Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

On Sunday, I spent the day at the Barnes Foundation with an old friend Karen. I love art museums, and connections with old friends are great for the soul. The Barnes Foundation is an incredible exposition of some of my favorite artists–Matisse, Modigliani, and Picasso. It was a good day. As Karen and I set out on foot, my legs, tired from ballet classes, and my body weary from a tough week on the road struggled.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2016

The winds of change are always blowing, but now, more than ever, logistics and supply chain professionals see it more than most. To keep pace with change, it’s important to keep an eye on the supply chain and logistics trends that are happening right now. In fact, they are likely to be indicators of what’s to come soon. To that end, here are 10 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch: Expansion of Same-Day Delivery.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 2, 2016

by Alexa Cheater Struggling with the reality of not being able to easily consolidate data, global telecommunications company Sonus Networks was dealing with delays in understanding the impact of changes to its supply chain plans. The result was difficulty in meeting customer demand in a timely and efficient manner. To combat its planning issues, Sonus took four steps to improve demand, reduce inventory, and share information better across the entire network.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 1, 2016

I believe they need to be, if you want to unlock efficiency, increase savings and boost profits. Not convinced that your warehouse and transport teams need to collaborate? Here’s a story that will make things clearer. It´s the same procedure every day. Steve, the head of transport at a large retailer and Eddie, the head of warehouse operations both look at their daily operations from a very different angle.

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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

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2016

The supply chain as we used to know it is changing – and these changes are impacting not only retailers, but a variety of businesses and industries. An increasing number of businesses that never had to worry much about shipping are finding themselves competing with experienced and emerging retailers. Just look at how major pharmacies and healthcare providers are rolling out ship-to-home medical supply services.

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 5, 2016

by Steven J. Puricelli Last month, I launched a new blog series on sales and operations planning (S&OP). I outlined a number of important topics I plan to explore this summer. Building upon my post about the ownership of S&OP , it’s time to talk about defining the operating model for S&OP. Executives frequently ask: “How should I structure S&OP and organize it to account for different divisions, brands, or geographies”?

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 4, 2016

Senior Management has been on quite a shopping spree over the last few months taking advantage of various big name high street stores that have lost their lustre and even their premises in some cases. The demise of these familiar UK brands has nothing to do with Brexit and the variable value of Sterling but in one case a run on the Green pound has been responsible….

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2016

When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT), the hardest thing for many companies is knowing where and how to begin, especially with so much buzz and hype swirling around in the market. What should the first step be? “As with any project, start with defining your problem,” advised Kristi Montgomery, VP of Kenco Innovation Labs, in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 2, 2016

The first email was sent in 1971, and many people look to this as a pivotal moment in the history of the internet. Flag Day, which occurred in 1983, was arguably even more important to enabling the modern internet because that’s when ARPANET switched over to TCP/IP. This is the protocol that standardized data packets in a way that made it possible to transmit information to and from a wide variety of computers and networks. […].

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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.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 4, 2016

Tales from the Trail: The Rough Road Through the Dock Doors Last week a friend who’s the manager of a large store in a national retail chain and I went for an evening trail run. I was looking forward to it as I had just read DAT’s survey of truckers and their complaints, and wanted […]. The post Dock Doors: Critical Valve in the Supply Chain appeared first on The Network Effect.

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River Logic

AUGUST 4, 2016

The evolution of linear supply chains into global demand-supply networks has been happening over the last two decades. Companies have benefitted from low cost supply of labor as well as raw materials to bring down the Cost of Goods Sold for the products that they manufacture. This has resulted in bottom-line profits.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2016

“The business-to-consumer world has really led the charge with creating some pretty delightful and awesome buying experiences,” said Ed Rusch, VP Corporate Marketing at Elemica , on a recent episode of Talking Logistics where we discussed Transforming the B2B Buying Experience: The Role of Consumers and Supply Chain Operating Networks. He goes on to explain: What I mean is that [the B2C buying experience today] provides much more transparency into the product and the quality of the service.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 4, 2016

The business world is awash with buzzwords, new technologies, and inflated promises. There’s so much of it that Drew Breunig … Continued. The post Machine Learning in the Business World appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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NFI Industries

AUGUST 2, 2016

Shipping freight internationally can be a daunting process. Origin and destination countries all have regulations in place that can be very unique. It’s important that you are well versed in the process of each country that is delivering or receiving your freight and that you have the required documentation to support your freight to ensure. READ MORE.

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River Logic

AUGUST 2, 2016

This post is the third in a series dealing with supply chain sustainability. The first post, “ Why Is Supply Chain Sustainability Becoming a Crucial Part of Manufacturing? ” highlighted the four pillars of sustainability. The second discussed the benefits of traceability to maintaining or developing a sustainable supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

I celebrated my 46th birthday this week, and commemorated the 8 year anniversary of my father’s passing, by going to the beach. It’s become an annual tradition, as wrote about in a post on LinkedIn this week (“ The Moon in Daylight ”). I actually wrote that post five years ago, but I shared it again because it still conveys my thoughts and feelings today.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 3, 2016

“What if you could predict what products or services your customers wanted before they did,” asks Dr. James Canton (@futureguru), … Continued. The post Predictive Analytics: Businesses’ Crystal Ball appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Advertiser: GEP

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 3, 2016

Manufacturers, with interdependent global supply chains, are faced with the challenge of employing effective global risk management strategies that encompass a full view of both external and internal risk factors. Is your supply chain susceptible to the butterfly effect? Seemingly small (and unconnected) events can have large consequences. Scientists describe this as the butterfly effect.

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APICS

AUGUST 4, 2016

Earlier this month, APICS launched the definitive global standard for logistics best practices, the APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) credential program, which will elevate knowledge and skills in logistics, transportation, and distribution practitioners.

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C3 Solutions

AUGUST 5, 2016

Welcome to C3 Solutions' Top Must-Reads series - Volume 5. This is the fifth of a 6 blogs series featuring C3's selection of of the top must-reads on various supply chain and logistics hot topics: Cloud Supply Chain Systems , The Internet of Things , Chain of Responsibility, Becoming a Shipper of Choice , Yard Management & Dock Scheduling systems and best practices.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 2, 2016

When it comes to marketing, Delshad Irani and Ravi Balakrishnan decry the fact that overblown claims are being made about … Continued. The post Targeting Marketing and Cognitive Computing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 2, 2016

15th annual EMEA Customer Experience and Order to Cash. Date 14-16 September 2016. Venue: Prague, Czech Republic. Organiser: marcus evans Conferences. URL: www.marcusevans-conferences-paneuropean.com/. This marcus evans conference facilitates high-level knowledge exchange that will bring a fresh outlook on the E2E O2C process which is now maturing towards Customer Facing Supply Chain Management.

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APICS

AUGUST 5, 2016

Business and bicycling: It’s not often that those two things are mentioned together. However, this week, Quartz ran a story advising businesses to learn from British Cycling and how it seized an opportunity to get more women involved in the sport.

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Logistyx

AUGUST 1, 2016

One Take on How Today’s Supply Chain Managers Spend Their Time Is this what your typical day looks like? We loved this infographic by www.SupplyChainOpz.com for triggering the question of how supply chain managers’ jobs vary: If you’d like to share a glimpse of what your work day looks like, we’re all ears. What do […].

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Resilinc

AUGUST 1, 2016

By now, you’re most likely one of those millions of people that have chosen to Get Up, Get Out and Explore, traveling around the globe to locate, capture and train as many Pokémon as you possibly can.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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RFgen

AUGUST 3, 2016

Discover how utilizing effective data collection solutions can make supplier relationships more successful. Successful relationships are key to effective supply chain management. All the cogs and wheels must work together to create one well-oiled machine. Perhaps most vital is the connection with suppliers. Higher integration of this facet of the supply chain can lead to better outcomes, including customer satisfaction, cost reduction and overall efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2016

A Supply Chain Conference with a difference! In fact many differences… Who know how when you go to a traditional Supply Chain Conference , you can sometimes be left wanting? The content might have been great, but often there isn’t time for the speakers to get into the detail and there certainly isn’t much chance for you to ask your specific questions of the speakers.

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APICS

AUGUST 4, 2016

The number of CMOs becoming more knowledgeable and enthusiastic about supply chain management is increasing as leading companies lean on supply chain attributes to position, promote and differentiate products, services and brands. If you’re a marketer looking for a great story to tell about your company—one that will capture the hearts and minds of a generation of customers—you may need to look no further than your supply chain.

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