The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. These core assumptions are no longer true.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Demand latency is two-eight weeks delayed from consumption purchase to translate to an order. I am shocked to see how the lack of governance–clarity on who and how to make decisions–derails well-intended processes. Without clear governance, customer data never sees the light of day. Mistake #3. My challenge?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The halal trust of a brand is measured through a consumer survey, analysing the consumer perception of the halal logo, excellence, transparency, halal authenticity, and intention. He has been advisor to companies and governments on halal supply chain design, halal ecosystem development, and halal risk management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For those engaged on digital transformation, Sulaiman Abdulla of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority provided some useful and timely advice, emphasising that it is a journey from Paper to Automation to Digitalisation and to Artificial Intelligence. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Another technique you can use is to audit existing relationships with suppliers to ensure transactions are running as smoothly as possible – a method used by business and government organisations alike. Using this strategy improves efficiencies in product delivery, frees up capital and reduces warehousing costs.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 29, 2023

Daniels has worked to change how organizations and government agencies perform supply chain management and supply chain risk management (SCRM) at scale. Carrie Wibben , President of Exiger Government Solutions. They are: Brandon Daniels , CEO. Wibben has spearheaded Exiger’s efforts to help the U.S. and L.I.N.K.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Common interests My 2014 post noted how the profession has evolved beyond its transportation/ warehousing roots to become a strategic resource. Also, governments and companies are re-evaluating the structure of global supply chains in the aftermath of the pandemic.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Although government reports were delayed at the beginning of the year due to the government shutdown, all indicators from the period before the government shutdown suggest logistics will continue to expand well into 2019. However, agencies typically release stalled reports upon reopening of the government.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Recent studies have shown that among the challenges frustrating warehouse and distribution centre managers this year, rising energy and labour costs are two of the most often cited. We hope the tips and ideas in this article will help you make inroads into warehouse energy and labour cost reduction.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Resilinc’s Rick Freeman weighs in on the future opportunities for high-tech and semiconductor companies Despite the stabilization of the high-tech and semiconductor supply chain, the industry still faces pressure due to ongoing import/export restrictions and changing regulations governing semiconductor production and sourcing.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS will guide companies to achieve strategic value by improving Manufacturing as a Service, Fulfillment as a Service, and Warehousing as a Service. Furthermore, industries such as food, hospitality, construction, infrastructure, and even government sectors are gradually adopting SCaaS for improved outcomes.

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Resilinc

MARCH 22, 2023

Not only does it affect supply, procurement, and purchasing, but it also impacts sales, marketing, and human resources. It should be considered at the same level as innovation, sustainability, operational excellence, compliance, and strategic planning. Currently, most companies do not discuss operational resilience in this way.

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Claritum

JUNE 13, 2019

I rapidly came to the conclusion that these articles were excellent at the helicopter view of the challenges, however seemed unable to apply categorisation to the challenges. So, let’s start this article by breaking down the domains by nature of purchases. Purchasing resource time of people. 2 Breaking Down the Domains.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 25, 2021

The purpose of a purchase order. Purchase orders are a crucial part of your purchasing processes. Purchase orders (PO) document the purchasing part of your inventory management system and are legally binding documents. How do you create a purchase order template? What should be included on a purchase order?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2014

There is an inverse relationship between margin and supply chain excellence. Zimmer’s strategic framework focuses on growth, operational excellence and prudent capital allocation. Leaders need to start a system to improve measurement and tie performance to buying incentives. Yet, the attendees wanted to discuss Lean warehousing.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

It is important to note that this is primarily an industry generated report from that of government generated. Rising Costs of Warehousing. Warehouse vacancy rates reportedly fell from 5.1 Warehouse vacancy rates reportedly fell from 5.1 Consequently, warehouse leasing rates rose twice as fast during 2021, growing by 9.5

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 12, 2019

Examples include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management (WMS_ or Advanced Planning (APS). This team was working on quality improvements and found that the flows crossed 117 disconnected documents in access, excel, and google analytics. As shown in Figure 2, there are many variants of visibility.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 11, 2023

When it comes to supply chains and logistics management, warehousing is a crucial aspect of the operation. Most people think of a warehouse as simply a large commercial space with products scattered throughout. Factors such as capacity, costs, and location are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to choosing the right warehouse.

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Vinculum

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Distribution can be defined as an essential service that makes merchandise available for purchase by allocating it through a given market. Government regulation. Once the order is placed, the warehouse staff will receive automated updates and begin to process it while giving real time updates to the manager about progress.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

The What and Why of AI Tools for Supply Chain There is a reason why everyone is talking about AI tools and why people are driven to make impulsive purchases of AI-powered tools. Warehouse Automation Systems : With the intervention of AI, manual errors in warehouse management have reduced. Read it all here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

There are many reasons for this lack of due consideration: Many Supply Chain operations, like manufacturing, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics are hands on, blue collar type jobs. They aren’t considered by some to be glamorous like functions such as Sales and Marketing. The Case for Supply Chain Getting in the Spotlight.

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In terms of internal hidden costs, Excel is one environment in which hidden factories can quickly become established. While ‘free’ in the sense that the software is bundled onto most people’s desktops, the result of using Excel is the equivalent to ‘death by a thousand cuts.’ and 3 hours per day respectively.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are three main components involved: Barcoding hardware Barcoding software The barcode itself Here we’ll look in detail at all three of these components, as well as how barcoding is used as a critical part of online inventory management , warehousing and supply chain management – and some of its key benefits.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

These e-fulfillment centres should also be heavy on solar power generation to meet the energy needs of both the facility as well as electric vehicles used in warehouse operations as well as for deliveries. Self-sufficiency top priority for governments. From global to local and regional sourcing. Only future will tell.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Mingling with procurement professionals, sourcing experts, category gurus and purchasing managers under the day gave me an incredible insight into daily challenges and pain points regarding their digital procurement strategies. Source and purchase goods and services from anywhere?—?around around the globe?—?and Supply Chain 4.0

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

With a custom-built solution, you get flexibility and innovation but you also need to think about governance. You don’t need a large team to start building your own Supply Chain Analytics Apps, but you do need buy-in from the start. Do you have the required resources to build and manage models using the platform?

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

In many organizations the challenge of multiple systems and disparate data sources is overcome through a combination of custom reporting tools, data warehouses and dashboards. Foundational excellence in People, Process and Systems capability needs to underpin the deployment of the model.

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AIMMS

JUNE 23, 2016

With a custom-built solution, you get flexibility and innovation but you also need to think about governance. You don’t need a large team to start building your own Supply Chain Analytics Apps, but you do need buy-in from the start. Do you have the required resources to build and manage models using the platform?

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HICX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

In terms of internal hidden costs, Excel is one environment in which hidden factories can quickly become established. While ‘free’ in the sense that the software is bundled onto most people’s desktops, the result of using Excel is the equivalent to ‘death by a thousand cuts.’ and 3 hours per day respectively.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Inventory Management: Precision and Efficiency through Automation AI and ML transform inventory management by predicting stock levels, automating reorder processes, and optimizing warehouse organization. Here’s how to address common hurdles with strategic actions that leverage AI for automation excellence.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 5, 2021

The model contains, but is not limited to, organizational design, people and capabilities, roles and responsibilities, business processes and interactions, KPIs, reward and recognition, technology usage, governance and reporting. We now have automated production facilities, warehouses, and transport in our physical supply chain.

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Oracle SCM

JULY 12, 2017

Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. Compliance audits, best practices, and benchmarks provide a governing framework for sustainable supply chain operations and ensure clarity around the environmental impact of specific actions. Agility is the name of the game.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

” I do not believe in big government and I hate politics. With the full warehouses on the west coast, many of the chassis are under containers being used as overflow warehouses outside of retail stores and distribution centers. There is not a one-to-one relationship between a container and a purchase order.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2016

However, now more than ever companies do need to think about how global events impact them because their consumers are becoming increasingly eco-conscious and switching their buying habits. Further, it touched upon the different strategies these companies plan to undertake to address their most pertinent supply chain concerns.

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RFgen

DECEMBER 4, 2016

However, now more than ever companies do need to think about how global events impact them because their consumers are becoming increasingly eco-conscious and switching their buying habits. Further, it touched upon the different strategies these companies plan to undertake to address their most pertinent supply chain concerns.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 18, 2018

However due to Maximo's limited Supply Chain capabilities it was often integrated with an ERP system for even basic supply chain features like Inventory Management, Replenishment, Purchasing, Contracting & Invoicing. When I write this, it is already successfully running in production for 6+ months.

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