Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. And the company’s operations and technology have evolved over the last three years, with a focus on its trucking, warehousing, and air capabilities. Amazon Trucking.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

To enhance their competitive edge, companies across industries are adopting a key tactic: strategic sourcing. Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation.

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Logility

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A plan for achieving truly sustainable supply chain management — from the capabilities you’ll need, to the policies you should put in place, to the systems that will help you achieve it. . Supply chain sustainability is a company-wide effort that must also include your partners, customers, and other third-party actors.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares excerpts of our fifth prediction that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory. In this posting, we share excerpts of our fifth prediction.

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Precoro

APRIL 18, 2023

In today’s globalized economy, extraordinary events on one continent can be felt worldwide, as companies tend to have complex supply chains involving suppliers from multiple countries. An undisturbed supply chain is vital for continuous production and, as a result, for customer satisfaction.

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Logility

MARCH 8, 2022

These best practices will help make supply chain sustainability part of your operations and culture. Sustainable supply chain best practices help the environment and the people of the world, but they also make your supply chain more agile, efficient, and resilient. Map out your supply chain.

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

How to Select a Supply Chain Planning Tool. As the Vice President of Supply Chain you know things need to improve, and now you need to figure out what to do next. You’re in good company considering almost all supply chain professionals feel that they need to make improvements. If so, you’re not alone.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement is a complex and dynamic process involving strategic planning and several stages of execution, from sourcing to paying and reporting. Supply chain management, purchase requisitions and orders, budget management, and three-way matching – all these processes are integral to procurement as a whole.

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QAD

MARCH 29, 2022

Together with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher, the two of us are co-hosting “ Auto Supply Chain Prophets ,” which is the first podcast dedicated solely to global automotive supply chain issues. Our goal is to help automotive suppliers and OEMs discover hidden profits within their supply chains.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Procurement should identify key stakeholders, understand their needs, and communicate the benefits of any new technology before defining roles, responsibilities, and decision-making frameworks. He works to ensure that ​organizations are empowered with technology platforms that enable flexibility, innovation, and agility. ​

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Cognitive computing technology taps into social media to make this a reality.”

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering episodes 1-5 , episodes 6-10 and episodes 11-15 of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. As we wrap up 2022 and roll into the holidays, I wanted to share summaries of our five latest Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast episodes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Forecast in Q1 But Cautions on Inflation, Supply Chain. Walmart and Symbotic Expand Partnership to Deploy Automation System. This builds upon a prior agreement for 20 regional DCs, some of which have already begun implementing Symbotic’s technology. And now on to this week’s news.

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Saleswarp

MARCH 20, 2023

Sustainability has become increasingly important for businesses over the years, with companies now focusing on creating more sustainable supply chains. A sustainable supply chain integrates environmentally friendly practices throughout the entire process, from sourcing raw materials to product delivery.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Here, we’ll discuss how it becomes useful for SCMs and what are some blockchain supply chain examples. Understanding Supply Chain The production industry uses a variety of procedures to serve its consumers through the market; all these activities can be covered under one umbrella term: supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 5, 2023

Ensuring the safe material handling of these materials is not just a matter of policy or regulation; it’s the linchpin of efficient warehouse operations and by extension, effective Supply Chain Management. Furthermore, accidents and inefficiencies in material handling can create ripples throughout the supply chain.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Supply chains account for the vast majority of any organization’s sustainability impact, so companies around the world are working hard to improve social and environmental conditions with their suppliers. Procurement and Supply Chain. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI). CPGs and Retail.

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SupplyShift

JULY 23, 2021

Supply chains account for the vast majority of any organization’s sustainability impact, and companies around the world are waking up to the need to improve social and environmental conditions with their suppliers. These measures are not only critical for the future of the planet; they’re critical for the future of your company, too.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

These are some examples of large players making bold moves, often involving low-carbon fuels and related engine technology. Unlike their customers, usually large shippers with their own sustainability strategies and targets that often span their entire supply chain. technologies and practices. technologies and practices.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2015

What do H&M and Whirlpool know about supply chains that many of their competitors don’t? It is that world-class supply chains embody world-class brands by delivering to the customers the promises made and stories told by their marketing departments. If there is a mismatch, look to your supply chain to find out why.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2021

Supply chains play a crucial role in moving goods along to the end user. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain. 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain.

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Precoro

JANUARY 29, 2024

Escalating expenses associated with rising prices of raw materials, finished goods, third-party services, and labor along the entire supply chain expose businesses to a heightened threat of margin reduction. It is also an essential tool for promoting transparency and accountability in the purchasing process.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliated Supply Chain Matters blog urges caution and oversight in pilot use of generative AI applications targeted for supply chain management process support. AI technologists refer to this technology as being “ narrow AI. ”

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – Supply Chain Organizations Concerns in a Post-Pandemic World. Read Part One 10 COVID-19 Lessons for the Resilient Supply Chain. Discover Part Two The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain if you missed them. Global or local supply chain bottlenecks.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

The article presents findings from a survey conducted across over 200 global supply chain professionals to highlight how the pandemic has increased the need for freight market intelligence and how it continues to be relevant even as supply chain issues resolve. But even since July 2020, much has changed.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

This is crucial as businesses continue to be faced with supply chain and business challenges. A competitive and nimble supply base can assist organizations as they rapidly respond to challenges in cost and supply. Among some of the features and tools, we are equipped to support the following initiatives.

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

London, UK – June 18, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management software, today announced the general availability of its new platform release 166. Specific release highlights include: Sourcing Decision Center (SDC) – Ivalua’s Sourcing solution now includes intuitive and powerful sourcing optimisation capabilities.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Supply Chain Director of 2030. Looking to the future, supply chain leaders will continue to be challenged. Supported by the right technologies and company mindset, your 2030 supply chain director will be able to help you develop a resilient, future-proof supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech update, we highlight SAP SE’s announcement of Joule , a natural-language, generative AI copilot. The technology will ultimately be embedded into various SAP Cloud based applications including those supporting supply chain management.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. .

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Resilinc

APRIL 13, 2021

You may be part of an organization whose leaders understand that supply chain risk management (SCRM) is a strategic imperative, and your SCRM may already be mature and delivering a return on investment. 4) The supply chain organization’s operational review includes evaluation by the corporate risk team.

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Oracle SCM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) recently announced its plans to help industry and government address supply chain risks. The NCSC also plans to eventually provide threat briefings to industry to help them safeguard their supply chains and acquisition processes, though no timeline has been announced.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.

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ThroughPut

MAY 25, 2021

Supply chain-focused organizations like the food and beverages industry can turn the tide with an efficient S&OP process and improve their overall business performance. In the third stage of supply review, the objective is simply to create a supply plan that aligns with the consensus demand plan.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How can Capacity Planning Software help? Some of the features are as follows: 1.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 28, 2020

What is Capacity planning software? Capacity planning software is a programmable solution that helps manufacturing organizations understand the actual production capacity needed to address fluctuating demands for its products and services. How can Capacity Planning Software help? Some of the features are as follows: 1.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 25, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters Covid-19 News Capsule follow-up, we update readers on ongoing global product demand supply network developments that are of special interest to our readers. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved. .

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