Unleashed

MAY 22, 2022

The Unleashed Roundtable Series: SME Supply Chain Resilience Part 2: Scaling in a Compromised Supply Chain In part 2 of our SME Supply Chain Resilience roundtable, we ask our experts how to maintain system agility when your business is scaling in a compromised supply chain.

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Unleashed

MAY 20, 2024

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: REI Co-op gives back $270 million to global communities 6 quick ways to improve supply chain visibility An ecommerce logistics insider shares her best industry advice Job opportunities from McLaren Racing, Hello Fresh, and more Not subscribed yet? Forecast demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Tight coupling of the supply chain forecast to the financial forecast will improve value. Every time I published a report, he would call me and express his concern that I did not fully understand the issues of the global supply chain organization. If you want to know future sales ask sales. Measure it.

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Unleashed

MAY 12, 2024

In supply chain headlines 45,000+ US retail stores may close in the next 5 years. A new report forecasted by UBS analysts suggests the total number of retail stores in the U.S. “ Supply and demand forecasting is a real pain point. will fall from 958k to 913k if ecommerce penetration continues to rise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

billion globally, and I forecast it to grow to $9.9 I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. KION acquired Dematic and Egemin Automation in 2016, forming KION Supply Chain Solutions that operates under the Dematic brand. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 9, 2014

There has been a lot of debate in recent years about whether supply chain planning and demand planning solutions actually deliver their much-touted benefits. But in case it’s not: Lora Cecere is the Founder and CEO of a research firm called Supply Chain Insights. And I think that’s a good thing. Here’s an excerpt: “….[M]ost

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It’s been three months already since we published our first regular roundup of supply chain and logistics news—doesn’t time fly? Australia’s continuing weather-driven supply chain problems. While digital twin technology is not new, it has only recently begun to gain ground as a supply chain tool.

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2022

For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2022 increased by 11% to $6.0 Notable new and existing customers placing orders with the Company in the fourth quarter include: Ariela & Associates International, Bemis Manufacturing Company, Bondi Sands Australia Pty Ltd.,

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 10, 2023

Specifically, the PMI results of the two followed indexes related to China especially caught our attention since they both reinforced a concerted shift toward contraction in production and supply chain activity. The World Bank and the World Trade Organization (WTO) are each forecasting expected global trade volumes of 1.7

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DynaSys

JANUARY 13, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain. In this series, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic gave us the keys to build a resilient supply chain and add value to our Supply Chain. In 2021, COVID-19 and Resilient Supply Chain will not be incompatible.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 25, 2023

When it comes to supply chain management , most ecommerce businesses are prepared for the worst while hoping for the best. Many business owners experienced what a disruptive environment truly feels like when supply chains around the world were challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is supply chain convergence?

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 2, 2017

With the recent Brexit and according to the recent news article , Australia’s meat industry is poised to boost exports as the UK looks elsewhere for to sign free trade deals across the globe to cater to the growing demand. Greater visibility across the entire supply chain is the basis for better planning and prevention of wastage.

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Unleashed

APRIL 28, 2024

Sign up for free to get your weekly dose of supply chain insights and expert advice. In supply chain headlines US manufacturing rise tempered by talent shortage. Mini-quiz: How well do you know supply chain management? Which of the following is not an internal supply chain risk?

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Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they visit the Xmas supply chain. We have reached the era of the on-demand, responsive supply chain. Zepol channeled Santa’s supply chain Big Data: “Ho, Ho, holy cow! But it comes at a price. There is certainly demand for better freight.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 23, 2022

Agence France-Presse recently reported, “The OECD warned that the world economy will pay a ‘hefty price’ for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as it slashed its 2022 growth forecast and projected higher inflation. 6) Rewiring of the global supply chain. estimated in December. ”[1]. ”[3].

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RELEX Solutions

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Australia’s largest specialty baby goods retailer has chosen RELEX to optimise its forecasting and replenishment to drive results and support scalability during a period of growth. Baby Bunting is aiming to optimise inventory levels across its whole supply chain network whilst improving availability in-stores.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 7, 2020

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers. Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Update on the Christmas Express Supply Chain. Around this time last year I had a call with the jolly old man of the north to talk over some ideas on how he and his army of elves might improve the Christmas Express Supply Chain (CESC). Our conversation then shifted to Santa’s efforts to improve forecast accuracy.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 29, 2020

He writes, “The death of globalization and world-encompassing supply chains has been foretold so often that it is hard to imagine it might actually be happening. The World Trade Organization forecasts this will contract between 13 per cent and 32 per cent this year.”[2] Global goods trade is in freefall.

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Unleashed

MARCH 21, 2023

This was largely a response to supply chain disruptions, with firms forced to stockpile in the face of shortages and billowing lead times. Others have been forced to stockpile by volatile supply chains.” In the UK this ‘overstock’ figure was, on average, £102,000.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Just in Case stock control is an inventory replenishment strategy in which extra stock is kept in reserve as a buffer in case of unexpected demand or supply chain disruptions. JIC, on the other hand, is about ensuring there is a sufficient buffer of spare stock in case of demand surges or supply chain troubles.

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Unleashed

APRIL 10, 2023

Overstocking became a necessary evil for many companies as they struggled to meet customer demand throughout the recent onslaught of supply chain disruptions. In addition to his work in accounting, Zander is also an entrepreneur and investor; he cofounded and currently manages The XETA Group Australia and is the CFO of ECOHEADS.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2022 increased by 13% to $5.4 These methods help companies take massive data sets and turn them into digestible, actionable insights for their supply chain practices. million compared to $9.5 million when compared to $4.8

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. million in funding to operate a logistics network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In addition, they need to ensure distribution of these products to more locations, which complicates the supply chain. The ability to track and trace food & beverage products through the entire supply chain is now being driven by the consumer. This trend is also happening in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

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ShipBob

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Ecommerce businesses need to urgently address and prevent this supply chain/inventory management issue. So, in this section, we highlight the root cause of ghost inventory popping-up across the supply chain. Since ghost inventory hides the true demand for products, your forecasts get skewed.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2022

But nobody is talking about the supply chain for these vehicles, and the capacity required to build them. Converting an entire supply base of automotive suppliers, who are all focused on building of combustion engine-powered vehicles, and moving them all to electric vehicles, will be a superhuman feat.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 18, 2021

However the industry will continue to face headwinds, as a result of supply chains disrupted by the pandemic, increased competition and increased regulatory oversight. In Australia , rising interest in the fitness and wellbeing industries over recent years has helped support an increase in product sales.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Forecasts by Korn Ferry cited that by 2030, more than 85 million jobs might go unfilled as there won’t be enough skilled people to fill them. In Australia, the country has more jobs than job seekers for the first time ever, while a “blowout in visa processing times” has over a million potential workers waiting in limbo.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia. Supply Chain Competency: Focuses on core competencies to optimize operations.

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Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. Highlights from the Conversation.

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Unleashed

MAY 19, 2020

and a forecasted market valuation of US$107.85 Planning and forecasting. How many times do you run out of stock due to demand exceeding supply? Inbound supply chain (impacts ability to produce finished goods). Supply chain management. Sales forecasting, customer service and sales order management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a result, Global Supply Chains have experienced severe “Supply side Shocks” with massive disruptions impinging on all sectors. It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. Crisis Recovery.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2020

billion in Australia (IBIS World data), the Australasian brewing industry is an increasingly competitive – and lucrative – market. You’ll notice these questions blend financial data and forecasting with developing a brand and target audience. That figure is 71% in Australia and over 58% in the UK. Managing costs.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Why aren’t we using more rail freight in Australia? OK, so we have vast distances here in Australia. Given the increasing congestion on our main roads, the rising cost of fuel and the forecasted doubling of freight volumes over the next 10 years or so, shouldn’t we be starting to use rail freight more? Rail Freight Australia.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. P&G Remaking Supply Chain Network (WSJ – sub. P&G Redesigning Supply Chain Network.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

“Third quarter fiscal year 2021 saw continued adoption of our cloud services offerings with a 29% growth in Subscription Fees and a 24% increase in Annual Contract Value, reflecting the increasing momentum across the industry towards cloud-based supply chain transformation solutions,” said Allan Dow, CEO and president of American Software.

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