ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2021

A proof of concept (POC) is an increasingly common method to select the best supply chain software vendor for your company, yet many supply chain practitioners still lean on the traditional RFI (request for information) tool. Software selection is risky. A poor choice can cost an organization millions of dollars as they limp along on a product that doesn’t fit their business or help them solve their core challenges.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Look for this hesitancy to decline as more retailers continue to join the likes of Target and Walgreens in embracing the many advantages of gig economy fulfillment.

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Logility

JUNE 8, 2021

Record Quarterly Bookings Accelerated Growth in Cloud Services Annual Contract Value. ATLANTA (June 8, 2021) American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021. Key Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights: Subscription fees were $8.1 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2021, a 28% increase compared to $6.3 million for the same period last year, and Software license revenues were $1.2 million, a 15% increase compared to

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Kuebix

JUNE 8, 2021

The transportation industry is constantly changing and as a result, technology is critical to the efficiency of supply chain operations. Implementing technology into your logistics processes can feel overwhelming – there are a number of options and it’s difficult to pinpoint where to get started. With Trimble’s Supply Chain in.sights: Virtual Series + Interactive Community […].

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 8, 2021

With the massive global expansion of e-commerce in the last few years, effective dock scheduling is more crucial than ever. A dynamic scheduling system remains critical for the ongoing improvement of the e-commerce market. Scheduling and organizational tools will help secure the future of the transportation market for dock managers, drivers, carriers, and customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Target Canada Story and the Brand Impact of the Supply Chain! Innovative brands article and permission to publish here provided by Nikki Gabriel. Many innovative brands love to make names for themselves by helping other businesses grow and become successful. It is a way for companies to come together and share their resources to attract more customers and sales.

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QAD

JUNE 8, 2021

Are We Really Learning from Our Mistakes? The Guardian stated : “The technology industry faces a growing shortage of semiconductors and other high-tech components following a failure to invest in new manufacturing facilities during the recession, experts have warned.” Does this sound like a quote you have read over and over again in 2021? This quote is actually from an article published in July 2011.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. We have had the opportunity to publish dozens of interviews with tremendous leaders as a part of our Seasoned Leadership in Action Interview series. With literally a millennium of collective career experience these leaders have selflessly shared their thoughts, expertise and advice, including their career advice, with us.

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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 8, 2021

The truck driver shortage has been widely publicized lately as the domestic supply chain still grapples with the post-COVID fallout. As demand for freight services continues to mount, the supply side is having difficulty meeting the needs of shippers. This imbalance has left CPG brands feeling the pinch as more volume enters the freight market than can be reasonably transported.

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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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 8, 2021

Manufacturing leadership was under tremendous pressure before the pandemic to provide growth and profitability in a highly competitive market. Then the pandemic upended everything, throwing manufacturing and the supply chain into chaos. One of the keys to regaining is building relationships with key stakeholders: internal people, customers, prospects, and partners.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 8, 2021

By James Hyde (pictured). Co-Founder & CEO, James and James Fulfilment. The post EU VAT changes – is your eCommerce business ready? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2021

There’s good reason that freight payment is considered to be the brown corrugated box of the supply chain industry.

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American Global Logistics

JUNE 8, 2021

Rising container rates and storage fees have run amok. They may stabilize, but supply chains must first resolve several issues before rates can return to historical means. Since the beginning of the year there was hope of a return to normal operations. But the unwinding of the pandemic has proven more challenging. That’s why we […]. The post Uncertainty and Volatility Continue: 7 Reasons Container and Storage Prices Are Running Away appeared first on AGL.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 8, 2021

President Biden announced Tuesday a new effort aimed at solving near-term supply chain disruptions to U.S businesses.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 8, 2021

Why is peeling an Onion relevant to Supply Chain management? Because it’s all about the layers. Think of each layer as a different Supply Chain function. As and you peel back the layers, you learn more about each functional cost! It’s a great way to reveal opportunities to improve business performance. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 8, 2021

By Jon Divers (pictured). Customer Service Director, Jungheinrich UK. The post Creating the Smart – and Safe – Workforce in a Collaborative Warehouse appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Demand Driven Technologies

JUNE 8, 2021

The pandemic dealt an unprecedented blow to global supply chains, with virtually all business leaders reporting disruptions to their strategic sourcing and supplier management processes. Yet some companies found ways to mitigate the impact to their operations. In Demand Driven Technologies’ Pandemic Planning series, we take a look at their stories—and how they leveraged DDMRP.

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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.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 8, 2021

By Eddie Storan (pictured). Head of Global Service, Domino Printing Sciences. The post The Engineer of the Future appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 8, 2021

Transportation and logistics managers have a lot jockeying for their attention as many different services and aspects of shipping fight for time and resources. Managing the modern transportation network is no easy task and presents a host of challenges. One important consideration that must not get overlooked is the impact the paper and packaging industry has on various transportation services.

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Demand Driven Technologies

JUNE 8, 2021

The pandemic dealt an unprecedented blow to global supply chains, with virtually all business leaders reporting disruptions to their strategic sourcing and supplier management processes. Yet some companies found ways to mitigate the impact to their operations. In Demand Driven Technologies’ Pandemic Planning series, we take a look at their stories—and how they leveraged DDMRP.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 8, 2021

Bringing a new product to market is a team effort, and introducing new or revised products that customers truly want requires an organized and thorough new product introduction (NPI) program. While a lot of the big-picture questions like “how much do we expect to make from this product?” are VP or executive-level questions, a successful new product introduction process is something everyone in the organization should help drive.

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More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 8, 2021

SKU Optimization: Work Smart, Not Hard To Optimize Inventory. Are you still spending hours on hours sorting through your inventory list and still getting nowhere? It’s time to make a change! And more than that, it’s time to rethink your inventory strategy for the better. In the digital age, it’s important to work smarter to add value to your business, not harder.

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EnVista

JUNE 8, 2021

Inventory has far-reaching implications – impacting margins and profitability, fulfillment timeframes and customer service. Inventory costs have risen every year since 2012 with most retailers and distributors still struggling to have the right SKU in the right place, in the right quantity and at the right time to meet the demands of their customers.

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o9 Solutions

JUNE 8, 2021

Dallas, 8 June , 2021 – Spinnaker SCA, a leading international provider of supply chain strategy, planning, and operational consulting, announced today that it has partnered with o9 Solutions, the premier AI-powered platform for integrated business planning and decision-making for the enterprise. The collaboration combines Spinnaker SCA’s supply chain expertise and experienced consultants with o9 Solutions’ platform for end-to-end constraint-based planning across the complete supply chain.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 8, 2021

In the last decade, the manufacturing industry has been dealing with the rising impact of demand volatility. As its name suggests, demand volatility is defined as variations in demand for products that include rapidly changing and unpredictable market. There are many reasons why demand volatility has grown, which mostly comes down to changing consumer expectations.

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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,

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Sourcing Industry Veteran, Paul Martyn, joins EC Sourcing Group’s Leadership Team. EC Sourcing Group Expands its Leadership Team: Procurement and strategic sourcing technology company, EC Sourcing Group, welcomes industry veteran, Paul Martyn, to its executive leadership team. In his new role Paul will serve as Vice President, Sourcing with responsibility leading strategic initiatives to EC Sourcing Group’s emerging and existing client partners.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JUNE 8, 2021

By Ed Smith, freelance writer When we head to the supermarket to do our shopping, it’s likely that most of us don’t stop to think about where the produce has come from or how it got there. But the food supply chain plays a crucial role in what we eat and when we eat it. Without it, our stores would be empty and so would our cupboards.

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EC Sourcing Group

JUNE 8, 2021

Where to Start if You’re New to Procurement Sourcing Solutions. There are many people who are not new to procurement and sourcing and its role in the supply chain but may be new to sourcing solutions and software. Procurement sourcing software can help make things easier, boost your team’s efficiency, and perhaps increase your quality of life.

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