BlueYonder

JUNE 10, 2022

This week, at the 2022 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium, we learned several key themes, as well as how the Gartner Magic Quadrants are evolving. We are overjoyed in being recognized as a Leader for 11 consecutive times; read our blog post to learn more. that the supply chain is becoming more complex and even chaotic.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our annual 2023 predictions for industry and global supply chains research advisory. Background. Higher cost levels will need to be mitigated or reduced.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

How can technology help brokers work smarter and improve their profitability? The current growth economy, where demand consistently outpaces supply, places a premium on freight brokerage services. That’s a lot of wasted time and energy. All the work brokers put in to find and on-board that carrier is for just one load.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The following Supply Chain Matters blog is the first in a joint thought leadership series in collaboration with Replan. Supply Chain Matters provides the first in a multi-part series addressing the increased importance of production planning and scheduling in this new and very uncertain normal of business.

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Taulia

AUGUST 29, 2023

Successful supply chain management (SCM) is one of the most effective ways to increase supply chain efficiency. It allows companies to refine and optimize their supply chains based on specific business objectives, tailoring each step in the process to contribute towards their overall goals.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this August 30, 2023 edition of Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Technology we provide capsule highlights of investments announced by supply chain management focused tech providers. for the first time. based closed-loop cell production. In February of this year.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

Supply Chain Matters reflects on an all too familiar challenge when conditions of excess inventory exist in supply chain planning, execution and customer fulfillment processes. . This led to other trailers being placed or staged in temporary storage yards or parking areas, sometime for several days at a time.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 27, 2017

by Bill DuBois Words get thrown around like rice at a wedding these days to describe what makes a world class supply chain planning system : “End to end visibility”, “collaborative planning”, and “what if simulation” are only a few of the many terms you hear when discussing the keys to supply chain success.

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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. How retailers are reevaluating post-pandemic inventory strategies. SMEs vs. the big boys in the battle for US warehouse space.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Three commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains made available at the beginning of 2022, and specifically addressing supply chain cost inflation implications.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain. Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain. 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution.

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

And then, just like that, you find yourself in the midst of a perfect storm. It’s like the universe went through a list of common supply chain challenges and thought, “Let’s see what happens if they all take place at the same time.” it’s watermelon season in Alabama, so carrier capacity is suddenly an added constraint.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 21, 2022

This week, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , with sponsors Penske Logistics and consulting firm Kearney , released the 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report to organization members and the industry as a whole. This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. This Year’s Report Themes and Key Messages.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2022

Seldom, if ever, has the global supply chain received so much attention as it did in 2021. Some critics have called for a complete overhaul of the global supply chain, insisting current operations can’t be fixed. Change, however, takes both time and money — especially when that change needs to be global in nature.

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Elementum

AUGUST 19, 2015

The merger is not going to shake up shipping—but it does point to a downwards trend in shipping capacity. And while it will reduce capacity on Asia-Europe lines, the demand doesn’t exist to justify raising prices. Shipping companies are behind the times. What do I need to know about China’s shipping merger?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

To stay ahead of the curve, retailers need to future-proof their organizations by embracing technology that enables the smooth ebb and flow of inventory management. For example, if the brand defines target production capacity for each style in the collection, material suppliers can anticipate their production orders for each month or quarter.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we highlight yesterday’s action by the U.S. Federal Reserve to initiate heightened interest rates in the coming months, and the implications to industry supply chains. But these are not normal times, given all that is occurred during the last two and one-half years.

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

And then, just like that, you find yourself in the midst of a perfect storm. It’s like the universe went through a list of common supply chain challenges and thought, “Let’s see what happens if they all take place at the same time.” it’s watermelon season in Alabama, so carrier capacity is suddenly an added constraint.

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TMC

JULY 6, 2017

And then, just like that, you find yourself in the midst of a perfect storm. It’s like the universe went through a list of common supply chain challenges and thought, “Let’s see what happens if they all take place at the same time.” it’s watermelon season in Alabama, so carrier capacity is suddenly an added constraint.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 27, 2017

From talks of an autonomous supply chain, a robotic takeover, drone deliveries in 30 minutes or less; the future of supply chain management presents businesses with the opportunity to transform their processes into a competitive advantage. Related: How to Perform a Supply Chain Management Assessment for 2017.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 22, 2016

However, the rise of e-commerce will naturally lead to greater focus on logistics technologies, and you need to understand how this increase the role of logistics technology in e-commerce in the global economy. What’s Driving Investments in Logistics Technology in E-Commerce? Benefits of Logistics Technology in E-Commerce.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 7, 2017

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… BluJay Solutions Acquires Leading Mobility Solutions Provider Blackbay. MercuryGate Announces Dynamic Exchange Offering Faster, Easier Access to Capacity. World-Class Logistics Solutions providers MercuryGate and Banyan Technology Announce Integration Partnership.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

So what does my nostalgic look back at my childhood have to do with the future of supply chains? And all of them, once they reach critical mass in the marketplace, will have a staggering impact on the future of supply chain. The WEF report focuses on five shifts that will directly influence supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

Manufacturing is the foundation of my interest in supply chain management. Supply Chain and Design. Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. Instead, they just happened. It is in my blood.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.

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Elementum

MAY 31, 2018

Supply chains everywhere operate under the assumption that “as long as my supplier is delivering on time and giving me a good rate, my business is safe.” But in this new era of conscious buying, ignoring what goes on deep in your supply chain can be damaging to a business’s long term health. For this to happen?—?you

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Elementum

MAY 31, 2018

Supply chains everywhere operate under the assumption that “as long as my supplier is delivering on time and giving me a good rate, my business is safe.” But in this new era of conscious buying, ignoring what goes on deep in your supply chain can be damaging to a business’s long term health. For this to happen?—?you

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ShipBob

AUGUST 3, 2021

But in the ecommerce supply chain context, agility relates to how quickly an ecommerce business can adjust to ever-changing expectations in speed and delivery. An agile supply chain must also be able to react quickly to changes, delays, and unexpected events to maintain customer expectations, stay competitive, and grow their business.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 29, 2017

When it comes to supply chain design, we’re at another inflection point in the industry. The first one arrived a few years ago when a growing number of companies started treating supply chain design as a continuous business process instead of a standalone project or a once-a-year exercise.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Smart factories, smart warehouses and smart transportation are becoming a reality as manufacturers invest in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and more. One key element of advancing supply chain digitalization is cloud technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 27, 2019

Today’s guest blog is written by Ian Todd, Director of Automated Parking Systems for Westfalia Technologies, Inc. Ian is an expert on warehouse automation, and shares his insights on how you need to get started in thinking about technology and robotics in your warehouse or manufacturing operation.

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Vecco International

DECEMBER 27, 2017

So you’ve just learned that there’s good news… and there’s bad news. And coordinating your global supply chain in a timely manner to meet your customers’ needs feels like an even taller order. And coordinating your global supply chain in a timely manner to meet your customers’ needs feels like an even taller order.

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Gravity Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

With so much uncertainty and vulnerability in global trade and shipping, companies/businesses must adopt technology to improve transparency and synchronize all aspects of the supply chain, especially inventory management, costs, and intake margins. However, you can plan to mitigate risk using technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

From driver shortages to the e-commerce boom and pandemic-related lockdowns fueling unprecedented congestion, getting goods to retailers and consumers in a timely manner has never been more challenging. While there has been some easing of capacity constraints, many of these issues are likely to continue well into the second half of the year.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The biggest benefit of cloud technology and cloud-based commerce networks is that they allow organizations to leverage large pools of IT resources without the need to build and maintain data center infrastructure. Cloud technology allows organizations to combine all supply chain and logistics information into a single, central solution.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

Supply chain trends and practices today, are mainly driven by cost optimisation and lean strategy. This has proved to be a major source of risk. Poor business continuity planning, lack of risk management programs and single source suppliers, have magnified the impact of such risks.

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