Sat.Oct 11, 2014 - Fri.Oct 17, 2014

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Three key questions to close the gap in your S&OP process

DELMIA Quintiq

'Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a critical part of any business. Done right, it can provide a significant competitive advantage for any organization. Yet many companies are struggling to realize the full value from their S&OP process. At its core, S&OP is a business process that links your supply chain to your business strategy.

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Will the Internet of Things (IoT) Help Eliminate Information Latency and Deficiency in Supply Planning?

Kinaxis

'by Prasad Satyavolu Last week, Trevor Miles wrote “ SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change ” and it made me recall the dozen or so articles I’ve read recently on the Internet of Things (IoT). I find that most have a similar opening – 30 billion or so devices will be connected by 2017 and more “things” will be connected than human beings on the earth.

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Building a Strong Transportation Management Foundation

Talking Logistics

'Live Episode: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 12:00 ET. Building a strong transportation management foundation is a critical pre-requisite for companies to execute their supply chain strategies and achieve their growth and financial objectives. In this first episode of an educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer from LeanLogistics outlines the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it.

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Leading Healthcare Systems Respond to Obamacare by Making Supply Chain a Critical Differentiator

Logistics Viewpoints

'The health care industry in the US is undergoing transformation driven by the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and the increasing impact of consumerism. Healthcare providers historically have had prepaid plans where the cost of care was paid up front and the more procedures a hospital did, the more they got paid. Consequently providers felt little […].

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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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For 3PLs, New Market Trends = New Opportunities

The Network Effect

'Big opportunities lie ahead for today’s third-party logistics providers (3PLs). These new opportunities (and challenges, too) are a result of evolving market trends such as omnichannel and personalization. In turn, these market trends drive today’s supply chain trends (think: cloud computing or speed of delivery). All of these trends are affecting how 3PLs and shippers work and function.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 13-17, 2014)

Talking Logistics

'As you read this, I’ll be 30,000+ feet over the Atlantic, heading home from Frankfurt. With little time to write tonight, here’s the news that caught my attention this week: Google Adopts Delivery-Service Model, Targets Amazon (WSJ – sub. req’d). Amazon launches same-day delivery service in the UK (FT.com – sub.req’d). Amazon expands grocery delivery service to Brooklyn (Reuters).

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3PLs Show Healthy Growth through Second Quarter 2014

Logistics Viewpoints

'The 3PL market – defined here as non-asset based transportation, warehousing, and integrated supply chain services, has shown healthy growth in the second quarter of 2014. The growth increased due to strong performance in the Americas and increased volumes. The scope of coverage includes non-asset based transportation and warehousing services (referred to as “contract logistics” […].

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FMCG Supply Chains – What are the most important roles?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

'I am often asked which job in the extended Supply Chain is the most important. For FMCG producers this may be the demand planner while for retail partners the key role could be innovation planning. I do have a view on this so park the question and read on. I was in Tunis recently in the final few days before the eid holidays celebrations commenced.

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4 Supply Chain Minds You Ought to Hear at Kinexions

Kinaxis

'by Melissa Clow As we have mentioned a couple times, Kinexions , the Kinaxis Training & User Conference is taking place later this month. October 28-30, 2014. We have a great speaker line up, but here are 4 supply chain minds you can’t miss! 1. Alain Huillet, SIOP business transformation director, Schneider Electric Industries SAS. Session Title: “End to End Visibility and Supply Planning — Schneider Electric” In Alain’s main stage presentation hear how end-to-end supply c

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Reshoring: New Day, False Dawn, or Something Else?

MIT Supply Chain

'How many manufacuring jobs are genuinely returning to the US? We’ve been hearing a lot lately about the return of industry from foreign shores to the US – commonly known as reshoring – and how prodigal companies are driving a manufacturing renaissance in America. It’s an enticing idea that resonates both politically and socially, but is it a trend as its proponents and various surveys claim?

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Looking for a supply chain job? You need to know what people are looking for.

Supply Chain View from the Field

'A r ecent report by Sofrware Advice provides insights into what a group of executives surveyed is looking for from supply chain job listings. Software Advice analyzed 200 job listings to find out what it really takes to be a supply chain manager. Some of the highlights included the following. On average, employers want a supply chain manager with 7 years of experience.

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New Transport Intelligence Study

Supply Chain Movement

'The recent study on Supply Chain Risk and Visibility in the Movement of Goods which was carried out by leading transport and logistics research company Transport Intelligence and Kewill is now available. >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button. Transport Intelligence Study. Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button.

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What 3PLs Need to Know about Alibaba

Tompkins Blog

'You’ve been hearing a lot about Alibaba lately. The Chinese e-commerce giant has burst on to the global scene and it is poised to make a huge impact on today’s marketplace. What does this all mean for third-party logistics providers (3PLs)?

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Automotive Inbound Supply Best Practices

Supply Chain 24/7

'Despite commendable efforts in the automotive supply chain, such as MMOG, the inefficiencies inherent in ERP systems severely limit the gains that you can make in efficiency.

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Collaborative Approaches to Design-Build Contracts in Oil and Gas Construction

Supply Chain View from the Field

'Many companies are still proclaiming that they have “collaborative relationships”, but nowhere is this less the case then in the construction industry in oil and gas. In this environment, traditional Design-Build relationships are more risk-prone and litigious then ever. Recently I met with a group of companies in Niagara Falls, at a meeting hosted by Aecon, a large construction company, that hosted their customers in a number of industries.

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Kewill Supply Chain Execution Summit 2014

Supply Chain Movement

'Kewill Supply Chain Execution Summit 2014. Datum: 13 November 2014. Venue: Maritim Hotel, Frankfurt – Germany. Organisation: Kewill. URL: www.info.kewill.com. Kewill Supply Chain Execution Summit 2014, Frankfurt. Meet the challenge of our fast-paced and high-tech society and stay up to date. The Supply Chain Execution Summit offers an actual program on current issues and developments related to the customs and logistics sector as well as best-practice presentations.

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Why Supply Chain Management Matters

SCM Research

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Shaping the Future of Supply Chains

BlueYonder

'These are exciting times for supply chain professionals. Not since the late 1990’s (when many would argue that the discipline of supply chain management finally came of age) have we seen such a confluence of forces that all foretell radical change. Pundits, analysts and practitioners are all pondering the opportunities and challenges ahead. In a recent post on Supply Chain Insights’ Global Summit blog, I wrote about my key takeaways from the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on imagining the

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. From monitoring carrier capacity and driver shortages to tracking diesel pricing and government regulations, staying current on events in transportation means you will be better equipped to make knowledgeable business decisions and drive growth and efficiency into your supply chain.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Week of Oct. 16, 2014

Supply Chain Digest

'Google Ups its eFuflilment Game, Walmart Continues to Change Its Store Mix, Invest in eCommerce, Oil Prices Plunge, Could Cause GeoPolitical Issues, New Whole Foods Responsibly Grown Labels'

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Direct Store Delivery: Mondel?z International’s Mobile Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

'One of the key aspects of omni-channel retailing is merchandise availability. This pertains to the store, warehouse, and distribution center. With so much effort and focus being spent on building out omni-channel strategies starting at the store, merchandise availability within the store is of critical importance. Another company that presented at the CSCMP Annual Global […].

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Supply Chain Orchestration: A New Era in Supply Chain Management

When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.

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Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

Talking Logistics

'Last month, Twitter announced that it was testing a new feature: the ability to embed a “buy” button within posts to let users buy items with just a couple of clicks, without leaving the Twitter app. According to a New York Times article : The feature — initially limited to mobile versions of Twitter and aimed at selling limited-edition or time-sensitive items like T-shirts and event tickets — could eventually create a new revenue stream for the social network, which currently relies on adverti

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My Logisticians are a Humorless Lot…

The Logistics of Logistics

'“My logisticians are a humorless lot … they know if my campaign fails, they are the first ones I will slay.” – Alexander the Great. I have always loved this quote because it captures the do or die nature of logistics with a funny, but morbid twist. While managers are no longer killing logistics guys, there is still a lot of pressure on the logistics function.

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What are the Hot Applications for RFID in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digest

'Tom OBoyle, director of RFID Systems for Barcoding Inc, on where he sees the action for RFID in the Supply Chain'

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This Week in Logistics News (October 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

'Imagine this – You move to California from Great Britain. You decide you’re a bit lonely, so you buy a parrot for good company. You name him Nigel. You teach Nigel to speak, and he learns the language with the British accent that reminds you of home. Unfortunately, one day your feathered buddy flies the […].

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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Do Your Business Relationships Suffer from Strategic Drift?

Talking Logistics

'Even the seemingly most well-crafted contracts and business relationships can suffer from a common but dangerous ailment that I call Strategic Drift. Strategic drift occurs when buyers and suppliers don’t work to maintain their relationship, or put in the work needed to keep abreast and update their strategic priorities as business happens. I’ve witnessed Strategic Drift enough that I have decided to officially add it to the Vested list of ailments that can disrupt or derail business relation

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FMCG 4th Quarter Sales Challenges - some things never change!

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

'I am not going to pretend I wrote this blog once again but when I came to sit down and look at the last quarter of the year I could not really see any difference from last year. The same challenges are clearly there and what is astonishing is that the same companies as last year are still making short term and expensive efforts to “make the numbers”.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on More Supply Chain Finance 101, a Review of the Dupont Model

Supply Chain Digest

'Invented Almost 100 Years Ago, the Model Remains Just as Relevant Today, with Supply Chain Linkages from Beginning to End'