Autonomous Supply Chain Planning, It’s Not Science Fiction
Logility
AUGUST 14, 2019
River Logic
AUGUST 14, 2019
The value of predictive analytics allows companies to view the history of a seasonal product’s raw materials, for example, and predict how procurement needs to source the upcoming season’s inventory. Procurement gets a win for reducing costs, but the company doesn’t necessarily benefit if the product has overall lower margins than other SKUs, which could have been promoted.
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Kuebix
AUGUST 14, 2019
FedEx is breaking up with Amazon as the e-commerce giant continues to make waves in the shipping industry. The carrier announced that it will choose not to renew its ground freight contract with Amazon for any final mile delivery, effective September 2019. This comes only 2 months after FedEx announced that it would end Express […]. The post FedEx’s Breakup with Amazon Draws Battle Lines in the Fight for Shipping appeared first on Kuebix.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 14, 2019
When we think of life’s necessities, one of the things immediately springing to mind is the food we eat. Food and drink choices are matters of personal preferences and grocers must be attuned to those preferences if they are going to serve their customers well. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysts, Gavin Parker, Thomas Jensen, Pascale Morillon, Bill Urda, and Stephanie Halgren, write, “For grocery retailers, customer-centricity is a bit like personal virtue: everyone agrees that i
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 14, 2019
A recent NASSTRAC report revealed five common-sense suggestions for shippers navigating today’s disruptive operating environment. Unsurprisingly, these suggestions aligned perfectly with the technology solutions already in production from top TMS software solutions. Read on for the details on NASSTRAC’s five recommendations and how top TMS delivers success for those shippers who’ve embraced it. .
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
RFgen
AUGUST 14, 2019
Introducing advanced warehousing automation into your operation can help your facility increase efficiency, productivity and business agility. Automation in the warehouse continues to expand in popularity and effectiveness. While warehouse automation comes in many forms, from mobile barcoding to automated material handling systems, advanced warehouse management systems (WMS) can deliver leading-edge digital automation.
ITradeNetwork
AUGUST 14, 2019
During a recent panel discussion regarding the current and future states of the food and beverage industry, Rene Cardenas, iTradeNetwork’s Head of Marketing and Strategic Planning, was asked how he thought we’ll relate to food in 20 years.
RFgen
AUGUST 14, 2019
Introducing advanced warehousing automation into your operation can help your facility increase efficiency, productivity and business agility. Automation in the warehouse continues to expand in popularity and effectiveness. While warehouse automation comes in many forms, from mobile barcoding to automated material handling systems, advanced warehouse management systems (WMS) can deliver leading-edge digital automation.
Vanguard Software
AUGUST 14, 2019
How supply chain leaders can leverage marketing data and analysis to improve forecasting accuracy and planning effectiveness.
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
American Global Logistics
AUGUST 14, 2019
After announcing earlier this month that 10% tariffs would go into effect Sept. 1 on $300 billion in Chinese imports, the U.S. reversed course this week and said duties would be delayed until December on certain products. The excluded items include cell phones, laptops, footwear and toys. In addition, other items will be excluded altogether […].
Clear Spider
AUGUST 14, 2019
Welcome to our newest blog series! Over the next couple weeks, our blog posts will talk about one of the largest shopping seasons – back-to-school shopping. Back-to-school shopping is considered the second largest shopping season that happens throughout the year. It falls shortly behind Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It includes more than just pens, pencils, […].
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 14, 2019
Following news that Domino’s Pizza Group has spent £7m stockpiling ingredients in preparation of a no-deal Brexit, companies across the supply chain are facing the challenge of finding additional storage and cooling solutions to cope with demand.
Veridian Solutions
AUGUST 14, 2019
Safety stock concerns continue to plague omnichannel supply chains. Omnichannel brought an influx of customers to businesses and led to an increase of products and SKUs shipped in multiple modes, in a myriad of ways. The basic supply chain model has evolved, and in response, supply chain leaders have increased the level of safety stock within warehouses to account for market fluctuations.
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Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 14, 2019
How can very large networks be designed more intelligently and efficiently? 4flow, a provider of supply chain consulting, software, and 4PL services, collaborated with the Combinatorial Optimization & Graph Algorithms Group (COGA) at the Technical University of Berlin in Germany in order to answer this question.
ChainPoint
AUGUST 14, 2019
It has been a year since we’ve stated on our blog that EUTR compliance is more important than ever. Since then, a lot of companies are asking ChainPoint for help with their due diligence obligations in their timber supply chain. And for good reason: not only do we see again that companies are getting fined but we also see that a lot of reports that the EUTR is not the perfect solution in combating illegal logging, as demonstrated in this report by ClientEarth on Ukranian timber.
RELEX Solutions
AUGUST 14, 2019
Read PDF. Grocer increases communication and transparency between stores and central teams, improving replenishment and planogram implementation while strengthening its position as one of Denmark’s largest retailers. Coop Denmark , which operates around 1,100 supermarkets under the Fakta, Irma, Kvickly, SuperBrugsen and Dagli’Brugsen brands, is deepening its partnership with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 14, 2019
FedEx Fully Ends US Amazon Relationship while UPS Stays the Course, while the USPS Sees Parcel Volumes Fall as Rivals and Partners Take Away Business
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
RELEX Solutions
AUGUST 14, 2019
Stochastic Planning for More Resilient and Cost-Effective Supply Chains. Resources » Whitepapers. Authors: Tuomas Viitanen, Data Scientist, D.Sc. (Tech.) & Johanna Småros, Group CMO, D.Sc. (Tech.). Many assumptions in supply chain planning are expressed as hard-and-fast numbers although, in reality, there is a range of possible outcomes. A demand forecast of 100 pieces does not mean that we will sell exactly 100 pieces.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 14, 2019
Final mile delivery represents the highest costs and risks within a shipment. Each process leading to final mile delivery becomes moot if a delay occurs or shippers don’t keep customer service in the highest regard. While shippers have found ways to enhance efficiency and productivity through technology, final mile delivery teeters on the edge of.read More.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 14, 2019
FedEx Fully Ends US Amazon Relationship while UPS Stays the Course, while the USPS Sees Parcel Volumes Fall as Rivals and Partners Take Away Business
ivalua
AUGUST 14, 2019
Much has been made in 2019 about the gap between the findings of procurement self-assessments and where each organization stands when they are evaluated against their peers using objective measures. Just as procurement’s impact on the organization is quantitatively captured using metrics such as savings and spend under management, the maturity and digital readiness of the function can be objectively tracked and benchmarked (check out Forresters Digital Procurement Maturity Assessment ).
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 14, 2019
Toyota Attacks Costs, but in a Different Way than US Companies
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 14, 2019
I recently wrapped up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2023, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. A TMS helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 14, 2019
I spend a lot of time talking to people in the manufacturing world about SYSPRO’s manufacturing operations management (MOM) solution. Occasionally the person I’m talking to will frown and say: ‘We already spent a lot of money on an ERP, why do we need MOM as well?’ That’s when I start my ‘Automation 101’ lecture, watching them closely and […].
TradeGecko
AUGUST 14, 2019
We’re just beginning to see how artificial intelligence can be used in eCommerce, and the potential benefits to your business are huge.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Dragon Innovation
AUGUST 14, 2019
Traveling to Asia is very much an important aspect for a business manufacturing in that region. This is the time and place where you are able to see your product come to life at your contract manufacturing partner's facility. We've documented what to expect on your first visit to China before, and the current state of manufacturing in the APAC region , however, if you are traveling to other areas such as Hong Kong, there are now extra measures to take into consideration.
Arena Solutions
AUGUST 14, 2019
We were pleased to have eMagin’s Director of Quality Assurance, Christine Pompa, share her experiences, challenges, and opportunities managing quality and continuous improvement with Arena’s Scott Reedy, Senior Director of Marketing at Arena. Christine and her team at eMagin moved to an automated system for product lifecycle management (PLM) to tackle these challenges and to improve their product release processes.
Repl Group
AUGUST 14, 2019
From steam powered engines to personal computers, technology has played a major role in reshaping the workplace. In the past, machines would often replace complete job roles, like telephone and lift operators. But the future looks set to be different. . The fourth wave of the industrial revolution gives businesses the systems to automate repetitive aspects of roles, relieving people from monotonous tasks.
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