Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. jump in apparel costs and 5.5% The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. Walmart Has Embraced RFID Technology – Should You? ” My takeaway?

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Unleashed

MAY 24, 2021

Sustainable manufacturing is at the forefront of good manufacturers’ plans. This article will take a look at what is sustainable manufacturing, some examples across various industries, and how SMEs can plan for sustainable manufacturing. What is sustainable manufacturing?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

After the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , I took the time to recharge and took a month off from writing. The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. The focus is on the role of supply chain finance in driving supply chain excellence.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. For some online apparel retailers, returns now average 40% of sales. People who buy portable generators during weather emergencies use them until the emergencies have ended, and then those go back too.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Here, I postulate that the supply chain dragon is data. Supply chain leaders are drowning in data and low in insights. The focus is on growth, but supply chains are not fit for purpose. In 2015, I worked with a manufacturer of men’s underwear. (My Their questions were could the supply chain help?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

Customers are buying less. Manufacturers are Now Selling Directly to Consumers. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy. The days of going to a brick and mortar store to buy product is only one of the ways that people want to buy.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Procurement training equips you to excel in the corporate world by teaching you everything from supplier dynamics to negotiating strategies. What is procurement and purchasing Lesson 2. Procurement and Purchasing Cycle Lesson 7. It goes beyond the concepts found in textbooks by providing real-world examples and useful advice.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

For CPG manufacturers changing volumes from modern trade (hyper/supermarkets) to e.g. discounters, e-Commerce. These transformational shifts in consumer behavior create unprecedented levels of variability, uncertainty, and complexity in supply chains. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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Requis

JULY 24, 2020

Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold earlier in 2020, supply chain has become a household word. Investors, like the public, have woken up to the fact that supply chains are the engine driving economic prosperity. Almost perversely, supply chain is also the final frontier of tech-based efficiency optimization.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 increased by 8% to $5.2 Notable new and existing customers placing orders with the Company in the first quarter include: Acushnet Company, Color Image Apparel, Inc., Sears Manufacturing Co., million compared to $9.5

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday that will result in a 100-day review of supply chains by the executive branch for pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, semiconductors and large capacity batteries. Biden’s statement reveals a profound naivete of supply chains which is common in both politicians and the public.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 7, 2016

I believe that supply chains build economies and save the world. I also believe that supply chains need a revolution. I am a manufacturing gal by training. Supply chains respond, but they do not sense. I strongly believe that leaders must build their supply chains with new building blocks.

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Bristlecone

MAY 31, 2020

Bristlecone has introduced several new fixed-price, fixed-scope offerings for SAP products across supply chain planning, procurement and execution. EXECUTIVE INSIGHT: CREATING A RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN. “I Supply chain assessment for global food and beverage giant. Watch Video Series.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 9, 2020

Private label brands (or own-label brands) constitute the merchandise that retailers sell with their own packaging but are manufactured by a third party. In other words, private label brands are products that are manufactured for a specific retailer and branded with the retailer’s attributes.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

For CPG manufacturers changing volumes from modern trade (hyper/supermarkets) to e.g. discounters, e-Commerce. These transformational shifts in consumer behavior create unprecedented levels of variability, uncertainty, and complexity in supply chains. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. For supply chain leaders, this market downturn defines a new set of opportunities and risks. They respond. This is a major disconnect.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Proper demand forecasting and inventory control can help ensure a business doesn’t buy insufficient or excessive inventory. Demand forecasting can help you spend less money on both inventory purchase orders and warehousing , as the more inventory you carry, the more expensive it is to store. Ryan Casas, COO of iloveplum. Seasonality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. He received his Engineering degree from Queen’s University which led to his initial career in manufacturing and supply chain at Celestica.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 16, 2018

There is no doubt, that the retail landscape is increasingly looking like an online one as traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Toys R Us, Foot Locker, and Best Buy mobile shutter hundreds of stores unable to keep up with the changing customer that wants fast, free delivery all with just a click of a button. trillion, a 3.8

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. In short, your entire supply chain can benefit from the use of AI in eCommerce. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for online businesses.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MAY 6, 2013

Demonstrators are protesting apparel offices (such as Gap’s offices in San Francisco) to demand better working conditions in Bangladesh factories. This is a difficult set of decisions for apparel companies. Some, like Disney and Nike, have announced that they simply won’t buy any apparel produced in Bangladesh.

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ShipBob

JUNE 25, 2021

Catalog management is a vital component of building an online brand because it helps customers find what they’re looking for and feel comfortable making a purchase based on the information provided. Furthermore, some shoppers are unsure of what they intend to buy when navigating through products online.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The fashion industry is an excellent example of this. Fashion houses are quick to highlight their recycled materials, vegan-friendly “leathers,” and eco-friendly tendencies but choose to omit the manufacturing and shipping process they depend on to produce the apparel, where more than 87% of GHG emissions come from.

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SupplyShift

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The fashion industry is an excellent example of this. Fashion houses are quick to highlight their recycled materials, vegan-friendly “leathers,” and eco-friendly tendencies but choose to omit the manufacturing and shipping process they depend on to produce the apparel, where more than 87% of GHG emissions come from.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

While I’m a firm believer that innovation, not emulation, is the way forward for any company wishing to differentiate through its supply chain, I also believe that reinventing the wheel is something to be avoided if possible. 4 Leading Operators with the Supply Chain X-Factor. The Sustainability Drive.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs. Kick back, be inspired and happy innovating.

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Requis

MAY 22, 2020

Rob Handfield has over 30 years of experience in supply chain as an educator, researcher, consultant, and author. He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development.

Data 52

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NC State SCRC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

This complicated circus continues on an on-going basis, supported by sophisticated analysis of tariffs and what-if scenarios to come up with creative solutions, and also extends to thinking about where to locate supply. China is in the same boat, as they see much of their low-cost labor industries moving to Vietnam and other countries.

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Supply Chain Network

DECEMBER 14, 2013

December is now upon us and before we know it we’ll be starting off 2014 right, which means it won’t be long until we’re all gathering in San Diego Feb 23 rd to 26 th for RILA Supply Chain 2014. Speaker(s): Rob Bass, Vice President, Distribution, Best Buy Co., Room 25, Monday Feb 24 th , 10:30 am. Lowe’s.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Automotive. Healthcare.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 30, 2012

Industrial Manufacturing. Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. Automotive. Healthcare.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

These include: Self-fulfillment and shipping: This is the model that is used when all of your movements — manufacturing, inventory storage and warehousing operations — occur on the same site. Depending on the agreement, it is either you or the manufacturer that handles the order management. food or apparel).

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Effective this past Monday, Amazon added a new extra-large storage type, in addition to the standard-size, oversize, apparel and footwear storage types it already has in place.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 27, 2016

However, with the positioning of the supply chain overall as one of the few remaining sources of true competitive advantage, enterprises are likely to be better served by determining their own logistical destiny. For the future of logistics outsourcing , there are two possibilities: either guess it, or invent it.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. One of the most popular articles we’ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartner’s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Media Image.

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