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Teaching Case – Zara: The World’s Largest Fashion Retailer

SCM Research

The Case Centre has recently selected the winners of their 2017 Awards and Competitions. This year’s winning case in the Production and Operations Management category is closely related to supply chain management: Zara: The World’s Largest Fashion Retailer , written by Kasra Ferdows, Jose A.D. Machuca & Michael Lewis. This case is an updated version of the 15th in the ranking of top 40 overall best selling Zara case.

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The Rise of Supply Chain Control Towers

The Network Effect

Supply chain control towers fulfill a real need. But there are many variations. Which is best? Why? Why the interest. The post The Rise of Supply Chain Control Towers appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Improving Logistics Efficiency: How Cities Can Join Forces to Combat Traffic Congestion

TMC

Many big cities around the world have implemented environmentally sustainable programs to reduce the traffic snarls that add cost to urban supply chains. Can the expertise they have gained in introducing these solutions be transferred to other traffic-choked cities? A European project called SOLUTIONS developed a framework for such an exchange of expertise.

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Major Food Companies Pledge to End Deforestation in Cocoa Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

Mars, Nestlé, Mondelēz and Hershey and others have committed to working together to end deforestation and forest degradation in the cocoa supply chain, with an initial focus on Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. read more.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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?

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E-Commerce Reshaping the Face of Logistics

ModusLink Corporation

It is no secret that the entire retail landscape has endured some major changes over the last few years to accommodate the rapid proliferation of e-commerce. As direct-to-consumer order fulfillment has continued to evolve and consumers have fully developed their taste and expectations for instant gratification, retailers have had to depend heavily on their logistics […].

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Advanced Supply Chains wins Decathlon contract

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Logistics operator, Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG), has won a £1 million a year distribution services contract with sports retailer Decathlon.

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Improving Logistics Efficiency: How Cities Can Join Forces to Combat Traffic Congestion

TMC

Many big cities around the world have implemented environmentally sustainable programs to reduce the traffic snarls that add costs to urban supply chains. Can the expertise they have gained in introducing these solutions be transferred to other traffic-choked cities? A European project called SOLUTIONS developed a framework for such an exchange of expertise.

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Gain Insight from a Panel of 3PL Experts at SCLF2017!

Tompkins Blog

By Tompkins International Staff On May 8th to May 10th, join us at the 2017 Tompkins International Supply Chain Leadership Forum (SCLF) in Durham, NC! We have a great line up of speakers in addition to our three keynote speakers, Jim Tompkins, Tim Lowe, and Ernie Keith. Learn from all of our speakers about the. The post Gain Insight from a Panel of 3PL Experts at SCLF2017!

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Picking the Right Supply Chain Design for a Growing Food Business

MIT Supply Chain

Designing supply routes during periods of rapid growth when market conditions can change rapidly can be a major challenge for retailers. SCM program graduates Cyril Khamsi and Veronica Stolear developed a model for evaluating the cost trade-offs between multiple supply network designs under a variety of business scenarios. The research was carried out in collaboration […].

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Supply Chain News on Walmart and Amazon by the Numbers 2017 Part 2

Supply Chain Digest

More Analysis from Our Annual Review of the Two Most Important Retailers in the World

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How The Carmack Amendment Applies to Freight Claims When Partnered with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

For decades, carriers have been subject to the Carmack Amendment’s exceptions and statutes that define liability. However, the surge in manufacturing and increasing presence of international shipping have changed the way shippers look at the Amendment. In today’s competitive market, filled with customers’ scrutiny and expectation for quality products, more shippers need to understand what the Amendment does and does not cover, including how it impacts freight claims and third-party logistics pro

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Talking the Logistics of Dynamic Pool Distribution with Adrian Gonzalez

3GTMS

While the concept of pool distribution isn’t new, it’s gained new attention recently as more companies incorporate it into their logistics strategies. Why the sudden spotlight on pool distribution? In this episode of Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez, 3Gtms vice president of logistics J.P. Wiggins discusses the new approaches to pool distribution and the latest in TMS software driving its popularity – in the B2B world as much as in the B2C one.

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Smart Cities, the Internet of Things, and Cognitive Computing

Enterra Insights

“People continue to flock to cities for several reasons,” writes Andrew Meola (@andrewmeola), “such as employment opportunities, lifestyle, and more. … Continued. The post Smart Cities, the Internet of Things, and Cognitive Computing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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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‘Substantial Doubt Exists’ for Sears’ Ability to Continue - Sears Today, Walmart Tomorrow?

Supply Chain 24/7

Sears Holdings finally admitted it probably can't survive as a going concern this week, Sears has lost over $10B since 2010 - when it last showed a profit - and owes over $4B to its creditors.

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Top Causes of Warehouse Accidents

Consumer Goods Logistics

In our recent paper, “ Safety in Logistics Operations ,” we discuss the importance of having a high-performance safety culture in your logistics operation. Such a culture not only makes sense from a human/interpersonal standpoint, it also will have a significant impact on your bottom line.

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Casey at the Wheel

Tailwind

The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mud-Flap Nine that day. There were three full loads and just two trucks, one hour to go. And when Cooney called in sick, and Barrows did the same. A sickly silence fell upon the dispatchers on the floor. One straggled to the water cooler in despair. The other. clung to that hope that springs eternal in a businessman’s soul.

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Vendor Compliance in an Omnichannel World

Supply Chain Digest

With eCommerce Roiling the Retail Sector, Vendor Compliance Needs to Evolve

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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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New Freight Rates from Ottawa ON

Freightera

We just brought in new freight lanes connecting Ottawa to other cities in Canada, and with these come new freight rates! Updated March 23, 2017: LTL Freight Rates from Ottawa ON. LTL shipping – One pallet, 48” by 48” by 48”, 500 lbs. Ottawa to Arnprior, ON. Previously: $96.14 CAD. New Rate: $92.28 CAD. Ottawa to Barrie, ON. Previously: $125.78 CAD.

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Is Your Supply Chain Working With or Against Mother Nature?

AFFLINK

Severe weather conditions test the strength of any supply chain. Regardless of whether a forecast indicates the approach of a hurricane, a blizzard, or a prolonged heat wave, preparing for disruptions depends on careful planning and prioritization. The disruptions may occur as surges in demand for particular products, a breakdown in transportation and delivery systems, or decreased production.

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Demand-Driven Supply Chain Transformation

synchrono

End-to-end Visibility for Real-time Coordination, Communication, and Commitment. By applying demand-driven methods and synchronizing processes, manufacturers are reaching new levels of communication, profitability, and customer responsiveness. Demand-Dr iven Manufacturing incorporates the best of Lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Lean Six Sigma principles.

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Is Your Product Return Policy Helping or Hurting Your Business?

Logistyx

If Your Returns Policy Hasn’t Been Revamped in a While, It Probably Should Be ~ As e-commerce sales grow, it’s no surprise that the issue of customer returns is a hot topic. Returns can take a healthy bite out of profit margins, particularly for online stores. According to an Invesp infographic for online return rate […].

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.