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Is Your S&OP Process Fit the for the Digital Age?

Enterra Insights

We live in a digital age in which data has become an important company resource. In fact, Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT, asserts data is a company’s most important asset. He writes, “The well-worn adage that a company’s most valuable asset is its people needs an update. Today, it’s not people but data that tops the asset value list for companies.”[1] That’s why most business consultants insist that organizations built on a f

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Driving Efficiency in High-Tech Manufacturing: The Human Factor

DELMIA Quintiq

In an effort to enhance production capabilities to keep pace with the High-Tech market demands for rapid product innovation and customized, short-run production, manufacturers are quick to adopt transformational changes and new digital solutions. However, manufacturers should not forget that their transformational changes should not only focus on new technology, but also their most important resource—their operational teams.

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The Best Explanation for the Supply Chain Crisis Yet

Logistics Viewpoints

Ed Ryan, CEO of Descartes. The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. In the call with financial analysts to discuss the third quarter results, Descartes’ CEO Ed Ryan spoke.

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Addressing the Talent Gap in Logistics and Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

“There is no doubt that the global supply chain market is growing exponentially. The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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10 Critical Components for Your Freight RFP Checklist

GlobalTranz

Market volatility from the ongoing labor shortage on top of increasing consumer demand, rising fuel prices, and port and terminal congestion will continue to challenge supply chains through 2022 and beyond. Given these disruptions, supply chain resiliency will be a critical factor in ensuring the success of your network. The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate t

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4 -10)

Logistics Viewpoints

It is really feeling like the holiday season, as we got our first dusting of snow in the Boston area this week. And the holiday season means that once again another year is coming to an end. This was certainly another strange year, as the in-person conferences I usually look forward to were once again moved to a virtual environment. However, the on-demand nature of the virtual conference makes it easier to attend more sessions, which gives me more opportunities to learn from my peers.

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Home Depot’s Empty Mile Solution with Eduardo Silva

The Logistics of Logistics

Home Depot’s Empty Mile Solution with Eduardo Silva. Eduardo Silva and Joe Lynch discuss Home Depot’s empty mile solution. Eduardo is the Group Product Manager at Loadsmart , a digital freight brokerage that leverages cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships to help shippers and carriers move more with less. About Eduardo. Eduardo Silva is the Group Product Manager at Loadsmart.

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Supply chains aren’t broken, it’s more a question of demand

Supply Chain Movement

Mainstream news reports are full of claims that supply chains are broken, citing widespread product shortages, overflowing ports and spiking freight costs. But perhaps there is another way to understand what is happening: supply chains are hyper-efficient and are adapting. . By Richard Markoff and Ralf W. Seifert. When supply chain issues first surfaced earlier this year, the initial culprit was a lack of inventory.

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Data is the New Oil: Competing on Logistics Data

Talking Logistics

“Data is the new oil,” stated Clive Humby, a British mathematician, in 2006. “It’s valuable, but if unrefined it cannot really be used. It has to be changed into gas, plastic, chemicals, etc. to create a valuable entity that drives profitable activity; so must data be broken down, analyzed for it to have value.” Humby’s. Read more Data is the New Oil: Competing on Logistics Data.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? I found a very detailed definition on the Texas Department of Public safety website. Cargo theft is “the criminal taking of any cargo including, but not limited to, goods, chattels, money, or baggage that constitutes, in whole or in part, a c

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REPOST: Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares

The Logistics of Logistics

Reimagining the Food Supply Chain with Eric Ristow and Luis Pajares. Eric Ristow , Luis Pajares , and Joe Lynch discuss reimagining the food supply chain. The food supply chain has many challenges including poor customer experience, disconnected cold storage networks, and a lack of system integration resulting in limited visibility. About Eric Ristow.

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Understanding ‘Forecastability’ and How to Generate Better Forecasts

CHAINalytics

Getting better statistical forecasts involves choosing the right technology, applying multiple forecast optimisation techniques, and a continuous improvement approach. Has your demand planning organisation adopted these methods? This blog post is the second part of a Chainalytics’ Integrated Demand and Supply Planning practice five-part series on improving statistical forecasting.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 10, 2021)

Talking Logistics

When you wake up on Tuesday thinking it’s Wednesday, you know you’re in for a long week. We got our first dusting of snow in Boston this week. Not enough to shovel or make snowballs…or stop delivery robots in their tracks, as happened to this poor fleet in Estonia. The morning in the Estonian capital. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 10, 2021).

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

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.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Workforce shortages and other challenges abound throughout all transportation sectors, and while this may revitalize investments in localized manufacturing, expanded warehousing to hold more inventory, and other efforts, these changes do not solve today’s issues.

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Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen. Lauren Beagen and Joe Lynch discuss solving the port problem. Lauren is a seasoned maritime attorney and the founder of Squall Strategies , a boutique maritime consulting and legal solutions company and offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a variety of businesses and clients. About Lauren Beagen .

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Four Reasons to Embrace Cloud Technology for Real-Time Supply Chain Collaboration

Supply Chain Brain

The advent of business networks on cloud platforms enables real-time visibility into supply chain conditions, allowing organizations to respond nimbly and add millions to their top and bottom lines.

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Why You Can’t Run a Modern Enterprise Without a Modern Content Management Architecture

IT Supply Chain

By Varia Makagonova (pictured). Director of Marketing at Contentstack. The post Why You Can’t Run a Modern Enterprise Without a Modern Content Management Architecture appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Top 3 Cryptocurrency Cloud Mining Sites!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Understanding the Bitcoin Mining Process! Cryptocurrency cloud mining sites article and permission to publish here provided by John Gaarg. Cryptocurrency mining (sp. minería de criptomonedas, fr. minage de cryptomonnaie) has gained tremendous popularity over the last few years. This trend is especially vivid with cryptocurrency cloud mining, where cryptocurrency cloud mining sites offer their services associated with leased h

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Christmas S&OP: Santa & Opening Presents

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

“Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh…”.

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Supply Chain Risk Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

Supply Chain Brain

As the holidays approached and supply chains remain strained, businesses and consumers were eager for a return to normalcy in time for end-of-year surges. But with shipping containers stalled at ports and labor shortages reducing available workers, supply chain managers are seeing little improvement as 2021 comes to a close.

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Construction & communication: building a better connection

IT Supply Chain

By Kristian Torode (pictured). Director & Co-Founder, Crystaline. The post Construction & communication: building a better connection appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

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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Moving from Chokepoints to Opportunities: The Big Themes in Retail Supply Chain

Tecsys

“There are two big supply chain constraints right now; one induced by COVID and the other induced… The post Moving from Chokepoints to Opportunities: The Big Themes in Retail Supply Chain appeared first on Tecsys.

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17 Wholesale Software Features For SMEs To Look For

Unleashed

For any wholesale business, software has become critical to survival. Competition is now so fierce – and national and international supply chains so changeable – that wholesalers need systems that are fast and reliable to keep up. So what should you keep an eye out for when you’re shopping around for wholesaling software? Read on for 17 key features – and why they’re key for wholesaling businesses.

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Five Supply Chain Trends to Expect in 2022

Supply Chain Brain

Companies are focusing on surviving the pandemic and its effects before looking into cutting-edge technology.

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The five most significant consequences of a cyber security breach

IT Supply Chain

By Chris Butler (pictured). Lead Principal Consultant, Sungard Availability Services. The post The five most significant consequences of a cyber security breach appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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5 Benefits of Using Supplier Information Management Software

Kodiak Hub

Who doesn't want more accurate & relevant supplier information?! Businesses have managed supplier information in a number of ways over the years. Today, if you want to compete with industry-leaders, you have to integrate the best Supplier Information Management (SIM) tools that covers all aspects of the supplier lifecycle and helps you make the most of the vast quantity of data you have to deal with on a daily basis.

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Wholesale Management: The 11 Steps for Business Success

Unleashed

Wholesalers deal with large quantities of stock, meaning their needs are distinct from those of B2C retailers – and that precise inventory management on a large scale plays a central role in their business’ success. Here we outline the 11 key steps wholesalers can take to manage their businesses successfully, from planning, pricing and staffing – to the crucial processes used for inventory management.

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How Liteboxer Kept Moving Product With a Knocked-Out Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

What better way to work off the anxieties of the pandemic than an at-home boxing workout? Yet the company that’s capitalizing on that urge has had to deal with its own set of frustrations in getting product to market.