Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We hope you enjoyed viewing Rob’s 2020 video with Deborah Dull on the topic of circular supply chains or reading the transcript of that interview that we published recently. The second of those interviews homed in on health supply chains, particularly those serving third world and developing countries.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Global supply chains were starting to recover from two years of upheaval caused by the pandemic when the military crisis hit. The further disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cause major disruptions to the global supply chain and impact South Africa. Supply chain challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

I love the stories but question the fit of the metaphor(s) for a supply chain conference. In the world of supply chain management following 33 months of disruption, this is not the case. Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the world, it is vital for organisations to ensure a reliable supply of products and services. Lockdown of cities and manufacturing plants have significantly impacted many industries’ supply chains. Leadership in Supply Chain. This boosts revenues and optimises inventory.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

One Network has years of experience in healthcare supply networks that provide medicines and vaccines to hundreds of millions of people in Africa and around the globe. 8 Essential Capabilities to Optimize the Cold Chain. End-to-End and Real-Time Logistics.

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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. Green Retailing: A New Paradigm in Supply Chain Management. 181 part B). S.Minner, Ed.)

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Unleashed

MAY 1, 2023

Unprecedented supply chain challenges have meant the risks and consequences of over- or understocking have been felt around the globe. We met with five supply chain experts to discuss how crucial demand forecasting is for mitigating risk, and what businesses can do to improve forecast accuracy.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The acquisition was key to opening doors to expansion in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. They work with clients to accelerate and simplify digitization across the supply chain, increasing revenue, reducing costs, and improving market penetration. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JANUARY 10, 2018

Chris Rea has finally found the correct turn off, a lot of people in Africa still don’t know its Christmas and the novelty Santa toilet seat cover is back in the box. Oh, and chocolate Easter eggs are in the shops 4 months in advance.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 5, 2016

If your New Year’s resolution is to lose some weight, consider outsourcing supply chain processes. Now companies have started outsourcing supply chain business processes like planning, direct procurement, order management, inventory optimisation and reverse logistics. No one is immune.

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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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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Their goals were lofty, but their understanding of supply chain planning was hazy. In 2006, they made a decision to implement a supply chain planning solution. Supply Chain Design. Ad hoc design planning often focused on a function of the supply chain. Frequent and systemic supply chain design.

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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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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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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. Figure 1: Supply Chain 2020.

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Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

What is also real is the impact it has on supply chains. In fact, it will not be a stretch to say that climate change is currently the biggest threat that global supply chains are facing today and is responsible for shortages and disruptions in several industries. First things first: Climate change is real.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The average delivery time of four to six days is now down to two to three days by moving inventory closer to the end consumer with multiple fulfillment locations. could place inventory and fulfill from Sydney for Australasian customers, ready to be delivered locally or to neighboring New Zealand. First, a predictive forecasting tool.

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Requis

JULY 14, 2020

Venture capital (VC) investor, columnist and educator Brian Aoaeh is part of the new generation of investors who are unlocking the opportunities in supply chain. Steeped in the investment world since 2008, Brian decided very early on to focus on supply chain and operations investment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 5, 2015

These consumer products global leaders paved the road for supply chain excellence by defining new supply chain practices. Today, each leader wants to take their empowered team to new supply chain heights. At Supply Chain Insights, we published a report card yesterday. Who is poised to win?

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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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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

How do you prepare your supply chain and logistics operations for a new tomorrow? During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

SYSPRO Africa first visited Mombasa Kenya at the main gathering in East Africa of CIOs – CIO 100. Supply Chain effect. Global supply chain disruption affected all countries and for Kenya the most significant effect is that 77% suffered from delays in supply from global and local supply chains.

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StockTrim

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

South African start-up, Supply Run provide supply chain and operations support for clients across Africa. Hungry Lion has restaurants across the African continent, and Supply Run’s Alex de Sousa supports staff at their Zambia and Angola franchises.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

On a regional scale, the bank anticipates that growth among emerging market and developing economies will diverge this year, picking up in East and Central Asia , Pacific as well as Europe while moderating in all other regions, particularly Latin America , Middle East and North Africa countries. percent in 2023, compared to 4.1

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Over the past month, we’ve been posting supply chain predictions, brought to you by some of the most creative thinkers in the industry, including Joel Clum of CarrierDirect , Martijn Graat of LogisticsMatter.com and Steve Brady of Supply Chain Innovations Today. What roles will this play in supply chain?

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 13, 2017

If you are working in today’s global production supply chain you know it is not a simple matter at all. Preventing or sorting out these kinds of problems is complicated because supply chains have evolved into complex and sophisticated networks. 58 million: the real cost of supply chain disruption in the UK.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 7, 2023

In many first world operations, the use of sensors and IoT devices has had a significant impact on improving visibility and streamlining operations across the supply chain. Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been far slower.

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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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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

Starbucks has appointed Hans Melotte to take over Supply Chain Management. Starbucks has named Hans Melotte as their new Supply Chain Chief. Starbucks made waves when they completely revolutionized their supply chain. Starbucks made waves when they completely revolutionized their supply chain.

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RFgen

JUNE 16, 2016

Starbucks has appointed Hans Melotte to take over Supply Chain Management. Starbucks has named Hans Melotte as their new Supply Chain Chief. Starbucks made waves when they completely revolutionized their supply chain. Starbucks made waves when they completely revolutionized their supply chain.

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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.

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RFgen

APRIL 27, 2016

Eco-friendly initiatives have gone from marketing tactics to strategies for improving supply chain efficiency and benefiting from cleaner technologies. Apple not only announced its intention to promote green supply chain practices, it recently released data demonstrating exactly what it has done on behalf of the planet.

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