Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes?

Pharmaceutical 94

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 94

Stord

MARCH 3, 2019

Boeing is moving parts around the world to minimize supply chain disruption from Brexit. Anticipating possible regulatory hold ups or added expenses to its supply chain after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the aerospace giant is moving spare parts to final destinations earlier than normal.

Warehousing 60

Warehousing United Kingdom Oakland Aerospace 60

Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. Enter Big Tech. Amazon as a carrier.

Price Reduction 177

Price Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 177

Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

To look at what risks will affect the supply chain in 2018, Rob Savitsky of AIR Worldwide ( a member of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Exchange program), wrote a blog for MIT discussing three broad categories of supply chain risk. Natural Catastrophes.

Puerto Rico 92

Puerto Rico Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Massachusetts 92

Elementum

MAY 1, 2018

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable, whether resulting from natural disasters, technical failures, worker strikes, or other unforeseen incidents. What can supply chain managers do to ensure that action is taken quickly and efficiently when disruption strikes?

Pharmaceutical 60

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 60

6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

With higher order volumes, expedited shipping and less hands on the floor, operations need help getting orders out the door. 6RS’ Guaranteed SLA feature enables you to introduce flexibility into your operation and reduce complications for floor managers without the risk of compromising important shipping dates. The Outlook.

Warehousing 64

Warehousing Inventory Reduction Trends Cost Reduction Strategies 64

Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The last few years have seen shippers experience supply chain disruptions, with the COVID-19 crises compounding those issues even further. Drilling further, leveraging these kinds of analytics is at the top-of-mind for shippers when it comes to lowering their shipping costs.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics 52

Elementum

DECEMBER 14, 2017

2017 has been an exciting year for the tech industry and holiday shoppers alike. To provide the extra manpower needed for increased operations, 738,800 new employees were hired by retail and shipping companies. Vendors must be prepared for communication issues, weather-related problems, and supply chain disruptions.

Modeling 68

Modeling Demand Planning Software Meeting Supply and Demand 68

Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

These can be used to develop risk mitigation plans for potential supply chain disruptions. When a disruption takes place (e.g. Expedited shipping is slashed, manufacturing efficiencies soar and purchasing costs fall.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

IBP can support a company’s vision by positively influencing its values and behaviors, thus actively shaping the company’s culture (Van Hove, 2017). In my benchmark survey (Van Hove, 2017), only 25% of survey participants answered yes to the question ‘ We have a relentless focus on only what is important for long term business objectives ’.

Supply Chain Software 147

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 147

Savi

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Intermodal Transportation Landscape In a 2017 American Shipper Report on global sourcing, 58% of shippers indicated that their biggest concern today is rising intermodal transportation costs. Diminishing truck supply, high freight demand, and an ongoing driver shortage all contribute to rising rates in intermodal transportation.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 45

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics 45

6 River Systems

JULY 9, 2019

Supply chain leaders with access to real-time, accurate information and integrated data can better predict demand and readily respond to changing market conditions to avoid challenges like the bullwhip effect. Due to rising costs, shipping optimization is a priority for supply chain leaders.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 40

Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

In 2017, Target acquired Shipt, an on-demand grocery delivery company, establishing it as a grocery and FMCG home delivery partner. Customers can shop online and have their orders shipped from a local Target store to their homes in as little as one hour. Was one-day shipping an overstep for Amazon?

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Retail Supply Chain Strategy Inventory Reduction 59

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The snowball effect of recent supply chain issues War, inflation, and the remaining wisps of a global pandemic have led to a recent uptick in supply chain disruptions. To counter these disruptions, manufacturers are resorting to carrying extra stock. Then we hold it in our warehouse.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 98

Elementum

JANUARY 25, 2018

The country suffered an estimated $306 billion in disaster-related damages in 2017, predominantly due to major hurricanes and wildfires. The wildfires have severely impacted shipping in the region. Natural disasters continue to dominate headlines worldwide and are only likely to increase in prevalence in years to come.

Cost Reduction Strategies 112

Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction Resource Reduction Puerto Rico 112

CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 28, 2017

EST on August 28, 2017. While the storm is directly impacting south Texas and Louisiana, this supply chain disruption will be felt across North America. We recognize that you likely have many questions about how this weather event may impact your supply chain tomorrow and in the coming months.

San Antonio 43

San Antonio Houston Dallas North America 43

ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Top View Cargo containers ship logistics transportation Container Ship Vessel Cargo Carrier. With all the turmoil and upheaval, the global supply chain has endured since 2020, the impact of changes the EU is initiating stands to throw more disruptions and issues at shippers.

Purchasing Skills 78

Purchasing Skills Shipping Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78

Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

Per the contract, Eni will deliver one LNG cargo per month between 2017 and 2032. Going forward, Pakistan plans to increase LNG supplies from Egypt to soften the impact of the shortages. The US recently put together a task force to research feasibility of a Pan-American lithium-ion battery supply chain.

Asia 62

Asia Europe Pakistan Nigeria 62

Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Global supply chain disruption, rapid technological evolution, changing buying and selling habits – wholesale distributors have had to deal with some rapid and radical changes over the past couple of years. In 2017 it showed the world the D2C trend was coming by slashing its 30,000 retail partners down to just 40.

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Analytics Software 97

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The brand has taken a hit, and now the company is relying on its prodigious Supply Chain to innovate and turn things around. That’s why McDonald’s is trying to make a play for quality, upending a decades-old Supply Chain in the process of trying to build a better tasting burger.

Gartner 42

Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Food 42

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 6, 2017

I’ve never given a supply chain presentation in Spanish. I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). Google AI to Power Rolls-Royce’s Autonomous Ships (Port Technology). I’ve never been to Chile. ATA urges U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 0

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software 0

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Adaptability to Handle Changes in Demand and Supply: Supply chains should be adaptable and flexible enough to handle variations in demand and supply patterns. Demand forecasts can be uncertain, and unexpected supply chain disruptions may occur, making adaptability a vital quality. References: Lee H.L.

Inventory Reduction 74

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 74

TMC

JANUARY 5, 2018

Technology and innovation drove many conversations in the global logistics and supply chain industry in 2017. Those topics reigned among the top posts here on Connect , too—as did posts about managing supply chain disruption and global shipping projections.

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 62

FLEXE

MARCH 16, 2017

In 2017, subscription boxes are on track to generate $40 billion in revenue. In this article, we explore why subscription boxes are so successful and how logistics and pop-up fulfillment services can further that success by increasing delivery coverage and decreasing shipping costs. Shipping times vary depending on member sign-up.

Modeling 31

Modeling Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies 31

Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2023

In the years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, most people paid little attention to supply chain operations. Supply chain disruptions dominated the headlines. People suddenly understood what had always been true: supply chains shape our lives. Following the outbreak, that all changed.

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 130

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Should supply chain delays occur, companies can more easily identify the source of bottlenecks and take action to improve processes. According to Supply Chain Dive, based on its analysis of the 2019 MHI Annual Industry Report, 30% of supply chain professionals surveyed say they’re currently using predictive analytics at their company.

Supply Chain Planning Software 298

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 298

TMC

JANUARY 5, 2018

Technology and innovation drove many conversations in the global logistics and supply chain industry in 2017. Those topics reigned among the top posts here on Connect , too—as did posts about managing supply chain disruption and global shipping projections. Start off 2018 with us.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 48

TMC

JANUARY 5, 2018

Technology and innovation drove many conversations in the global logistics and supply chain industry in 2017. Those topics reigned among the top posts here on Connect , too—as did posts about managing supply chain disruption and global shipping projections. Start off 2018 with us.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 48

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica recently strengthened its position in the industry by vertically integrating with the world’s largest lenses manufacturer, Essilor, in January 2017 [2]. With expected sales of $250 million in 2017, Warby Parker sales are projected to be split 50/50 between online and brick-and-mortar [5].

Manufacturing Procurement 112

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 112

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 9, 2020

percent of the country’s total bilateral trade, in the fiscal year 2017-2018 (the latest stats available). These figures indicate the extent of Australia’s exposure to the severe supply chain disruption being experienced in China, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus epidemic in December. billion (AUD), or 24.4

Australia 75

Australia South Korea United Kingdom Japan 75

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2017

Luxottica recently strengthened its position in the industry by vertically integrating with the world’s largest lenses manufacturer, Essilor, in January 2017 [2]. With expected sales of $250 million in 2017, Warby Parker sales are projected to be split 50/50 between online and brick-and-mortar [5].

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 60

ShipBob

JULY 2, 2023

Supply chain disruptions The supply chain landscape can be unpredictable. If you don’t have a reliable manufacturer or shipping provider you could end up with delayed orders, product shortages, or, in the worst case, no product at all. Now, they’re shipping out 30,000 orders per month and growing.

Purchasing Skills 59

Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 59

Elementum

JULY 30, 2018

According to Synergy Research Group, the market has almost tripled in size since late 2016, with spending on cloud infrastructure services rising 51% from the first quarter of 2017. It’s no wonder we listed it as our #2 most influential supply chain trend for 2018. The Era of Blockchain. What’s To Come?

Supply Chain Design Software 79

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software Predictive Analytics Software 79

Requis

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

He has taught at several universities and is a leading instructor for the supply chain programs on LinkedIn Learning. The second edition of his book, Supply Chain Management for Dummies, is now available. I published the first edition around Thanksgiving 2017, and I’m delighted to say that it’s done really well.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 52

Unleashed

JULY 5, 2022

Pressures from external factors However, even as the market booms in certain areas, the industry is facing challenges such as supply chain disruptions and soaring inflation. Supply chain disruptions have caused issues across the globe, with transport delays and product shortages.

Trends 97

Trends Industrial Industry Manufacturing Procurement 97

Elementum

JULY 30, 2018

According to Synergy Research Group, the market has almost tripled in size since late 2016, with spending on cloud infrastructure services rising 51% from the first quarter of 2017. It’s no wonder we listed it as our #2 most influential supply chain trend for 2018. The Era of Blockchain. What’s To Come?

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software Predictive Analytics Software 60

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The closure of a single company or even the smallest disruption could filter along the supply chain to affect delivery times. Shutdowns and shipping disruptions could suspend production on the other side of the world, leading to supply shortages.

Case Study 105

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