The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

Founded in 2001, Seamless Distribution Systems (SDS) listed on the NASDAQ First North Premier are renowned for enabling the digitization of sales and distribution processes across more than 50 markets. Then, in 2019, SDS acquired French digital transactions technology company, eServGlobal.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

After decades of longer and more global supply chains, some are becoming shorter and more localized. This trend has important implications to supply chain planning. Contracting Supply Chains. . But converging costs have reduced the need for far flung supply chains in many industries.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

Are you considering a career in supply chain management? In this article, we will explore the wide range of salaries in supply chain management, from entry-level positions to executive roles for each region. Supply chain management is a rapidly growing industry. Curious about the salaries to expect?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. Now supply chain professionals have another different set of challenges on how to get product to the entire country where consumer-oriented outlets (i.e. Not knowing how much inventory is at each location. Here’s what we found: 1. Transfer taxes.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In our latest Supply Chain Roundtable, four supply chain experts share their advice on avoiding insolvency during turbulent times. with 20+ years of supply chain experience. In South Africa, there are a lot of third-party fulfilment companies , so costs were going up with them.”

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Though operating in different industries, these big names in e-commerce logistics, oil & gas and humanitarian efforts rely on the same optimization technology provided by Quintiq. The Quintiq system can handle changes even when the courier is already out on the road, for example when a customer switches the delivery time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Last week, I spoke on the evolution of the digital supply chains and my vision for Supply Chain 2020 at the World Trade Group Event in Miami. These will be the foundation of digital supply chain thinking that will redefine business in the next decade. Learning Systems. Technologies are changing.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

SYSPRO Africa first visited Mombasa Kenya at the main gathering in East Africa of CIOs – CIO 100. Sure, train software use, train software system-admin, all essential, but just as important is to expose the implementing techies to your business. Supply Chain effect. Looking at the CIO.

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Locus

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Africa-based executives had by far the highest rate of reporting logistics shocks (48%), not a surprising result given the poor state of infrastructure across much of the continent. A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains.

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Vinculum

JANUARY 7, 2022

E-commerce fulfillment entails, in a nutshell, the supply chain of items that are sold online. billion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The supply chain of items sold online, business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C), is known as e-commerce fulfillment. billion in 2022 from $26.9

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Also, with changing consumer demands, and economic reliance on the industry, food and beverage companies clearly require improved efficiency in the business and throughout the supply chain to survive and thrive. Most recently, Nestle South Africa recalled its Kit Kat products over possible contaminants.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Another challenge is the pressure on 3PLs to fully commit to certain requirements at every point of the shipper’s supply chain, such as environmental and working time regulations. So how will logistics planning and optimization technology help 3PLs to overcome these challenges? It is, in fact, supporting them.

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

The pandemic exposed the inefficiencies in the supply chain, making the public more aware of existing issues. COVID-19 also highlighted the dangers of what happens when you have lean supply chains, as many brands found out fast by running out of inventory and not keeping pace with customer demand.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

EOQ attempts to optimize lot size by balancing manufacturing cost ( Fixed + variable costs) with things like inventory holding costs and capacity utilization. Lean relies on minimization of, among other things, lot sizes, inventory and waiting. appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain. of that plan.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 13, 2017

How is it that two world-class companies like BMW and Bosch – who likely have top of the line IT systems – are finding it difficult to identify the fallout of a disruption, as well as when and how it can be rectified? If you are working in today’s global production supply chain you know it is not a simple matter at all.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Most people never think about supply chain operations. Billal Chouli explains, “A supply chain is a network of suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as intermediaries including freight companies, warehousing companies, and brokers, who transfer goods, services, money, and information amongst one another.

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Pivot88

MAY 5, 2020

By causing blow after blow to both supply and demand, the pandemic has developed a huge storm, affecting everybody’s supply chain. Indeed, developing an effective supply chain response to the coronavirus outbreak is extremely challenging. One of the most affected sectors by this crisis is probably the supply chain.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. This is our annual salute to the best in people, processes and technology within the supply chain arena. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

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Pivot88

MAY 6, 2020

By causing blow after blow to both supply and demand, the pandemic has developed a huge storm, affecting everybody’s supply chain. Indeed, developing an effective supply chain response to the coronavirus outbreak is extremely challenging. Employees in quarantine, flights cancelled and borders closed.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. This and much more, in your Monday supply chain briefing from Arkieva. Supply Chain News.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

VUCA is a term first used in the military that started creeping into supply chain discussions several years ago. Back in 2011, supply chain analyst Trevor Miles ( @milesahead ) noted there is a similar sounding word supply chain managers should associate with VUCA. Pro-active supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Movement

JULY 23, 2013

2013 Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Embracing Global Logistics Complexity to Drive Market Advantage. The key results of this study by BVL International on trends and strategies in logistics and supply chain management are summarized, as follows.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

. — In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. MatchBack Systems Launches MatchAdvisor™ to Optimize Inland Street-Turns. Inventory Management. Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub. SMC³ Acquires Transportation Costing Group.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 14, 2013

We believe that supply chain excellence helps a company to better balance demand and supply. We also believe that it helps companies to be more resilient: weathering demand and supply volatility while maximizing opportunities and mitigating risks. What does the future of supply chain excellence look like?”

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

The costs of logistics and inventory are decreasing, contract renewal rate for logistics outsourcing remains good, and the emergence of cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, drone delivery and augmented reality is opening up a wide vista of opportunities. This means investing in emerging markets and new technologies.

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Requis

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Knut Alicke was helping to build digital control towers before most people had ever heard of them, and today advises the world’s top companies about supply chain. He is also a professor at the University of Karlsruhe where he teaches supply chain management. Supply Chain Next · 023 – Knut Alicke.

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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 am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. I also believe that supply chains need a revolution.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 15, 2018

Sometimes I just like to live on the edge, which is definitely a qualifying status for anyone bold enough to make predictions about the future of supply chain operations and management—but I just can’t help myself. It’s Mostly About Automation. Robots Run the Warehouse. Dark Distribution Centres.

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2016

Viruses spread around the world by mosquitoes hurt supply chains. Not only does news of viruses or other health scares prevent people from traveling, but it can stall movement in the worldwide supply chain. Rumors are enough to stall some supply chains. West Africa has seen the greatest number of infections.

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RFgen

MAY 2, 2016

Viruses spread around the world by mosquitoes hurt supply chains. Not only does news of viruses or other health scares prevent people from traveling, but it can stall movement in the worldwide supply chain. Rumors are enough to stall some supply chains. West Africa has seen the greatest number of infections.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 19, 2014

Their supply chains are not improving corporate performance. Despite multimillion dollar technology projects, and tomes of strategy documents, they are stuck in their ability to overcome market factors and rising complexity to drive continuous improvement on a portfolio of metrics. Nine out of ten companies are stuck.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Robert Rebitski is a member of the team over at Predictable Surgical Technologies , a medical supply store. Integrating these modern systems will help your employees become more productive and ease the stress of searching through a large warehouse. These systems have quick install times and require no IT or modifications.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The author, Osgood Vogler, Director, Analytics, Celestica Supply Chain Managed Services, describes an insight-based demand management process: So, how do you take the guesswork out of forecast planning? Persistent planning biases can tie up cash by driving excess inventory. Let’s find out. Why is planning necessary?

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Combined with the expertise within the Pernod Ricard supply chain team, the flexibility of the application has helped Pernod Ricard UK achieve an ongoing improvement in demand forecast accuracy and a more optimal inventory level. Spain is set to soon go fully live, and South Africa will be live at the end of 2016.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. In other news… JDA Software to Release Next-Generation Solution for In-Store E-Commerce Picking Operations. Forget BI and analytics.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

JULY 18, 2013

Logistics complexity – in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions – has been increasing, according to a global study published recently by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization. on August 12, 2013. 3. Cost pressure.

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