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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Founded in 2007, Rotterdam based Flo Group specializes in Oracle focused logistics software support and deployment services capabilities. The data is then compared with the existing warehouse management system (WMS) in order to foster real-time inventory accuracy and availability information. All rights reserved.

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Lifting The Gray Curtain

Supply Chain Shaman

This is despite the purchase of Terra Technology Demand Sensing and Multi-tier Inventory Management (MEIO) in 2014 for 12-14M$ (including implementation). The supply chain investments of the last decade focused on improving black & white processes–order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. The solution was too black box.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

Granular data by volume is a must to be able to manage replenishment, network design, and inventory targets. A simplistic view is that supply chain excellence is the trade-off of cost, inventory and customer service. The two primary buffers in the supply chain are manufacturing capacity and inventory. Time horizon. The takeaway?

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“You’re Only as Good as Your Worst Supplier”

Talking Logistics

to take in parts from Pratt’s suppliers, package them into kits holding about 8,000 parts, and ship them to Pratt factories for assembly by company’s machinists. Procuring logistics services is not the same as buying paper clips, yet that’s how many procurement organizations approach it.

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Flipkart-Walmart Deal and What It Means for the Indian Online Retail Sector

Shipsy

Despite entering India way back in 2007, Walmart till now, operated only 21 stores catering to B2B segment across the country. Customers are not only looking for discounts and quality but are also preferring companies that offer faster shipping. This is where Walmart can make a huge impact.

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Supply Chain Operating Networks Create Supply Chain Rockstars

Talking Logistics

With digital business-to-business (B2B) enhancements, industrial manufacturers can find prospective customers, research new suppliers, alert buyers to shipping delays and foster deeper trading partner relationships. Ed Rusch is a modern marketing devotee, technology evangelist and commerce accelerator.

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We Need Supply Chain Immunity, not Resiliency: A Position Paper

NC State SCRC

Supply chain resilience generally means the ability to manage risk and be best positioned to respond and even gain advantage from disruptions (Sheffi, 2007). [1] After all, supply chain management is about getting things moving, and that applies not only to roads, airports, and ships, but to how we think about getting things to people.