C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

Let's take a look at the absolutely fundamental importance of the software systems that underpin DC operations: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). These systems are the brains that help retail operations stay ahead of the competition, by enabling the addition of new automated systems. Warehouse Control Systems (WCS).

Supply Chain Design Software 131

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Retail 131

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Brent crude oil prices Dec 2009 – Dec 2014 (Source MoneyAM.com). I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. 2015 is less than three weeks away, and a barrel of Brent crude oil is $65.70 Do Facebook and Twitter Need a Logistics Strategy?

Predictive Analytics Software 201

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics 201

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Last week, I spoke on the evolution of the digital supply chains and my vision for Supply Chain 2020 at the World Trade Group Event in Miami. The audience stayed for the presentation and following the event, there were many spirited debates at the restaurant bar on the content. Technologies are changing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 150

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2016

(Included in this post is Cummins’ digital award for the 2016 Supply Chains to Admire. I want to understand why some companies outperform on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter while others do not. All too often supply chain leaders are good at high level vision, but weak at connecting the vision to execution.

Cost Reduction Strategies 150

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy 150

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 26, 2014

If you want to stay ahead of your competition, take the step beyond the traditional approach to supply chain. It takes a completely different supply chain architecture that focuses on sensing, shaping and driving an intelligent response. As supply chains extend globally, they become more complex.

Supply Chain Planning Software 190

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 190

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2014

This week, I will speak at Llamasoft’s conference on improving supply chain network design. One of the reports that I am writing is on the state of Supply Chain Planning (SCP). In the recent study of the Voice of the Supply Chain Leader , we find that the gaps are large, and growing.

Case Study 282

Case Study Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 282

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 20, 2018

In recent years, the market presence for renewables has strengthened, having been driven by technological progress and rising consumer demand. An interesting point from BP’s perspective – which was highlighted in the group CEO Bob Dudley’s presentation – was that by 2040, 25% of the supply would be energy and the rest 75% oil and gas.

Trends 176

Trends Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 176

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it. A Personal Reflection.

Supply Chain Design Software 191

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design 191

Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

With visibility as the key driver for an effective supply chain improvement strategy, businesses today must rely on building collaborative relationships in their extended supply chains to gain visibility from end-to-end. Today’s technologies are allowing all the stakeholders in the supply chain to share a single network.

Real-time Visibility 100

Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. 110 supply chain leaders attended. In preparation for the summit, we readied the final report of the work on translating balance sheet results into a methodology to judge Supply Chain Excellence. Can you help us with what you see in the data?”

Optimal Sourcing 301

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 301

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The monthly cycle of S&OP meetings has been the forum in which a firm’s forecasts have been presented and reconciled across functional areas. New Wave 3 Technology can empower a more efficient and responsive planning process. TRADITIONAL IBP AND PLANNING TECHNOLOGY.

Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Prescriptive Analytics Software 78

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 11, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. As Bitcoin’s dramatic increase to over $50,000 a coin sparked a massive explosion in digital currencies and pervasive curiosity in blockchain-based technology, cryptocurrency exploded into the mainstream. Barriers in Terms of Technology. Get Our EBOOK HERE.

Supply Chain Network Software 94

Supply Chain Network Software Currency Supply Chain Software Procurement Solutions 94

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

I have read your report on S&OP technologies, and I have some questions.” The wonderful thing about the work I do at Supply Chain Insights is that I can now connect to people I do not know through my blog, and they are able to reach out to me directly to have a discussion. It was an Oracle shop.

Supply Chain Planning Software 265

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 265

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

In a business context, it goes further – Digitization is the automation of processes based on digital information formats. The more granular and comprehensive the data captured in digital format, the higher the fidelity and resolution of the picture presented through digitization. Haslam College of Business, April 2018).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 86

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Optimal Sourcing Logistics 86

Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2016

I’ve spent most of this week in Dorking, England (not far from London) meeting with executives from Paragon Software Systems and several of its customers (I’ll share my takeaways from the visit, including my video interviews with clients, in a future post). Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Predictive Analytics Software 0

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Bitcoin has become one of the favorite and most attractive investment tools for traders, institutions, and individual investors worldwide. Presently the coin has hit an all-time high price of 60,000 dollars, and at present, it is trading at the rate of 55,600 dollars.

Predictive Analytics Software 92

Predictive Analytics Software Currency Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 92

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Supply chain management is a career that perfectly matches the skill set of the Millennial generation—if they can be persuaded to pursue it. Pero, department chair, Supply Chain Management, with Michigan State University. Training for the Future. “We A recent study by Deloitte bears out what Speier?Pero Pero is finding.

Negotiating Skills 104

Negotiating Skills Buyer Training Supply Chain Skills Supply Chain Software 104

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

In a business context, it goes further – Digitization is the automation of processes based on digital information formats. The more granular and comprehensive the data captured in digital format the higher the fidelity and resolution of the picture presented through digitization. Haslam College of Business, April 2018).

Supply Chain Design Software 66

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement Analytics 66

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This level of connectivity will have profound social, political and economic consequences, and increasingly form part of our everyday lives, from the cars we drive and medicines we take, to the jobs we do and the governance systems we live in, to even the business technology systems we use. The implication of this capability will be immense.

Internet of things 120

Internet of things Manufacturing Procurement Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 120

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 14, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights Amazon CEO ’s latest letter to shareholders outlining performance, operational and strategic business goals moving forward in 2023 and beyond. He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies 52

SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

From 2009 to 2020, packaging waste in the EU increased by 20% , reaching 79 million tons in 2020. The complexity of packaging supply chains, diverse packaging materials, and varying levels of supplier compliance can make this a challenge. Get a clear picture of your supply chain, particularly your suppliers’ use of packaging.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Packaging Material Savings Expense Reduction 52

American Global Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

trucking industry and supply chains. Yellow's success was due in part to its innovative use of technology. That included satellite tracking and real-time data analysis. In 2009, Yellow merged with Roadway Express to form YRC Worldwide Inc. Dealy meant disrupting supply chain flows.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Well, every person who is attracted to the crypto should know bitcoin is the first one that was launched in 2009, and following it, after few years in 2015, ethereum was launched. Both these cryptos are using the same network or technology, i.e., blockchain technology.

Currency 65

Currency Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Security 65

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. We are watching the redefinition of the principles of safe and secure supply chains and corporate liability. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. PCA was a small player in a complex supply chain of big brands. What happened?

Pharmaceutical 150

Pharmaceutical Supply and Demand Food Manufacturing Procurement 150

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

Over the past year, the Arkieva Supply Chain Link Blog provided thought leadership and informative posts on supply chain strategy tips, trends, and news. Here is a list of the Top 20 Supply Chain Strategy Blog Posts from 2016. The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. Happy new year!

Inventory Reduction 61

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 61

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Here is the list: Supply chain technology implementations have reduced inventory. Companies should implement supply chain best practices. Companies that have focused on collaboration in the supply chain have built competitive advantage. Supply chain excellence matters. The reason?

Inventory Reduction 261

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 261

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Technology Services. Cloud & Big Data. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning 29

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

In a business context, it goes further – Digitization is the automation of processes based on digital information formats. The more granular and comprehensive the data captured in digital format, the higher the fidelity and resolution of the picture presented through digitization. Haslam College of Business, April 2018).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Transportation Optimal Sourcing Logistics 40

3rdwave

JANUARY 23, 2019

In a business context, it goes further – Digitization is the automation of processes based on digital information formats. The more granular and comprehensive the data captured in digital format the higher the fidelity and resolution of the picture presented through digitization. Haslam College of Business, April 2018).

Supply Chain Design Software 40

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement Analytics 40

Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 13, 2011

My first CSCMP Annual Conference was in 1989 and I always try to get there every year to catch up with all my logistics and supply chain friends! New of course, in it’s second year, is The CSCMP Supply Chain of the Future exhibition. As with every year, there are opportunities to learn new things and meet new people.

Supply Chain Software 68

Supply Chain Software San Diego Supply Chain Third Party Logistics 68

NC State SCRC

JULY 5, 2019

Procurement analytics, which supports decision making in procurement management, typically handles problems and decisions that are related to cost reduction, supplier management, cost modeling, procurement-led innovation, market strategies, supply chain risk, and stakeholder value improvement (Handfield, Jeong, and Choi 2019).

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Procurement Solutions 40

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Stuart William was in one of my former MBA classes at NC State in 2008, and graduated into one of the worst economies ever in May of 2009. Marsh did not have centralized approach to supply chain management. But because of their less mature supply chain organization, the net income percentage was in the low single digits.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Network

MARCH 2, 2012

Acquisitions of Emptoris and Demandtec expanded sourcing and pricing portfolios while the new version of IBM ILOG LogicNet Plus XE further enhances supply chain network capabilities. These actions move IBM closer to achieving the technology requirements to support matrix commerce. Relevant use cases by customer type.

Optimal Sourcing 79

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Negotiating Skills Manufacturing Procurement 79

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 9, 2012

Technology Services. Cloud & Big Data. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape.

Supply Chain Planning Software 29

Supply Chain Planning Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 29

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 45

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 8, 2013

In a growing number of companies today, supply management is being asked to demonstrate deep insights into customer requirements, and to quickly translate those insights into product offerings that often rely more on outsourced capabilities. Biogen Idec Inc. is showing how this can happen in the biotech sector. Headquartered in Weston, Mass.

Manufacturing Procurement 68

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Biotech Sourcing Strategies 68

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 4, 2013

Technology Services. Cloud & Big Data. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape.

Supply Chain Design Software 29

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 29