Kinaxis
JULY 7, 2017
by Alexa Cheater There’s no denying the Internet of Things (IoT) has taken hold of nearly every aspect of our lives. With the number of connected devices estimated to surpass six billion next year and more than 20 billion by 2020, the steady stream of data these devices are providing can easily crowd and clog your supply chain planning processes if you’re not prepared.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 3, 2017
When I engage with supply chain leaders , I ask the question, “Are you making progress?” Many will initially shake their heads “yes”, but upon a closer look at the data, they admit that they are stuck. Admitting this truth is a freeing moment. Why? It is hard work to maintain the status quo in metrics performance. Most are treading water.
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DELMIA Quintiq
JULY 5, 2017
From my previous blog post , it’s clear that the road to achieving sales and operations planning (S&OP) excellence is not an easy one. But having the right solution to drive performance, beat the competition and maximize profits is a step in the right direction. Read on to learn how to transform your S&OP workflow, boost your scenario planning capabilities and get the most out of your S&OP process.
Freightos
JULY 5, 2017
Logistics Technology Q2 2017 Roundup. Visibility, Ground Drones and Cross-Border SMB E-Commerce. Logistics Technology Trends. During the second half of June, Amazon and Alibaba both held conferences in the United States, appealing to small and midsize businesses selling on their platform. While Alibaba was advocating sales to China as Amazon advocated cross-border importing, both are clearly pursuing an SMB focus, as Big Box retailers continue to struggle.
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
JULY 6, 2017
by Melissa Clow Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, Nissan manufactures vehicles in 20 countries around the world. Nissan offers products and services in more than 160 countries and areas worldwide. As a leading global automotive manufacturer, Nissan Motor Co. operates in a complex and competitive environment. Because of this, the company struggled with disconnected, manual planning processes, which required a concurrent planning platform to enable a more efficient operation.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
SCM Research
JULY 5, 2017
“Scale purification” – the process of eliminating items from multi-item scales – is widespread in empirical research, but studies that critically examine the implications of this process are scarce. In our new article, titled Statistical and Judgmental Criteria for Scale Purification , we (1) discuss the methodological underpinning of scale purification, (2) critically analyze the current state of scale purification in supply chain management (SCM) research, and (3) provide suggestions for advan
Supply Chain Insights
JULY 3, 2017
Can you name the top three tactics used by sales people in planning a promotion? …tic toc… buzzer! If you said temporary price reductions (TPR), displays and feature ads, you are right. I would love to state the actual number here; but our survey on revenue and trade promotion management has yet to be launched. However, we will have it out soon, and this and other exciting and NEW information will be available – stay tuned!
Kinaxis
JULY 4, 2017
by Bill DuBois The other day I turned on the news to the headline of Sears Canada closing 59 stores. My thoughts went immediately to images of my mother passing around the Sears catalog as she asked us to mark pages with gift suggestions. That tradition continued with my own children as she would sit down with them and shift through the toy section for ideas.
Talking Logistics
JULY 5, 2017
The near-infinite processing power Cloud computing provides (along with other technological innovations) will cause everyone in the supply chain and logistics field to unlearn the way we’ve always done things, everything from the way we design software applications to how we design and manage supply chain processes. Simply put, what was once impossible or impractical due to computing power constraints, is now possible, at least technologically.
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.
River Logic
JULY 7, 2017
DALLAS, July 7, 2017 -- River Logic today announced its new partnership with Spinnaker, a supply chain services company that helps clients grow, manage risk, reduce costs and improve customer service by developing world-class supply chain capabilities.
Enterra Insights
JULY 7, 2017
From movies to markets, artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic. In the retail and marketing sector, the staff at … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing and Machine Learning appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Elementum
JULY 7, 2017
When applied to supply chain management, blockchain proposes a system that is as flexible and secure, allowing real time and transparent contracts between organizations and third party partners. It’s poised to vaccinate supply chains vulnerable to ransomware from the inside out. Theoretically, the first thing to go would be confidentiality. Blockchain systems promise incorruptibility at the expense of centralised control over potentially sensitive information.
Talking Logistics
JULY 6, 2017
A reporter recently asked me how, in my view, the shipping industry would make money in the coming years. The question caused me to reflect on how this might have been answered just ten or five years ago versus today. In the past, growth came from scale: mega-ships, port infrastructure, and buffer. Today, the answer is very different: shippers and service providers must operate smarter, not bigger.
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PINC
JULY 6, 2017
Navigation, power, and safety. Learn more about these 3 technological aspects of indoor drones in this short video produced by MHI.
Enterra Insights
JULY 6, 2017
Does change frighten or concern you? If it does, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.”[1] According … Continued. The post The Bumpy Ride to Digital Enterprise Transformation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Elementum
JULY 5, 2017
In any company, building trust among customers is imperative—but in the food industry, it’s the only way to sustain business. Ensuring consistently fresh and safe food is not an easy task, especially as food providers grow their reach across the country. Companies like Chipotle have seen the consequences of a lack of oversight in their supply chain, with disastrous results.
ModusLink Corporation
JULY 6, 2017
When you think of cognitive technology, what comes to mind? Likely one of those funky virtual reality headsets or – if you’re more of a skeptic – an army of robots rebelling to take over all of humanity. But cognitive technology is about a lot more than futuristic-looking toys and speculation about the future, specifically […]. The post Driving Change in Manufacturing & Logistics: Cognitive Technology appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
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NFI Industries
JULY 5, 2017
As the supply chain continues to grow in complexity and consumers’ buying behavior evolves, a third-party logistics provider with the ability to deliver end-to-end solutions can give shippers the competitive edge in the market. A single-source provider that exceeds customer expectations and seamlessly collaborates across service offerings can give shippers a partner in business, growing.
Enterra Insights
JULY 5, 2017
Pundits have argued for years that the term “supply chain” inaccurately depicts the real world. “The supply chain, as the … Continued. The post The Digital Supply Chain — Building Block of the Future appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
TMC
JULY 6, 2017
Everything is humming along, sales are picking up, and things in general are going well. Life is good! And then, just like that, you find yourself in the midst of a perfect storm. We’ve all been there—and it’s every logistics professional’s nightmare. It’s like the universe went through a list of common supply chain challenges and thought, “Let’s see what happens if they all take place at the same time.
Arkieva
JULY 5, 2017
Seasonal method is a regression method that fits a linear trend along with sine and cosine curves. These sine and cosine portions of the regression can fit any seasonal deviations from the linear trend. Robust seasonal method also fits a trend along with sine and cosine curves, however this method uses linear programming to fit a seasonal series in a way that compared to the regular seasonal method is less likely to be thrown off by noisy values that depart from the trend or seasonality.
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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 Insights
JULY 6, 2017
The hype around blockchain technology is growing because man continues to seek the next best thing. The question is whether this radical new way of transacting business is applicable to trade channel promotion. I’m sitting on my veranda in the hot Texas afternoon drinking my ice tea and mint leaves, turning the ribs every 8 minutes and reading my latest book.
Enterra Insights
JULY 3, 2017
We’ve all heard the adage “nothing is certain except for death and taxes.” In the business world, Jeff Thomson (@IMA_JeffThomson), … Continued. The post Supply Chain Risk Requires a Resilient Enterprise appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
ModusLink Corporation
JULY 6, 2017
When you think of cognitive technology, what comes to mind? Likely one of those funky virtual reality headsets or – if you’re more of a skeptic – an army of robots rebelling to take over all of humanity. But cognitive technology is about a lot more than futuristic-looking toys and speculation about the future, specifically […]. The post Driving Change in Manufacturing & Logistics: Cognitive Technology appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
Arkieva
JULY 6, 2017
A little over a year ago, I ventured into the unchartered territory of supply chain planning. It was an exciting challenge. I had experience as a marketer in the Business Intelligence (BI) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) space. And because ERP solutions often have some supply chain planning functionalities, I thought I could easily apply my knowledge from the ERP space to supply chain planning.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
CHAINalytics
JULY 6, 2017
Atlanta, GA (July 6, 2017) – Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence, as a recipient of an SDCE 100 Award for 2017. The SDCE 100 is an annual list of 100 … The post Chainalytics Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s SDCE 100 Top Supply Chain Projects for 2017 appeared first on Chainalyt
Elementum
JULY 3, 2017
On June 15, Amazon.com shook up the grocery industry by announcing its plans to purchase Whole Foods Market for $13.7B. What does this powerhouse deal mean for the two companies—and more importantly, for traditional brick-and-mortar grocery chains? E-Commerce Dominance: Death of BnM? As the ecommerce industry explodes, some experts predict that the boom signifies the death of retail as we know it.
AFFLINK
JULY 6, 2017
According to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a company's supply chain is responsible for four times the direct emission pollution than the rest of their departments and operations are. While this is a significant impact, companies are not working with suppliers to reduce their emissions. The CDP found that only 22% of companies worked with their suppliers to reduce emissions in their supply chains.
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