Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 2, 2017
A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. Why? To align S&OP. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. The average company has seven S&OP processes, but a global chemical company averages over 30. Each is different, and I have not found a company that can easily roll up a global material balance.
Kinaxis
AUGUST 2, 2017
by Teresa Chiykowski “Focus on the journey, not on arriving at a certain destination.”. Chris Hadfield, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth. It’s all systems go for Kinexions ’17, which will take place Oct. 9 – 13, 2017, in Florida at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. With a theme of Where are you on your supply chain planning journey ?
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Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 2, 2017
A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. Why? To align S&OP. The processes are out of control. Let me explain. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. Today, the average company has seven S&OP processes, but a global chemical company averages over 30.
Supply Chain Opz
AUGUST 2, 2017
One of the principle aims of supply chain management is managing uncertainty. And no function is more at the forefront of that endeavor than demand forecasting. The challenge of effective supply chain management is to deliver on ever-increasing customer demands for excellent service while simultaneously managing costs. Agility and responsiveness, aligned with cost effectiveness, is the aim.
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BlueYonder
AUGUST 2, 2017
On Wednesdays, Supply Chain Nation will shine a light on the role of women in the world of technology and supply chain. We will feature interviews with successful women at JDA, talk to some amazing women who also happen to be our customers, share perspectives from JDA associates and more! Today, JDA’s Jamey Miller, VP of Operations, Consulting Services, writes about how a TED Talk gave him a new perspective on girls and women in technology.
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BlueYonder
AUGUST 2, 2017
On Wednesdays, Supply Chain Nation will shine a light on the role of women in the world of technology and supply chain. We will feature interviews with successful women at JDA, talk to some amazing women who also happen to be our customers, share perspectives from JDA associates and more! Today, JDA’s Jamey Miller, VP of Operations, Consulting Services, writes about how a TED Talk gave him a new perspective on girls and women in technology.
Accelogix
AUGUST 2, 2017
Accelogix has experienced significant growth in the first half of 2017 after exceptional industry response to its strategic focus on relentless quality, service, and expertise. In preparation for expected growth in the next year, Accelogix has promoted Ryan Kirklewski to Chief Operating Officer and Paul Patin to Chief Customer Officer. Accelogix, a leading IT services provider for Supply Chain Execution Systems, has experienced significant growth in the first half of 2017 after exceptional indus
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 2, 2017
Two Powerful Levers a Company can use to Optimize Inventory are Working Capital and Customer Service Levels
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 2, 2017
Taking Everything Into Consideration. Demand for LTL is likely to increase in the coming months as more companies look to the new administration with hopes for decreasing barriers to domestic manufacturing and exports to other countries. Consequently, the rise in demand for capacity and subtle increases in LTL shipping costs will require shippers look for innovative ways to keep costs down and manage their LTL shipping strategy; more shippers will need an LTL TMS.
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Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 2, 2017
US Commerce Secretary Presents Data Showing US Much Less Protectionist than Major Trading Partners
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 2, 2017
Author’s note: I wrote this post five years ago, on the eve of my 42nd birthday. Today I turn 47 and tomorrow marks the 9-year anniversary of my father’s death. (Has it been that long already?) In keeping with tradition, I am heading to the beach today with my wife and kids. We usually go on the 3rd to remember my dad who was laid to rest at sea, but the sun is shining and the beach is calling, so why wait?
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 2, 2017
Walmart Plan to Save the World Includes Significant Programs with Suppliers in US and Globally
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 2, 2017
The smart cities movement is based on the premise that greater connectivity will make systems smarter allowing urban entities to … Continued. The post Smart Cities and People appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
CHAINalytics
AUGUST 2, 2017
By Steve Banker , Contributor Four years ago, Molly Kissell transitioned into the role Director of Integrated Demand Management at Campbell Soup. Campbell Soup’s demand forecast accuracy – as measured at the item/location one month following the forecast – had fallen into the mid-60s. The initial goal simply sought to achieve historical levels of forecast accuracy.
ModusLink Corporation
AUGUST 2, 2017
Mirroring – The behavior in which one person subconsciously imitates the gesture, speech pattern, or attitude of another. Turn subconsciously into consciously, and you have yourself a wonderful feature to deploy while handling customer care. The Best vs. the Worst One of the most memorable moments in my career was the day when a contact center agent […].
C3 Solutions
AUGUST 2, 2017
While the cost of YMS has dramatically declined in recent years, that alone doesn't make a case for needing it. But given the benefits it can confer on an operation, there are many reasons to consider implementing one.
Elementum
AUGUST 2, 2017
Forecast to grow by a CAGR of 7.5% by 2020 globally, the logistics industry is booming. Logistics, the complex operation involving the movements of people, facilities, and supplies, is applied in every industry from manufacturing to retail to trade. The global logistics market is expected to grow from US $8.1T in 2015 to US $15.5T by 2023 between its different segments including roadways, waterways, railways, and airways.
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ModusLink Corporation
AUGUST 2, 2017
Mirroring – The behavior in which one person subconsciously imitates the gesture, speech pattern, or attitude of another. Turn subconsciously into consciously, and you have yourself a wonderful feature to deploy while handling customer care. The Best vs. the Worst One of the most memorable moments in my career was the day when a contact center agent […].
AFFLINK
AUGUST 2, 2017
When it comes to back-to-school shopping, you might think that parents are carrying the brunt of the financial burden. While parents do spend a lot on books and clothing each year, American teachers are also shelling out hundreds of their own money. After all, it's teachers who are expected to outfit their own classrooms. Our educators, who are only reimbursed for a fraction of their generosity, are paying for supplies, decor, and even books.
Quantified Freight
AUGUST 2, 2017
We all know that one of the mainstream messages being buzzed around is the impending and massively disrupting driver shortage in the trucking, transportation and freight industry. Is this true or just a good headline? As with any complex question involving hundreds of thousands of data points — it’s best to look at the numbers. The American Trucking Association did an interesting study on current trends in driver shortages back in 2014.
Tailwind
AUGUST 2, 2017
I took my 12 year old to see the movie Dunkirk on Sunday. I wondered if he was ready for this type of movie. It was an important historical event and as he had shown some affinity in his reading, choosing to read about war adventures, I felt it was appropriate. It was a marvelous movie. The amazing visual effects made you feel as though you were right in the battle.
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
Quantified Freight
AUGUST 2, 2017
Visualizing data is a powerful method for better understanding the macro level picture of your transportation network. Similar to executing a pivot table in Excel – a tool like this gives the user a powerful look at what is working and how their freight, lanes, classes, and carriers are distributed. The possibilities are endless with Tableau — which has a free version, personal version and several organization options.
Freightera
AUGUST 2, 2017
Another round of great reviews from our shippers last July 2017. Thanks for shipping with Freightera and sharing the word with other shippers! We truly appreciate it. Google Map: Shoppers Approved: Sometimes, things happen, so the best we can do is listen to our customer and offer the best customer service we can, which we do, and learn from it. The post Reviews July 2017 appeared first on Freightera Blog.
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