Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Here’s what to look for in 2022. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic.

Predictive Analytics Software 312

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Capacity Constraints Continue to Arise. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. Capacity constraints continue to come under microscope as shippers look for a better understanding to the state of the market. That’s an astonishing $933.30

Prescriptive Analytics Software 308

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

This is just the latest of the company’s significant strides towards making supply chains a force for good by helping organizations guarantee service, reduce excess stock, and increase profits. Version 8.60 Business leaders today are looking for new ways to improve the resilience and agility of their supply chains.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 6, 2022

As a result, communication gaps have become almost the norm, putting a company’s ability for capacity planning into question. Mismatched capacity during surges makes it near impossible to meet demand. Miscalculated slumps, however, can be just as problematic. But this quagmire isn’t the result of silos alone.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.” VP, LLamasoft.

Innovation 174

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EC Sourcing Group

APRIL 27, 2021

5 Benefits of Global Sourcing in Supply Chain Management. When the topic of global sourcing comes up, procurement managers often balk at global sourcing in supply chain management because they worry they will have to sacrifice quality or delivery when using global suppliers. Innovative ideas. it most certainly is.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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Kinaxis

MAY 25, 2016

by Alexa Cheater Innovate to survive. Mode two is about innovation and growth, and the point was made in a number of sessions that you need to do both if you want to excel. You’ve likely already embraced this era where innovation across all facets of life has exploded and become ordinary. Hasn’t it always been to some capacity?

Innovation 120

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

In a classic literature on innovation, The Innovator’s Solution (ref 1), Clayton Christensen proposes that it is “the absence of conscious, trustworthy theories of cause and effect” that makes success seem random. The fact that supply chain appears chaotic, inefficient and slow to market is just the tip of the iceberg.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

And, more than ever, these decisions have to be made on the fly, in real-time. Even before the emergence of COVID-19, next-day and same-day delivery promises from mega retailers, as well as new delivery models such as store pick-up, were driving increasing customer expectations — not just in retail, but in every industry.

Optimal Sourcing 231

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

Across the global business ecosystem, sourcing and retaining top talent labor is of utmost importance. This means it can take as little as a few hours to train new associates and enable a rapid time to full productivity, which is a game changer for businesses needing to see immediate results.

Sourcing Strategies 253

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The automotive industry has shown itself to be brave in recent times, in all areas but one: the supply chain. Brave” in this context points to a never-ending stream of innovations in the automotive space. Brave” in this context points to a never-ending stream of innovations in the automotive space.

Automotive 90

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

From September to December 2020, China and a few South East Asian countries started to get back to a fair amount of manufacturing capacities and international logistics resumed for essential services, pharma, food, groceries, medical devices, PPE etc. Huge demand supply issues breaking the ever-so-fragile supply chain globally.

Pharmaceutical 246

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BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

For the past 175 years, Carlsberg has continuously reinvented itself from a marketing, innovation and product perspective, while remaining true to its core values of enriching communities while manufacturing quality drinks. And, in recent times, this has made the critical notion of sustainability an equally vast challenge.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Elementum

DECEMBER 1, 2021

lean manufacturing, Just-in-Time supply chain, etc.), In reality, it was just a matter of time before the global supply chain landed itself in gridlock. While some challenges still exist (e.g. What chance did they have against the world’s worst pandemic in over a century? left supply chains brittle.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 195

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . According to Jones, the most interesting examples of automation are the tasks performed by rare and inexpensive sourcing and procurement professionals.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? What does this teach us about Supplier Relationships?

Negotiating Skills 130

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ivalua

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The city of New York adjusting normally cumbersome processes to secure new sources of supply for unprecedented numbers of ventilators. The rest of the agenda will focus on showcasing procurement leaders that have succeeded in one or more ways, and how current and new technological innovations can help. Examples abound.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 130

QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

They are also working to create a positive workplace culture that fosters engagement , collaboration, and innovation and include opportunities for team building, recognition programs and flexible work arrangements. According to a new study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the manufacturing skills gap in the U.S.

Pharmaceutical 94

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For a forwarder, refraining from working with Maersk today is expensive because it removes 17% of global shipping capacity. It’s rare for ocean liners like Maersk to live in the same category as tech giants like Amazon or Alibaba. And both shifts will have major ramifications on customers – importers, exporters, and online sellers.

Price Reduction 177

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

As traditional carriers including FedEx and UPS continue to increase rates and surcharges and warn of capacity limitations, establishing relationships with gig economy carriers now may prove even more valuable later. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. Walgreens and Target among the leaders.

Supply Chain Planning Software 278

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Frasquet is the executive director of corporate procurement, although his responsibilities include a much broader set of supply chain responsibilities than just sourcing. For consumers in metro areas located close to their factories, there is a one-day lead time. For rural areas, the lead time can be as much as five days.

Supply Chain Design Software 255

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

Organizations must use every means at their disposal to keep goods moving while at the same time preventing their most important resource – their talent – from jumping ship at an alarming pace. It’s time for decisive action. It’s not just skilled, semi-skilled, and manual labor that’s lacking. It’s a global problem.

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Demand forecasting is the process of making future estimations of how much of a given product will sell by location and time period. As demand forecasting accuracy increases, and the standard deviation associated with the forecast decreases, the need to hold “just in case” inventory also goes down. When will the recession hit?

Forecasting 189

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

With IoT, real-time monitoring capabilities, and telematics, this becomes easier to put in motion, with technology taking care of the end-to-end process with speed and accuracy like never before. Real-Time Monitoring Monitoring the flow of goods has reached unprecedented heights in terms of expediency, timeliness, accuracy, and speed.

Supply Chain Design Software 76

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Henri: Organizations are taking action to become more than just steel producers. This concept will allow farmers anywhere in the world to process and preserve their produce on site, helping to reduce food loss dramatically at source whilst generating additional revenues for farmers.

Industrial 197

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4 The F&B industry added 1.4

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

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Adexa

JULY 17, 2023

This has been the case since the beginning of time. Tools that are available to day are catalysts to faster ad better business processes and enabling higher productivity that is different in kind and not just in degree. Even real-time decision making is being replaced with before-the-time decision making by predicting events.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world. A great deal already has been written about the impact of the pandemic, fully socializing jargon such as “new normal,” “next normal,” “unprecedented disruption,” etc. Hallmarks of successful logistics transformation.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 263

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BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2022

We are overjoyed in being recognized as a Leader for 11 consecutive times; read our blog post to learn more. Several Gartner sessions reflected on how maintaining business as usual will no longer work: Just in time (JIT) now becomes just in case: 60% of supply chains were designed for cost and efficiency rather than resilience and agility.

Gartner 93

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry? History of Alliances in Container Shipping Source: Port Economics, Management and Policy What are Global Shipping Alliances (GSAs) in the shipping industry?

Risk Management 130

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Deploying best practices is great, but just means you are doing the same thing as other high performers. This is where helping organizations innovate, ensuring business agility and even growing revenue comes into play. Procurement was tasked with supporting a board level initiative to accelerate innovation and increase margins.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Under pressure to quickly identify new sources of supply, due diligence has–at times been reduced, thereby increasing the likelihood of quality issues, unknowingly supporting forced labor, or exposing organizations to fraud. Common Supply Chain strategies, such as just-in-time inventory, exacerbate the impact of shocks.

Supply Chain Risk Management 130

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Associated Press reports, “Canal authorities attributed the drought to the El Niño weather phenomenon and climate change, and warned it was urgent for Panama to seek new water sources for both the canal’s operations and human consumption. As a result, maritime shipping lies at the very heart of the global logistical system.

Panama 130

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This current complexity represents the culmination of decades of supply chain evolution, aligning with new innovations, changing customer expectations and a growing understanding of environmental concerns. For example, calculating carbon output and fuel cost savings of transport options, including not just the route but the vehicle itself.

Optimal Sourcing 80

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Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They are coming to the realization that they must innovate and build resilience for whatever might come next. To optimize throughput and capacity utilization, process manufacturers must effectively manage inventory, apply predictive analytics, and gain supply chain transparency through digital transformation.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

A recent Ivalua study with Forester identified capacity being consumed by operational and manual activities as one barrier, along with a lack of contextual access to insights, and poor data quality as other blockers. The afternoon of the first day at the Ivalua Now event in Paris had a strong AI (artificial intelligence) flavour.

Analytics Software 176

Analytics Software Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 176

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. Automation is also an essential capability.

Procurement Solutions 130

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