Logility
MAY 5, 2020
Ampacet Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of the pelletized pigments that add colors to plastics. The company spans the globe with 12 manufacturing sites on four continents. Managing the supply chain of such a global enterprise is challenging. “We’d never had a global view of our organization,” explained John Smith, Data Warehousing Manager.
DynaSys
MAY 5, 2020
Complex Supply Chain Planning solutions may not always be the best or the most efficient. When designing a supply chain planning solution or a process it is very important to follow K.I.S.S principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid), a design principle noted by the U.S. Navy in 1960 stating that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than made complicated; therefore, simplicity should be a key goal in design, and unnecessary complexity should be avoided.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 5, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cash Is King! Creating a Culture Focused on Money Management. Cash is King! If you didn’t realize that before the pandemic, in either your personal lives or at your company, more people certainly understand this adage now. Cash is King ! Without cash you cannot run your household and you cannot keep your business open.
GlobalTranz
MAY 5, 2020
Last mile has never been more important than today. During times of massive disruption, the right supply chain management strategies can boost visibility, lower risk, and increase speed of service. Unfortunately, disruptions often occur with little, if any warning, putting company profitability and efficiency at risk. Last mile health, including e-commerce logistics, also suffers irreparable.read More.
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Organizations look to embedded analytics to provide greater self-service for users, introduce AI capabilities, offer better insight into data, and provide customizable dashboards that present data in a visually pleasing, easy-to-access format. To better understand the factors behind the decision to build or buy analytics, insightsoftware partnered with Hanover Research to survey IT, software development, and analytics professionals on why they make the embedded analytics choices they do.
Kuebix
MAY 5, 2020
Medical devices and equipment are tantamount to tactical gear and weaponry in the war against Covid-19. Without the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) like disposable gloves, masks and gowns, our healthcare workers are entering the battlefield without the assets they need for success. It’s not only PPE and products like ventilators that are essential during […].
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Prophetic Technology
MAY 5, 2020
Nowadays, there is a claim for corporate-social responsibility. We need to urge our industries to act in transforming our Supply Chain from a linear (take-make-dispose) model to a circular (no-waste) one, or known as the Circular Economy that focuses mainly on waste elimination and sustainability.
SupplyPike
MAY 5, 2020
Learn about: Accounts Payable deductions Accounts Receivable deductions Disputing deductions. Deductions are a point of pain for many suppliers. It’s even worse if you’re not sure where they’re coming from. Here’s the difference between Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) deductions. Accounts Payable Deductions. AP deductions are from Walmart’s accounts payable department.
RFgen
MAY 5, 2020
Overview. Many companies in the industry rely on unsustainable, manual data collection processes, creating a gap in inventory visibility. Modern automation technologies, like mobile barcoding, are necessary to create real-time material visibility and control. With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy.
Logistics Bureau
MAY 5, 2020
As far as supply chain management is concerned, this is about as bad as it seems. It is an extraordinarily complicated situation. Find out how we can extend our help in this video below: Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our websites, why not check them out? Robobyrne: Supply Chain Disruption: How COVID-19 Stacks up Against SARS.
Advertiser: GEP
Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.
Taulia
MAY 5, 2020
In order to remain competitive, companies need to be able to invest in infrastructure and research and development, but the necessary working capital is not always readily available. This can apply to companies of all stages and sizes. Tech start-ups may have the ideas and talent needed to bring new products and processes to life, but they can be constrained by a lack of cash reserves.
RFgen
MAY 5, 2020
Overview. Many companies in the industry rely on unsustainable, manual data collection processes, creating a gap in inventory visibility. Modern automation technologies, like mobile barcoding, are necessary to create real-time material visibility and control. With mobile barcoding, companies can overcome challenges in distribution, manufacturing and compliancy.
Pivot88
MAY 5, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis is sparking one of the most challenging times since World War II, hitting both brands and manufacturers, in all industries. By causing blow after blow to both supply and demand, the pandemic has developed a huge storm, affecting everybody’s supply chain. Indeed, developing an effective supply chain response to the coronavirus outbreak is extremely challenging.
Zipline Logistics
MAY 5, 2020
As we move into the fourth month of the US COVID-19 outbreak, businesses may begin returning to pre-pandemic operations as states begin reopening. . To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. .
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Intelligent Audit
MAY 5, 2020
The following is an excerpt from an article written by Hannah Testani, COO of Intelligent Audit. We’re living in unprecedented times and I hope that you are staying healthy and (somewhat) sane during these difficult months. I know it can be a struggle. At IA, we have been focused on two things. First, making sure all of our employees are safe and healthy, and second, providing our customers with the tools and insights necessary to help navigate the changing tides that COVID-19 has brought to glo
BlueYonder
MAY 5, 2020
Trucking companies have long known that there is waste in their system, a lot of waste. About $3 billion worth of it comes from empty miles traveled, according to Shelley Simpson of JB Hunt in an interview with Freight Waves magazine. Bobtailing and suboptimal routing are two glaring examples of wasted capacity. Add these to Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) and you have an exaggeration of the demand shortage.
MercuryGate
MAY 5, 2020
Data holds great value within supply chain management, and the amount of data grows exponentially through everyday operations. Moreover, most companies still rely on outdated metrics and KPIs, using outdated data. However, The application of real-time freight data opens the door to a better understanding of transportation management and insights into ways to unlock added […].
Bristlecone
MAY 5, 2020
Delayed orders, canceled shipments, unstable demand patterns, one too many zoom meetings – supply chains and supply chain professionals are under tremendous stress right now. How can you equip your supply chain to embrace change? Bristlecone brings you an exclusive hour of practical suggestions, insights and guidance on how leaders like you can successfully navigate this unprecedented global crisis, as well as future disruptions, using our ‘RIDE’ framework.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 5, 2020
Broker Association Exec Says It is Just Supply and Demand
DAT Solutions
MAY 5, 2020
Predictive modeling is the art of using high-power computing to learn from the past and predict the future. Most of us use predictive models in our daily lives, but is not always obvious. .
DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 5, 2020
A manufacturer’s operations are constantly exposed to the risk of inconsistent supply. When it happens, supply chain managers can sometimes face a level of disruption that goes beyond the threshold of correction. The COVID-19 outbreak was one such situation. However, major disruptions are not just sparked by global crises. Upheavals in one country can heavily impact manufacturers worldwide, too.
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.
Axway
MAY 5, 2020
One of my old high school friends became a dietitian during college. After she graduated, she joined the military and served many overseas tours.
Freight Center
MAY 5, 2020
Regardless of where you stand on the controversy over when and how the U.S. economy should “open up,” the fact is that the economy will eventually start to come around. It’s safe to say that we aren’t going to flip a switch and have the economy come back to its old form. It’s more likely that the economy will open in a phased, strategic approach, much like how many American businesses.
My Office Apps
MAY 5, 2020
World War 3.0: Humans vs. Artificial Intelligence. Today, artificial intelligence is a household name and sometimes even a household presence. (Hi, Alexa!). While artificial intelligence’s acceptance in mainstream society is a new phenomenon, it is not a new concept. The modern field of artificial intelligence came into existence in 1956, but it took decades of work to make significant progress toward developing an artificial intelligence system and making it a technological reality.
Vinculum
MAY 5, 2020
Data and the derived insights always play a vital role in decision-making, framing, and executing strategic initiatives as well as optimizing daily operations. Data is of even utmost significance in current times as businesses are constantly striving to gain a competitive edge over their counterparts. Simply put, data stand to reshape the entire business landscape.
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My Office Apps
MAY 5, 2020
World War 3.0: Humans vs. Artificial Intelligence. Today, artificial intelligence is a household name and sometimes even a household presence. (Hi, Alexa!). While artificial intelligence’s acceptance in mainstream society is a new phenomenon, it is not a new concept. The modern field of artificial intelligence came into existence in 1956, but it took decades of work to make significant progress toward developing an artificial intelligence system and making it a technological reality.
Bristlecone
MAY 5, 2020
Before embarking on your transformational journey, it’s important to be able to see a clear path ahead. Assessing current procurement operations using benchmarks and identifying opportunities leads to an accurate roadmap to solving business problems. Key Takeaways. Drive short and long term planning, irrespective of the market landscape, with procurement diagnostics.
Jaggaer
MAY 5, 2020
On Thursday, JAGGAER’s SVP of Strategic Operations Kristian O’Meara sat down with our COO/CFO Vic Chynoweth and Discover Global Network ’s Head of Finance Bill Franklin to discuss how CFOs can be most effective in responding to the global COVID-19 crisis. The conversation ranged from communicating priorities to maintaining cash and collaborating with the procurement function and provided insights for finance and procurement professionals alike.
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