Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 1, 2021

While the topic of supply chain is still trending across social media, news headlines, and political speeches, the reality is that the dynamics on the ground are starting to change. lean manufacturing, Just-in-Time supply chain, etc.), left supply chains brittle.

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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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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. COVID-19 Ernst & Young LLP conducted a survey of 200 senior-level supply chain executives in late 2020 and 2022. CNN continues to provide real-time war coverage here.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. Having that end-to-end visibility is key.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, and just about every breakfast brand is jumping on the bandwagon to bring pumpkin spice to the forefront. This is the first time Amazon has hiked seller fees for the holidays. Walmart is facing some serious supply chain issues. And this year is no different. And this year is no different.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 4, 2020

They write, “Beyond the immediate need for supplies, questions are being raised about the risk inherent in current supply chain structures. Over recent decades, supply chains have globalized, specialized and become leaner or just-in-time. ”[4]. ”[6].

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 13, 2018

The value in blockchain for logistics is about more than just retaining information. Blockchain technology builds value in the supply chain through better transparency and process standardization, but it holds additional value through new logistics services and business models. Personal and professional bias. Dispute resolution.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

This Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech commentary provides highlights and added perspectives on this week announcement regarding Kinaxis’ s completed acquisition of supply chain execution B2B SaaS platform provider MPO. Background. A Strategic Acquisition. Added Perspectives.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

E-commerce defines the state of global supply chains today. To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has confirmed what we already knew: modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. In 2021 it is an entirely new game.

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Turvo

AUGUST 31, 2021

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. Greater chance of being low on capacity or short inventory when needed.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

There’s no shortage of technology solutions out there to help companies manage their inventory, but that’s just a small part of becoming truly agile enough to respond to the swiftly-changing consumer demands and trends. Proactive collaboration with mills, tanneries or other raw material suppliers is a built-in insurance policy.

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Logility

MAY 7, 2020

We know the right information can significantly improve a company’s ability to reduce operating expenses, improve customer service and reduce the time needed to respond to market disruptions and opportunities. Exponential Growth in Supply Chain Data. However, capturing the data you need is just the start of the journey.

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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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Enterra Insights

APRIL 28, 2021

Bridget McCrea ( @BridgetMcCrea ), a Contributing Editor for Logistics Management , explains, “With the pandemic entering year two, companies are retracing the steps they took in 2020 and finding more enduring ways to shore up their supply chains not only for the pandemic, but also with a longer-term view in mind.”[1]

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

As we go into the first week of 2023, many are wondering what’s ahead for global commerce and supply chains. These predictions are perhaps not completely original – but they represent what I think will be important guidelines for supply chain executives to consider. Inflation will persist.

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Kinaxis

MAY 25, 2016

That’s the key message I took away from this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. While that may not be exactly what Gartner had in mind—the official theme was The Bimodal Supply Chain: Tackling Today, Preparing for Tomorrow —it was a running dialogue across all the sessions I sat in on.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 19, 2017

by Alexa Cheater If there’s one thing you can count on in supply chain, it’s that things will change. It could be as relatively small as a last minute order or engineering change, or as big as an industry-wide shift that sends your end-to-end supply chain spinning in an entirely new direction. That much isn’t new.

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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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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2018

The numbers speak for themselves: 49 episodes produced in 2018, totaling more than 1,200 minutes of conversations with thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. logistics executive at manufacturing company. .” — Robert G., logistics executive at manufacturing company. “I

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 30, 2022

Retail supply chain management has always been a complicated and complex process. But in the timeframe between 2020 to 2022, a volatile supply chain market showed the weakness in outdated, legacy supply chain execution built on rigid technology or lacking any accurate data that can improve overall decision-making.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 17, 2020

The way supply chains are set up today, there are different organizational and technological branches dedicated to planning and execution. Closing the gap will require more supply chain planners than ever before in terms of people’s skill, process, and technology. I hope to see you online!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 7, 2021

started slowly and will likely continue to increase over time, but it is still a relatively new — and potentially controversial — concept for many companies. and Canada several times over the last decade or so. and Canada several times over the last decade or so. The outsourcing phenomenon in the U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 6, 2015

Big calculations unlock the value of big data, resulting in real-time optimization aimed at achieving fast and efficient business results. So, how can big calculations ensure that yard capacity is planned optimally and that it will boost the performance in other parts of the terminal as well? Step 2: Define planning decisions.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

stuffed teddy bear that Costo sells , and although it was just a passing comment, the bear came to symbolize for me so much about supply chain management today: its large scale and scope, its growing complexity, and how sometimes it leaves you confused, in awe, or in disbelief. Driving Supply Chain Execution Excellence.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

Unlike most industry conferences, which are crammed like sardines into the month of May, this one is always in January and it spotlights the trends and topics that are top of mind for supply chain and logistics executives heading into the new year. Tighter Trucking Capacity, Higher Rates Until 2019 (or Beyond).

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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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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chain optimization has never been more essential to overall business success than it is today. A study by Bank of America Global Research, cited by Reuters , found that mentions of “supply chain” increased by 412% in third-quarter earnings calls hosted by Fortune 500 companies this year, compared to 2020.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Next week is the annual Supply Chain Insights Global Summit , and summit preparation is on my agenda for the weekend. The goal is to become consciously competent in managing the role of inventory in supply chain strategy. I am sitt ing in seat 4E on an evening flight to San Francisco thinking about my day.

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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. You can probably guess the answer, but if you need a little hint, check out the Song of the Week below.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Commentary Background At this time of the year, just before the holiday fulfillment surge period begins in earnest in a few weeks, Supply Chain Matters tends to monitor the levels of temporary workers that online and brick and mortar retailers are planning to hire in order to gauge what online providers are expecting in terms of surge volumes.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

A confluence of factors is limiting the talent pool and making it more difficult for organizations to find the right professionals to fill the necessary roles to drive supply chain success, as was cited in a recent article, Companies See ‘Massive Shift’ in Search for Supply Chain Talent , (Wall Street Journal, May 22nd, 2015, Loretta Chao).

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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. Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2022

Covid, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have all sent supply chain shocks around the globe, forcing firms to rethink their business-as-usual supply chain management strategies, and concentrate instead on building supply chain resilience. ” What are the benefits of supply chain resilience?

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Pickers simply pick items one at a time until the order is complete. This strategy makes it easy to track order picker accuracy and enables rapid response time for order fulfillment. Warehouses that employ this picking strategy have their pickers pick a group of orders at the same time, one product at a time.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

While there is reason to believe in the importance of land and maritime routes linking China to the countries west of it, there was a reason the Silk Road trade lost significance over time. There was just not enough products being shipped back and forth. The facility will add to existing transshipment capacity.

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