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Supply Chains: Post COVID Readiness

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Fingers, toes and eyes crossed but it looks like there is some light at the end of the COVID 19 tunnel and it is not a train, hopefully. Getting back to normal is a top of mind desire for everyone but that normal will not be how we operated in 2019. Our new and probably ever changing normal is about to develop as plans for the lifting of restriction of movement appear around the globe.

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ToolsGroup Discusses Supply Chain Planning, Machine Learning, and the Covid Pandemic

Logistics Viewpoints

As part of ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum last month, I had the opportunity to speak with Kathleen Geraghty, Vice President of North American Sales at ToolsGroup. During our conversation, we touched on a number of topics around the supply chain planning market. You can watch also the full interview below. Specifically, I asked Kathleen to give me her insights on why the supply chain planning market has continued to grow during the ongoing pandemic while many other software markets have

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Guide to a Successful Leap to Warp Speed in Central / Supply Planning – LP Genie

Arkieva

Learn when it is time to move from RCCP to LP Genie for your CPE as part of your organization’s journey pulling from years in the trenches and current ongoing activities with clients. Guide to a Successful Leap to Warp Speed in Central / Supply Planning – LP Genie was first posted on March 10, 2021 at 8:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Watch: How One Fast-Food Chain Is Surviving the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

Andrea Sordi, clinical assistant professor at the University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute, weighs the risk and rewards involved in Taco Bell’s decision to introduce a major new product to its menu during the pandemic.

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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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Decarbonization: A Call to Focus on SME Road Freight Carriers

All Things Supply Chain

A new study from Smart Freight Centre and the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains at Kühne Logistics University highlights the crucial role that small carriers play in achieving…

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Physician Group Saves $50,000 the First Month with Hybrent

Hybrent

PCI considered hiring a full-time employee dedicated solely to supply chain activities. Hybrent solved their problem and saved them $50,000 the first month. The Situation Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) is one of the largest private, multi-specialty physician groups in Iowa, with locations in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. With more than 80 physicians, surgeons, and healthcare … Physician Group Saves $50,000 the First Month with Hybrent Read More » The post Physician Group Saves $50,000

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The Pros and Cons of Bitcoin Investments !

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Considerations Before You Buy Cryptocurrency! Get Our EBook here. Bitcoin investments article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Investing in cryptocurrencies involves risks, but sometimes it provides benefits to investors. The bitcoin market is highly volatile, and each investor must have complete knowledge and understanding of the bitcoin market to invest in it.

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One version of the truth in S&OP – Our collective memory

DynaSys

A bad example to start with. The events of 6th January 2021 in Washington DC are still fresh in the mind. A group of people, seemingly encouraged by the 45th President of the United States of America, marched from the Whitehouse. They broke into the Capitol building in an apparent attempt to overturn the result of the recent presidential election and interfere with the peaceful transfer of power.

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Four key steps for a strategic supply chain

IT Supply Chain

By Bill Denbigh (pictured). Director of Product Marketing Logistics, Tecsys. The post Four key steps for a strategic supply chain 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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Hours Saved Ordering All Supplies on One Platform

Hybrent

Surgery technologist at North Texas Plastic Surgery reduced the time spent ordering supplies to one hour per week instead of taking work home with her. The Situation “Our caseload was growing by leaps and bounds, which was fantastic but the supply chain management duties were demanding. It was tough. Ordering had to get done and … Hours Saved Ordering All Supplies on One Platform Read More » The post Hours Saved Ordering All Supplies on One Platform appeared first on Hybrent Purchasin

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Your Warehouse Is Your Shop

IT Supply Chain

By Alex Mills (pictured). Sales & Marketing Director at ProSKU. The post Your Warehouse Is Your Shop appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Longer Lead Times on the Horizon

AB&R

Silicon Shortages Cause Extended Lead Times on RFID, Barcode Equipment. Lead times for RFID chips and barcode technology are set to increase as global demand for silicon and high-powered semiconductors skyrockets. This means that you may receive your orders on equipment later than normal. On average, lead times on RFID equipment are 10 to 15 business days, depending on the order.

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FedEx Rebrands SmartPost to FedEx Ground Economy While Offering 7-Day Service

Intelligent Audit

The supply chain continues to undergo a transformation following the rise of continuous disruption. The unprecedented demand for e-commerce is treating a massive surge of interest and change within industry giants, including FedEx. FedEx SmartPost has merged with FedEx Ground Economy, which is now offering delivery seven days a week. Typically, shipments within FedEx would take 2 to 7 business days based on the distance of transit.

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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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Navigating Peak-Season Tailwinds: Four Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Brain

This year, the focus is on determining what broke down across supply chains during 2020, and figuring out what changes need to be made to drive success in 2021.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for March, 11, 2021

Supply Chain Digest

Walmart with Another Pledge to Buy American, China Plans to Dominate Manufacturing Even More, Rod Stewart Ships his Train Set, US Trade Deficit Expands in January, but Down with China

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Leveraging Data to Drive Operational & Procurement Decisions in Transportation

Talking Logistics

Thanks to ongoing innovation in technology, systems integration, and cloud networks, we have more data available today than ever before. This is particularly true in our transportation networks. But how can companies turn this abundance of data into actionable insights to make smarter and more effective operational and procurement decisions? That is the key question.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on The Growth of Amazon Air

Supply Chain Digest

New Graphic Show How Extensive its Flight Network Is

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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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A One-Two Punch: The U.K. Grapples With the Pandemic and Brexit

Supply Chain Brain

The conclusion of an agreement for Great Britain’s exit from the European Union probably couldn’t have happened at a worse time, coming as it did on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Podiatry Group Puts Best Foot Forward Ordering Supplies

Hybrent

Village Podiatry’s multiple locations were ordering independently leading to pricing problems and a lack of transparency. Gaining control of the process reduced waste substantially. The SituationImagine a healthcare organization with multiple locations all ordering their own supplies whenever they wanted from whichever vendor they wanted without making use of volume purchasing or best-pricing contracts.

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Reuters Events Unveils Key Event for a Sector That Touches 96% of All Manufactured Goods

Supply Chain Brain

Reuters Events today announced details of an event that will be key for a sector that accounts for 25% of US gross domestic product.

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Vision Center Has An Eye for Time-Savings & Procurement

Hybrent

The Mann Cataract Surgery Center team used spreadsheets and took three days a week to order supplies. They knew there had to be a more efficient process. The Situation With more than a dozen locations in Texas, the Mann Cataract Surgery Center (MCSC) has been serving its patients for more than 30 years. It provides a … Vision Center Has An Eye for Time-Savings & Procurement Read More » The post Vision Center Has An Eye for Time-Savings & Procurement appeared first on Hybrent

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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.

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How has Brexit affected logistics and handling services?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Since the beginning of the year, the impact of Brexit has had a clear effect on every stage of the logistics process, from transport fees and new limitations to restrictions on imported goods, according to new research by flexible logistics platform Trident Worldwide.

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Ensuring Fleet Driver Protection in the Era of COVID-19

Supply Chain Brain

Major enterprises that employ hundreds of thousands of delivery drivers have a legal and ethical obligation to ensure the safety of these employees, contractors and the customers with which they may interact.

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Set up your Amplify organization with the Okta IdP

Axway

This blog provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure your organization in the Amplify Platform with an external IdP ( Identity Provider ). An IdP is an amenity that stores and oversees digital identities.

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Who’s Right in the U.K. and EU’s Spat Over Vaccine Exports?

Supply Chain Brain

The U.K. and European Union are trading blows again — this time over coronavirus vaccines.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

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.

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More Time in Surgery, Less Time Ordering Supplies

Hybrent

ASC has saved close to 20 hours per week ordering supplies, allowing the materials manager to spend more time for assisting surgeries. The SituationDoes this sound familiar? “When I would get ready to place orders, I‘d have to go to each of four different departmental supply rooms, manually check the number of supplies in inventory … More Time in Surgery, Less Time Ordering Supplies Read More » The post More Time in Surgery, Less Time Ordering Supplies appeared first on Hybrent Purcha

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Ways AI is Changing Contract Management for Good

ProcurePort

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been around for a lot longer than many realize. Today, when we think of AI, things that come to mind may be self-driving cars that Tesla is developing, Siri that comes in every iPhone, or even Alexa the smart-assistant from Amazon. The first inklings of AI, however, were being developed […]. The post Ways AI is Changing Contract Management for Good appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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One-Stop Shopping Saves Time & Money for Management Group

Hybrent

Automating purchasing, receiving, invoicing and using A/P integrations and reporting has given ASD Management the ability to streamline ordering and track costs more closely. The Situation ASD Management is a surgery center management, development and consulting firm that has been in operation for 25 years. It has 13 locations throughout the country including Virginia, … One-Stop Shopping Saves Time & Money for Management Group Read More » The post One-Stop Shopping Saves Time &#

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