MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

LinkedIn published my 100th Influencer article last month. Common interests My 2014 post noted how the profession has evolved beyond its transportation/ warehousing roots to become a strategic resource. The inaugural post appeared on March 4, 2014, and was about the rising status of the supply chain profession.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. Alternatively, you can procure access to a digital freight benchmarking platform.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

They were one of the early pioneers of voice recognition technology, and produced a device about the size of a small paperback book, that had an active vocabulary from 300 to 10,000 words. After reading a recent article in SCM World by Kevin O’Marah, I learned that CPG companies have felt extreme upstream pressure, as he puts it.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. When looking at global online sales, Salesforce reports 57% digital growth in 2020, and 16% growth in 2021, with eMarketer data predicting a continued increase through 2025. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Data source: eMarketer.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2023

In this article, I will redress the balance by exploring outsourcing from a more holistic perspective, focusing on ways to consider outsourcing partnerships for improvement throughout the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

Innovation and supplier management calls for cloud-based integrated systems between partners and advanced predictive models. Predictive analytics will quicken demand response and involve product-use insights to improve accuracy against external factors affecting demand (e.g. Efficiency and cost management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table. Forecasting Demand.

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EazyStock

JUNE 16, 2022

For supply chain management, this could include generating demand forecasts to ensure stock availability or mapping transportation routes to prevent idle time and reduce fuel consumption. Here are some benefits of combining machine learning with advanced analytics and real-time monitoring to get complete visibility across the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. In 2007-2014 Terra added inventory management, multi-tier demand sensing, transportation forecasting, and long-term forecasting. The Company has a checkered past.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. Just ask UPS and Walmart. Walmart is in the same boat.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With that question answered, I’m giving the rest of this article over to highlighting several business and supply chain issues, which, if you are experiencing them in your enterprise, are potent indications that CTS analysis should be on your agenda —for execution at the soonest. View case study Learn more about cost-to-serve benefits.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2020

Delivering on-time and in-full is essential to success and a metric used by retailers when evaluating partnerships with vendors of all sizes. But first, let’s look at the background of OTIF metrics and why they came to be. If unable to find a product in store, consumers are quick to turn their attention online and purchase goods there.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Kuebix Announces the First Free Multimodal Transportation Management System (TMS). Manhattan Associates Reports Solid Third Quarter Performance. Ryder Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results. DCLI to Purchase TRAC Intermodal’s Domestic Chassis Fleet. Here are some more details from the article: The approximately 2-foot (0.61-meter)

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

According to an article recently published by JOC , longer than expected transit times are hampering logistics performance for a majority of organizations. percent reporting LTL transit times had been extended by one or two days, and another 16.4 When applied to a total transportation budget, that equates to substantial savings.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2017

Wolters Kluwer Transport Services is acquired by Castik Capital. As reported by the Wall Street Journal : Mondelez International Inc.’s Moving on to Walmart, as reported by Business Insider, the company is “building giant self-service kiosks in its stores that retrieve customers’ online orders.” ACT Research: N.A.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 5, 2021

This article is my commentary on an article published in Foresight , written by the authors of the book Humachine: Humankind, Machines, and the Future of Enterprise (Sanders & Wood, 2020). For the original Foresight article and other commentary, you can go here. INTRODUCTION: A NEW ERA.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

The bigger the vendor, the tougher it is to publish a critical article. This week, I am finishing two reports: Sales and Operations Planning, and Inventory Optimization. These two reports will make all the vendors in the industry angry. It is uncomfortable. An old analyst, like me, has scars. I can tell you many stories.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. 4) MakeSpace and Omni.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 12, 2021

Small business credit card article and permission to publish here provided by Roel Mahalin. With one, companies can enjoy a myriad of benefits, including the chance to build or improve their credit standing, purchase business needs on the go, or get discounts on travel, hotel stays, or gas. Keep track of your purchases.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). Three years later, he stayed with his $300-a-barrel prediction, but shifted the timeframe to 2020 (see the CBS News article, Another $300 Oil Prediction — and Why This One Matters ).

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers. Production Freight Logistics Retail Purchasing Receiving Freight: Dasher, Carrier, Forwarder (and Rudolph). The Hackett Associates/National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Global Port Tracker report supported Zepol’s forecast.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. Therefore, a firm would be well served to develop a supply chain strategy as described in my book: Supply Chain Transformation. It might cost a little more, but will help avoid empty shelves and lost sales.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. In this article, Niels argues that these technological advances can lead to either (a) planning-process and decision automation or (b) planning and decision augmentation.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

In this article, we’ll break down what vertical integration is, its benefits and disadvantages, its application in supply chain, and the factors to consider when deciding whether it’s the correct strategy for your company. At the back of your supply chain, you’ve got your raw materials being procured. Some people can’t. Find out how.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. The system then alters a 3D screen image so that a user can virtually interact with the model, reaching into the design to toggle switches, press buttons and so on.”.

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MIT Supply Chain

MAY 8, 2014

Recent reports that Amazon.com is testing its own truck network for the delivery of orders to consumers’ doorsteps surmise, not surprisingly, that the move represents a threat to parcel carriers such as FedEx and UPS. As a result, the company can achieve high vehicle utilization rates and efficient transportation. Access the post here.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Now let’s juxtapose those same scenarios into your warehouse and transport operations. The driving back and forth by car is your customer-delivery transport. It’s all about leveraging your warehouse , staff, and transport more effectively. It’s not about being overly aggressive with your warehousing or transport providers.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 31, 2020

Several articles and news reports have begun to identify the nature of these critical shortages. Late last week I read the results of a recent University of Washington modeling study , that identified the nature of the shortages that we are likely going to see in the next several weeks. Why did this happen?

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. Aerospace Industry is characterized by high material costs (about 65-80%). Managing transportation at this scale is the absolute challenge.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

We trudge on with our top posts from our main blog categories by page view for all of 2014 from the Cerasis blog by featuring another area Cerasis is an expert in: Transportation. These tips include how you yourself can better manage your transportation department and maximize resources. Read the Full Blog Post.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

While some orders still delight, a few recent purchases have left me faltering when it comes to your customer experience. Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. Shipping and Transportation Costs.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

As part of our Expert Insights series, Supply Chain Nation sat down with Rich Sherman, a leading supply chain industry consultant to discuss his book, Supply Chain Transformation: Practical Roadmap for Best Practice Results. New business intelligence tools are emerging to support analytics of the new data.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

Learn more about aligning strategies by downloading Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium’s report Aligning Supply Chains with Business Strategy.). This article will focus on two of the most important real estate impacts of the pace of change occurring today: The impact on retail stores and malls. of total retail sales to 10.3%

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Unilever has sustainability at the very heart of its business model, extending all the way through the supply chain from distribution to procurement. The measurements however, are just a means to an end , with the KPI-driven conversations being considered more important than the actual metrics. The Sustainability Drive.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2018

Are production, warehousing and transport ready to become lights-out operations, where no human being is needed? Transport network unpredictability. If a new visitor arrives and shows a similar pattern of navigation, the engine swings into action with “You might also like (insert name of frequently purchased product here)”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. In this article, I want to emphasize that a customer-centric supply chain meets and exceeds the customer’s needs day-by-day based on a well-defined relationship against a brand promise.

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