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Announcing the Supply Chains to Admire for 2019

Supply Chain Shaman

I feel that topic of supply chain management is analogous to the downward cycle of the news channels. What Drives Supply Chain Excellence? I analyze supply chain management. The broader the definition of end-to-end strategy and the alignment of supply chain processes drives value.

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The Best Supply Chain Conferences of 2019

GlobalTranz

Supply chain conferences are an excellent way to connect with industry professionals, learn about new technologies, and refine your operation through the experience of others. Keynote speakers at LINK 2019 include Dick Johnson, President and CEO at Foot Locker, Inc., GET YOUR COPY HERE. Download White Paper.

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Exiger Has Taken the Supply Chain Risk Market by Storm

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain risk solutions are hot. Exiger’s CEO, Brandon Daniels, told me they were larger than their three largest supply chain risk competitors combined. Then in 2019, the newly reorganized Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency put special emphasis on protecting critical technology.

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Welcome 2019

Supply Chain Shaman

Bear markets drive heightened interest in supply chain management. These supply chain groups are more global and diverse. Gradually companies realize that the supply chain is a capability, not a function. The evolution of leaders is challenging the mental models of the supply chain.

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A Business Case for Automation in Your Supply Chain

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Founder and Head Analyst, Logistics Trends and Insights, LLC

Most companies publicly communicate the belief that automation is a valuable asset for supply chains. Because supply chain managers continue to struggle to communicate and quantify the value of automation -- and this lack of clarity causes unintentional misunderstandings and misallocation of budgets. May 2nd, 2019 12.30

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Law, Trend, and Impact: Sustainability and Global Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

In a 2019 LinkedIn article, Dr. Yossi Sheffi from MIT wrote, “No self-respecting company is without a sustainability strategy, and at the center of these strategies lies the supply chain.” What are the key. What are the key.

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Supply Chain Leaders Rearranging Deck Chairs? Yes, I Think So.

Supply Chain Shaman

After finishing the Supply Chains to Admire report and the Youtube series (to be released this week), this is my feeling. What Is Supply Chain Excellence? The seven years of work on the Supply Chains to Admire is part of my quest to answer Keith’s question. Here, in this blog, I explain.

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Navigating the Road to Successful Automation - A Process Driven Approach

Speaker: Jon Leposky, Director of Operations and Logistics, Z Customization

In this webinar, we will discuss how taking a "process first" approach will not only enable automation, but also streamline your operations and supply chain. April 17th, 2019 12.30 Which processes are the best candidates for automation. What a "process first" approach to implementing automation looks like. PM PST, 3.30

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Automated Order Processing and Proactive Inventory Management

Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix

Depending on total supply chain lead time, not having real time visibility and analysis of this information can significantly affect sales and the bottom line. April 3rd, 2019 11.00 This is especially important for new product releases, in store programs or promotions (sales, end caps, PDQ. AM PST, 2.00 PM EST, 7.00

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Smarter Networks for Customer Fulfillment

Speaker: Hannah Testani, COO, Intelligent Audit

It's 2019, and consumers are expecting shipping to be cheap and quick, but that can turn into a real headache from the shipper's side of the equation if you don't make the appropriate changes. January 23, 2019 11.00 You've probably noticed that shipping costs are going up. But what changes do you even need to make? AM PST, 2.00

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Parts Town: An O2C Journey from Manual Processing to Digital Transformation

Speaker: Sarah Gibson, Platinum Operations Manager

February 20, 2019 11.00 Improved order processing speed and accuracy via machine learning. Enhanced visibility into every order with real-time analytics and dashboards. Increased focus on customer service activities rather than data entry. AM PST, 2.00 PM EST, 7.00

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How Automation in the Supply Chain Will Make Employees More Strategic & Improve the Overall Supply Chain

Speaker: Adam Robinson, Director of Marketing, Cerasis

We’ll address how automation in the supply chain will provide employees with the following: More Strategic Procurement. Importance of Integrating Automation for Improved Supply Chain Visibility. February 6, 2019 11.00 Find Freight Capacity & Reduce Freight Costs with Automated, AI, & Blockchain Driven TMS.

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Key Questions for a Successful Distribution Network

Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix

Join Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations at Helix and an experienced global supply chain strategist, as she walks through the key questions to a successful and efficient distribution network. How to gain end-to-end visibility into any causes of delay in your global supply chain.

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Sustainability Trends That Will Make the Biggest Impact on Your Organization

Speaker: Jit Hinchman, Founder & President at Supply Chain Adviser™ and Sustainable Supply Chain Global Ambassador

It can also lead to real ROI that will make your supply chain run smoothly! Report Linker (2020) mentioned that the global cleantech market will grow by more than 50% from 2020-2027 and Morgan Stanley (2019) pointed out that investors want to make a positive impact in the world. 86% of the U.S. Pathway to Sustainability.