Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. This blog examines how supply chain sustainability solutions reduce waste, conserve energy, and lower emissions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2020

If the word collaboration was listed on a card as a drinking game at supply chain conferences, we would be drunk at many. While we speak of collaboration, the focus is on driving enterprise results not value in value chains. As complexity increased, we did not design the supply chain to absorb greater variability.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. This blog examines how supply chain sustainability solutions reduce waste, conserve energy, and lower emissions.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 40

RFgen

JULY 24, 2019

Companies that transport dairy have to keep it cold and make sure customers receive a fresh supply on a regular basis. Nation’s Restaurant News said major chains look for more sustainable food product sources as consumers begin to favor companies that offer eco-friendly merchandise available through supply chain transparency.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Walmart Secures Patent for Drones to Carry Products Inside Stores (Digital Trends). Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. So sad, so senseless. Price-Fixing Probe (WSJ – sub.

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RFgen

JULY 24, 2019

Companies that transport dairy have to keep it cold and make sure customers receive a fresh supply on a regular basis. Nation’s Restaurant News said major chains look for more sustainable food product sources as consumers begin to favor companies that offer eco-friendly merchandise available through supply chain transparency.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Supply and Demand 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. It is a story of supply chain innovation. In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 26, 2014

They investigate how some of the theory they just learned about can be put into practice, and get a look at and feel for Quintiq’s supply chain planning and optimization software. QuintiqWT presenter Marcel Wouterse discussing supply chain struggles turned into challenges pic.twitter.com/QvlzqndATs.

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MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2014

A recent MIT CTL roundtable highlighted the multifaceted role of drivers in last-mile deliveries, and how companies need to consider these roles when developing last-mile supply chain strategies. This relatively small segment of global supply chains is gaining in importance.

Expense Reduction 102

Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies Third Party Logistics 102

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Managing yard and warehouse operations has long been one of the thornier aspects of transportation logistics. A recent conversation with a major distributor of consumer beverages encapsulated many of the most common issues. The net result? Higher expenses. Dissatisfied customers. Bottom line: yards are hard.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2020

Georgia Wilson predicts the circular economy represents the future for the supply chain. She reports, “In the next 18 months, 70% of supply chain leaders are planning to invest in circular economies.”[1] Creating a circular supply chain. Today that is changing.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

To achieve this the customer shares information on sales and product needs with the supplier, who is then able to ensure the correct amount of inventory is supplied. VMI creates efficiencies in the supply chain as it ensures data from sales is a key part of the inventory management system.

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Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies 95

Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. New Capabilities from JDA Create Transportation Resiliency – Enabling Shippers to Balance Service and Cost Pressures. Infor Announces Major Enhancements to Supply Chain Management.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 100

CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

There are numerous factors that must be considered at all times to secure the integrity of the temperature sensitive products being transported. Successful cold chains require planning, communication, and the right technology at every step of the journey. We’d love to hear how you find the right balance for your cold chain.

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AFFLINK

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

These practices require supply chain solutions that allow hygienic practices such as soap and septic tanks. These working conditions also require supply chain solutions that provide employees with waterproof footwear. Water Supply. Keeping Your Supply Chain in Compliance. Washing Facilities.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 13, 2018

Though we don’t typically consider the production background of the electronics we buy, it might come as a shock to know many of these devices are created in environments where exploitive labor practices are unfortunately commonplace across the supply chain. higher than Food & Beverage (43.8), Transport (42.5)

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Electronics Manufacturing Procurement Chemicals Malaysia 64

BlueYonder

MAY 4, 2018

Friday in 5 – news from around the supply chain landscape, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Adding more competition to the alternative-fueled transportation industry, Anheuser-Busch will buy up to 800 hydrogen-fueled trucks from Nikola Motor Co. for beverage delivery.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software New York 40

BlueYonder

MAY 4, 2018

Friday in 5 – news from around the supply chain landscape, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Adding more competition to the alternative-fueled transportation industry, Anheuser-Busch will buy up to 800 hydrogen-fueled trucks from Nikola Motor Co. for beverage delivery.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software New York 40

GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series on Supplier Quality Management processes and how to evaluate your suppliers from Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chain. Therefore, it is paramount for you as a logistics and supply chain professional to have a keen sense of how to properly evaluate a supplier.

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Procurement Analytics Metrics Quality Supply Chain Planning Software 120

QAD

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. percent, France 9.5

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Belgium Manufacturing Procurement Netherlands France 66

RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Many products require temperature control throughout the supply chain. This requires companies to closely monitor another dataset beyond average supply chain logistics management information. Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization, demand companies provide temperature data during transport.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

RFgen

MAY 8, 2016

Many products require temperature control throughout the supply chain. This requires companies to closely monitor another dataset beyond average supply chain logistics management information. Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization, demand companies provide temperature data during transport.

Inventory 52

Inventory Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software South America 52

RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Starbucks will have to monitor the supply chain of its donations with the same focus on temperature control, speed and safety as all of its consumable goods. Food may need expensive transportation standards, performed quickly and in certain temperatures, to keep food from perishing before it reaches needy people.

Food 52

Food Inventory Reduction Inventory Waste Reduction 52

RFgen

APRIL 5, 2016

Starbucks will have to monitor the supply chain of its donations with the same focus on temperature control, speed and safety as all of its consumable goods. Food may need expensive transportation standards, performed quickly and in certain temperatures, to keep food from perishing before it reaches needy people.

Food 52

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

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 Management. Supply Chain Matters.

Manufacturing Procurement 25

Manufacturing Procurement Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Retail Procurement Solutions 25

6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. For discount retailers like Burlington, the supply chain is often a competitive advantage — and thus a secret recipe for success.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I was moving from a position where I led a manufacturing operation to being a part of a team to design supply chain software to improve planning decisions. The tension I felt reading the brochure on the plane is what I believe every supply chain leader feels every day. Supply chain processes are now over 30-years old.

Inventory Reduction 150

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

As I noted in an earlier post, the food sector is now learning what companies in other sectors (like entertainment and transportation) learned several years ago. Marchat notes, “The first year of research predicted that consumer online food and beverage spend could reach $100 billion by 2025. The digital era is disruptive.

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Predictive Analytics Software Procurement Analytics Omnichannel 100

Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

The transaction will enhance XPO’s range of supply chain solutions by making XPO the second largest less-than-truckload (LTL) provider in North America, and will expand the company’s global contract logistics platform. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., billion of revenue and $528 million of adjusted EBITDA.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

The top categories are food, beverages, apparel / accessories, and decorations. helps it facilitate the rapid transport of packages. It strives to reduce waste and increase energy efficiency at its facilities and transportation fleet. Consumers plan to spend a total of $6.9 per person. But I see one missing category: live music.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. One of the…the garment supply chain always compare this to IT cloud infrastructure. And if we’re not, you know where that is.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

My journey to understand supply chain Metrics That Matter started three years ago. I was sitting at my kitchen table attempting to write a celebratory book on the 30th anniversary of supply chain management. This work will culminate in the launch of the Supply Chain Index in April. I want to help.

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Metrics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 287