Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 11, 2024

Medline is a medical supply manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider. Medline is the largest supplier of clinical supply chain services to US medical surgical establishments. The company has made significant investments in their supply chain. Medline’s first AutoStore went live in 2013.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

What if there was a talk show focused on supply chain and logistics topics? My goal was to provide supply chain and logistics executives, as well as students and young professionals, with an interactive and engaging platform to learn and network with “newsmakers and thought leaders” in the industry. Be Sociable, Share!

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Currently, however, the supply chain, like many other economic areas, is suffering from a different kind of labor pain — a pain unlikely to result in much joy unless companies can attract a new generation of supply chain professionals. Labor Woes are Contributing to Supply Chain Woes. Desperately.”[1]

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

ToolsGroup will support Emma’s goal of creating a resilient, intelligent supply chain process to fuel the company’s growth. Since its start in 2013, Emma has become one of Europe’s fastest growing companies, with 800+ team members operating in 30 countries worldwide. MUNICH & BOSTON — 23. million in 2020.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2021

”[2] It’s a question with which supply chain professionals have been wrestling for months. Bowman seems to think supply chain professionals should have been better prepared. ” Sidelining the supply chain in flush times is a bad idea. According to business writer Laura V.

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 1, 2020

With big companies like Forever 21 having solvency problems, it becomes apparent that any weakness in supply chain or demand forecasting can seriously hurt a fashion company. So what can be done about the fashion supply chain, and how can it be managed better? Biggest Issues in Fashion Supply Chain Management.

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QAD

AUGUST 18, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and their supply, contract packaging and distribution partners are under constant pressure to comply with government requirements while maintaining high standards for patient safety, product quality and innovation. What is the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)? consumers.”.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2015

Supply chain management in manufacturing is by no means a simple process, but the United States is learning from past mistakes and they're poised to start playing a little catch-up in the manufacturing world due to their expertise. Government Weighs In on Supply Chain Management in Manufacturing.

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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Supply chain shortages have led to frustration at the pharmacy counter for many this year. Now, a new threat may throw a wrench in the already precarious pharma supply chain. What is the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)? The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is part of this act.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2017

These podcasts bring the latest news and thought leadership in the supply chain and logistics industries right to your earbuds. If you’re looking to increase your podcast listening , here are five that highlight topics of interest to supply chain and logistics professionals. 5 supply chain and logistics podcasts.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Notice how the water turns from blue to brown in Figure 3 with the lack of demand translation capabilities within the enterprise for manufacturing and logistics. Tight coupling of the supply chain forecast to the financial forecast will improve value. Drawings from Two Very Different Businesses Portraying the River of Demand.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2013

auto manufacturing market melted down, I was conducting value stream mapping workshops at tier one suppliers (Magna, TRW, Yazaki, Johnson Controls, etc.). When mapping a supply chain, I would always put a big red circle around the warehouse. Exel (DHL Supply Chain). Back in 2008, just before the U.S. Genco ATC .

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

It took years of wandering for the supply chain to end up in the morass in which it currently finds itself. Although portions of the supply chain are functioning well, many consultants believe a true transformation is needed in order to make the global supply chain more resilient.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 19, 2013

LLamasoft Launches Data Services to Provide Reference Data for the Supply Chain Design Community. Oracle Delivers Transformational Capabilities with New In-Memory Applications for Oracle Value Chain Planning. SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half Results 2013. HighJump Software Acquires Evenex.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 19, 2014

You are pissy and opinionated in this world of supply chain blandness. The term supply chain excellence is easier to say than define. I have been trying to define it as a supply chain analyst for over fifteen years. The Supply Chain Index. I find it refreshing.” I could taste it.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 26, 2013

No time to waste this Friday, so let’s go straight to the news… Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2013 Revenue and Earnings. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results. Oracle Brings Extreme Supply Chain Performance to Customers with New In-Memory Application. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.1%

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 26, 2014

Due to more complex supply chains, policy makers worldwide are enforcing stricter regulations for manufacturing and logistics. Within a decade, the number of FDA warning letters sent to medical device manufacturers has increased threefold, from 61 letters in 2002 to 181 in 2012 (EC A 2012). Pharmaceutical Regulation'

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Today, manufacturing firms face increasing threats from cybercriminals targeting weaknesses in SCADA (supervisory, control, and data acquisition) systems. Primary Cybersecurity Threats Facing Manufacturing Companies. Regulatory Compliance Requirements for Manufacturers.

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

First, the Decision Sciences Journal has selected the article Managing Differentiation-Integration Duality in Supply Chain Integration by Terjesen, Patel and Sanders for its Best Paper Award for 2012. Managing Differentiation-Integration Duality in Supply Chain Integration. Finally, the judges for the 2012 Harold E.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. As a goal, it is easier to say than to define.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

supply chain. Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector. manufacturing.” Website: [link].

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 14, 2013

Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum/ 3PL Summit. Date: 12-14 november 2013. Smarten Your Supply Chain to Reduce Costs and Drive Growth. The Annual meeting of Leading Supply Chain Executives in Europe. The Annual meeting of Leading Supply Chain Executives in Europe. URL: [link].

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Mask Supply Chain! Medical Device Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. Manufacturers of medical devices are the first ones to get the blame when a patient complains of suffering injury or harm from using a medical device.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

In the enterprise software world, Netsuite is becoming the Pitbull of the industry, with various supply chain and logistics software vendors forming partnerships with the company to help expand their presence in the small and midsize business (SMB) market.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2013

The collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh last week , which killed at least 705 workers and injured thousands of others, has put a spotlight on a problem that plagues many supply chains: the use of slave labor. In response, federal and state governments are taking action to drive down the use of slave labor in supply chains.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. Onshoring: Manufacturers capitalise on goods ‘made in the USA’ ( Financial Times ). Decaying Bridges, Highways Raise Costs for Truckers, Manufacturers ( Wall Street Journal ). In other news… Descartes Launches Updated Advanced Home Delivery Solution.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 8, 2014

I jeopardized the release date of the book by taking an extra three months to finish the Supply Chain Index work. He is trying to figure out the answer to these questions: What defines supply chain excellence? Since supply chain can be a bit boring, I made it into a narrative. Who has done it best?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2018

Although it may seem counterintuitive for a third-party logistics provider (3PL), like Cerasis, to trumpet such prospects, the resounding impact will drive greater efficiencies in supply chains. In general, today’s supply chain executives and managers continue using outdated, manual data entry processes, which will increase risk.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 Also, warehouse automation excludes similar systems such as airport baggage handling, manufacturing-line automation, and manually driven forklifts. KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

LLamasoft Introduces Supply Chain Sherpa Mobile Design and Visualization Modeling Tool. New ISF (10+2) Rule May Be Coming in May ( Supply Chain Management Review ). Cass Freight Index Report – January 2013. While we wait for the storm… C.H. Robinson Reports Fourth Quarter Results. Con-way Inc.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 3, 2024

In this special Supply Chain Matters supply network risk advisory, we highlight the initial implications of today’s major earthquake that has impacted the island of Taiwan. Reportedly, United Microelectronics Corp , Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. magnitude event that occurred in November 2013.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Now is the Time for Manufacturing to Look at Logistics Efficiency. The source pointed to several trends that are encouraging the adoption of TMS, including better control of data, more comprehensive analysis and the need to support omni-channel supply chains. Manufacturing seems heading for a long awaited comeback.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2023

Cyber Security For Supply Chain Management has the potential to become a more significant issue. However, what does “supply chain cybersecurity” actually mean? What is a Supply Chain Attack? And a supply chain attack might target any link in this chain.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2013

In the meantime… SAP Announces First Quarter 2013 Results. SAP reported that total revenues and net profit increased 7 percent and 17 percent, respectively, in Q1 2013 compared to Q1 2012. This strategy P&G is employing does nothing but shift problems across the supply chain, which ultimately comes back to bite you later on.

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