25, 2017
by Bill DuBois This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. Anyone who’s been paying attention knows that Supply Chain Management has emerged from its status a back-office function to become a major strategic differentiator for business. Over the past few decades, companies have realized that the way they bring products to market – from sourcing parts and services, to manufacturing, to shipping, to distr
3PL Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2017
It’s said that an autonomous warehouse functions much like the way autonomous vehicles navigate the road. Robots move on their own throughout a warehouse, maneuvering around obstacles—they stop for human workers, pick up crates, and move them from one location to the next, moving through a packing system that may see very human hands. Amazon is on the forefront of automation in the warehouse , currently using 45,000 Kiva Robots, after purchasing the company Kiva Systems in 2012 (they’re now rena
Logility
OCTOBER 23, 2017
I recently moved to Arizona and traded my lawnmower and snow-shovels for a salt-water pool. I think you might agree this was a very favorable trade. This is the first time I have owned a pool and it has taken some time to understand how to sense, analyze, and respond to changing water chemistry to ensure the optimal pool experience at the lowest total short and long-term operating cost.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Rafael Granato from PINC Solutions summarizes a video case study we featured recently on Talking Logistics, part of our “Profiles in Yard Management Excellence” series where we highlight companies (in this case, Batory Foods) that are leading
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Oracle SCM
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Violet Lumani, Senior Campaign Marketing Manager. Here at Oracle, we treat supply chain management as an end-to-end experience – a connected set of processes, requiring full visibility and maximum efficiency so your business can focus on growth -- so your business can GO. In today’s technological environment of constant change and innovation, an inefficient supply chain process can slow an organization down significantly.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Why some companies are outsourcing delivery and what that says about the future. Over the past several years, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies have looked more and more to third party logistics providers (3PLs) to manage their order fulfillment processes. The reasons and impacts of this trend may point to the future of distribution in the e-commerce age.
Supply Chain Network
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Research confirms cross-functional collaboration and supply chain integration are challenging business goals that many companies deprioritize because the value is difficult to define. BOSTON, MA, October, 27, 2017 – Research recently published by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Global Supply Chain Institute , and sponsored by Maine Pointe , identifies collaboration as one of six key elements of creating competitive advantages through supply chains.
Supply Chain 24/7
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Launch day supply of Apple's iPhone X was exhausted in mere minutes after the handset went up for sale early today but Apple's supply chain is rumored to only get about 20 million units delivered before the end of 2017.
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DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 26, 2017
The rapid growth of e-commerce has led major online retailers to re-design their supply chain models, according to Mark Montague, DAT senior pricing analyst. At the second annual DAT User Conference, Montague presented a summary of his research on "Retail and E-tail, and You" to more than 165 of the company’s customers. "The disruption has been profound," Montague declared, as the screen behind him displayed an image of the word “Boom!
Material Handling & Logistics
OCTOBER 25, 2017
With 25 million people under forced labor, the UN and the Responsible Business Alliance have joined to protect the rights of migrant workers. According to the latest global estimates on modern slavery, approximately 25 million people worldwide are working in situations of forced labor. Unethical recruitment is a root cause of forced labor, as many migrant workers are subject to high recruitment fees, personal debt, complicated recruitment practices, a lack of transparency about their eventual wo
DiManEx
OCTOBER 25, 2017
by Tibor van Melsem Kocsis 3D printed handle brackets 3D printing has come a long way since its inception in the 1980s and is set to become an industry worth $55.8 billion by 2027 , disrupting the $T12 manufacturing sector. We’ve all heard about its potential to upend supply chains and business models. But to this day, the benefits of 3D printing, also referred to as Additive Manufacturing, remain elusive to most supply chain executives.
TMC
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Keeping pace with constantly changing multichannel models can be a formidable supply chain challenge. Increased competition and the quest for growth are driving the need to react quickly to changing market demands, all while maintaining high service standards and meeting consumers’ rising expectations. TMS technology can play a key role in helping companies develop new multichannel capabilities and improve existing ones.
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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.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 26, 2017
An optimization model does the same; it calculates the decisions based on the stated preferences and constraints in the model. That can sometimes have the inadvertent effect of finding new pathways, a road less, if ever, traveled. Optimization can lead to a road less traveled? was first posted on October 26, 2017 at 12:33 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Material Handling & Logistics
OCTOBER 23, 2017
While the growth in the third-party logistics market has slowed somewhat, 90% of the major companies in the U.S. are now using at least one 3PL in their operations. The total U.S. third-party logistics market has grown to become a $166.8 billion industry, according to market research firm Armstrong & Associates. Although the market has somewhat slowed, that still represents a 3.5% increase over the previous year.
NFI Industries
OCTOBER 24, 2017
With one click, consumers can order whatever they want and have it delivered to their homes. It’s no secret that e-commerce has been changing the way that consumers shop, but it’s also re-shaping the supply chain as well. As a result, shippers are now searching for additional warehouse space to keep up with increasing orders. Read More.
Supply Chain Trend
OCTOBER 22, 2017
It is almost 9 years ago that I wrote one of my first blogs; The Behavioural Supply Chain. In the blog I argue that… “Supply chain, in its current form, is nearing the end of its life cycle of integration and optimisation. Even supported by the latest IT technology, the intended total network integration and optimisation is grinding to a halt.” and that… “The behavioural supply chain’, will be of vital importance in taking the next step in our global and multi-cultu
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Would you like advance knowledge of your competitor’s promotions? How about the production rates, or the costs that they use for measuring profitability? Just as you would welcome this type of competitive information, so would your competitors’ welcome similar information about your supply chain. Supply Chain Talk: Is your planning data worth protecting?
AFFLINK
OCTOBER 25, 2017
In a lot of ways, a supply chain is almost like a living, breathing entity - something that negatively affects one area of the chain will absolutely create a ripple effect in other areas. This is a lesson that many businesses across the United States have recently learned (or reaffirmed) the hard way, after being slammed by not one but three major hurricanes.
RFgen
OCTOBER 24, 2017
The Growing Barcode Market. Barcodes may not come across as the most exciting technology in the world, but they have had a transformative impact on a wide range of industries. Today, with businesses having better and more sophisticated systems for mobile data collection , barcodes are becoming more valuable than ever. According to a study from Transparency Market Research, barcode technology is gaining a growing role in a variety of markets, but particularly in sectors in which organizations wa
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