Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 10, 2021
Mine is bigger than yours. Who cares, I say? This week, SAP announced the intention to build business communities to drive improved outcomes. I say, “About time.” However, when I get into the substance of the release , “I say not so fast.” The focus is on combining the Ariba Networks, the SAP Logistics Business Network, and the SAP Asset Intelligence Network.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JUNE 10, 2021
Global trade disruption will continue to happen beyond the pandemic. Managing cross-border, international supply chains with multiple, disconnected systems and manual processes indeed have many pitfalls. One misfiled declaration, missing document, or unread urgent email can block a shipment. No one wants to deal with delays, missed sales, or unhappy customers, and certainly not fines.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 10, 2021
As an entrepreneur I’ve been reflecting on this a lot: The current milestone in logistics and fulfillment is using emerging technologies to capture and leverage exponentially growing data sets in warehouses and throughout the entire fulfillment network. Data sets have grown quickly in the cloud paradigm – and they exploded in 2020. Perhaps nobody realized how quickly or how extensive that growth would be, but all of that data has value.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JUNE 10, 2021
Global Supply Chain & Sourcing Director for ECCO Global Shoe Production & Sourcing. We are pleased to bring back in 2021 our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. It is with particular pleasure to chat-up with Scott Phillips of ECCO shoes, who has for the last year been battling, like the rest of us, with the challenges in his supply chain and least by the recent Suez blockage.
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Kuebix
JUNE 10, 2021
Making sure that you are getting the best rate for your freight in an environment that demands fast shipping and detailed communication with customers is not an easy task. Shippers are struggling to keep operational costs down while improving efficiencies throughout their supply chains. Kuebix’s Community Load Match solves these problems and more by providing […].
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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JUNE 10, 2021
A Chat with Scott Philipps Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally. Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine now!
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 10, 2021
Recent high-profile events — from COVID-19 to the Suez Canal debacle — have brought the role of chief supply chain officer (CSCO) into the spotlight.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 10, 2021
By Jessica Sweet (pictured). Content Writer at makeLifeSweeter.com. The post Why It Is Worth Revisiting Your Packaging Strategies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 10, 2021
How can organizations obtain reliable data to measure and reduce emissions throughout their supply chains?
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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.
BlueYonder
JUNE 10, 2021
During ICON 2021, I had the pleasure to speak with Nestor del Rio, Logistics Director at TRAXION Logistics , a leading transportation and logistics company based in Mexico, during the session “E-Commerce-Calibre Services and Digital Supply Chain Execution Solutions.” Here is a recap of the key topics Nestor and I covered during the session. The Next Wave of Digital Transformation Initiatives.
Turvo
JUNE 10, 2021
The ever-changing retail landscape looks vastly different than it did a few decades ago, and it will look completely different still in another 20-30 years. While this is an example, industries across different verticals have to contend with the logistics ecosystem, and the entrenched supply chain inefficiencies. To thrive in this new environment, businesses must adapt and make changes to quickly meet their customers’ wants and needs and avoid poor customer experience and loss of ROI and profits
Tecsys
JUNE 10, 2021
We explore the idea that AI may be an appropriate vehicle for insight into a problem, but that business problem itself, must be ground zero. The post Pragmatic Supply Chain AI: Start with the Problem, Not the Solution appeared first on Tecsys.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 10, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Disintermediation of the Supply Chain! GET our EBOOK HERE. Integrated Supply Chain Management article and permission to publish here provided by Tyrone Fisher. Most businesses are aware how important a supply chain is to operations. However, many businesses miss just how important high quality supply chain management is.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
LevaData
JUNE 10, 2021
Recently, the industry’s largest pure-play foundries have been announcing wafer price increases for all their major production nodes. This represents a shift from previous pricing practices, and the resulting impact on fabless semi companies is in turn, driving them to pass those increases on to their customers. Organizations ought to heed these current and future changes to identify the results on their supply chains.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 10, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What are Bitcoin Wallets? Best Bitcoin wallet for Android article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. When you are thinking about buying bitcoin or making an investment in crypto, then selecting the best wallet is the foremost task. It is because a wallet is used to store the crypto after buying and used for sending or receiving crypto.
Shipsta
JUNE 10, 2021
If you’re still relying on email and excel to request your spot freight, now’s the time to make the leap and go digital.
Roambee
JUNE 10, 2021
The automotive spare parts industry is a highly competitive domain. Spare parts manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers are continually battling unclear demand signal, demand-supply fluctuations, and friction in the automotive supply chain. More importantly, if you misread demand signals , your operation might be prone to losing sales to your competitors or incur additional costs.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Bristlecone
JUNE 10, 2021
Sitecore and Bristlecone experts explore how the Supply Chain Content Crisis is uniting marketers and supply chain leaders with a shared commitment to enhancing the end-to-end customer experience. Key Takeaways. The struggle is real. Gain an in-depth look at how personalization at scale is creating a content crisis for marketers – and see what savvy marketers are now doing about it.
Roambee
JUNE 10, 2021
The automotive spare parts industry is a highly competitive domain. Spare parts manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers are continually battling demand-supply fluctuations, unclear demand signals, and friction in the automotive supply chain. More importantly, if you misread demand signals, your operation might be prone to losing sales to your competitors or incur additional costs.
MercuryGate
JUNE 10, 2021
With the growing shift toward a global market and network, digital platforms and foundations, and mobile communication tools, finding the right TMS company remains essential. A robust transportation management system (TMS) has stayed critical for continued growth and development within today’s supply chain network, reports Inbound Logistics. There remains a lot to keep track of […].
Maine Pointe
JUNE 10, 2021
For manufacturers, the picture across the US is one of accelerating demand, labor shortages, raw materials scarcity and spiraling costs. Without immediate action, it’s a pattern that could impact your productivity and impede your organization’s growth for the foreseeable future. In this article, Simon Knowles, Chief Marketing Officer at Maine Pointe (SGS), discusses how integrated operational excellence is key to enhancing visibility, driving improved throughput and resolving supply/demand/distr
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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Kanban Logistics
JUNE 10, 2021
If your company is having trouble finding warehouse workers, you’re not alone. Warehouse staff is harder to come by than ever, with great competition for available candidates. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current challenges and provide tips on what you can do to address labor challenges. Why is it so difficult to find warehouse workers?
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JUNE 10, 2021
While the transportation marketplace continues to face unique challenges in general, one of the specific challenges of the less than truckload (LTL) market is longer than normal transit times. This is due in part to LTL carriers working through the surplus of freight, selecting and deselecting freight that contributes to yield. In today’s market, knowing where to evaluate and adjust your LTL capacity strategies can feel overwhelming.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 10, 2021
Prices are Rising for Just about Everything
Talking Logistics
JUNE 10, 2021
Nine ways digital logistics can help companies make the most of people—and people make the most of their jobs. Read a dozen white papers on digitizing logistics and issues such as visibility, interoperability and real-time connectivity take center stage. And rightly so. But one thing that’s often glossed over is the human impact. Though many. Read more Humanizing the Digital Revolution.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 10, 2021
Significant Opportunity to Improve Store Profitability
ivalua
JUNE 10, 2021
Ivalua and Amazon Business in the News. After a close collaboration with Amazon Business over the last year, it is exciting to officially announce the next phase of our collaboration, truly integrated search between Ivalua and the Amazon Business marketplace. Businesses can now access all Amazon Business content directly from within Ivalua’s eProcurement and Procure-to-Pay solutions.
Axway
JUNE 10, 2021
Although women represent nearly half of the entire workforce today, they’re still massively underrepresented in the technology industry.
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