Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 7, 2021
View Post. I miss the work conversations by the coffee pot. Especially the old-fashioned ones that forced teams to linger and talk with colleagues as the coffee brewed. The smell and the sounds enticed me to hold my warm mug and stay a little longer. Lately, as I reflected on my conversations with John (fictitious name) when I was at AMR Research, I yearn to go back in time.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 7, 2021
Pinnacle Propane Delivery to a Farm. When companies implement a demand management or replenishment system, the goal is usually to improve customer satisfaction while holding less inventory. Pinnacle Propane implemented demand management, replenishment, and order promising solutions from John Galt Solutions with the goal of improving service – reducing what they call “out of gases” – while reducing transportation costs.
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The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 7, 2021
The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch. Andrew Lynch and Joe Lynch discuss the true cost of OTIF failure. OTIF means on time and in full , where the customer receives the completed order when they wanted it and, in the quantity, ordered. OTIF is a key supply chain metric. It is generally calculated as a percentage of total deliveries that were complete and on time.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 7, 2021
“COVID-19 has catapulted us into the future,” declares Ali Amarsy, Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy at Publicis Commerce. “In 2020, global e-commerce sales growth jumped three years in the first three months of stay-at-home mandates, with a share of overall retail matching 2023 predictions. … Huge shifts in consumer behavior have left many businesses, often working in outdated systems and processes, faced with new challenges as they try to capture increased dema
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All Things Supply Chain
JUNE 7, 2021
Shortly before the start of the European Football Championship (for our US readers: it’s all about Soccer) this Friday, many Europeans are again feeling the tension and anticipation of this…
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2021
If we want a world without waste, we might need something other than the human brain to achieve it.
Adexa
JUNE 7, 2021
Many if not most supply chain leaders are in search of better visibility. S&OP solutions have become popular to enable such visibility however, they fail to provide the best options. This leads to the need for what-if scenario planning so that the users find their best course of action. What-if scenario analysis is very limited to a handful of scenarios amongst thousands and it takes too much time.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 7, 2021
By Tim Callan (pictured). Chief Compliance Officer, Sectigo. The post White House warns companies to step up cybersecurity – but is it too late? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Resilinc
JUNE 7, 2021
As the post-pandemic summer is welcomed in with barbecues, pool parties, and evenings on the porch, procurement pros must prepare for another summer ritual: the hurricanes that disrupt supply chains every year. In a recent webinar , Resilinc’s Chief Product Officer, Sumit Vakil, and Director of Product, Sandeep Ramachandran, discussed best practices for hurricane preparedness, including how new uses of artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping to offset disruption.
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.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 7, 2021
By Bryce Boothby (pictured). MPO Board Member. The post It’s 11PM – Do You Know Where Your Shipments Are? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Intelligent Audit
JUNE 7, 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.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 7, 2021
Wage Hikes Keep coming, but in the End Shippers will have to Pay
Talking Logistics
JUNE 7, 2021
The details are different every time shippers face capacity constraints in trucking, but the headlines are always the same: We have a truck driver shortage problem. Here is the most recent headline I came across from CNN: “Truckers are getting big pay hikes, but there’s still a shortage of drivers.” According to the article by. Read more Truck Driver Shortage: Different Year, Same Headlines.
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ivalua
JUNE 7, 2021
With businesses’ focus shifting from damage control to restoring growth, innovative CPOs are encouraging their procurement teams to prioritise supplier innovation and revenue growth opportunities. . Procurement’s role and status have been on an upward trajectory for many years, accelerating during the Covid-19 crisis. Leaders demonstrated their ability to respond to the many shocks incurred, keeping supplies flowing and costs under control.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2021
Brandon Fried, Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association, tells how his industry has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic so far, and what changes might be in the offing when it’s over.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JUNE 7, 2021
After you have implemented an ERP solution, how can you translate that into savings? An ERP system helps you work more efficiently, quickly, and accurately. It provides the visibility needed to control costs and enhance customer service. An ERP application also provides the backbone for finance transformation. According to Gartner, “CFOs are entering a period of […].
The Smart Software
JUNE 7, 2021
Let’s start by recognizing that increased revenue is a good thing for you, and that increasing the availability of the spare parts you provide is a good thing for your customers. But let’s also recognize that increasing item availability will not necessarily lead to increased revenue. If you plan incorrectly and end up carrying excess inventory, the net effect may be good for your customers but will definitely be bad for you.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 7, 2021
A cluster of COVID-19 infections at a factory in central Taiwan temporarily stopped operations at one of the world’s largest chip-testing companies.
DocShipper Sourcing
JUNE 7, 2021
Top Baby best sellers on Amazon On Amazon in May 2021, with a percentage of 25%, the baby product category is one of the best sellers category. In this category you have a wide choice of products in sub-categories such as Printers, Tablet Accessories, etc. Below we will introduce you to some products specifically and … The post TOP 50 Best-sellers on Amazon [May 2021] appeared first on ?
Axway
JUNE 7, 2021
In this blog post, we’ll demonstrate the openness and extensibility of the Amplify Platform by leveraging Integration Webhooks and Platform APIs. We’ll show how to add API traffic badges, or shields , to your API Service description.
ProcurePort
JUNE 7, 2021
We all know the age-old service statement that goes, “the customer is always right.” Well, in procurement, it isn’t the customer that your staff is working with, but much more often, the supplier. That being said, however, the supplier relationship is nearly just as critical to the success of an organization as the customers themselves. […]. The post 5 Best Practices for Effective Supplier Information Management appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
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Axway
JUNE 7, 2021
In this blog post, we’ll demonstrate the openness and extensibility of the Amplify Platform by leveraging Integration Webhooks and Platform APIs. We’ll show how to add API traffic badges, or shields , to your API Service description.
EnVista
JUNE 7, 2021
In a competitive environment where data is the new currency, the company with the best business intelligence (BI) usually wins. Bringing together different data sources ranging from customer data to macroeconomic factors to company financials, businesses that are best able to collaborate using keen insights from data make better decisions with greater resiliency and agility.
Axway
JUNE 7, 2021
In this blog post, we’ll demonstrate the openness and extensibility of the Amplify Platform by leveraging Integration Webhooks and Platform APIs. We’ll show how to add API traffic badges, or shields , to your API Service description.
USC Consulting Group
JUNE 7, 2021
If you find yourself attached to your legacy software and hardware in your manufacturing operation, you’re not alone. Old habits die hard, as they say, but the technological revolution sweeping industries right now necessitates changes and updates. It might be time to update your legacy systems; but how do you know if it’s really the right time to invest?
This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.
ShipBob
JUNE 7, 2021
Ecommerce is growing tremendously. With half of all sales projected to be made online within the next ten years , it comes as no surprise that this rapid growth and expansion takes its toll on the environment. . All aspects of ecommerce can negatively impact the planet — from the product itself to how it is packaged and shipped. The ecommerce supply chain has unfortunately affected the environment and contributed to climate change. .
HICX Solutions
JUNE 7, 2021
During a three-day conference ‘Innovation in Digitalisation and Technology’, Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO at HICX, joined Steve Hall of Procurement Leaders for a session on ‘Insights from the ecosystem’, broadcast live on Thursday 27 th May. They discussed Supplier Experience Management (SXM): how it is moving up the agenda and how, in combination with technology, it can generate greater value for customers and suppliers alike, as well as improve competitiveness.
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