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. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, it’s only early February 2024, and we already have several major disruptions impacting supply chains. This is an important time for the supply chain profession. Supply chains are in the news, on governments’ agendas, and in the spotlight. For more information on the research, click here.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Wikipedia Unleashing the Contrarian Here are my thoughts this morning over coffee: Gartner Top 25: Really A Celebration of Supply Chain Leadership? Designed to lift the profession and celebrate supply chain results, I struggle to find that the methodology supports either objective.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2021

It’s graduation season, so the hunt for critical supply chain talent is more vigorous than ever. We may be known for ensuring we can make and move “stuff,” but ultimately supply chains are human. So as you prepare to onboard new supply chain talent, are you ready to answer the questions they will have?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 19, 2015

Benchmarking is a measurement of the quality of an organization’s policies, products, programs or strategies against standard measurements. In my work with Supply Chain Insights , I immerse myself in learning. In my work with Supply Chain Insights , I immerse myself in learning. Business Dictionary.com.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

The answer is to benchmark your freight, of course. At Logistics Bureau, we want to help you with that, so we’re publishing this brief guide to help you if you haven’t already included freight benchmarking in your management strategies or want to benchmark more effectively than you are now. What is Freight Benchmarking?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

If you have seen our videos, most of them are all about technology and people. We often get questions like: What are the essentials components in using tech in the supply chain, and what people usually get wrong? Watch this video as Sarah Barnes-Humphrey , Supply Chain Expert, shares her thoughts.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 20, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Clearly, more companies need to go back to basics and ask what is reverse logistics’ role in the top trends of the supply chain? Every supply-chain executive has been faced with the daunting question, “ what is reverse logistics? Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. In order to stay ahead of inflationary trends, procurement teams need to be proactive and continuously adjust their strategies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business. Leading companies take a strategic approach, integrating digital technology throughout their value chains. Most recently, the APQC has conducted best practice and benchmarking research on digital transformation.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Prior to the pandemic, efficiency was the primary focus of most supply chain operations. I’m not implying that efficiency no longer matters — it obviously does — but a disrupted supply chain can’t be efficient. Severe disruptions during the pandemic changed that focus to resiliency. Here’s the rub.

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2021

You’re committed to rolling out an analytics platform across your supply chain and you have tons of data. There are many ways to view data, but those that are particularly useful in supply chain analytics are reporting, score carding, dashboarding and benchmarking. Benchmarking. Reporting and Score carding.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2017

The Logistics Trend Behind The Latest Trend. About the Author: Founder of ShipStarter, Kenneth is a 25+ year professional of the supply chain industry. Are You Up With The Trends? Rapidly emerging trends demand a flexible supply chain that can harness new technology and find new efficiencies.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Software infrastructure was almost undoubtedly not what Robert had on his mind as he wrote his credo many years ago, but the adage applies so well when discussing the benefits of multi-tenant technology. The benefits of a multi-tenant software platform are immense. First and foremost on his list was “share everything.”

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures? Regularly review and update your stakeholder-focused KPIs based on changing stakeholder needs or emerging trends. Actively seek input from stakeholders to ensure that the KPIs remain relevant and meaningful.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

We’re at the dawn of a new age in supply chains. As cloud-based technology moves into the mainstream, extended partner networks that make up the global supply chain are harnessing it to share information in new ways and collaborate online. How useful is the software for Facebook or LinkedIn by itself?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion. Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? Build an industry peer group and gain insights on major trends.

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Unleashed

MARCH 6, 2024

Supply chain agility is the ability of a supply chain to respond quickly and effectively to changes in customer demand and external pressures. This guide breaks down supply chain agility – its benefits and the best-practice strategies for achieving it. Why is supply chain agility important?

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Material Handling & Logistics

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

While companies try to remove 3% to 4% in supply chain cost reductions each year they see minimal or no impact to the bottom line. Companies across industries are stuck in a supply chain cost-reduction death spiral, according to Accenture. Compare this to existing continuous improvement programs. Stretch past incremental.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For supply chains, COVID-19 marked the beginning of a challenging era. Even as the immediate pandemic effects stabilized, new challenges like supply shortages, port congestions, and natural calamities emerged. is advanced supply chain analytics. is advanced supply chain analytics.

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Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

A quick scan of the Internet will yield a long list of “the biggest-ever supply chain disasters”. Poorly implemented demand planning software mis-forecasts demand for branded sneakers. Would access to better supply chain and IT performance information have helped avert or mitigate these failures? The common thread?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

George Abernathy , Emerge President and Board Member, has more than 30 years of supply chain and technology experience. Emerge is reinventing freight procurement by providing access to benchmarked rates and thousands of trusted partners to maximize cost-savings.In About George Abernathy. Where’s my money?”

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

In this blog, Greg discusses the real cost of inaction when you dont adopt new supply chain technology. New Supply Chain Technology: The Real Cost of Inaction. There are actually several reasons why you should always be on the lookout for ways to improve operations through better technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. Regular review and report on service providers’ performance against these benchmarks.,

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Who would have thought that measuring the performance of supply chain processes like warehousing, procurement, or logistics could be so troublesome? Well, we know a few supply chain managers who, having made some of the mistakes covered by this article, would attest to the potential for difficulty.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply chains used to live in the past. Thanks to the more advanced forms of supply chain analytics like predictive analytics, supply chains are proactively looking into the future and prepping for “what is to come” rather than only ruminating over “what already happened.”

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 7, 2018

"The digital technologies hitting the marketplace today promise to make the changes in supply chain practice over the next five to 10 years dwarf that which we have seen in the last 10,” says Ted Stank, of UT’s Haslam College of Business.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

For too long, supply chain risk management has been mostly confined within supply chain circles. CEOs and government agencies were more than happy to let a few experts deal with supply chain challenges. Thanks to a rise in cyber attacks, supply chain risk management is receiving attention in all quarters.

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ShipBob

JULY 9, 2021

Supply chain planning is almost impossible without having an understanding of the future. And since an ecommerce supply chain consists of several moving parts, how does an online brand go about supply chain forecasting, so they can make better predictions and decisions? What is supply chain forecasting?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

At the Supply Chain Global Summit 2018 , Francois discussed the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and L’Oréal’s approach to business that has allowed the company to continuously rank as a Supply Chains to Admire winner for four consecutive years. Supply Chains to Admire Methodology.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 10, 2017

Understanding how different factors affect the supply chain remains a top priority for research firms around the globe. This unwavering drive represents the continued interest in advancing today’s capabilities with state-of-the-art technology and adaptability. The State of Supply Chain 2016 Trends.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Consequently, staying on top of these financial trends gives manufacturers a critical edge in predicting their bottom line. How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Supply Chain Manager’s Multi-function Display. By now, you are probably wondering what airliners have to do with supply chain KPIs. You see, the set of primary data needed to keep an airliner aloft is (apparently) relatively simple—and the same is true of running a supply chain organisation.

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Precoro

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Strategic sourcing is a holistic approach to supply chain management that includes tactics for optimizing the total cost of ownership, improving supplier relationships, and ensuring long-term value creation. Supply market analysis The sourcing team researches the supply market and gets a qualified overview of what it has to offer.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Is the current performance of your supply chain network optimal? Here are five supply chain basics that every manager can analyse on an ongoing basis to keep tabs on the health of their supply chain networks. Metrics show how your supply chain is performing – providing they are the right ones to do the job.

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