Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

We finished dinner. I pressed my neatly folded napkin to my lips. As we waited for coffee, silence hung heavy in the air. My client writhed in her seat and hung her head as she asked, “I read your article on control towers, but I am confused. What is an easy definition? I am embarrassed to ask, but we were discussing the topic at our board meeting yesterday, and I must admit that we have more confusion than clarity.”.

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Clear Spider

MARCH 7, 2019

Over the past couple weeks, we have found that both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), are assets throughout the supply chain. With new developments, increased availability, and reduced costs, they are becoming the technologies to key an eye out for. Businesses have access to a lot more data, and they are using this […]. The post New Technologies Changing the Supply Chain appeared first on [link].

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Consumer Goods Logistics

MARCH 5, 2019

On February 11, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced plans for a commercial vehicle ban on all major highways in Eastern Pennsylvania in anticipation of a predicted snow-ice mix the following day. Thankfully, the severity of the storm fell short of predictions and roads remained safely drivable for the duration of the weather event.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. Here’s what we found: 1. All emerging markets are not alike, and even within markets there are variances, such as between urban versus rural areas.

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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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GlobalTranz

MARCH 8, 2019

Supply Chain executives can no longer dismiss the importance of using analytics in the supply chain. Analytics provide invaluable insight into business operations of any size, and according to McKinsey and Company, applying analytics in complex supply chain processes can lead to increased capacity, better efficiency, and higher profit margins. To understand the growing importance.read More.

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SCM Research

MARCH 3, 2019

Among the most interesting SCM articles I have recently read is Jack et al.’s (2018) recent study, titled Accounting, Performance Measurement and Fairness in UK Fresh Produce Supply Networks. Why I highlight this study here is because this is one of the rare interpretive studies related to SCM and it could therefore serve as a blueprint for those of us who struggle with the dominance of positivist studies in our discipline.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2019

In less than a month, the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union, meaning the end of the freedom of movement and goods, and many of the regulations UK and European businesses have come to benefit from over the decades. Despite this major overhaul to the business environment, organisations are still no closer to understanding what kind of Brexit the UK will end up with.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

We didn’t think he would visit us this year, but then came the snow storm early Monday morning, and with schools closed, Billy Bob Joe V finally showed up. My kids, with the help of neighborhood friends, used their muscles and brains (and ladders and shovels) to build the 13 ft. 3 in. snowman (over 15 ft. with the hat). The hours-long construction project involved shoveling the driveway and sidewalk for raw materials, so by the time I got outside to help shovel, all of the work had already been

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 5, 2019

Nearly every week it seems another brick-and-mortar retailer declares bankruptcy and closes stores. The press has dubbed this the Retail Apocalypse and some pundits are openly wondering whether we are seeing the death of brick-and-mortar retail. Ken Cottrill, a Global Communications Consultant at MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, believes the pessimists are wrong.

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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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C3 Solutions

MARCH 7, 2019

Grocery shopping is the new frontier in e-commerce. When Amazon bought Whole Foods in June 2017, grocery retailers took notice, and the race to omnichannel grocery fulfillment was on. As more and more people look to online ordering to meet their grocery needs, a number of factors are creating a serious competitive challenge for grocery retailers.

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Kuebix

MARCH 8, 2019

In recent years, women have become increasingly integral in all things supply chain, an industry that has traditionally been male-dominated. A survey published by Gartner in 2018, however, shows “sustained strong representation of women in the senior-most ranks of supply chain organizations relative to other functions.” This study was conducted in partnership with an executive […].

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 5, 2019

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. This post from project44’s blog highlights five real-time visibility features companies should consider when evaluating solutions.

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)’s conference attracts retail and supply chain leaders from the biggest brands in the country, providing a forum for innovation, networking, and collaboration. If you couldn’t make it, or want to refresh your memory, here are five big themes from the 2019 conference. 1. Retailers are hungry for supply chain innovation Attendees flocked to the innovation showcase stage presentations on Tuesday afternoon to hear companies give five-minute pitches.

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QAD

MARCH 7, 2019

Food and beverage manufacturing can be complex and challenging. For professionals in this industry, only a few things are guaranteed. They will always be busy. There will not be much time to stop and look around to see what is happening in the industry outside the four walls of their own world. Luckily in today’s digital age, there are resources available that are easy to access.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2019

Planning a Warehouse Network and Design: Key Factors to Consider. In this post, I’d like to talk about the key factors that will impact on the optimum facility network and design required to meet your warehousing or storage requirements. Since I first published this article back in 2009, warehouse design principles haven’t altered that much, but as we received many comments, including requests for more information, I figured it might be a good idea to expand on the original piece.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 8, 2019

Which strategic choices does a company face? This question was covered in depth during a recent – and extremely interesting – workshop for supply chain managers and directors at Nyenrode. Just a couple of the 40 participating executives had a say in their corporate strategy. The rest viewed the supply chain strategy and its execution as being derived from the strategy decided at the top.

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Maine Pointe

MARCH 6, 2019

Simon Knowles, Chief Marketing Officer, explains why 3D printing’s impact on supply chain is not as far away as you may think. He outlines five potential benefits of the technology and five ways it will impact the supply chain.

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Unleashed

MARCH 3, 2019

Small business owners may underestimate the importance of good inventory management. However, inventory management can be make-or-break when it comes to financial growth and long-term financial health. In this article, we explain how business owners can manage inventory to improve financial health. What does inventory management have to do with financial health?

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DynaSys

MARCH 5, 2019

The luxury brand market has never looked so good! Worldwide, the luxury brand market expects to reach € 915 billion this year. According to the latest Deloitte global ranking, France continues to lead the luxury brand market with a total of nine luxury groups accounting for 24.3% of total worldwide sales. According to Bain & Company, new consumers and consumption habits are projected to expand this market to € 1260 billion and continue until 2025.

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SupplyPike

MARCH 6, 2019

Walmart recently announced new OTIF updates for 2019. A significant change is that OTIF performance will be measured at the PO level. A 3% COGS penalty will also be assessed on each noncompliant case. Beginning May 2019, Walmart OTIF updates will take effect, measuring On-time case performance separate from In-full case performance. This stresses that suppliers will not be charged for On-time AND In-full for the same case, and that it would only impose one penalty per noncompliant case.

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AFFLINK

MARCH 8, 2019

When paired with the Internet of Things, machine learning can create a truly powerful system for supply chain forecasting. Machine learning is able to improve supply chain management in a multitude of ways , primarily through analysis and pattern recognition. Meanwhile, IoT devices can produce large, accurate data sets from which an organization's forecasting algorithms and tools can learn.

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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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Unleashed

MARCH 5, 2019

Businesses are quickly realising that inventory control is absolutely necessary to run an efficient business and make money in the process. Especially in today’s competitive marketplace, business owners simply can’t afford to have money go down the drain. We take a look at common inventory management problems, causes and how best to avoid this. Identifying symptoms of inventory management problems.

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SCJunction

MARCH 5, 2019

Warehouse automation has been around for decades and has helped distribution centers improve productivity and downtime tremendously, but one of the key challenges has been that the material handling equipment or automation has been operating in a silo from the rest of the distribution center and supply chain. This article discusses the foundational elements you’ll need for success and how you can ensure you have an end to end solution that fully optimizes all of the resources in your warehouse.

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Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

Walmart’s new, high-tech consolidation center will improve inventory flow. The new facility will open in California this summer , and will combine less than truckload shipments from small suppliers into full truckloads for distribution centers and stores. This way, Walmart can make sure that its other facilities don’t get shipments from half-empty trucks, with the end goals of improving efficiency and getting items to customers more quickly.

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Veridian Solutions

MARCH 4, 2019

Supply chain leaders are under increasing pressure to improve productivity and efficiency in the warehouse. Demands from labor resources for better pay, better treatment, and more opportunity have never been higher. In the goal of achieving warehouse cost savings, WMS automation must be a top priority for your organization. However, supply chain leaders need to understand the challenges in WMS automation, why WMS automation is the new standard for effective warehouse management , and a few tips

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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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Unleashed

MARCH 7, 2019

In today’s manufacturing arena, the common mantra is to produce more ‘faster, quicker, cheaper’ with the common goal being to instigate more interest through marketing, drive sales up and increase profits. This is all very well, however to achieve this goal, inventory management needs to be a focus. If inventory management is not considered carefully as a business improvement metric, then it can insidiously become a money trap which of course will simply erode any profits to be made.

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AB&R

MARCH 6, 2019

Real-time technology is one of those things we take for granted sometimes. It’s a convenience for most consumers. Turn-by-turn navigation, ordering rideshare service, and even watching the status of your pizza. Real-time technology has revolutionized personal convenience, but are you harnessing real-time technology in your supply chain? RFID asset tracking and RTLS (real-time location systems) go beyond personal convenience into intelligent solutions that can significantly increase asset visibil

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OptiProERP

MARCH 4, 2019

The possibilities are endless with digital transformation, limited only by an ability to think about your business – what you do, how you do it, how you could do it better, quicker or smarter. In our blog, “What is Intelligent ERP?” , we looked at the enablers of digital business: cloud, mobile technologies, analytics, the internet of things (IoT), big data, and machine learning, all leading to smart factories.

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