GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 16, 2016
In today’s society, technology has been changing at an unprecedented pace. When you consider that Apple introduced its iPad in the year 2010, and now tablet sales are about to overtake the combined sales of desktops and laptops, it becomes apparent. Consider Facebook that was launched out of a dorm room in college and now boasts over a billion users.
ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Editor's Note: This is the third in a three part series on advanced demand analytics to improve demand forecasting. Part One of the series, on New Product Introduction (NPI), can be found here. Part Two of the series, on Using Weather and Climate Data to Improve Forecasting , can be found here. When you hear the phrase “I heard it through the grapevine” you may think of the 1960s hit song.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 13, 2016
More than 14 years ago, when I was still a relatively new supply chain analyst, I attended the CSCMP Annual Conference, and I still remember these words delivered by Michael Eskew, former Chairman and CEO of UPS, in his keynote presentation: “We’re seeing a dynamic shift in the relationship between business plans and logistics, a shift from the perception of our industry as a back-end process to a front-end strategy that informs and supports the entire business plan.
Kinaxis
DECEMBER 16, 2016
by Taunya MacDonald The year is 1983, and all my sister and I wanted from Santa was a Cabbage Patch Kid doll. We had been dying for one for months, and my sister and I even dressed as Cabbage Patch Kids for Halloween that year (see picture proof included). If you were a little girl (and some boys I’m sure too, fess up boys!) around this time, you likely asked for the same thing from Jolly old St.
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
Freightos
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Why Tech Giants Are Focusing on Trucks and Ships. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos. Business Insider’s scoop on Amazon creating an Uber for Trucking app isn’t a surprise. LogTech venture capital investments have been growing rapidly these past years, as recently reported by CB Insights. What’s more, Alibaba founder Jack Ma announced earlier this year that the Chinese giant would invest nearly $16 billion dollars in logistics over the 5 to 8 years, while a Chinese logistics provider in which it
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Demand Solutions
DECEMBER 12, 2016
I’ve previously shared my thoughts on the need for a shake-up in the supply chain management realm , and my assessment of what integrated business planning really consists of. All of this begs the question: Is integrated business planning really something separate from sales and operations planning (S&OP)? Or is IBP merely the latest evolution of S&OP?
Kinaxis
DECEMBER 15, 2016
by Dr. Madhav Durbha Kinaxis hosted Kinexions Tokyo 2016 customer user conference event at the Canadian embassy in Tokyo. It was a stupendously successful event with many customers, prospects, and partners in attendance. The day kicked off with some very interesting and engaging presentations by Deloitte , Roland DG , Mitsubishi , and a Kinaxis keynote delivered by me.
River Logic
DECEMBER 14, 2016
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) play a key role in sourcing new technology that can be used to develop and grow an organization's business. This includes using advanced analytics to examine data and develop future strategy based on trends and other information mined from the data. The information is invaluable, and this is the reason why it's so important that C-suite executives responsible for long-term strategy have access to these advanced tools.
SCM Research
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Our new article, titled Accounting for External Turbulence of Logistics Organizations via Performance Measurement Systems (Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Vol. 21, No. 6), is out now. It deals with the interface of supply chain risk management – a “hot topic” in SCM research – and performance measurement systems (PMS).
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.
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 16, 2016
Jim Kittridge once said, “Complexity is the sand that grinds all innovation to a halt.” Supply Chain Innovation or Chaos. The post Supply Chain Innovation or Chaos? appeared first on The Network Effect.
Logility
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Over the last few years I have heard a reoccurring theme from many supply chain professionals, “there is a war for talent being waged.” Nowhere is this more apparent than in the area of demand and supply chain planning. One of the key challenges facing organizations today is the changing demographic of candidates for planners. As with every generation in the workforce, companies have had to adapt and thankfully there are steps that can make your company more attractive to the best ta
Arkieva
DECEMBER 12, 2016
How does currency demonetization affect statistical forecasting? The Government of India recently enacted the policy to demonetize Rupees 500 and 1,000 banknotes. ( ₹500 and ₹1,000 ). All bank notes of these denominations ceased to be legal tender on November 9, 2016. A Google search on this will reap rich returns; here is an article on this topic on Wikipedia.
NFI Industries
DECEMBER 13, 2016
The distribution center (DC) is a key component of the supply chain, providing organization and storage as a product moves from manufacturer to consumers. E-commerce fulfillment is a growing part of the supply chain and one of the major influences on distribution centers. With an increased demand from consumers, optimizing DCs is more important than.
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The Network Effect
DECEMBER 12, 2016
by Gene Tyndall, Executive Vice President, Tompkins International Digital disruption is sweeping through the business landscape. Supply chain planners need. The post Digital Disruption: Supply Chain Planning in the Digital Era appeared first on The Network Effect.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 11, 2016
What makes a holly, jolly Christmas? Giving presents, spending time with family, eating more food than is humanly possible or watching our favorite Christmas films…. For the supply chain industry, a perfect Christmas consists of precise planning and effort to guarantee everything goes to plan without any disastrous mistakes. Without this, people may not g. read more >>.
Supply Chain Collaborator
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Leading B2B Publication Releases Annual List of Notable Software & Technology Providers. December 15, 2016 – Fair Lawn, NJ – Extending the series of wins in 2016 both in terms of new business and industry recognition, UltraShipTMS is once again to be included in Food Logistics magazine’s list of top software and technology companies. For the 12 th consecutive year, Food Logistics surveyed software and technology companies that specialize in the unique challenges of the food and beverage sup
C3 Solutions
DECEMBER 12, 2016
This is a guest blog from our friend Adam Robinson at Cerasis. In this post, Adam outlines a few important things that need to be understood about analytics in the modern supply chain in order to ensure business success.
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Supply Chain Network
DECEMBER 11, 2016
Today we have more data than ever before on all aspects of our business and tomorrow all indications are that there will only be even more. At the same time we fortunately also now have access to more powerful and diverse tools than ever before to review, analyze and action these rising datalakes of countless zettabytes which surround us. Among these, my POV is that Cognitive or Artificial/Augmented Intelligence really stand out as the potential game changers.
Aera Technology
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Over the last eleven years, FusionOps has been working to help companies transform operations and optimize supply chain performance. We have a team of world-class team of data scientists, supply chain and cloud technology experts, who, together, have built the most advanced supply chain intelligence platform on the market. We are proud of everything we have achieved over the last eleven years and the work that we do for our customers.
CHAINalytics
DECEMBER 14, 2016
By Illian Hoekstra | Manager | Chainalytics As Gartner has rightly noted, 80 percent of total supply chain costs are determined by the strategic decisions that take place up front in the supply chain network design process. So it’s no surprise that supply chain network design can significantly reduce supply chain costs and improve service … The post How Supply Chain Modeling Opens Your Eyes to Supply Chain Improvements appeared first on Chainalytics.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
DECEMBER 14, 2016
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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.
AFFLINK
DECEMBER 15, 2016
As healthcare organizations are being forced to cut costs and find ways to increase efficiency, the supply chain is one of the first areas managers will look at. It is the second largest expense for healthcare providers after labor, so for the areas subject to intense regulation and internal oversight, this expense is unavoidable. Be that as it may, when it comes to making necessary purchases, there are new ways to keep the supply chain both effective and cost effective.
Aera Technology
DECEMBER 15, 2016
A fan of Seinfeld for many years, I find that when you talk about challenging customer satisfaction, George Constanza always pops into my head. If the show was still on the air, I suspect his gripe may be with his pharmacist, and he’s not alone. In the past few years, consumers have raged against spiking drug prices, poor automated prescription services, slow service and much more.
TMC
DECEMBER 15, 2016
Five Reasons Why Talent Management Should Be a Part of Everyone’s Job.Connect by C.H. Robinson. The well-known business adage that people are a company’s most important asset has taken on new significance in the supply chain industry over recent years. Companies have always needed smart, motivated professionals to design, build, and manage their supply chains.
Material Handling & Logistics
DECEMBER 13, 2016
FusionOps has introduced a suite of next-generation cognitive applications that apply machine learning techniques and AI to identify and capitalize on opportunities that optimize business performance. read more.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
DECEMBER 13, 2016
U.S./Mexico Shipping Series Part 3: Transportation Success is More than a Low Rate per Mile.Transportfolio by C.H. Robinson. More than ever before, shippers have better access to information, and better quality information about how to find transportation savings. Our white paper, Supply Chains: Where to Find the Biggest, Fastest Transportation Savings , is just one example and it offers multiple ways to save.
Supply Chain 24/7
DECEMBER 15, 2016
The strategic supply chain requires a new kind of leader; one with skills and orientations not currently found in many supply chain managers, this article describes what's needed to complete that change, and the steps to get there.
MIT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 15, 2016
Many companies are striving to improve supply chain traceability in response to increasing demand from customers and government regulators for more information on product flows. The ability to accurately track the movement of products also helps companies to raise the efficiency of supply chains. Researchers at the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI), Shah […].
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