BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The 2023 FMI Supply Chain Forum brings together professionals from various sectors, including retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, and third-party logistics, to discuss the pressing issues and opportunities in the food industry. In a dynamic market, continuous improvement is essential for staying competitive.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 21, 2020

The Summer 2020 issue of Food Shippers of America Magazine has dropped. Editors here at the Digital Supply Chain Collaborator blog noted a striking contrast when reviewing this issue. Specifically, the issue published two articles addressing the use and utilization of TMS platforms by food shipping organizations.

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Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference brings thousands of supply chain executives together. Instead of enjoying world-famous theme parks, and nightlife in Orlando, Florida this year, attendees explored new ideas and technology investments that drive business growth and create more resilient supply chains.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Food Producer & Distributor Implements Transportation Management System Software – Expanding Footprint of the NJ-Based Logistics IT Provider among Leading US Food Shippers. In addition, the solution will improve communication to drivers and yield numerous other recognizable efficiency gains and cost reductions.”.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this instalment of the series of articles written by the LSCMS Shippers Council, we strive to answer this and delve into the critical aspects of ocean transit time reliability and visibility within the supply chain. What is supply chain visibility and why it is important? 2022 ocean schedule reliability dropped to 30%.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

. <Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. Let’s face a hard fact: the supply chain planning market is a mess. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Trucking firms are reporting huge shortages of drivers, with some resorting to sign on bonus to attract the labor required to keep supply chains flowing. The answer is to leverage technology to automate as much as possible in order to focus resources on what’s most important – engaging employees and delighting customers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit is over, but we hope the energy to define Supply Chain 2030 is just beginning. Our goal is to build a guiding coalition to think differently to improve outcomes. As companies prepare for Supply Chain 2030, we think that it is time to rethink the basics.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

To help out fellow supply chain experts and professionals, we’ve crafted this guide to deepen your comprehension of JIT, illuminating its fundamental principles, myriad benefits, strategic implementation, and the challenges that may arise. How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work? What Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Management Involve?

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

Speed in decision-making, speed in reducing cycle-times, speed in operations, and speed in continuous improvement. AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. Gaining Supply Chain Momentum with Artificial Intelligenc e(AI) in Supply Chains & Logistics.

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USC Consulting Group

JANUARY 20, 2020

Consumers adapt, tastes change, and technology advances, so the age-old philosophy “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” won’t keep up in today’s landscape. By embracing continuous improvement. However, wanting and actually embodying continuous improvement are two separate things entirely.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While much of this time is dedicated to conceptualization, prototyping, and testing, the approval process by regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Commission (e.g., With conventional office tools such as Excel and Word, keeping documentation up to date is a painstaking task.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is also a US Army veteran.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 18, 2023

The following is a business case highlighting the background, context and value proposition of SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace, a platform designed to connect businesses with specialized Supply Chain Expert Services. It is within this context that SCMDOJO’s Expert Marketplace was conceived.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

“High freight, fuel and labor costs are forcing food distributors to streamline their businesses,” begins the recent article in the Wall Street Journal. The piece revealed a rise in operating expenses of 6% at world’s largest food distributor, Sysco Foods and a boost of 2% at US Foods.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

Todd Bernitt, Vice President of Managed Services at Robinson Fresh addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Who are the key participants in the fresh food supply chain and what are some of the key processes or challenges involved?

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For supply chains, COVID-19 marked the beginning of a challenging era. Even as the immediate pandemic effects stabilized, new challenges like supply shortages, port congestions, and natural calamities emerged. is advanced supply chain analytics. is advanced supply chain analytics.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

JIT manufacturing example Dell’s computer manufacturing demonstrates the effectiveness of JIT in the technology manufacturing sector. The JIT model at Dell involves a sophisticated supply chain system where components are procured and assembled only as needed to produce computers with a high degree of customisation.

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Americold

JULY 22, 2021

Automation is by no means a new concept. Early automation consisted of using machines to perform relatively easy and repetitive tasks on a production line. [i] i] Today though, automation expands beyond manufacturing with physical advancements and incorporation of artificial intelligence. [i]

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QAD

AUGUST 23, 2022

“Supply chain? Fast forward two years, when the pandemic began, and supply chain was in every headline. It’s always fun to explain because people begin to realize how supply chain plays a role in every facet of their lives. The clothes they wear, the cars they drive, the food they eat, and the list goes on.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. We didn’t have to check driver IDs; it was a pretty simple process.”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Last week, I spoke on the evolution of the digital supply chains and my vision for Supply Chain 2020 at the World Trade Group Event in Miami. These will be the foundation of digital supply chain thinking that will redefine business in the next decade. Technologies are changing. Learning Systems.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Supply chains used to live in the past. Thanks to the more advanced forms of supply chain analytics like predictive analytics, supply chains are proactively looking into the future and prepping for “what is to come” rather than only ruminating over “what already happened.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

He was also a systems developer and architect at Deloitte Consulting, where his team developed and implemented enterprise software for multiple clients. Their Integrated Supply Chain Solutions combine Ruan’s non-asset and asset-based capabilities with optimal technology. Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake joined Ruan in 2017, leading the company’s new customer onboarding and continuous improvement activities before taking a leadership role in Ruan’s Gases and Chemicals bulk hazmat operating group. Prior to Ruan, Blake worked in various progressive supply chain roles at Target and grew up in a small business family.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is detailed and complicated. What Is The Food Safety Modernization Act? The Food Safety Modernization Act is the biggest overhaul of food safety oversight in the history of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The goal is to make food safer from farm to fork.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is detailed and complicated. What Is The Food Safety Modernization Act? The Food Safety Modernization Act is the biggest overhaul of food safety oversight in the history of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The goal is to make food safer from farm to fork.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is detailed and complicated. What Is The Food Safety Modernization Act? The Food Safety Modernization Act is the biggest overhaul of food safety oversight in the history of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The goal is to make food safer from farm to fork.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

It can be undertaken manually or with manufacturing inventory management software tools that automate and streamline your operations. For this reason, food manufacturers in particular run a high risk of spoilage and waste. Batch tracking can also improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and prevent errors or fraud.

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ThroughPut

JULY 9, 2020

AI in Supply Chain. When faced with a pandemic like COVID-19, establishing a good understanding of the impact on supply chains and contingency plans can help manufacturing companies deal with uncertainties in the right way. Benefits of AI-Powered Supply Chains.

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Americold

AUGUST 29, 2022

One of our highest demand services is the packing or repacking of both frozen and fresh products, including manual, semi-automated, and fully automated solutions and packing lines. erings, Americold provides a wide range of innovative value-added solutions across its international network.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We named it the Supply Chain Index. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During Background on the Supply Chain Index.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 8, 2022

Ruan’s Integrated Supply Chain Solutions services encompass all aspects of transportation and logistics, providing our customers the ideal combination of asset- and non-asset-based solutions that get your products from point A to point B safely and efficiently. Successful Bulk Food Transport with Chris Fish.

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ThroughPut

JULY 9, 2020

AI in Supply Chain. When faced with a pandemic like COVID-19, establishing a good understanding of the impact on supply chains and contingency plans can help manufacturing companies deal with uncertainties in the right way. Benefits of AI-Powered Supply Chains.

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ThroughPut

JULY 9, 2020

AI in Supply Chain. When faced with a pandemic like COVID-19, establishing a good understanding of the impact on supply chains and contingency plans can help manufacturing companies deal with uncertainties in the right way. Benefits of AI-Powered Supply Chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2015

Many companies talk about Supply Chain Excellence, but most leaders struggle to define it. One supply chain leader, in a discussion last week, likened supply chain excellence to fitness. He felt that supply chain excellence was analogous. As a goal, it is easier to say than to define.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 24, 2022

We also give you the 10 best practices to reduce your spend on MRO goods while maintaining a steady flow of the items you need – including the KPIs and software that will assist you. MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Operations and refers to the MRO of the machinery, equipment, and tools necessary to run a business.

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