QAD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

A year ago at this time, I carefully drafted a blog of predictions for 2020 in the consumer products and food & beverage industries. In 2020, online shopping for food soared by 60%. Manufacturers will need more robust supply chain management and inventory control to remain nimble. Can 2021 Get Any Crazier?

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Logility

MARCH 2, 2021

Traceability will be key in meeting consumer demands for sustainability. The short version: if you can’t track the complete history of a product, including material and labor inputs, you can’t make an ironclad claim about its sustainability. There is no credible sustainability without comprehensive traceability.

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QAD

MARCH 23, 2023

Today, the choice for CPG manufacturers and supply chains is clear: future-proof with digital manufacturing technologies that can meet the customer where they are or be left behind. many businesses are left with a supply chain and manufacturing ecosystem that looks – and functions – a lot different than it used to.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 13, 2020

and moderated by Stephanie Krishnan, Research Director at IDC Manufacturing Insights Asia Pacific. Francis Xaviour Joe, General Manager at Accuvio Asia. Raul Samaniego, Director of Supply Chain ASEAN at AJE Group.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Against this backdrop, our 2020 predictions represent insights from across the ToolsGroup community for technology and practices that support greater supply chain resilience. We believe this sophisticated “algorithmic supply chain planning” as Gartner calls it, will start to enter mainstream adoption in 2020. I hope you enjoy the read!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Putting the Planet First: Bringing Sustainability To The Last-Mile With Logistics Technology. trillion in 2020, and is projected to grow to $7.4 Scale and Sustainability: The Ultimate Balancing Act. Growth is increasingly being pursued with greater emphasis on sustainability, and rightly so. trillion in 2021, up from $4.2

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

Sourcing strategies will focus on risk-free, nearshoring supply base with long term partnership with TCO-competitive suppliers, who value sustainability. . Extensive experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Retail, Heavy Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Mining, Oil & Gas. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – July 2020.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. In early 2020 Oxford Economics conducted research to explore how supply chain leaders can minimise risks and maximise opportunities. 2020), Impact of Industry 4.0 Oxford Economics and SAP (2020). DIO: [link] pp.1-19.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

The pandemic exposed major supply chain vulnerabilities affecting the Manufacturing, Industrial Logistics , Commercial sectors as well as Food Security challenges. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND DIGITALISATION OF BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY. Green Corridor: Pace and Resolve Needed to Help Reach Sustainability Goals.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MARCH 11, 2020

Sustainability issues within global supply chains will take centre stage at Multimodal 2020, the UK, Ireland, and Northern European freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, which is set to take place for the 13th year running at the NEC in June.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Nowadays, a lot of different factors are increasing the urgency for emerging economies to become sustainable. Furthermore, the notion of Sustainable Supply Chain Management is often linked with social responsibility or environmental management (Ali Esfahbodi, 2016). A great example would be today’s prominence of climate change.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Christopher Marquis ( @CMarquisCornell ), a Professor in Sustainable Global Enterprise at Cornell University, explains, “Supply chains are critically important facilitators of our global economy, providing crucial resources and materials to companies to produce their products and services. ” Those categories are: 1.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Through 2020, Bill was the CLO of Century 21 Stores (an $800M retailer). He has worked with companies like Barneys, the Hearst Corporation, and SDI Systems, a logistics automation manufacturer. Sustainable solution: Utilizes existing infrastructure, reducing carbon footprint and warehouse construction.

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 11, 2021

Atlanta, GA (January 12, 2021) – Chainalytics, a recognized global leader in data-driven supply chain consulting, announced today that it has received the 2020 Green Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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QAD

JANUARY 4, 2022

QAD CMO Carter Lloyds described shipping delays, energy issues/sustainability challenges and the Carbon Bubble as three major industry disruptors affecting manufacturers. Lack of real-time communication between the manufacturing enterprise suppliers, third-party logistics providers and consumers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The fall ritual precedes the dropping of the ball on Times Square to ring in 2020. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” The two primary buffers in the supply chain are manufacturing capacity and inventory. It is all consuming. Background.

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

With the right technology, process manufacturing strategy, planning, and management can be simplified. Manufacturers have been through a trial by fire with supply chain disruptions and changes in demand during the past two years. 4 Digital Solutions That Address the Top Challenges for Process Manufacturers.

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IQMS

DECEMBER 18, 2020

2021 manufacturing trends will be driven by the lessons learned in 2020. Whether assisting workers on the shop floor or helping back-office employees to continue their jobs remotely, smart manufacturing technologies have been central to enabling business continuity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 12, 2021

Food manufacturers will find new opportunities in the alternative protein market as consumer demand surges for non-meat proteins: insect, plant and algae-based products, and ‘lab meat’ cultivated from animal cells. The demand for alternative proteins has surged in recent years, creating an opportunity for food manufacturers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The pandemic pushed manufacturers and distributors to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As many life science companies have realized, scalability without sustainability doesn’t lend itself to longevity in the industry. Unfortunately, with the disruptions in 2020, VC deals have decreased by roughly 16 percent, making funding more of a challenge. The Formula for Fast and Sustainable Growth.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

But alternative models are emerging, including distributed manufacturing enabled by robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D-printing, distributed intelligence brought about by the internet of things and distributed labor enabled by the internet and mobile devices. World order. from oil and 2.3% Companies can clearly make a dent.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 3, 2022

Prior to joining Google Cloud in 2020, Paula spent 23 years with Blue Yonder (formerly known as JDA Software) where she served in leadership roles in professional services and the product management organization, building and deploying supply chain solutions used by hundreds of customers worldwide. Manufacturing Data Engine and Connect.

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Dragon Innovation

MARCH 11, 2020

Why incorporate sustainability in supply chains. If you’re a hardware company in 2020, the sustainability of your products should be a driving factor when considering product design and supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Over the last decade Yas Marina Circuit has implemented a number of initiatives to improve the sustainability of its venue and events. In 2019 Yas Marina Circuit began working with DGrade to find a sustainable solution for plastic water bottles and cups used during the Formula 1 event. Closing the loop with Sustainable Products.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd. The Singapore National Environment Agency calculated that in 2020, 1.14 million tons of paper and cardboard waste was generated (Singapore population of 5.45

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain. Conclusion.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment. My typical response is that more efficient operations are typically more sustainable operations. is the new kid on the warehouse robotics block.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 18, 2018

Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 15, 2021

The impact was across manufacturing plants, transport networks, warehouses, and retail outlets. Those who made investments in the underlying technology and have seen their businesses thrive during 2020. Figure 1: PPI – Digital vs Non-Digital Manufacturing Organisations: WW Manufacturing. Driving for Digitalisation.

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The growth in pet ownership in 2020-2021 has seen unprecedented demand in the pet food sector – a true industry boom. Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufactured?pet

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2023

Microsoft presented the award at Inspire, during its annual partner event held at the Microsoft House in Milan, in recognition of ToolsGroup’s deep supply chain planning expertise, data-driven approach, and cloud-based solutions for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers.

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SupplyShift

JUNE 2, 2023

From 2009 to 2020, packaging waste in the EU increased by 20% , reaching 79 million tons in 2020. This shift is a notable effort to reduce waste and create a stronger internal market for recycled plastics and innovative packaging solutions, leading to the promotion of fair competition among packaging manufacturers.

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Synovos

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Donald Shoemaker, Vice President Engineering & Consulting Services for Synovos, the leading pure integrated supply chain management company in the world, has been selected to present a paper at the upcoming Reliable Plant 2020 conference in Louisville, KY. The Role of Continuous Improvement in Sustaining Plant Reliability.”

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American Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability is in the headline news weekly, if not daily. This post is the final one in a series on regulatory influence over sustainable supply chains. It is a forecast or future outlook of sustainability regulation on supply chains. The emergence of sustainability as a strategic asset. It’s now a strategic issue.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It was a relatively simple network that started with the food manufacturer sending products to distribution centers, then on to the grocery stores and specialty shops. The evolution of the value chain has been driven by multiple factors; technology, manufacturers and the consumer. That was the value chain.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2019

This is the fourth blog in our ICON 2020: What’s New series. We hope your calendars are marked for ICON 2020 – the Intelligent Supply Chain Conference – May 4-7 in Denver, Colorado. Pactiv is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of food packaging and foodservice products in North America. Customer Keynote Speakers.

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