GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Understanding last mile logistics is only half the battle. Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. This is the only way shippers can safeguard their position in the market and continue to provide products to their consumer basis.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 3, 2017
In my first blog post in 2014 ( What Drives Your CEO in the Corner Office ) I reported that a Gartner survey showed that CEOs prioritize growth over cost savings. I advised supply chain leaders to ensure that their initiatives were seen by chief executives as engines for growth. Fast forward three years and it’s just as true today. "Growth and new products have spiked as the top priorities for CEOs and supply chain intensive industries when compared to 2016," Gartner reports in its 2017 CEO Surv
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AIMMS
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Reflections following the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London . This month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. This time, the event hosted 15% more visitors and took place at the Intercontinental O2 hotel.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 4, 2017
“When someone picks up their mobile device,” Google analysts assert, “chances are they want to learn, do, find, or buy … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing: Location, Location, Location appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 2, 2017
by CJ Wehlage When approaching the concept of knowing sooner and acting faster, and the value of concurrent planning, the most common feedback I get from supply chain executives is: “But my data is bad… I mean, really bad.”. It doesn’t matter if they’re high tech, consumer packaged goods, aerospace, automotive, or life science. The answer is so often the same.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AIMMS
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Reflections following the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London. Last month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. This time, the event hosted 15% more visitors and took place at the Intercontinental O2 hotel.
Logility
OCTOBER 5, 2017
In a recent article in Lube Magazine, “ People, Process and Tools – Ensuring Supply Reliability ,” Ursula Thakkar, head of global supply chain and planning at Infineum notes, “the use of state-of-the art technology solutions coupled with strong processes frees up time for team members to innovate and drive the business forward.” Infineum, a world leader in the formulation, manufacture and marketing of additives for the fuel and lubricant industry, embarked on a supp
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 6, 2017
by Alexa Cheater Love them or hate them, it’s hard to escape the proposed sweeping changes to America’s trade policy put forth by US President Donald Trump. From withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to re-negotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), it’s clear the 45 th President of the United States is pushing hard on an America-first agenda.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Take a moment to think about the existing last mile technology in operation in your facility. The chances are good that your organization has tracking software in place, but can your software provide valuable insights or just generalizations? These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service.
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.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Not all supply chains are created equal and that’s certainly true when it comes to the fresh food supply chain. There are a lot of unique considerations in the overall procurement-to-delivery process, everything from temperature control to ensuring food safety. So, what does it take to improve operational effectiveness and reduce total landed costs in the fresh food supply chain?
Logility
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Stop for a moment and imagine the supply chain differently. These were Supply Chain Insights’ founder Lora Cecere’s opening remarks at the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in Atlanta earlier this month. The customer is changing, business is changing, the world is changing. And, so too must the supply chain if we are going to drive increased value and promote customer loyalty and retention.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Evidence we live in a digital age is all around us. Established businesses are losing out to their more agile … Continued. The post The Digital Age Demands a Digital Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 1, 2017
We rank the leading books about project management on the market using the objective evaluation and the result is the best project management books of all time. Background Jeff Varney, Senior Adviser of American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC) thinks that the best project management books should make project management body of knowledge becomes something simple.
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. In this post, Sophia Nisha, Director of Denied Party Screening at Descartes Systems Group , provides an overview of how identifying and preventing trade with cyber criminals is now part of the Denied Party Screening process.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 4, 2017
by Teresa Chiykowski Next week, people will gather together in Orlando for Kinexions ’17 for the premier annual event for our RapidResponse® user community. I’m no prognosticator, but what I can say is Kinexions promises to be a great time for learning, networking and seeing what’s next for RapidResponse. Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 6, 2017
Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. This week: Whole Foods is cutting prices and it’s hitting Trader Joe’s hard, Whole Foods has already sold approximately $1.6 million worth of its private-label products through Amazon, Wal-Mart tries to battle Amazon by taking Jet.com upscale, bias is the real artificial intelligence (AI) danger, not killer robots and U.S. restaurants have been on a hiring binge in recent years, f
DAT Solutions
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The national average van rate rose for the fifth week in a row. At $1.97 per mile , the average rate in September was 18¢ higher than the August average, and 35¢ higher than September 2016. The national load-to-truck ratio also hit 7.0 last week – cracking the 7 loads-per-truck mark is uncharted territory for a national van average. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma obviously played a big part in all this, but that wasn't the whole story.
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Arkieva
OCTOBER 6, 2017
When you talk to any manufacturer no matter how large or small about their concerns, improved inventory management is bound to be a part of the conversation. To celebrate manufacturing day today, we thought it would be beneficial to take a closer look at how inventory strategy keeps evolving using an infographic from Arkieva based on research conducted by Aberdeen.
APICS
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Collaborating with your suppliers can have an invaluable strategic impact, and can give your organization the advantage it needs to compete in today’s fast-moving global marketplace. Through collaboration, the buyer and the product design team can leverage the supplier's expertise and bring better products to market faster.
NFI Industries
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Grocery shopping is estimated to be an $18 billion industry by the end of 2018 1. As with most things in today’s shopping world, technology has begun shaping the way people shop for food and the way grocers are offering products for purchase. As consumer buying behavior changes, grocers must stay ahead of the curve and. Read More.
TMC
OCTOBER 5, 2017
A TMS, or transportation management system, is a digital platform that streamlines shipping processes by providing visibility into all transportation activities on one online interface. A TMS automates processes a shipper currently has in place. It also provides insights into new ways that the shipper can save time and money on future shipments. Such insights include transportation planning and execution, business intelligence, freight payment, and disaster recovery.
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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.
Freightos
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. How Jack and Jeff Are Reshaping Global Retail. By Eytan Buchman, VP Marketing, Freightos. . Amazon has 27 airplanes and 258 supply chain facilities in the United States. Alibaba just announced $15 billion dollars to be invested in its global logistics network. Meanwhile, brick-and-mortar stores shut down in droves.
MIT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Devastating hurricanes such as Katrina, Sandy and now Harvey and Irma are forces of nature that can’t be stopped by us mere mortals. But we can at least stop intensifying their impact through a lack of foresight. Our hearts go out to the citizens of Houston and Florida as they continue to dig out from […].
ModusLink Corporation
OCTOBER 5, 2017
The supply chain, logistics, manufacturing and e-commerce industries continue to develop faster than we ever imagined. Below, you’ll find the top articles and trends from September covering various sections of these ever-changing industries. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma devastated their respective regions and have impacted the rest of the country in ways many may not realize. […].
CHAINalytics
OCTOBER 3, 2017
By Patrick Boyle | Principal, Supply Chain Operations | Chainalytics Organizations often lack the resources to successfully establish an end-to-end supply chain, let alone deal with the challenges associated with the ever-evolving complexity surrounding the digital era. So many components have to be considered when developing your operational strategy that it’s easy veer off course … The post As the Supply Chain Evolves, So Must We… appeared first on Chainalytics.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Lauro Diazzesati, Olivia Kussoy, Mike Lee, Datra Oliver, Felipe Caro. As shelf space is a valuable, yet limited resource, products that retailers cannot sell (unsaleables) are an issue that need to be dealt with constantly. It is estimated that over $260 billion worth of products cannot be sold by retailers every year due to various reasons [1]. The leading causes of unsaleables are damages, discontinued or seasonal products, expired products, failed product launches, recalls, and excess invento
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
OCTOBER 4, 2017
Asda and the Co-op are developing a new way of supply chain collaboration, by enabling mutual suppliers to submit aggregated data on waste, water and energy to both retailers at the same time. The retailers are working with 2degrees to collect the sustainability data.
APICS
OCTOBER 2, 2017
The APICS body of knowledge has continually evolved to follow changes in the discipline of supply chain management. As editors of the APICS Dictionary, we’ve had the unique opportunity to observe and play a role in that progression.
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