Talking Logistics

MAY 5, 2017

Athletes are in vogue at supply chain and logistics conferences this year. Last week it was Michael Phelps at the JDA FOCUS conference. This week it was Mia Hamm at the BluJay Solutions SOAR 2017 conference. And next week, it’ll be Sugar Ray Leonard at the Manhattan Associates Momentum 2017 conference.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Back in 2014, I remember talking on a webinar about Supply Chain KPIs , and when asked about my thoughts on these, I responded as follows: 1) Make them ‘meaningful’. The chart below illustrates the Level 1 Supply Chain KPIs that I suggested: (these are for just one specific industry). 2) Keep them simple. 3) Don’t have too many.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. I’m still catching up from all I missed while I was away on vacation, but I’ve highlighted some of the key news items below, with Tropical Storm Harvey topping the list.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 5, 2017

What processes are companies using to identify and understand the scope and level of counterfeiting across their tier 1 and tier 2 nodes (upstream and downstream) in the supply chain? (A A secondary question is the size of the counterfeit problem across supply chains. The cost of fraud is estimated to be significant, over $1.7

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2017

Here are 20 simple safety tips for forklifts to introduce you to forklift safety: 1. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post Safety Tips for Forklifts: Top 20 Tips Part 1 (1 thru 10) appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. To help do that. Operators must be qualified.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Rob O’Byrne shares the first step to developing your Supply Chain Strategy. More Supply Chain Strategy Resources for You: A Free Supply Chain Strategy Guide : [link]. Developing Your Strategy in Easy Steps : [link]. If you need even more information, just use the Categories on the right hand side or the search box top right.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 25, 2017

The post Breaker 1-9, Truck Drivers Falling Victim to Automation Technology appeared first on UltraShipTMS.

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BlueYonder

JULY 17, 2017

The post Powering the Digital Supply Chain: Machine Learning Enables Intelligent Segmentation – Part 1 appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. This is true for virtually every product category available in the market, from laptops to cereal. Visit EBN to read the rest of the blog post.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Cut clear-to-build assessments from 2 days to 1 hour – You’d have enough time to walk around the entire island of Manhattan , twice. Decrease analysis of changes to build plans from 56 hours to 1 hour – You could learn to speak Mandarin, well at least if you’re a language genius like this guy.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 26, 2017

The post Day 1 at FOCUS 2017: Dogs, Candy, Captain JDA, and YOU! Alas, he was unsuccessful as all our customers’ supply chains are optimized through JDA’s innovative solutions! Maybe next time, Captain JDA. Don’t forget to check back to read more wrap up blogs from the event. appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

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Longbow Advantage

APRIL 20, 2017

If you keep up with the latest supply chain trends, I’m sure you know the importance of Supply Chain Analytics. What you don’t know is, you’re doing it wrong.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

To better understand the market, my categorization of technology providers on this hype cycle is in Table 1. However, many of the decision-support tools listed in Table 1 can be outside-in. As a result, the givens are no longer givens, and the possibilities are exponential. Hype Cycle. State of Supply Chain Planning Solutions.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

1 Travel Mistake You’re Making (And 4 Ways To Fix It) appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. Etiam lorem sem, tempor vitae odio sit amet, porttitor sagittis massa. Aenean a diam nec orci malesuada convallis in a nisi. Nulla nulla orci, tincidunt ac malesuada et, gravida vitae leo. The post The No.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The post The Changing Face of Grocery – Part 1 of 4 appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. Contact JDA today to learn more. Learn more by downloading the eBook, “ The Digitalization of Grocery.”.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 24, 2017

The post Supply Chain Planning Basics: Plan, Schedule, Execute – Part 1 of 5 appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. Additionally, learn more about how JDA’s network design and optimization , factory planning and sequencing , and order promising capabilities can help your business.

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Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 10, 2017

SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore and Materials Handling Editor Cliff Holste with Individual Reviews of Top New Solutions they Discovered on Day 1 in Chicago

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

Each 1 costs 6 jobs, a new study says. Each 1 Costs 6 Jobs, a New Study Says appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Are we losing our job to robots? It looks like we’re already losing our jobs to robots.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 26, 2017

FOCUS 2017, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, got started in a big way on Tuesday (April 24). With JDA customers and friends arriving from all around the world, the atmosphere was electric. Eager attendees were already in line for registration early in the day, reminiscent of Black Friday news reels!

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FLEXE

OCTOBER 26, 2017

You can find the full report here, but in the coming weeks, we’ll be diving deeper into the findings in a three-part blog series, “Breaking Down the Cost of Innovation”: Part 1: The Delivery Promise Gap. 56% of respondents said offering 1-2 day shipping is essential for business. Part 2: The Implications of Doing Nothing.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Because of “the Amazon effect,” consumers’ expectations are rising and most companies are also feeling pressure to move to 1 or 2-day delivery and, in some cases, same day delivery. With this move they must keep efficiency and productivity as well as environmental responsibilities in mind as they move more aggressively.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Because of “the Amazon effect,” consumers’ expectations are rising and most companies are also feeling pressure to move to 1 or 2-day delivery and, in some cases, same day delivery. The post The Evolution of the Warehouse: How Innovation is Changing the Supply Chain – Part 1 of 3 appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The post The Power of Flowcasting: Live Supply Planning Collaboration & Analytics – Part 1 appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. I will also explore a common adoption approach and maturity curve as organizations grow into understanding how to leverage these newfound capabilities.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 8, 2017

The rise of e-commerce and success of omni-channel retailing has driven consumers to be more demanding than ever, and grocers need to evolve their supply chains to meet these rising expectations. There are many components to this shift in demand and this 4-part blog series will go into more detail.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

Each 1 costs 6 jobs, a new study says. Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Are we losing our job to robots? It looks like we’re already losing our jobs to robots.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 29, 2017

– Part 1 of 4 appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. Part 3: Building A Demand Planning Group: Roles and Skillsets to Consider. Part 4: Where, Oh Where Should Demand Planning Go? The post Should My Organization Have a Demand Planning Group?

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BlueYonder

MAY 10, 2017

– Part 1 appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog. We offer both the depth and maturity of solution like a BoB vendor and a wide breadth of end to end capabilities like an ERP. Learn more about how JDA can help by contacting us today. The post When is ‘Best-of-Breed’ the Best Choice for Supply Chains?

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Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 21, 2017

For Cisco, both have both decreased in this time period, see Table 1 and Figure 3. Balance Calculation: Balance = (1/(7-1)) x [ ((-0.002-0.11)/(0.11)) + ((0.121-0.143)/(0.143)) ], Balance = (1/6) x (-0.98 + -0.15), Balance = (1/6) x (-1.14), Balance = -0.19. Strength Calculation: Strength = (1/(7-1)) x [ ((0.26-0.23)/(0.23))

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 17, 2017

Let’s examine Table 1. Join our next webinar on January 25th at 1:00 to discuss streaming data architectures and process possibilities. The challenge? Ideate on the options. Don’t constrain your opportunities by historic definitions. Instead, step out of traditional boundaries. Traditional processes are batch.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 22, 2017

Note the higher satisfaction of employees in Figure 1 when there is challenging work, clear career paths, strong training programs in an environment when employees feel appreciated and there is a culture of strong leadership that encourages diversity of thought. Figure 1: Best Aspects of the Supply Chain Job.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

It’s been a few months since I shared the learnings we’ve garnered from our Collaborative Flow Planning workshop – AKA – The Beer Game. Most supply chain professionals are familiar with this game and the supply chain planning pitfalls it exposes.

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