Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 19, 2013

I learned today that one of the articles I published with colleagues from the University of Tennessee, Oxford University, and Manchester University was cited for the 2013 Emerald citation of Excellence award. As papers need at least three years to accumulate citation data, the 2013 Awards have been selected from papers published in 2009.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Why Supply Chain Innovation Matters in a Fast-Changing World (1,487 views). Tweet The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Episodes of 2013 appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Why User Interfaces for Supply Chain Software Are Getting a Makeover (1,909 views). Be Sociable, Share!

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Sanofi Performance Versus Peer Group for 2013-2022 Similarly, I find 35% of companies following the pack not able to drive resilience in the face of market shifts. The performance in 2022 is almost the same as that in 2013 (note the circular pattern). Outperformers Focus on Customer-centric Innovation. Challenge this paradigm.)

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Talking Logistics

MAY 31, 2013

NAFTA Trade in March 2013. Tweet The post This Week in Logistics News (May 27-31, 2013) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Supply Vision Partners with FindMyFreight.com. Department of Transportation Releases Policy on Automated Vehicle Development. Trucks Transported 60% of U.S.-NAFTA Be Sociable, Share!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

We have an employment skills gap , an uncoordinated approach to nurturing innovation, and an export imbalance. government is following suit by establishing a network of manufacturing innovation hubs throughout the country. National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, The Infrastructure of Manufacturing Innovation Hubs.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

What I found most interesting, however, was this statistic quoted in the press release: “According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, as of January 2013, 31 percent of American adults own a tablet computer , up from 25 percent in August 2012 and four percent in 2010.” Song of the Week: “Stubborn Love” by The Lumineers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

He is committed to developing, inspiring, and leading a team of client-centric problem solvers who are constantly innovating and adapting new techniques and technologies to serve clients better. The company has received recognition for its exceptional service and innovative solutions, including being named to the Inc.

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TradeGecko

APRIL 14, 2020

Apple is famous for its innovation and design. As a matter of fact, Apple’s Supply Chain has led Gartner's Supply Chain Top 25 list since 2013. But few people know that the way Apple handles inventory is also a factor that led to success.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2015

Throughout the course of business, business owners, who may be in the manufacturing, retail, or in another industry, find themselves focusing on innovation. In fact, the annual ChainLink Research Study found innovation to be the top focus for those involved in the manufacturing community. Innovation For IT Departments.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

As China’s economy is slowing down, everyone supports the idea that China must innovate. According to a report prepared by McKinsey Global Institute in 2015 , China must grow through innovation. To a certain extent, the Chinese government has planted many seeds to transform itself from a manufacturing economy to an innovation economy.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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BlueYonder

MAY 7, 2013

More than 2,600 JDA Software and RedPrairie customers came together yesterday as JDA FOCUS 2013 began showcasing its supply chain, retail merchandising, store operations and all-channel commerce solutions at the industry’s premier event of the year. — JDASoftware (@JDASoftware) May 6, 2013. See the action from #JDAFOCUS13 !

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

The secret behind the innovation is Google X , a lab whose boss has the job title “Captain of Moonshot”, focused on looking at what everyone thinks is impossible and flipping it on its head. The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) July 31, 2013. Technology Trend 1: Mobile. Mobile is on the rise – tablet, smartphone or other.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

In recognition of the innovative solution Quintiq provided, we were recently awarded the Passenger Service Product of the Year by Urban Transport Agenda, a leading publication in transportation intelligence.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The complexity of global supply chains – especially in organizations like GM – require hands-on relationship management of suppliers to ensure that supplier collaboration will lead to added value, and innovation. Resources spent/gains made on the road to innovation are, therefore, sustained exclusively by the internal entity.

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ivalua

MAY 28, 2014

At one time, these were innovative, effective tools but compared to the Nexus of Information, spreadsheets and email have become slow and limiting. The Cloud: Gartner stated that in 2013 cloud adoption rose by 40%, driven by the low total cost of ownership, which reduced both infrastructure and overall maintenance costs.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 6, 2013

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 2, 2019

Oil prices impact a lot of things, one of which is the drive to innovate new biobased products from non-petroleum based materials. The number of innovations is growing in this space, and will continue to expand. Oil prices have been rather volatile as of late, and are hovering around $58/bbl, down from an average of $65/bbl in 2018.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

Before I go back out to shovel, this week’s news… 3Gtms and Transite Technology Join Forces to Offer Innovative TMS for Mid-Market Shippers, 3PLs, and Carriers. Descartes Reports Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results. Ryder Relaunches Dedicated Transportation Solution. New Vehicle Routing Software Version.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

With all the natural disasters, political posturings and sexual harassment revelations dominating the news cycle of the past year, we sure could use some good news, and that’s exactly what we’ve got for you—the 2017 MH&L Innovation Awards. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

” The industry is in a groupthink, largely missing the opportunities for breakthrough innovation. All companies but two– Apple and L’Oreal– listed in the Gartner Top 25 underperform when compared against their industry peer group for 2013-2022. Could SAP mobilize to redefine the space?

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BlueYonder

MAY 6, 2013

JDA FOCUS 2013 got off to a great start on Sunday. The Innovation Zone proved the perfect setting for enjoying delicious finger foods and cocktails while visiting the many kiosks, mapping out Monday’s schedules, and visiting with JDA solution experts and partners.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 1, 2013

Supply chain innovations such as the early adoption of RFID underline how a flawed view of new technology can lead to unwise investment decisions. For many companies supply chain innovation (SCI) is a key source of competitive advantage. Blurred vision. The lack of clarity is more than an academic issue. Take RFID, for example.

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EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Therefore the Zeronauts consist of “a new breed of innovator, determined to drive problems such as carbon, waste, toxics, and poverty to zero”. For this reason EcoVadis introduced an exciting new roadmap for 2013-2014 , moving from simple sustainability ratings to a more comprehensive platform offering innovative monitoring services.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 22, 2020

It was the Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter who coined the term ‘creative destruction’, the processes whereby entrepreneurs and their innovations create new technological paradigms and new industries that disrupt and ultimately destroy the existing ones. One of these new entrepreneurs and new innovators is Kegan Fisher.

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SCM Research

JULY 14, 2016

All of these articles were selected from articles published in 2013. It can again be observed that articles dealing with sustainability or resilience seem to have a good chance to become highly cited, but also articles about innovative technologies turn out to be quite popular. Business Horizons, 56 (2), 167-177 DOI: 10.1016/j.bushor.2012.11.010.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Organizational alignment in manufacturing organizations is worse between operations and finance teams today than in 2013. The industry considers the company a leader, but I know the dark side that internally, the IT processes squash innovation. Organizations can align to drive value despite the allegiance to functional metrics.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Since its start in 2013, Emma has become one of Europe’s fastest growing companies, with 800+ team members operating in 30 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Germany, Emma is the world’s largest direct-to-customer sleep brand, known for its award-winning and highly rated boxed-bed mattresses, of which it sold 1.5 million in 2020.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 12, 2022

”[1] Innovation gurus have come up with a number of methods people can use to help them to think about problems in a different way. Creating a corporate Medici Effect through diversification will help stimulate creative thoughts and innovations. Disruptive Innovation. Framework 8. Yet we take this view to our detriment.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The final day of FocusConnect 2013 was met with traditional English weather — cold and rainy. However, it was not enough to dampen the spirits of attendees who again packed the General Session to hear Razat Gaurav, JDA SVP, International, explore how multiple retail channels have changed retail and manufacturing supply chains everywhere.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Experts agreed that 2013 will be a stable year relative to 2012, with maybe 1-3% of growth in 2014. Apart from the economy, logistics innovation has been recognized as critical. The focus will be more on how innovative logistics systems will be. Creativity must be passable and to look at new concepts.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2017

Many episodes focus on technology and innovation. New episodes of the podcast have been published every Friday since its launch in 2013, touching on important topics like retail shifts, blockchain innovations, labor shortages, and the Internet of Things. Inbound Logistics.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 26, 2014

In the years to come, the FDA expects domestic GMP inspections to decrease and more inspections in the foreign arena (FDA 2013) reflecting the trend towards more globalized supply chains. China published new GMP guidelines in 2012 and called on pharmaceutical companies to pursue GMP certification by the end of 2013.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 Never before have we launched so many innovations for all parts of the value chain.”. In 2013, Daifuku acquired Wynright, a US-based provider of warehouse automation and material handling systems. Robotics and automation are key innovations for the future of supply chain.”.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

These innovations represent a strong commitment from through strategic environmental plans towards sustainable Supply Chain Management. The sustainable purchase becomes easier through the year with fewer barriers as customers increase their demands for environmentally friendly goods (Vishal Gupta, 2013). Vishal Gupta, 2013).

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

As a result, the emphasis on packaging systems has been growing substantially as of recent (Regattieri, 2013). Regattieri, 2013). An unprotected product could cause product waste which can be negative from an environmental and economic point of view (Regattieri, 2013). 5 Examples of Innovative Uses for RFID Technology in Retail.

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