The global not-for-profit organization CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has published a report: Supply Chain Sustainability Revealed: A Country Comparison. The report was written by Accenture Strategy. “While climate and water risks are apparent, the implications for businesses and economies reliant on complex supply chain models are less understood”, says Paul Simpson, CEO, CDP. MORE
These network comparisons can also help analysts identify if a change is just part the natural ebb and flow of the supply chain, or points to a unique issue within their business. Your supply chain’s key performance indicators support tactical, day-to-day business decisions, so ensuring you are reading them correctly is imperative. The question becomes, “how are you comparing your transportation metrics to what’s happening around you?” MORE
It is a comparison of business pain for the past five years and future five years. Figure 1: Contrasting View of Business Pain: Comparison of Past Five Years to Future Five Years. This week, I spoke at the Chicago CSCMP round table event. MORE
A Comparison of the Effect of Logistic Strategy and Logistics Integration on Firm Competitiveness in the USA and China. This year, the CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference 2014 was held in San Antonio, Texas. The Educators’ Conference, which provides academics and students a forum to hear the latest in our research field, has become an integral part of it. MORE
Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system. Business practices have become synonymous with the application and collection of data for continuous improvement. However, most of today’s data goes unused and represents a lost opportunity to the company. Unfortunately, data lacks value if not properly cleansed, transformed, and applied. MORE
Last in a Series, we Look at Different Inventory Turns in 2014 by Dfferent Companies within a Sector MORE
There’s online rate comparison sites , CargoSmart’s Big Schedules (live ocean schedules) and rate information like the Cass Freight Index and the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index. 10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. MORE
Introducing the Freightos Marketplace. In 1900, gross world production was $175 billion dollars. By 2014, it reached $77 trillion dollars. MORE
Relative Comparison of Best-of-Breed Providers versus ERP Expansionists like SAP/Oracle. I am writing this blog post in the air, sitting in seat 4c, somewhere over the Midwest en route to Philadelphia. As I look below, I see field after field of United States farmland. MORE
Take a look at our comparison chart—if your supply chain was affected by Soudelor, it's likely to be affected by Dujuan. As Typhoon Dujuan batters Taiwan on its way to China's Southeast coast, transportation faces some disruptions. Learn from Soudelor to understand how you should act. MORE
Comparison of Traditional and Crowdsourced Logistics Systems. I’ll wrap up by sharing this side-by-side comparison presented at the conference. Last week I had the pleasure of attending the annual WERC (Warehouse Education Research Council) conference in Providence, Rhode Island. MORE
than simple cost comparisons. companies focuses on cost comparisons and does not consider other aspects of extracting your manufacturing from a foreign country. There’s more involved in successfully reshoring a foreign manufacturing operation back to the U.S. MORE
Perform fast simulations, comparisons and What-if scenarios. This is the fourth in a series of posts that investigates some of the myths or mistruths I have heard over the last 20+ years concerning Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). MORE
Below is the list of y-o-y comparison of various currencies in which the 3PLs report their revenues Reporting Currency Y-O-Y Decline % Euro -17.6% The 3PL market has shown negative growth in the first quarter of 2015 mainly because of the declining reporting currency of the 3PLs. Danish Krone -17.4% South Korean Won -2.6% […]. Logistics Service Providers 3PL Revenues MORE
While Growth of Green Products is Fast It Seems at Many Companies, Definitional Issues Make Comparisons Diffilcult MORE
Growth 10% (Year-over-Year comparison of 2013 versus 2014). Opinion makes up 50% of the rating; and in the ranking system, company comparisons are against each other with little consideration of industry drivers. A year-over-year comparison is not sufficient. MORE
Forecast Comparison. Having a tool to show comparisons quickly is effective for determining where the forecast information should be coming from. by Alexa Cheater Our partner Celestica recently published the following article, ‘ Are you keeping your demand management process honest? ’ MORE
Examples include control of maverick spend, qualified vendors, electronic bidding and price comparisons. It is fall. The hot and humid days are giving way to cool and crisp weather. Today, as I type this blog post, the rain is softly falling on my window sill. MORE
In the Netflix example, the probability is attained through a comparison of the cost of purchasing multiple DVDs to the cost of streaming video through the internet as part of a Netflix subscription. Recycling and reuse of scrapped products have become hot-button topics in the modern world. MORE
Post-recession versus pre-recession labor inputs declined by 45% while the more recent comparison is only a 19% labor improvement. I spent my summers as a lifeguard. To certify, I had to tread water for what seemed like an incessant period of time. MORE
Here is a simple comparison spectrum that I often use to clarify what S&OP entails. by Steven J. Puricelli A few weeks ago, I launched a new blog series on sales and operations planning (S&OP ). MORE
Easy Scenario Comparisons. by Alexa Cheater It’s an old approach seeing a revival in the new digital age—putting the customers’ needs first. All across business, no matter the industry, size, or geographic location, the push is on to return to a more customer-centric business model. MORE
A head-to-head comparison between the two candidates for U.S. President and their positions on key industrial issues. read more. Global Supply Chain Gold MORE
This comparison is much more than a metaphor; it is the real issues being faced by supply chain entities and their leaders. Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly. MORE
Apparel Performance and Improvement Comparison. To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. Not many companies have cracked this code. The design of the supply chain is fundamental to making this happen. Managing complexity is key. MORE
Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day! Have you started planning your Thanksgiving meal yet? MORE
Supply chain software system providers were slow to adopt mobile devices in comparison to the consumer markets. Obviously, supply chain systems don’t get replenished like consumer items but great strides have been made to make mobile technology available across all the supply chain platforms. MORE
Comparisons between the US and Europe. The research is an extension of the Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs survey that Gartner has run in North America for the past eight years and we are hoping to draw comparisons between the US and Europe. MORE
Since an optimization software usually runs the proprietary algorithm, it''s quite difficult to make a real comparison excepts for other product features, user interfaces and computational time. MORE
With case studies, ROI comparisons and real-world examples, you’ll understand why a different type of TMS is needed to meet the modern-day needs of shippers, brokers and 3PLs. MORE
Answering this question requires (1) a data set which can provide the correct basis of comparison (like the MLS in the housing market) and (2) employing an approach that controls for key differences between data points in the data set (like house size, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, in his analogy). MORE
Freight volume and rates finally began to revive in May 2016, and year-over-year volume comparisons turned positive in August. The freight recession is over. An 18-month malaise was triggered by the worldwide collapse of oil prices at the end of 2014. MORE
Comparison of Performance and Improvement of Companies in the Chemical Industry for 2009-2015. BASF creates chemistry. Over the last two decades the company successfully leveraged global scale to define supply chain leadership. MORE
In comparison, the poorest-performing companies in the lowest quartile had a range of working capital between 23% and 39% as a percentage of revenues. The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction. MORE
While every company will agree that this data is VERY important, the lack of standard definition precludes comparison. For me, this was disappointing to see.This comparison is a good way to measure the effectiveness of forecasting processes. MORE
by Lori Smith. This graphic was published by Gartner, Inc. as part of a larger research document and should be evaluated in the context of the entire document. The Gartner document is available here. MORE
Unfortunately, even wind power still pales in comparison. For comparison, to set off a Hydrogen reaction, scientists initially used a nuclear (fission) bomb to start the process). MORE
Technology in the palm of the consumers’ hand is delivering high quality user experiences, easy order visibility into deliveries, transparency in pricing, and product/service review comparisons. Live Episode: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. MORE
As a comparison, one of LG’s more popular models has 33 buttons. Think back to the first microwave that your parents had and what are you likely to see? A rectangular box with three buttons (High, Medium, Low) and a timer dial. Now fast forward to today and what will you find? MORE
by Alexa Cheater There’s something to be said about the resiliency of a really good supply chain. One that’s able to quickly respond to those unexpected problems, easily adapt to changing industry conditions and make waves with its innovative, yet still efficient, processes. MORE
Meaningless Comparison. I just don’t think the comparison of very different industries in a spreadsheet based on growth, inventory values, and Return on Assets (ROA) is meaningful. Mush is a thick cornmeal pudding boiled in water or milk. MORE
I’d consider graphing this as a % variance from target as the first thing most people would do is a comparison between the actual and target lines anyways. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
The global not-for-profit organization CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has published a report: Supply Chain Sustainability Revealed: A Country Comparison. The report was written by Accenture Strategy. “While climate and water risks are apparent, the implications for businesses and economies reliant on complex supply chain models are less understood”, says Paul Simpson, CEO, CDP.
The Lean Supply Chain
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Comparison of Improvement Programs.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 20, 2015
Last in a Series, we Look at Different Inventory Turns in 2014 by Dfferent Companies within a Sector
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post The Holidays and The Logistics Crunch: It’s all about the Planning & a Fun Comparison of Logistics & A Successful Turkey Day! Have you started planning your Thanksgiving meal yet?
Supply Chain Digest
JULY 22, 2015
While Growth of Green Products is Fast It Seems at Many Companies, Definitional Issues Make Comparisons Diffilcult
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 19, 2015
While every company will agree that this data is VERY important, the lack of standard definition precludes comparison. For me, this was disappointing to see.This comparison is a good way to measure the effectiveness of forecasting processes.
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Comparisons between the US and Europe. The research is an extension of the Supply Chain Technology User Wants and Needs survey that Gartner has run in North America for the past eight years and we are hoping to draw comparisons between the US and Europe.
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Take a look at our comparison chart—if your supply chain was affected by Soudelor, it's likely to be affected by Dujuan. As Typhoon Dujuan batters Taiwan on its way to China's Southeast coast, transportation faces some disruptions. Learn from Soudelor to understand how you should act.
Cerasis
MAY 12, 2016
Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system. Business practices have become synonymous with the application and collection of data for continuous improvement. However, most of today’s data goes unused and represents a lost opportunity to the company. Unfortunately, data lacks value if not properly cleansed, transformed, and applied.
3GTMS
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With case studies, ROI comparisons and real-world examples, you’ll understand why a different type of TMS is needed to meet the modern-day needs of shippers, brokers and 3PLs.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 3, 2015
Growth 10% (Year-over-Year comparison of 2013 versus 2014). Opinion makes up 50% of the rating; and in the ranking system, company comparisons are against each other with little consideration of industry drivers. A year-over-year comparison is not sufficient.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
by Alexa Cheater There’s something to be said about the resiliency of a really good supply chain. One that’s able to quickly respond to those unexpected problems, easily adapt to changing industry conditions and make waves with its innovative, yet still efficient, processes.
Freightos
JULY 26, 2016
Introducing the Freightos Marketplace. In 1900, gross world production was $175 billion dollars. By 2014, it reached $77 trillion dollars.
FLEXE
MAY 25, 2016
Comparison of Traditional and Crowdsourced Logistics Systems. I’ll wrap up by sharing this side-by-side comparison presented at the conference. Last week I had the pleasure of attending the annual WERC (Warehouse Education Research Council) conference in Providence, Rhode Island.
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 2, 2017
Freight volume and rates finally began to revive in May 2016, and year-over-year volume comparisons turned positive in August. The freight recession is over. An 18-month malaise was triggered by the worldwide collapse of oil prices at the end of 2014.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Comparison of Performance and Improvement of Companies in the Chemical Industry for 2009-2015. BASF creates chemistry. Over the last two decades the company successfully leveraged global scale to define supply chain leadership.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
MAY 5, 2015
by Lori Smith. This graphic was published by Gartner, Inc. as part of a larger research document and should be evaluated in the context of the entire document. The Gartner document is available here.
Logility
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Perform fast simulations, comparisons and What-if scenarios. This is the fourth in a series of posts that investigates some of the myths or mistruths I have heard over the last 20+ years concerning Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
Supply Chain Shaman
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Apparel Performance and Improvement Comparison. To drive global scale, companies need to design the supply chain to buy globally and execute locally. Not many companies have cracked this code. The design of the supply chain is fundamental to making this happen. Managing complexity is key.
Supply Chain Opz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
Since an optimization software usually runs the proprietary algorithm, it''s quite difficult to make a real comparison excepts for other product features, user interfaces and computational time.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 20, 2017
These network comparisons can also help analysts identify if a change is just part the natural ebb and flow of the supply chain, or points to a unique issue within their business. Your supply chain’s key performance indicators support tactical, day-to-day business decisions, so ensuring you are reading them correctly is imperative. The question becomes, “how are you comparing your transportation metrics to what’s happening around you?”
Freightos
JANUARY 28, 2016
There’s online rate comparison sites , CargoSmart’s Big Schedules (live ocean schedules) and rate information like the Cass Freight Index and the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index. 10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
MARCH 20, 2015
Forecast Comparison. Having a tool to show comparisons quickly is effective for determining where the forecast information should be coming from. by Alexa Cheater Our partner Celestica recently published the following article, ‘ Are you keeping your demand management process honest? ’
The 21st Century Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
Unfortunately, even wind power still pales in comparison. For comparison, to set off a Hydrogen reaction, scientists initially used a nuclear (fission) bomb to start the process).
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 31, 2017
Post-recession versus pre-recession labor inputs declined by 45% while the more recent comparison is only a 19% labor improvement. I spent my summers as a lifeguard. To certify, I had to tread water for what seemed like an incessant period of time.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 8, 2015
Below is the list of y-o-y comparison of various currencies in which the 3PLs report their revenues Reporting Currency Y-O-Y Decline % Euro -17.6% The 3PL market has shown negative growth in the first quarter of 2015 mainly because of the declining reporting currency of the 3PLs. Danish Krone -17.4% South Korean Won -2.6% […]. Logistics Service Providers 3PL Revenues
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
This comparison is much more than a metaphor; it is the real issues being faced by supply chain entities and their leaders. Supply chain leaders are enthralled with the idea of using big data, but they tend to fail to understand how to disseminate big data in their organization properly.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Examples include control of maverick spend, qualified vendors, electronic bidding and price comparisons. It is fall. The hot and humid days are giving way to cool and crisp weather. Today, as I type this blog post, the rain is softly falling on my window sill.
SCM Research
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
A Comparison of the Effect of Logistic Strategy and Logistics Integration on Firm Competitiveness in the USA and China. This year, the CSCMP’s Annual Global Conference 2014 was held in San Antonio, Texas. The Educators’ Conference, which provides academics and students a forum to hear the latest in our research field, has become an integral part of it.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 15, 2015
Relative Comparison of Best-of-Breed Providers versus ERP Expansionists like SAP/Oracle. I am writing this blog post in the air, sitting in seat 4c, somewhere over the Midwest en route to Philadelphia. As I look below, I see field after field of United States farmland.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JUNE 24, 2016
Here is a simple comparison spectrum that I often use to clarify what S&OP entails. by Steven J. Puricelli A few weeks ago, I launched a new blog series on sales and operations planning (S&OP ).
Talking Logistics
MAY 9, 2016
Technology in the palm of the consumers’ hand is delivering high quality user experiences, easy order visibility into deliveries, transparency in pricing, and product/service review comparisons. Live Episode: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET.
Cerasis
JANUARY 19, 2015
than simple cost comparisons. companies focuses on cost comparisons and does not consider other aspects of extracting your manufacturing from a foreign country. There’s more involved in successfully reshoring a foreign manufacturing operation back to the U.S.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 6, 2015
It is a comparison of business pain for the past five years and future five years. Figure 1: Contrasting View of Business Pain: Comparison of Past Five Years to Future Five Years. This week, I spoke at the Chicago CSCMP round table event.
Cerasis
APRIL 25, 2016
In comparison, the poorest-performing companies in the lowest quartile had a range of working capital between 23% and 39% as a percentage of revenues. The average Supply Chain management professional measures their Supply Chain by reviewing cost reduction.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 29, 2014
Meaningless Comparison. I just don’t think the comparison of very different industries in a spreadsheet based on growth, inventory values, and Return on Assets (ROA) is meaningful. Mush is a thick cornmeal pudding boiled in water or milk.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JUNE 22, 2015
I’d consider graphing this as a % variance from target as the first thing most people would do is a comparison between the actual and target lines anyways.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JULY 19, 2016
Easy Scenario Comparisons. by Alexa Cheater It’s an old approach seeing a revival in the new digital age—putting the customers’ needs first. All across business, no matter the industry, size, or geographic location, the push is on to return to a more customer-centric business model.
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
As a comparison, one of LG’s more popular models has 33 buttons. Think back to the first microwave that your parents had and what are you likely to see? A rectangular box with three buttons (High, Medium, Low) and a timer dial. Now fast forward to today and what will you find?
Cerasis
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
In the Netflix example, the probability is attained through a comparison of the cost of purchasing multiple DVDs to the cost of streaming video through the internet as part of a Netflix subscription. Recycling and reuse of scrapped products have become hot-button topics in the modern world.
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