Kinaxis

JANUARY 23, 2017

Fresh out of Supply Chain Talent. There’s no time like the present to talk about the future of supply chain management. That was the perfect lead-in for a great Supply Chain Insights webinar I attended recently – Journey to Supply Chain 2030. Admittedly, 2030 is a few years out.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2019

So are supply chain leaders. As an industry analyst in the supply chain planning market for fifteen years, this month, I will publish my tenth report on S&OP. Being the original author, I laugh when technology companies attempt to explain the Gartner S&OP maturity model to me in briefings.). The Preamble.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2017

The decision support technologies that we use today–price management, trade promotion management, network design, supply chain planning, transportation planning, supplier risk management–are on the cusp of redefinition through new forms of analytics. A hype cycle starts with a technology trigger. Buyer beware.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Supply Chain News. Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. Supply Chain Strategy.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. I frequently see groups of supply chain leaders arguing about the right for individual businesses to define their own systems/process. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. Technologies. To align S&OP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The company created Project Gigaton in 2017 to engage suppliers and other stakeholders up and down the supply chain to reduce carbon emissions. The goal is to reduce or avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gasses from the global value chain by 2030. percent in the third quarter, down from 3.8

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. In contrast, as a regional supply chain leader in the 1990’s, my company had one S&OP. A successful S&OP process is 60% change management/organizational design, 30% process and 10% technology. Most want to sell technology. Technologies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

I am facilitating a workshop between supply chain business visionaries and technology innovators. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. Definitional Image.

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Arkieva

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In a recent Gartner research study titled “ Get Ready for IoT Order Buttons in Supply Chain Planning and S&OP” early findings and recommendations for supply chain executives included: . Uncertainty: The Impact of IoT buttons on Supply Chain Processes is unclear.

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QAD

JULY 7, 2022

Can you identify all your suppliers in the supply chain? A recent Quality Digest article suggested that “ethical supply chain management is being fueled by consumer demand, profitability, and visibility. Can Your Business Answer These Questions Around ESG Issues and CSR? and across Europe.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 28, 2016

The average manufacturing company’s supply chain organization is 15 years old. Historically, the traditional supply chain focused on improving costs. Today, more mature supply chain teams focus on delivering value. Typically, it is a lack of common definition on what defines supply chain excellence.

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AIMMS

AUGUST 20, 2019

Could self-organization make your supply chain more agile? . McKinsey estimates that roughly 14% of the global workforce will have to switch occupational categories by the year 2030. Addressing the skills gap to deal with the fast pace of automation and digitization is extremely important. – Tweet this.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

Recycling rates did improve slightly from 63% to 64% but have been stagnant since 2016, underscoring the pressing need for more effective packaging waste management solutions. If approved, the new regulation would mean that by 2030 all packaging on the EU market must be designed to be recyclable (i.e., Evaluate Current Practices.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. Customer-Centric Supply Chain Processes. ” I smiled.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Most of those emissions are associated with corporate supply chains. Clearly, companies need to begin to more fully consider their supply chains, working to make them more resilient, sustainable and ethical.” He writes, “Promoting sustainability throughout a complex supply chain is incredibly challenging.”[2]

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Countries worldwide have announced policies to promote the shift toward green technologies—especially electric vehicles (EVs). It has been one of the key minerals in the transition to greener technologies like electric vehicles. What is Nickel? What is Cobalt?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 5, 2016

The market shift was dramatic, and if we had made a series of small cuts in staff or direction, we would have had the same fate as i2 Technologies or Manugistics. For many years (1992-2001), I worked at Manugistics, a supply chain planning technology provider. He said, “Ariba was in trouble. I smiled.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

At this time of year, we find many companies planning workshops to stimulate thinking on building a digital supply chain and igniting next-generation supply chain thinking. Understand inventory write-offs, impact of forecast processes and technology satisfaction in the planning benchmarking. Forge a strategy?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

On Monday, I would speak in Orlando Florida at the Terra Technology event; and on Wednesday, present the keynote at the Logistic Summit & Expo in Mexico City. I believe that supply chains build economies and save the world. I also believe that supply chains need a revolution. This work is important to me.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Recent reports from the UN state that the world is not on track to reach its goal of zero hunger by 2030. Exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing supply chain disruptions and geopolitical events, like the war in Ukraine, the future of global food security is at risk. soil moisture) and eventual impacts on yield.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018.

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Unleashed

JULY 25, 2021

About 40% that waste happens at the end of the supply chain – either in the form of consumer or commercial food waste. Let’s look at how smart food businesses can reduce their waste – and how the right food manufacturing software helps them do it. Food waste occurs at all levels of the supply chain.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Additionally, technology, machine learning and the tightening workforce are now front and center in the CEO agenda. And, the importance of leveraging big data is growing.

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Elementum

AUGUST 15, 2017

As its role in the automotive supply chain has expanded, China has impacted key players; from domestic component manufacturers to the world’s biggest automakers. This may be attributed to China’s continuous investment in research and development, enabling them to overcome the technological barriers in manufacturing.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Bringing Circular Economy (CE) into the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry effectively targets two major fields: products and equipment (waste and consumption) and internal operations and networks (energy and data). Citing Cisco, there is global supply, but no global trash return. But first, what are the issues?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2018

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Additionally, technology, machine learning and the tightening workforce are now front and center in the CEO agenda. And, the importance of leveraging big data is growing.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2018

Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, notes, “The goal [for building a network of networks] is to close current gaps, to build inter-enterprise visibility, and improve interoperability between businesses. ” IoT benefits are not limited to the manufacturing sector. Business Challenges.

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Elementum

JANUARY 9, 2017

In fact, 2016 saw a flurry of traditional automakers across the globe stepping into the battery-powered EV market, particularly industry giants such as General Motors, Nissan, Renault, BMW and Volkswagen. Battery costs are plummeting, thanks to rapid technological advancements and heavy investments into the sector.

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QAD

MAY 25, 2021

In 2016, experts predicted that cost parity between BEVs and ICE , which would require a battery cost of roughly $100 per kWh, wouldn’t occur until at least 2030. A large implication of Tesla’s announcement is the guarantee that other OEMs and technology companies will be rushing to compete. Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2019

I help business leaders transform supply chains. In my annual Supply Chain Academy class, I offer office hours. Planning organizations around the world struggle for acceptance in a supply chain world that is mainly reactive. Fiercely independent, I triangulate the market and share insights. Driving Value.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

Today’s supply chain processes are inside-out with a focus on orders and shipments. We have automated transactional data; but there are no systems available to take independent demand data (channel data_ and move it through a multi-tier supply chain planning system. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016.

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RFgen

JULY 14, 2022

IoT in the Supply Chain: A Digital Revolution. In the supply chain, the cost of enterprise mobility plans, security worries, and technical management concerns remain key roadblocks to mobile-focused innovation. This is especially true as mobile inventory technologies continue to mature and become more accessible.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Labor is an important input with 50-60% of employees of the company reporting through supply chain organizations. Supply chain processes are relatively new. There is a belief that investments in technology, processes and talent improves balance sheet results and organizational agility. Is talent a cost or an asset?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

in 2016 with over three dozen Boeing freighter aircrafts. Concern about supply chain disruptions triggered by the Lunar New Year holiday that began this week is running higher this year than last, according to a survey from the German container logistics platform Container xChange. Amazon launched Air in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2016

I will also pen my 95th report for this week’s Supply Chain Insight’s newsletter. We now reach 23,000 supply chain leaders globally with our newsletter and have over 50,000 views/month on Slideshare. We reviewed the orbit charts and progress of the recent Supply Chains to Admire Analysis for 2016.

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