Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Recent supply chain disruptions are forcing organizations to challenge the prevailing wisdom and look for newer approaches to decision making. The simultaneous shocks to demand and supply, and the magnitude of these shocks are not something the world ever experienced.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains. This is my mantra for building green supply chains. An example of an incremental change would be what Coca-Cola is doing for its plastic bottles. by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

However, supply chain leaders well understand that drug discovery, manufacturing, and distribution are all necessary to deliver the vaccine to a willing arm. Development and distribution, as any supply chain leader knows, are two different topics. As a result, the supply chain, as we knew it is dead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now? Shouldn’t this alleviate the pressure on holiday supply chains?”. Last year, retailers started encouraging holiday shoppers to shop early. Not really.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2021

Each year, we compile a list of top-performing Supply Chains, termed the Supply Chains to Admire. This week, while all my friends are on vacation, I am writing the final report for the Supply Chains to Admire. Our goal is to continually redefine the definition of supply chain excellence.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective? . The era of globalization has enabled supply chains to be broader and more connected. First reaction s to the outbreak . questions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted. Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2023

Your Comprehensive Guide to Production Planning Software The benefits of production planning software vs scheduling are about the granularity of the plan: capacity plans (or master production schedules) are not granular and factor in less granular things, like high level capacity, forecasts, inventory, and transfer times.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2021

In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration. Here are some examples of such use cases.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

A transformation that is based on the idea that by putting in new applications the company will automate a process, or processes, and provide more and better data to make decisions, is a poor foundation for a true transformation. GEON Embarks on a Digital Transformation GEON Performance Solutions is embarking on a supply chain transformation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 23, 2020

I share insights, based on research, for the supply chain leader. Frequently, when I post about an issue, a well-intending consultant or an aggressive business development executive will tout the evolution of the autonomous supply chain as the answer. Shifts in Technology. Stay tuned. Background. They did it.

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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? Let’s take an example. inventory turns.

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AB&R

APRIL 3, 2019

However, we see numerous companies living in the historical past, and we’re talking very LARGE enterprise organizations, still using pencil and paper to take inventory, track deliveries, and other areas of the business where automation would transform the way they operate. Barcode technology remains the place to begin.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. Guess what? What was the gap?

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Kodiak Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Today, if you want to compete with industry-leaders, you have to integrate the best Supplier Information Management (SIM) tools that covers all aspects of the supplier lifecycle and helps you make the most of the vast quantity of data you have to deal with on a daily basis. Yet this common issue can be solved quite simply with SIM software.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 13, 2018

From warehouse robots (very real) to equipment that you control with your mind (in the labs), new technologies appear so regularly that it can be hard to separate real from science fiction. Beyond cars and machine tools, 3D printers are now making spare parts to order for the US Marine Corps, container ships, and beverage filling plants.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. The focus is on digitization—automating today’s processes—versus rethinking process excellence based on the art of the possible. Confluence of New Technologies. Why does it matter?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2021

5G represents the next generation of broadband cellular technology. I have written before that 5G for supply chain applications is still at the hype stage. The vision of the Smart Factory involves using advanced technologies to reach higher levels of safety and efficiency. For industry, 5G is a developing technology.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

The Financial Times reporters observe, “[Supply chain woes] are likely to intensify if China digs its heels in and continues to pursue a zero-Covid policy that has left millions of workers across the country confined to their homes. Supply chain concerns, however, don’t focus solely on the movement of consumer goods.

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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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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective? . The era of globalization has enabled supply chains to be broader and more connected. First reaction s to the outbreak . questions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 18, 2017

There are seismic shifts occurring between industries in value chains. Let me give you an example. Last week, I spent time with large chemical companies engrossed in this discussion. Sitting four and five-levels back in the value chain, and largely stuck in performance, there is a new discussion. Cash-to-Cash improved 56.6%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

The process as is implemented in many companies focuses on balancing demand and supply based on preestablished rules and policies that serve as guardrails for the planning process. More recently the technology has evolved to a point where such processes can be conducted at a faster cadence than a typical monthly cadence that was the norm.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

. #1 Your Input Channel In November 2022 my story To Realize the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community , I used the example of a company that takes bread crusts (a by-product of one industry) and uses it for making beer. Here is an example where one company’s waste becomes another company’s raw material.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership. In my compost example, I save on buying fertilizer (along with all the processing, packaging and transportation associated with it). Is there room for technology to improve networking capabilities?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

.” This pastoral view of America rarely conjures up thoughts about technology and artificial intelligence (AI). The editorial team at insideBIGDATA report that a new research study found, “87% of US agriculture businesses are currently using AI technologies.”[1] Examples of AI Companies. Blue River Technology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?” My question is, “Why?

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

It depends, but if you are near the equator I used a calculator tool to estimate that 100 square meters of solar panels could generate about 20,000 kWh of electricity per year. That is quite a bit of power – and the technology of solar cells is improving every year. MORE FROM THIS EDITION h6 Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2022

In that article, I highlighted the importance of the network effect on time slot management and related technologies, as well as the main benefits of a time slot management application. The Network Effect, Sustainability, and Automation. This is certainly a technology gap that needs to be addressed to improve efficiencies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 22, 2017

Today I connected her to some technology providers to start a pilot. For Example, What Is a Node? Blockchain is a piece of a larger technology platform. We are not clear on which companies should be a node and how to architect public data sharing across the supply chain. I think I know why blockchain is not hotter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

GEP and the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Supply Chain Resource Cooperative surveyed supply chain, procurement and IT professionals across a range of industries to gain insight into their priorities and strategies regarding supply chain resilience and optimization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 21, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! A solid supply chain and logistics strategy is essential for large companies. A global chemical manufacturer recently had to replace ships that transported bulk materials to ports. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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USC Consulting Group

AUGUST 5, 2019

Technology is in a constant state of enhancement and advancement. For example, plastics are a major environmental hazard due largely to their ubiquity. Advancements and investments in cutting-edge manufacturing technology and adaptability have helped to make this possible. What makes manufacturing techniques advanced?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 5, 2023

Ensuring the safe material handling of these materials is not just a matter of policy or regulation; it’s the linchpin of efficient warehouse operations and by extension, effective Supply Chain Management. Furthermore, accidents and inefficiencies in material handling can create ripples throughout the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I use this example to illustrate the challenges (or, perhaps, the futility) of making supply chain and logistics predictions. The EIA now expects that “global liquid fuels supply will continue to outpace consumption, resulting in an average stock build of 0.4 as of this morning — a lower price than 5 years ago!

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