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FMCG Supply Chain Language - what do we really mean?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

If you are being honest you have probably sat bored in an airport lounge waiting for your inevitably delayed flight and listened in on a nearby conversation. Go on, admit it! If the discussion topic on which you are eavesdropping is not one with which you are familiar it can be as if you are listening to a foreign language. Different businesses, and even functions within the same businesses use a variety of words and phrases to describe what they actually do and not all are obvious to outsiders.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 16, 2021)

Talking Logistics

There seems to be a growing trend of supply chain technology companies sponsoring sporting events and athletes. Earlier this week, for example, project44 announced that it is “entering into its first NASCAR sponsorship with Rick Ware Racing and BYRD Racing.” Back in February 2019, Blue Yonder (JDA at the time) began its sponsorship of golfer. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (July 16, 2021).

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Podcast | How to Keep CPG Supply Chains From Running Blind

Supply Chain Brain

End-to-end visibility of data and product is essential to the efficient operation of consumer packaged goods supply chains. Unfortunately, many are running blind.

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Supply chain businesses shied away from climate change in light of COVID

IT Supply Chain

By Hong Mo Yang (pictured). SVP & GM, Manufacturing Sector at Blue Yonder. The post Supply chain businesses shied away from climate change in light of COVID appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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.

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4 Smart Supply Chain Strategies for Boosting Customer Experience

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

This is the best of times and worst times for retail. On one hand, online sales taking retail to new frontiers by offering endless choices from the comfort of home and taking away from the sales of brick and mortar stores, and on the other, e-commerce businesses are scrambling to open brick and mortar stores. … Continue reading "4 Smart Supply Chain Strategies for Boosting Customer Experience".

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4 Keys to a Successful Supply Chain Visibility and Analytics Project

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

The study from the ARC Advisory Group (2016) and the most recent one from The Hackett Group (2018) are remarkably similar in their basic observations: “supply chain visibility & analytics” remains at the top-of-mind for the executives. Many large corporations want “supply chain control towers” to measure forecast accuracy across products and regions, understand regional differences in demand patterns, … Continue reading "4 Keys to a Successful Supply Chain Visibility and Analytics Proj

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ASOS sales soar despite economy reopening

IT Supply Chain

By Samantha Mansfield (pictured). Head of Strategy, LiveArea EMEA. The post ASOS sales soar despite economy reopening appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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4 Smart Supply Chain Strategies for Boosting Customer Experience

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

This is the best of times and worst times for retail. On one hand, online sales taking retail to new frontiers by offering endless choices from the comfort of home and taking away from the sales of brick and mortar stores, and on the other, e-commerce businesses are scrambling to open brick and mortar stores. … Continue reading "4 Smart Supply Chain Strategies for Boosting Customer Experience".

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Beware the hidden costs of mispicks

IT Supply Chain

By Nick Hughes (pictured). Sales Manager at Invar Integration. The post Beware the hidden costs of mispicks appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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4 Keys to a Successful Supply Chain Visibility and Analytics Project

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

The study from the ARC Advisory Group (2016) and the most recent one from The Hackett Group (2018) are remarkably similar in their basic observations: “supply chain visibility & analytics” remains at the top-of-mind for the executives. Many large corporations want “supply chain control towers” to measure forecast accuracy across products and regions, understand regional differences in demand patterns, … Continue reading "4 Keys to a Successful Supply Chain Visibility and Analytics Proj

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SonicWall warns of ‘imminent ransomware campaign’

IT Supply Chain

By Jeff Costlow (pictured). CISO, ExtraHop. The post SonicWall warns of ‘imminent ransomware campaign’ appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Dallas-Ft. Worth Distribution Advantage

NFI

As the world regains its footing post-pandemic, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area continues to grow economically. One of only two large U.S. metros to post three-year job gains, the Dallas region is recovering to pre-pandemic employment levels faster than all other large U.S. Metros.[1] Dallas ranks as the ninth largest city in the United States… Continue reading The Dallas-Ft.

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Episode 128 - Ryan Schreiber from CarrierDirect

Freight Plus

In this week’s episode of #ConsultingLogistics, FreightPlus CEO Steve Aborn sits down with supply chain expert Ryan Schreiber. They discuss everything from autonomous vehicles to the liability on shippers and brokers to the working from home culture. Learn all about Schreiber’s mindset and his takes on the transportation market. . . In this jam-packed episode, they break down: .

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CADDi Receives 2023 Top Tech Startup Award by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive

The 2023 Top Tech Startup Awards by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive spotlights the top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space.

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Vanguard Voice – Issue 106

Vanguard Software

The Latest Supply Chain News. Forbes – How Semiconductor Shortages Have Taken A Chip Out Of The Global Supply Chain. July 13, 2021 – The global pandemic played a huge part in the current shortages. When the initial lockdowns triggered a collapse in car sales, automakers immediately slashed orders for parts. This including semiconductor chips—a typical new car can contain more than a thousand.

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Netcore Cloud Enters North American Market With Omnichannel Marketing Automation Platform

Supply Chain Brain

Netcore Cloud, a customer engagement platform that helps B2C brands create personalized digital experiences, has announced its entrance into the North American market.

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Best Practices for Improving FTL Strategy | PLS Logistics Services

PLS Logistics

There are several recommended practices that can improve your truckload freight performance if you're looking to optimize your FTL strategy and freight management.

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How Accounts Receivable (AR) Benefits Your Company

Freight Center

The age-old question has been which is more important to a business - cash flow or profitability? Well, they do go hand in hand, but poor cash flow might eventually result in your losing vendors, suppliers, and lenders, which can severely damage your business. Of course, the most important thing for any small business manager or operator is remaining financially solvent and flexible.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Powered by Axway, Fabrick is vying to become Europe’s leading open finance ecosystem

Axway

A pioneer in open finance headquartered in Milan, Italy, Fabrick helps banks and third-party solution providers connect and innovate together.

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HoneyWell Launches New Line of Rugged, Mobile Computers

Supply Chain Brain

Honeywell has announced its latest family of rugged enterprise mobile devices designed for retail workers that pick, pack, sort and deliver e-commerce orders.

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Are Your Planning And Retail Analytics Tools Fast Enough For Fast Fashion?

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Over the last decade, apparel retail has gone through a significant shift and has turned into a game of fast, faster and fastest. So many of the previously well-known retail brands are now struggling to sustain growth while a few keep capturing more and more of the market. Customers today are also savvier in the … Continue reading "Are Your Planning And Retail Analytics Tools Fast Enough For Fast Fashion?".

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Enhance your ERP with Low-code

TrackVia

Recently, Forrester suggested your business should digitize all its processes. A great Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can help businesses along that path. For example, using an ERP system for ordering might include subsystems for accounting and warehousing, thereby centralizing data and data collection. However, changes to the system can become monumental and consume extra resources from the IT department.

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Enhancing Efficiency in Design: Suzuki Motor Corporation's Integration of CADDi Drawer

Suzuki Motor Corporation integrates CADDi DRAWER to streamline design processes. The cloud service organizes past drawings, facilitating quick access, reducing search time, and preventing duplication, ultimately enhancing design team efficiency.

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What is Digital Transformation?

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

What is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation is transforming your decision-making processes with technology — utilizing new sources of innovation and creativity such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, virtual reality, to enhance customer experience and employee productivity and ultimately improve business performance.

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Does your 3PL have a warehouse business continuity plan?

Kanban Logistics

Hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, fires, and floods; these are just some of the disasters that can endanger people and property. They can also endanger your products – even within the seemingly safe confines of a 3PL warehouse. With such disasters becoming more commonplace, it seems like a good time to review warehouse business continuity plans and what your 3PL provider can and should have in place to protect your products.

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Are Your Planning And Retail Analytics Tools Fast Enough For Fast Fashion?

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

Over the last decade, apparel retail has gone through a significant shift and has turned into a game of fast, faster and fastest. So many of the previously well-known retail brands are now struggling to sustain growth while a few keep capturing more and more of the market. Customers today are also savvier in the … Continue reading "Are Your Planning And Retail Analytics Tools Fast Enough For Fast Fashion?".

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Powered by Axway, Fabrick is vying to become Europe’s leading open finance ecosystem

Axway

A pioneer in open finance headquartered in Milan, Italy, Fabrick helps banks and third-party solution providers connect and innovate together.

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Mastering Order Management: Backorders & Out-of-Stock Inventory

The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics - Untitled Article

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

What is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation is transforming your decision-making processes with technology — utilizing new sources of innovation and creativity such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, virtual reality, to enhance customer experience and employee productivity and ultimately improve business performance.

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Powered by Axway, Fabrick is vying to become Europe’s leading open finance ecosystem

Axway

A pioneer in open finance headquartered in Milan, Italy, Fabrick helps banks and third-party solution providers connect and innovate together.

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SEE the new efficient and sustainable SEALED AIR® brand FasFil Jr. Paper Void-Fill Pack Station System in action

Supply Chain Brain

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