ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017). Furthermore, e-procurement enables price negotiation and supplier evaluation.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

From artificial intelligence to refocusing on procurement, the state of supply chain continued to explode throughout 2016, and you need to understand why. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends. A 2016 Accenture survey, reports RF Gen , explained how more companies are taking advantage of AI benefits through linked supply chains.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. But, Wait.What is the Digital Supply Chain?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! JDA Achieves Key Competitive Wins and Sees Strong Cloud Growth.

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

The annual fixed-price contract is the current go-to for ocean freight procurement. Just like streaming replaced that iPod as a better way of listening to music, ocean freight procurement now has a better way. But Does Fixed Ocean Price Procurement Need Fixing? We never looked back. Source: SGX, Freightos Baltic Index.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2016

Today, we wrap up our series on the top 5 blogs in our 4 main categories ( Freight , Manufacturing , Logistics , and Supply Chain ). Our last post covered the Top 5 Supply Chain blogs of 2016. Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. 6 Transportation Management Trends for 2016.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Fit for Growth 2016. Date: 24 November, 2016. In cooperation with the companies Dräxlmaier and Stabi lus, the Association for Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics (BME) is organizing the first German-Romanian Supplier Dialogue Fit for Growth on 24 November 2016 in Bucharest, Romania. URL: www.bme.de/en/all-events/fit-for-growth/.

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Procurement Academy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Stress was a state of mind for supply chain and procurement professionals during the pandemic. Being responsible for keeping shelves filled and channels open at a time when the world was putting up barriers and closing borders was an unprecedented logistical challenge. A whole lot more stress, apparently. Train to retain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

By fostering collaboration across all stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, companies can enhance visibility, streamline processes, and proactively address disruptions. The post The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 20, 2016

Date: September 6, 2016. Young Professionals should begin as early as possible to gain knowledge in the fields of possibilities for procurement and logistics. Young Professionals should begin as early as possible to gain knowledge in the fields of possibilities for procurement and logistics. Organisation: BME.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Supply Chain Event 2016. Date: 22-23 November, 2016. In today’s era of logistics 4.0, Location: Paris Porte de Versailles – Pav. 8, Paris (FR). Organisation: Reed Expositions France. URL: www.supplychain-event.com. big data and business intelligence, innovation is at the forefront of the Supply Chain.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. The Role of Robotics in the list of manufacturing trends in 2016 cannot be understated or ignored. The Role of Robotics.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2016

2016 is finally here, and there’s a good chance you’re working hard to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. One recent survey indicated that just one-third of shippers are currently using a TMS – a powerful weapon in the logistics arsenal that has been proven time and again to deliver a strong ROI. 2016 is here.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 6, 2016

Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2016. Last updated on January 6th , 2016. 14th annual Cool Chain & Controlled Room Temperature Logistics Europe. 17th European Logistics CIO Forum. RLCON 2016. ARC Industry Forum Europe 2016.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

You probably have questions about what the 2016-2017 ocean contract season will bring. The bunker has been trending on the low side and is expected to continue this way through 2016—good news for ocean carriers, as bunker fuel is by far one of their largest operational costs. Consolidations. Bunker Cost. Driven by U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

For comparison, JDA had $2B in debt with a minority investment by Blackstone Partners in 2016. I give the current CEO Michael Farkelas, credit for balancing the E2open P&L and returning the Company to profitability in 2016, but I disagree with his acquisition strategy. JDA posted revenues of SAS recurring revenues of $222M in 2019.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 22, 2016

End2End Supply Chain Conference 2016. Date: 28 September 2016. Network, engage and learn as the End2End Supply Chain Conference 2016 takes an in-depth look at: ‘Changes that are shaping the supply chain of the future’. Venue: Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin. Organiser: Event Strategies. URL: www.supply-chain.ie/index.php.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

In today’s blog post we continue our look at the logistics technology trends that will shape 2018. In our first post on this subject, we addressed the 5 automated logistics technologies that will serve as the foundation of the transformation to the digital logistics & supply chain landscape. download ebook.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 29, 2022

While the previous points of criticism are valid and worth considering, EOQ might help procure both; the repetitive items and the MRO (maintenance, repair and operation) items. Author : Emad Atef – CSCA, MBA (Candidate), Procurement and Sourcing Manager. Bowersox, Supply Chain Logistics Management. References. Lysons, 312.

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Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 18, 2016

3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. Date: 19 October, 2016. How to effectively identify and benefit from these potentials will be the main focus of the 3rd CEE Procurement & Supply Forum. Venue: Prague, Czech Republic. Organisation: BME Verband. URL: www.bme.de/en/all-events/cee/. en/all-events/cee/.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 11, 2016

Procurement. Focus for 2016. Our focus for 2016 is: Transformation – Information technologies, understanding big data, and digital supply networks are pushing supply chain management to new levels of efficiency. Our members include: VPs/Directors/Group Heads in: Supply Chain. Purchasing. Operations. Supply Chain Quality.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

NeoGrid, a global technology provider of end-to-end supply chain management solutions, is the Senior Supporter Partner of the Argyle Executive Forum's 2016 Leadership in Supply Chain Management & Procurement Forum on Nov. 16, 2016 at The Fitzpatrick Grand Central in New York City.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Looking back on the training process, our research, strategy, implementation and evaluation methods closely mirrored supplier relationship management and procurement management. It “requires suppliers to act lawfully, and if the laws are inadequate to act responsibly towards people and the environment” (Carlsson, 2016, p.

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Oracle SCM

DECEMBER 3, 2015

The Modern Supply Chain Experience London event will be held during February 2 - 3, 2016 at the Intercontinental London – The O2. Featured tracks include: Innovate to Product Commercialization, Plan to Produce and Procurement, Logistics with Order to Cash. Watch product demonstrations of the solutions. .

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 21, 2017

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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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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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 8, 2015

On a recent episode of Talking Logistics , Adrian Gonzalez and I discussed four key trends that should be on your radar as you prepare for 2016: Potentially slower economic growth, transportation market, bid season, and risk management. Don’t fall short in planning and executing a successful procurement event. Economic Growth.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

51st Symposium Purchasing and Logistics. Date: 9 – 11 November 2016. en/all-events/51st-symposium-purchasing-and-logistics/. The beginning of 2016 clearly showed that the economic outlook is becoming ever more unpredictable and that the risks are increasing. Venue: InterContinental Berlin, Germany. URL: bme.de/en/all-events/51st-symposium-purchasing-and-logistics/.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

2016 - $7 billion. Simply using common calendar tools, such as Google, means you are using the IoT, but the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) leads to the use of connected, smart devices to reduce inefficiencies, delays, and inaccuracies throughout the product lifecycle, including procurement as well. Warehouse Management.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Furthermore, the notion of Sustainable Supply Chain Management is often linked with social responsibility or environmental management (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). This will aim at reducing environmental impact from the acquisition of raw materials to the final use and disposal of the product (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). 1995, April 12).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Procurement professionals have the same question looming over their head on a daily basis: “How do you plan on dealing with digitalization?”. Recently I had the pleasure of attending EBG Network’s 8th Annual Source to Pay Summit, which gathered some of the Nordic’s largest organizations and procurement profiles. around the globe?—?and

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

August is usually a quiet month for supply chain and logistics news, but not this year, especially the past couple of weeks. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. UK government announces funding for truck platooning trials (Automotive Logistics). Convey Closes $8.25

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For instance, the recycling rate in California for cans made from aluminum has fallen to a mere 20% from 91% in 2016 and 73% in 2021. The post Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, understanding how your company’s procurement strategy and results compare with industry peers is critical. Consider how these issues will impact your carrier rates and learn why now is the ideal time to benchmark and bid your rates with the help of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As 2015 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. But it’s the positive feedback we receive regularly from supply chain and logistics professionals like you that means the most to us. – Pedro B. Top 10 Video Episodes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

In the research conducted by Supply Chain Insights , only 35% of the respondents rated their S&OP process as effective or extremely effective in 2019 compared to 65% for the same in 2016. A close alignment between Procurement and Supply Chain can also yield several very interesting use cases that will help turbocharge your business.

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