Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

It was an early morning. I cradled my cup of tea in my hand. It had been a long night. However, I had little time to be tired. The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” I smiled. As we talked the adrenaline started to pump. I asked for a black marker to draw on the board in the room and replied, “If only it was that easy!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

Modern distribution technology has significantly changed how suppliers get their products to end-users, and consumers are driving changes in how Distributors use technology to better their business processes. As a result, you need to understand what distribution technology trends, as explained by Advantage Business Media and Lindsay Konzak of Modern Distribution Management , are being seen in today's distribution network and how they will impact future operations. 1.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 17, 2016

There is a lot of talk about the Internet of Things (IoT); but, most analysts agree that the IoT is … Continued. The post The Internet of Things will Help Transform the Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 19, 2016

by Jonathan Lofton Design for the Supply Chain Pt. 10: Environmentally Friendly. It’s been a long time; I shouldn’t have left you, without a new blog to read through! Now reread that with the rhythm and voice of “I Know You Got Soul” by Eric B. & Rakim. I was waylaid, but let’s get right into the next principle in the “10 Principles of Good Design” as applied to green supply chain and green supply chain management ( Design for the Supply Chain ).

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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

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Logility

AUGUST 15, 2016

Hundreds of companies struggling to improve their supply chain performance have adopted an effective business decision-making process to balance and align demand and supply. According to Aberdeen Group, this process can result in a 14% increase in operating margin, a 4% increase in gross margin dollars, a 55% reduction in inventory write-offs, a 17% increase in new product revenues, and a 35% reduction in lost sales.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 19, 2016

I have no idea when consumer segmentation was first introduced as a targeted marketing tactic. I suspect it may have … Continued. The post The Importance of Segmentation in Targeted Marketing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 17, 2016

by Melissa Clow How to Get Supply Chain Into the Boardroom. This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. One topic we keep returning to on the Argentus blog is the issue of Supply Chain raising its profile within business. We’ve discussed the emergence of companies hiring Chief Supply Chain Officers , as well as Supply Chain’s ascension into the most high-impact role in business: the CEO function.

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Logility

AUGUST 19, 2016

I saw a blog topic the other day titled “My Biggest Mistake.” The intent of this topic was obviously to teach, to explore a hard but useful lesson a broader audience could benefit from. …But I’m not really wired to think that way, so let me flip it around. Here are 9 things that I got right , whether by design or accident, that others could learn from. 1.

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River Logic

AUGUST 17, 2016

One of the best ways to develop skills in a specific area is to emulate the habits of people who have already attained success in that field. This is as true for supply chain management as it is for sports. The goal of this post is to examine the opinions of some of the world’s top supply chain leaders in order to empower future / up-and-coming leaders in the space.

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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

AUGUST 18, 2016

Many, if not most, business analysts believe industrial age organizations must transform into a digital enterprise if they are to … Continued. The post Path to Becoming a Digital Enterprise is Often Turbulent appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 15, 2016

by Kevin McGowan Update on the Vinyl Record Supply Chain. In my first post on this subject , I discussed how the resurgence in vinyl record production has been a struggle. There are a limited number of producers all working 24-7, and it’s difficult to keep up with demand. The renewed interest in purchasing music in this physical medium has meant a massive increase in sales, year over year, but it has also meant slowed production, and availability delays.

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Logility

AUGUST 19, 2016

I saw a blog topic the other day titled “My Biggest Mistake.” The intent of this topic was obviously to teach, to explore a hard but useful lesson a broader audience could benefit from. …But I’m not really wired to think that way, so let me flip it around. Here are 9 things that I got right , whether by design or accident, that others could learn from. 1.

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Techgistics

AUGUST 15, 2016

Walmart acquired jet.com , an aggressive eCommerce player founded in 2014 to take on Amazon, for $3.3 bn. Walmart is a distant second to Amazon in online sales in the US - $14 billion compared to $63 billion for Amazon. More troubling, however, has been Walmart's declining year over year eCommerce sales growth. With eCommerce, Walmart has adapted an Omni-channel fulfillment strategy which makes sense on paper - 90% of Americans live within 15 miles of a Walmart store so the stores can serve as e

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2016

Nearly a year ago I laid out my vision of what supply chains might look like in the future.[1] With … Continued. The post The Emergence of the Cognitive Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 18, 2016

by Alexa Cheater A collection of bad supply chain poems: volume 2. After the success of last year’s bad supply chain poems, I’ve decided to resurrect this cringe-worthy tradition in honor of Bad Poetry Day. So sit back, kick your feet up, and prepare to be amazed by the literary talents of the Kinaxis team around today’s supply chain and our supply chain management software.

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Logility

AUGUST 19, 2016

Hundreds of companies struggling to improve their supply chain performance have adopted an effective business decision-making process to balance and align demand and supply. According to Aberdeen Group, this process can result in a 14% increase in operating margin, a 4% increase in gross margin dollars, a 55% reduction in inventory write-offs, a 17% increase in new product revenues, and a 35% reduction in lost sales.

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ModusLink Corporation

AUGUST 17, 2016

Whether you’re selling to businesses or to consumers, you’re dealing with super-high expectations for the purchasing and delivery of products. The Amazon effect has raised everyone’s expectations about when products should arrive at your doorstep or at the front door of your business. To keep up and provide that excellent purchasing/shipping/delivery experience that all customers […].

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2016

“Shopping is going digital,” assert analysts from UPS, “and digital is moving to smartphones.”[1] For years, the digital path to … Continued. The post The Digital Path to Purchase is Becoming the Smartphone Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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NFI Industries

AUGUST 16, 2016

Consumer packaged goods occupy a large amount of store shelves over a wide range of industries and products. The way generations think and shop evolves over time, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) must keep up with those trends. Millennials, defined currently between the ages of 18-34, are encompassing nearly 25% percent of the population, becoming.

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Oracle SCM

AUGUST 18, 2016

Having just graduated in May, there is a relief in not having to participate in the hectic back-to-school shopping that goes on at the end of the summer. Fighting the hordes of other consumers looking to obtain the latest and greatest planners, notebooks, and pens was a task I found not only stressful, but a necessary evil. After coming across Forbes article, “Back to School Trends A Lesson in New Math," I see the answer to skip the long lines, crowded isles, and disappointment was ri

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 18, 2016

3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. Date: 19 October, 2016. Venue: Prague, Czech Republic. Organisation: BME Verband. URL: www.bme.de/en/all-events/cee/. Seizing new opportunities in Central & Eastern Europe. Global sourcing and sourcing in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE) has long been state of the art for international companies. Though, within the last years its significance has changed: It is focusing on finding optimal suppliers in times of international crises, strategic changes and in

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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.

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APICS

AUGUST 17, 2016

Building self-managing networks seems like a modern solution to overcoming complexity that scales beyond human comprehension. The Internet is a common example. But human beings have actually been building complex, self-managing networks for a very long time—even before computers.

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RFgen

AUGUST 16, 2016

Learn more about the supply chain management strategy for the games in Rio. The games in Rio are underway, which means supply chain management strategies are in full swing. From transporting athletes across the globe to ensuring supplier efforts are environmentally friendly, those in the supply chain have a lot to consider. Making these processes even more challenging is the fact that the games in Rio are a one-time event, meaning supply chains can’t adapt over time.

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 18, 2016

When evaluating the efficiency of your manufacturing operations, the most commonly analyzed figures are the items needed to run your business. However, there's more to your bottom line than your direct needs. The indirect supply chain is a huge opportunity for optimization and a source for optimization. If you're overlooking these hidden savings, according to the data you're not alone.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 18, 2016

How important are you to your suppliers? It’s a question that companies need to ask when evaluating risk in their procurement strategies. And it is especially important in today’s fast-changing commercial environment where suppliers’ priorities can change very quickly. Of particular interest are items that are low cost and low volume but essential to the […].

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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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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 15, 2016

To compete successfully in today’s world, your supply chain operation needs to take advantage of every edge available. One frequently overlooked way to improve overall performance is by going paperless.

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RFgen

AUGUST 16, 2016

Learn more about the supply chain management strategy for the games in Rio. The games in Rio are underway, which means supply chain management strategies are in full swing. From transporting athletes across the globe to ensuring supplier efforts are environmentally friendly, those in the supply chain have a lot to consider. Making these processes even more challenging is the fact that the games in Rio are a one-time event, meaning supply chains can’t adapt over time.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

AUGUST 18, 2016

Manhattan Associates, Inc. has announced that Australian kitchen and laundry appliance specialist, The Winning Group, has completed a successful roll out of Manhattan's Supply Chain Commerce Solutions as part of a business transformation project designed to deliver a fulfilling brand experience for customers.

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