GlobalTranz
MAY 25, 2017
In supply chains, omnichannel solutions are often used interchangeably with multichannel solutions. On the surface, both forms of supply chain operations seek to provide multiple sales channels to consumers. However, understanding the elements of omnichannel vs. multichannel supply chain is essential to maximizing profit margins in a tightening economy.
ToolsGroup
MAY 24, 2017
Most retailers are facing a shrinking operating “margin for error”. So it’s not surprising that many are looking for more accurate demand forecasting and intelligent stock replenishment. In a report entitled Market Guide for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment Solutions , Gartner analyst Mike Griswold spotlights seven recent trends in this area. 1/ Multichannel retailing is requiring inventory positioning in more locations than ever before and causing retailers to focus on “bottom up” forecasti
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Kinaxis
MAY 25, 2017
by Alexa Cheater. Excited for #GartnerSCC to begin! @Kinaxis #supplychain pic.twitter.com/FTLJTq2UGF. — Melissa Clow (@MelisaClow) May 23, 2017. One message came through loud and clear during Gartner’s recent Supply Chain Executive Conference ; you must ACT (aspire, challenge, transform) now if you want to have any hope in taking your supply chain profitably into the future.
Supply Chain Insights
MAY 22, 2017
The late, great ex-Beatle, George Harrison, once write a song entitled, “If You Don’t Know Where You’re Goin’, Any Road Will Take You There.” Really, George? In the often-maddening world of trade promotion, the road to real ROI is not so easily marked; and when you do get there, you may not know where you are. It’s more like Buckaroo Bonzai’s profound uttering, “No matter where you go, there you are.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
GlobalTranz
MAY 26, 2017
Across the global economy, consumers are wanting more. In fact, it is not just a desire for more; it a demand. Consumer actions are shaping how shippers and carriers interact, ranging from contract negotiation to exploring new technologies. With the rise of Amazon, consumers have also been able to access an endless product array at historic, record-low shipping costs.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 22, 2017
Some reasons for the increase in reshoring are: proximity to customers, government incentives, skilled workforce availability and ecosystem synergies. read more.
Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 21, 2017
Supply chain efficiency is becoming a key operational differentiator for companies competing in a worldwide market place that is increasingly ignoring traditional borders and limitations.
E2open
MAY 23, 2017
Realizing Value from Order Promising. alyssa. Tuesday 23 May 2017. Sudy Bharadwaj, Senior Director, Value Engineering, E2open. Turning Your CFO into a Supply Chain Fan. Value measurement for solving supply chain problems has been a challenge in the past. However, the emergence of analytics frameworks that are tightly integrated into planning and execution platforms, and a renewed emphasis on measuring business performance has encouraged organizations to embed value realization into standard busi
Enterra Insights
MAY 26, 2017
“For the last 4 years,” report PwC analysts Brian Dunch (@Brian_Dunch) and David Sapin (@drsapin), “‘Extreme Weather Events’ has ranked … Continued. The post Supply Chain Climate Change Risks Poised to Worsen appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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.
Arkieva
MAY 26, 2017
Happy clients are not always good partners. The best advice for companies looking at supply chain technology solutions is to find one that does not just acquiesce to every want, but one that looks at the bigger picture to ensure that you can succeed in the short and long-term. In this week’s ‘Supply Chain Talk,' Arkieva CEO Harpal Singh discusses what makes a good technology partnership, drawing from his years of first-hand experiences.
NFI Industries
MAY 23, 2017
60.8 percent of consumers have reported substantial concern about food safety. With these growing concerns and the impact of food borne illnesses, the Food and Drug Administration has established the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 1. Since signing into law in 2011, FSMA contains several rules that will be implemented over the course of many years.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 26, 2017
Your company is choosing a new operating system to license and implement across the entire enterprise network. The CTO favors a commercial grade Microsoft operating system, but your Chief Supply Chain Officer thinks an open-source OS is a better choice. Odds are, your CEO would NEVER give final decision authority on this initiative to the CSCO. So, why do companies so often force Transportation to defer to IT when selecting supply chain logistics management software?
ModusLink Corporation
MAY 26, 2017
Here at ModusLink, we take corporate social responsibility and sustainability very seriously. Over the last few years, we’ve instituted a number of processes like our 4-D methodology for assessing new and existing supply chain operations and our sustainable packaging initiatives. These practices have not only benefited our company, but more importantly our clients whose own […].
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Arkieva
MAY 20, 2017
Here’s a list of top must-see sessions at the upcoming 2017 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Visit Arkieva at Booth #712. In addition to its pristine weather, Phoenix, AZ will once again host this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. This 4-day event features 5 session tracks and an exhibit from Arkeiva. As a novice […] 9 Sessions You Can’t Afford to Miss at The 2017 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference was first posted on May 20, 2017 at 8:00 am. &#
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 25, 2017
UPS. Four valuable benefits of supply chain transparency. High-tech products evolve at breakneck speed, which can be a good thing for consumers who want the latest-and-greatest. But it also means products can quickly become marginalized (requiring sellers to discount them) or even obsolete. That’s why tech companies need to keep pace with their supply chains—or suffer costly mistakes. read more.
3PL Insights
MAY 24, 2017
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial operations positions were expected to grow 8 percent through 2024. This is a clear indication that manufacturing, wholesaling, and retailing industries are growing and not disappearing. Supply chain management is a growing field because of this. Below is some pertinent information on the top 4 supply chain jobs: Buyers, Supply Chain Analysts, Logistics Managers, and Operations Managers.
AFFLINK
MAY 25, 2017
Implementing sustainable supply chain practices is an essential part of cultivating a business for the twenty-first century. But a greener supply chain isn’t just good for the environment; it can also save time, space, and money while improving PR and customer relations. Of course, this process can be overwhelming. Transitioning to more sustainable strategies can have upfront costs and require some getting used to, but one of the easiest ways to embark unto greener pastures is to start by simply
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 24, 2017
Any organization that is focused on sustainability in its supply chain knows that protecting the workforce is a key pillar of that practice. Injuries and deaths are already tragic on their own, but they can also have a lasting impact on business.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 25, 2017
By Paul Swaddle, Co-Founder, Pocket App. All types of transportation services, whether trucking, public transport, aircraft, charter & shuttle bus services, railroads or shipping, and the warehouses that support them, are drowning in paperwork.
Talking Logistics
MAY 22, 2017
As part of a natural evolution of their existing offerings, many carriers and brokers are looking to managed transportation services (MTS) to provide greater value for their customers and growth for their organization. MTS is a different business model than an asset or transactional-based business, but it’s often a natural addition to a carrier or broker’s existing network.
Kinaxis
MAY 24, 2017
by Melissa Clow This blog is part of a video interview series. Check out the video below as well as links to other supply chain practitioner and Kinaxis executive interviews. The ideal center of excellence not only supports internal teams at a company but advocates for customers, says Leah McGuire, director of the Kinaxis Center of Excellence. The Kinaxis COE supports project teams, consultants deploying the company’s RapidResponse tool in the field, and pre-sales teams that use demos, say
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 24, 2017
Be proactive - and significantly reduce global supply chain risks, discover the 4 steps to building a global supply chain risk management platform in a white paper from Avetta.
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 26, 2017
Almost half of all Americans purchased goods through the click-and-collect model for the first time in 2016, and the practice is expected to continue to climb. read more.
AFFLINK
MAY 23, 2017
Cybershoring, or robotic automation within your supply chain, is a pressing topic of discussion all over the globe. Otherwise called robotic process automation (RPA), cybershoring can increase supply chain productivity and efficiency. Here, we’ll answer some of the most common questions we’ve been hearing about cybershoring and explain how cybershoring will influence your supply chain management in the future.
NC State SCRC
MAY 23, 2017
In a recent article in Supply Chain Navigator , I spend some time discussing the interesting relationship between the introduction of wolves in Yellowstone Park, and the evolution of digital supply chains. When the wolves were all killed off in 1926 due to over-hunting, the elk population erupted, and the larger herds took a heavy toll on the systems’ trees and plants.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 21, 2017
Supply chains are traditionally linear, but today supply chains are transforming into dynamic, interconnected systems, these digital supply networks integrate information from many different sources to drive production and distribution, potentially altering manufacturing’s competitive landscape.
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 22, 2017
For the 2017 FM Global Resilience Index, three new resilience drivers have been added to the index: inherent cyber risk, urbanization rate and supply chain visibility. read more.
GlobalTranz
MAY 22, 2017
Shippers increasingly burdened by unexpected “air taxes” levied by carriers. Everyone has had the experience of opening up a box and finding it mostly filled with bubble wrap and other packing material. Carriers hate this because eCommerce volumes are straining their capacity and having to ship air in containers wastes space and cost them money. Over the last few years, carriers have fought back with dimensional (“dim”) weight rating.
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