3 Steps to Embrace Decision-Centric Planning in Supply Chain
John Galt
MAY 25, 2023
What is decision-centric planning? Learn about what this concept means in the context of supply chain planning and what actions you can take to embrace it.
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Making Better Decisions with Decision Science
Enterra Insights
MAY 23, 2023
According to Sheldon H. Jacobson , a Founder Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), “We live in a data-centric world, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the engine that increasingly drives decision-making.”[1] He adds, “Companies and government agencies all seek to make smarter decisions, often working with incomplete data, to gain competitive advantages. … Data-driven decision-making is the catchphrase of government and industry lea
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Generative AI + Business Networks: A Smarter Way To Map Your Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
MAY 24, 2023
Every Friday on Talking Logistics I share news headlines related to supply chain and logistics. What if I fed those news headlines into a generative AI engine to create images? What would they look like? For the past two weeks, SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has been using AI and a human artist “to turn. Read more The post Generative AI + Business Networks: A Smarter Way To Map Your Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Are You Caught in the Middle?
Arkieva
MAY 23, 2023
Do you fall into the gray area of companies who require advanced planning capabilities but lack the resources of larger companies? Arkieva+ is for you. Are You Caught in the Middle? was first posted on May 23, 2023 at 8:14 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
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
How Smart Contracts Could Play a Pivotal Role in Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 24, 2023
A major benefit of using smart contracts is that they can be drawn up in minutes rather than hours or days, as with traditional contracts.
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How manufacturers can adopt a sustainable supply chain
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Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. Some people see the concept of a sustainable supply chain as being pushed on them, but there are good business reasons why companies should implement sustainable supply chains — it’s not just social or environmental consciousness.
Returning to the Office: Better for Supply Chain Performance?
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In October 2022, Craig Federighi, SVP of software engineering at Apple, said this about Apple’s requirement for workers to return to the office: “We’re better, and we’re happier, when we’re together [in person]. As we were in the pandemic, we’d all talk about depression and the mental health crisis and how our kids were devastated.
3PL Selection 101 – A Step by Step Guide with Matt Hertz
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Matt Hertz and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL Selection 101 – A Step by Step Guide. Matt is the Co-founder of Second Marathon , a logistics consulting firm that helps brands find outsourced fulfillment providers tailored to their business needs. About Matt Hertz Matt Hertz , the Co-Founder of Second Marathon, established the ecommerce logistics consulting firm after a successful career building and scaling intricate supply chain operations.
10 Hilarious Logistics Memes That Resonate with the Supply Chain Industry
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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Don’t know the answer? Perhaps you know when the first meme was found? Both of these questions are known as ‘causality dilemmas’ and both still remain unanswered. What we do know is when the term ‘meme’ was first coined, however and we have biologist Richard Dawkins to thank for introducing us to it in his book The Selfish Gene.
2024 Annual T&L M&A Report
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Do You Need a Graph?
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MAY 26, 2023
The market literature, currently dripping with Artificial Intelligence, primarily focuses on discussions to build better engines to drive insights. This leads me to the question, “If the car’s frame is broken, can a better engine help?” I don’t think so. The basic frame of supply chain planning–functional taxonomies for optimization on a relational database–must be redesigned before supply chain leaders can reap the benefit of deep learning, neural networks, a
This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)
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Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business. For my son, he loved seeing how the Air Jordan prototype was created, and he considers himself a bit of a sneakerhead.
The Outsourced Supply Chain with Hannah Kain
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Hannah Kain and Joe Lynch discuss the outsourced supply chain, a topic Hannah is familiar with due to ALOM ‘s extensive experience managing supply chain functions for diverse industries. Hannah is Founder and CEO of ALOM, a leading global supply chain management services and solutions provider, offering comprehensive services to Fortune 500 clients in various industries.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 26, 2023)
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It’s been a busy two weeks of traveling, learning, and networking. Last week I was at the SAP Sapphire conference, and this week I was at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum 2023 conference. I’ll share my takeaways from both events in upcoming posts. (Sneak peak: AI and sustainability were big topics at both.) I’m looking forward to. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 26, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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The S&OP Technology Quadry
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MAY 22, 2023
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a business process. When the design is a supply chain-centric design, problems arise. I have tracked maturity levels in S&OP for the past two decades and note that most companies are stuck unable to drive progress. I would like to help. This is the goal of this post. S&OP Challenges In a recent research study of business executives, the top three challenges were: not having technologies that support the S&OP process, issues with the role of
WMS Modernization at Raymour & Flanigan: Adding Efficiencies to a Positive Customer Experience
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Raymour & Flanigan, the Northeast’s largest mattress and furniture retailer, is a family-run company with a strong corporate culture. A core tenet of its culture is a focus on providing a positive customer experience and ensuring everyone’s furniture and home décor needs are met. Part of this positive experience is supported by high product availability and rapid white-glove delivery.
ToolsGroup and illycaffè to Present at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, June 5-7, in Barcelona
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MAY 23, 2023
ToolsGroup customer, illycaffè, will share how probabilistic forecasting supports a customer-centric planning process, helps guarantee product availability, and successfully navigates uncertainty. MILAN and BOSTON – May 23, 2023 – ToolsGroup announced today that we are exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, June 5-7.
Unlocking the Power of Inventory Control Techniques
Logility
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In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable global market, the secret to maintaining a competitive edge lies in a key area—robust inventory control techniques. It’s no longer a luxury but a necessity, a critical cog in the wheel of successful supply chain management and warehousing. Inventory control is the act of managing and organizing stock to meet customer demand without surplus or deficiency.
Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability
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Cognitive Computing, Decision-making, and the Supply Chain
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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value
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6 Truths to Clarify and Empower Your Digital Supply Chain Strategy
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Sustainable Supply Chains: You Can’t Manage What You Can’t Measure
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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration
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U.S.-Led Pacific Trade Talks Close to Reaching Supply Chains Pact
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The Transformation of Supply Chain Finance in the Era of Digitalisation
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