GlobalTranz
JUNE 1, 2018
Maintaining scalability and efficiency in an omnichannel-driven world is difficult at best. Warehouse managers face constant pressure to move more products, reduce damage, improve order cycle times, boost employee morale, and more. Legacy systems traditionally used for warehouse management are inefficient in the modern era; even systems in the 5- to 10-year age range.
ToolsGroup
MAY 30, 2018
The growing momentum around systems-based thinking in supply chain planning has given rise to a new concept called the “digital twin”. There has been a lot of discussion around this topic lately and I wanted to offer a few insights, including around the importance of the data model in high-quality decision making using digital twins. You can think of a digital twin as the ultimate ‘what-if’ scenario planner.
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Talking Logistics
MAY 29, 2018
It’s time to make inbound freight a priority and begin reaping the benefits of a program that creates win-win rewards for all supply chain partners. Frequently overlooked and often pushed to the bottom of a shipper’s supply chain agenda, good inbound freight management can help companies improve shipment visibility, save money, and enhance customer service—all of which add to the bottom line and boost profitability.
The Network Effect
MAY 31, 2018
Whoever said disruption is a bad thing likely never thought about the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel”. The post The Best Part About “Disruption” is a Successful Digital Transformation appeared first on The Network Effect.
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
Enterra Insights
MAY 30, 2018
Logistics have always been data driven. Historically, logistics data can be found on cuneiform tablets, pieces of parchment, and paper. In the Digital Age, paper trails need to give way to cyber records. Most supply chain professionals understand this, which is why the interest in blockchain technology is growing. Blockchain will certainly help logistics operations in a number of ways; but, digital data already available can also help.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 1, 2018
I’ve been using the same headshot photo for over 16 years. Whenever I email it to conference organizers for speaking engagements , I expect them to reply back with a “Come on Adrian, are you kidding me?!” — but I keep getting away with it. I’ve remained forever young on PowerPoint slides and web pages for almost two decades. But, alas, I’ve decided to retire that photo.
Synovos
JUNE 1, 2018
At Synovos, we deal with MRO data every day (see Master Data Leadership SM ). If you’re involved with your MRO supply chain you’re likely aware of the relationship between data and MRO, or more precisely, data quality and accuracy and MRO. MyPurchasingCenter.com published a recent report describing the value high-quality data brings to an integrated MRO supply chain management program.
CHAINalytics
JUNE 1, 2018
| By Stan La Haye | Senior Manager, Transportation Europe | Chainalytics | To mention that digital connectivity has fundamentally changed consumerism forever provides no groundbreaking revelation. Consumers and supply chain professionals across the globe recognize e-commerce sales continue to grow exponentially, and as a result, parcel companies across the globe are advancing their delivery … The post European Parcel Services Continue to Expand Their Networks to Keep Up
Elementum
MAY 31, 2018
The fashion industry is no stranger to controversy. From outsourced labor to overflowing sales racks , brands across the board have been accused of having a “bottom line” mentality, squeezing suppliers for every penny and privileging quantity over quality. The flow of products from one region of the globe to another is an amazing feat of the modern economy?
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
MAY 30, 2018
Every Friday on Talking Logistics, I share a list of supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention that week, along with some brief commentary and analysis. For what it’s worth, here’s my take on some of the news that made the headlines last week. Amazon Feeling the Headache of E-Commerce Returns. As I wrote this past January, e-commerce returns are a major headache for retailers (holiday e-commerce returns were expected to reach $32 billion this past year).
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 31, 2018
Why is sales & operations planning (S&OP) such a difficult decision-making process? How hard can it be to hold a product review, then a demand review, a supply review and a business review in the four consecutive weeks of a monthly cycle? A while back, a supply chain director who is responsible for the S&OP process with a multinational in the food industry confided in me that their process was going through a rough patch.
EcoVadis
MAY 31, 2018
Last month ING Wholesale Banking launched their Sustainable Improvement Loan, with EcoVadis as a key partner providing our Business Sustainability Ratings that are used in the loan rate calculation: When sustainability performance improves, the rate goes down! There has been very positive reaction, and we’ve even seen a couple other loans announced, both of large listed companies.
Elementum
MAY 31, 2018
The fashion industry is no stranger to controversy. From outsourced labor to overflowing sales racks , brands across the board have been accused of having a “bottom line” mentality, squeezing suppliers for every penny and privileging quantity over quality. The flow of products from one region of the globe to another is an amazing feat of the modern economy?
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AFFLINK
MAY 31, 2018
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RFgen
MAY 31, 2018
Storing assets close to production can drive efficiency improvements. Many businesses are finding they can ramp up efficiency through inventory management procedures in which small quantities of materials are stored on or near the production floor. By locating resources where the work is being done, companies reduce travel time and eliminate overhead.
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 31, 2018
NASSTRAC will integrate their annual conference with the CSCMP EDGE Conference in the Fall of 2019. Discovering that there are “significant synergies between two associations and opportunities to complement one another and provide additional value to their members in very meaningful ways,” the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) announced last week that will be formally joining together in partnership.
Elementum
MAY 29, 2018
Last weekend was one of the country's biggest BBQ blowouts, and you can bet that a lot of that food will go to waste. But it's not just national pig-outs that lead to large amounts of food eventually hitting the landfills. Food waste is a year-round problem. Just how much food goes to waste each year, and why? One-third of edible food worldwide is wasted, amounting to about 1.3 billion tons every year.
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Supply Chain 24/7
MAY 29, 2018
Customers are demanding a boundary-less retail environment, but building a supply chain that is synchronized across all sales channels remains elusive for many businesses today.
RFgen
MAY 31, 2018
Storing assets close to production can drive efficiency improvements. Many businesses are finding they can ramp up efficiency through inventory management procedures in which small quantities of materials are stored on or near the production floor. By locating resources where the work is being done, companies reduce travel time and eliminate overhead.
APICS
JUNE 1, 2018
While more women are embarking on supply chain careers, there is still a pay disparity between men and women. Recent APICS research, which was highlighted this week in the Wall Street Journal, shows men in supply chain on average earn 16 percent more than women.
Material Handling & Logistics
MAY 28, 2018
Cyber risk is just one of the indicators of the index which reflects data related to economics, natural hazards and supply chains, and addresses concerns about business risks including political upheaval, fire and hurricanes. The risk of cyberattack, once overhyped, now threatens businesses’ very existence, according to a recent survey, 2018 FM Global Resilience Index.
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BlueYonder
MAY 30, 2018
JoAnn Martin was a JDA customer for 17 years before she joined the company as vice president of Industry Strategy for Retail. Her experiences at L Brands, DSW and Luxottica, leading planning, allocation and analytical teams – and implementing a broad set of JDA solutions – has given her a unique approach to her job and an intimate understanding of the challenges and opportunities retailers face today.
NFI
MAY 29, 2018
A successful supply chain strategy has become an essential key to success for apparel companies as they continue to build their brand. To provide the latest styles to their customers, supply chain partners should be an extension of the company’s business and service, with the ability to contribute to a good customer experience. Today’s consumers. Read More.
APICS
JUNE 1, 2018
While more women are embarking on supply chain careers, there is still a pay disparity between men and women. Recent APICS research, which was highlighted this week in the Wall Street Journal, shows men in supply chain on average earn 16 percent more than women.
Material Handling & Logistics
JUNE 1, 2018
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers urged a “careful re-evaluation of these tariffs so they address legitimate concerns” without harming users of the metals. Manufacturers and business groups slammed President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico, warning of promised retaliation and calling it a tax on U.S. companies and consumers.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
BlueYonder
JUNE 1, 2018
Friday in 5: News from around the supply chain landscape, gathered in one place to keep you up-to-date. This week: Why a key group of retailers are growing and succeeding even as others struggle; the U.S. Federal Reserve sees signs of manufacturing growth; Softbank Robotics gets ready to scale up their business; Brazil reaches a deal to end its truck drivers’ strike; and Alibaba leads a $1.38 billion investment in delivery firm ZTO.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2018
Respondents to a global survey by ISACA, an international professional association focused on IT governance, flag the energy sector to be the critical infrastructure system most susceptible to cyberattacks (71 percent), followed by communications (70 percent) and financial services (64 percent). Energy and communications also are among the top three critical infrastructure sectors that respondents anticipate can benefit the most from smart cities, along with transportation.
Freight Plus
MAY 30, 2018
In 2018 shippers are paying more for freight that takes longer to move. While bad weather and ELD implementation exacerbated the issue, the reason rates have remained high points to a much greater problem: There simply aren't enough truck drivers in the United States of America. A growing economy propelled by online sales, low unemployment, and a booming stock market is intersecting with a shrinking truck driver pool.
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