Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 5, 2019

Sustainability 88

Sustainability How To Supply Chain Supply and Demand 88

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 5, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. 6 Reasons Supply Chain Employees Look For New Jobs! What’s the difference between a productive, healthy, high performing organization and a toxic, destructive, and volatile organization? Trust! Or rather, the lack thereof! I have, as have others, joined companies and have taken new jobs based on trust. I have, as have others, left companies and have left jobs based on distrust.

Resource Reduction 51

Resource Reduction Just-in-Time Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning 51

Kuebix

MARCH 5, 2019

There is a lot of jargon associated with transportation management systems (TMS) that many people find hard to navigate at first. You may never have come across some terms if you don’t have a history of working with TMSs or other forms of tech. The saying “it’s all Greek to me!” might spring to mind. […]. The post Breaking Down Transportation Management System (TMS) Jargon appeared first on Kuebix.

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Transportation Management System Transportation 122

DynaSys

MARCH 5, 2019

The luxury brand market has never looked so good! Worldwide, the luxury brand market expects to reach € 915 billion this year. According to the latest Deloitte global ranking, France continues to lead the luxury brand market with a total of nine luxury groups accounting for 24.3% of total worldwide sales. According to Bain & Company, new consumers and consumption habits are projected to expand this market to € 1260 billion and continue until 2025.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Eliminating Excel in Purchasing United Arab Emirates Trends 75

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 5, 2019

We finished dinner. I pressed my neatly folded napkin to my lips. As we waited for coffee, silence hung heavy in the air. My client writhed in her seat and hung her head as she asked, “I read your article on control towers, but I am confused. What is an easy definition? I am embarrassed to ask, but we were discussing the topic at our board meeting yesterday, and I must admit that we have more confusion than clarity.”.

Supply Chain Design Software 282

Supply Chain Design Software Real-time Visibility Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software 282

Talking Logistics

MARCH 5, 2019

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from project44’s blog highlights five real-time visibility features companies should consider when evaluating solutions.

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Real-time Visibility Predictive Analytics Analytics Supply Chain Visibility 101

Enterra Insights

MARCH 5, 2019

Nearly every week it seems another brick-and-mortar retailer declares bankruptcy and closes stores. The press has dubbed this the Retail Apocalypse and some pundits are openly wondering whether we are seeing the death of brick-and-mortar retail. Ken Cottrill, a Global Communications Consultant at MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, believes the pessimists are wrong.

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Omnichannel Retail Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)’s conference attracts retail and supply chain leaders from the biggest brands in the country, providing a forum for innovation, networking, and collaboration. If you couldn’t make it, or want to refresh your memory, here are five big themes from the 2019 conference. 1. Retailers are hungry for supply chain innovation Attendees flocked to the innovation showcase stage presentations on Tuesday afternoon to hear companies give five-minute pitches.

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Conference Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Price Reduction 78

Unleashed

MARCH 5, 2019

Businesses are quickly realising that inventory control is absolutely necessary to run an efficient business and make money in the process. Especially in today’s competitive marketplace, business owners simply can’t afford to have money go down the drain. We take a look at common inventory management problems, causes and how best to avoid this. Identifying symptoms of inventory management problems.

Inventory Management Software 73

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Forecasting Software 73

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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SCJunction

MARCH 5, 2019

Warehouse automation has been around for decades and has helped distribution centers improve productivity and downtime tremendously, but one of the key challenges has been that the material handling equipment or automation has been operating in a silo from the rest of the distribution center and supply chain. This article discusses the foundational elements you’ll need for success and how you can ensure you have an end to end solution that fully optimizes all of the resources in your warehouse.

Supply Chain Software 70

Supply Chain Software Warehousing Supply Chain Optimization Distribution 70

Freight Plus

MARCH 5, 2019

Winter storms slow shipments, $40 billion lost in trade war exports, US-China truce?, Walmart's sustainable supplier standards, "Where's my freight?!

China 66

China Supply Chain Sustainability Freight 66

Consumer Goods Logistics

MARCH 5, 2019

On February 11, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced plans for a commercial vehicle ban on all major highways in Eastern Pennsylvania in anticipation of a predicted snow-ice mix the following day. Thankfully, the severity of the storm fell short of predictions and roads remained safely drivable for the duration of the weather event.

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Pennsylvania Supply Chain Planning Transportation Scenario Planning 43

American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2019

JOC —Still reeling from the chaotic conditions that dominated ocean freight in 2018, shippers are approaching this year’s contract season with considerable caution. With ocean freight rates holding steady so far this year and tariffs continuing to cast a shadow over supply chains, many businesses are concerned that 2019 will bring continued disruptions to their shipping […].

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Freight Shipping Supply Chain Supply and Demand 40

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Alloy

MARCH 5, 2019

Forecasting is the process of estimating future demand in order to help make better-informed business decisions today. Across consumer goods brands, teams use forecasts to more intelligently allocate resources, optimize inventory, and maximize revenue. However, companies vary widely in their forecast accuracy. According to the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF), the retail industry averages a 30% error rate when forecasting products one month in advance, and “ Best-in-Class F

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Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Alloy 40

Tive

MARCH 5, 2019

As vehicles incorporate more new technologies and highly sophisticated components, it has become increasingly complicated and expensive to ship these parts.

Automotive 40

Automotive Shipping Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Visibility 40

GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2019

Employers are struggling to find qualified job candidates. There are currently more open positions than there are job seekers to fill them. Not to mention, the job seekers that do apply often don’t have the skills needed for the job. So what’s causing the skilled labor shortage? As you’ll see in the Conger Industries infographic.read More. The post [Infographic] The Skilled Labor Shortage appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Transportation Management Transportation Industrial Industry 201

Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 5, 2019

US Infrastructure, Trade Policy, Frivolous Lawsuits, Immigration Top the NAM Issues List

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Policies Manufacturing Supply Chain Supply and Demand 32

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2019

Employers are struggling to find qualified job candidates. There are currently more open positions than there are job seekers to fill them. Not to mention, the job seekers that do apply often don’t have the skills needed for the job. So what’s causing the skilled labor shortage? As you’ll see in the Conger Industries infographic.read More. The post [Infographic] The Skilled Labor Shortage appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Transportation Management Transportation Industrial Industry 156

TradeGecko

MARCH 5, 2019

Did you know… less than 1 percent of America’s 30 million companies export overseas? And of the U.S. companies that do export, 58% export only to one country. With three-quarters of the world’s purchasing power outside of the U.S., global markets are ripe for channel acquisition. SMBs may be challenged when accessing information and capital, as well as complicated taxes and high shipping costs.

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Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Global Shipping 94

GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2019

Listen to “The State of Freight Shipping Pricing & What Carriers Want for “Shipper of Choice” Status” on Spreaker. “Shipper of Choice” & Freight Pricing Resources The State of & Pricing Outlook of the Less than Truckload Shipping Market Download White Paper The Current Factors Driving the Less Than Truckload Pricing Market Download White Paper.read More.

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Freight Transportation Management Shipping Resources 132

ivalua

MARCH 5, 2019

The post Procurement Leaders Webinar: 3 Lessons Learnt from Procurement Digitisation appeared first on Ivalua.

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Procurement 100

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 5, 2019

Listen to “The State of Freight Shipping Pricing & What Carriers Want for “Shipper of Choice” Status” on Spreaker. “Shipper of Choice” & Freight Pricing Resources The State of & Pricing Outlook of the Less than Truckload Shipping Market Download White Paper The Current Factors Driving the Less Than Truckload Pricing Market Download White Paper.read More.

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Freight Transportation Management Shipping Resources 127

Axway

MARCH 5, 2019

Today marks a milestone in the journey of Axway’s AMPLIFY Hybrid Integration Platform. This release is the result of hard work by the whole company for over five months.

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Innovation Company 87

QAD

MARCH 5, 2019

Preparing for the Future in a Tumultuous Environment. Automotive electrification is not just an idea anymore, it’s a swiftly approaching reality. Global powers, the biggest automakers, and even the average consumer are all already making great strides toward a future that is predominantly electric (and autonomous, and data-driven); it now falls to suppliers, investors, private equity funds, and all other automotive-related businesses to make the necessary strategic moves in order to win in this

Modeling 74

Modeling Automotive Modeling Software Forecasting Software 74

HICX Solutions

MARCH 5, 2019

Organisations operating in the United States need to have accurate tax ID information to report income that’s paid to their suppliers. This process of data collection applies to companies based in both the US and abroad, if they have operations in the US. What this means is that it’s essential to store accurate W-series tax ID information about your suppliers in order to meet the US’s requirements under federal tax law, and to avoid being hit by penalties because of a lack of c

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United States Report Sourcing Security 63

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.

Network Optimization

PINC

MARCH 5, 2019

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Supply and Demand 100

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 5, 2019

Earlier this year, Netflix introduced a popular but polarizing new show. Entitled Tidying Up with Marie Kondo , it follows various families as they systematically cull through their possessions, all spurred by the cleaning guru’s famous advice to keep only what “sparks joy.”. Whether you love or hate the catchphrase, you have to admit that Kondo has a point, because we’re all guilty of hanging onto things for too long – and not just at home.

Strategy 48

Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies KPI Metrics 48

Valogix

MARCH 5, 2019

The v ast majority of companies that maintain an inventory use spreadsheets and reports. Some companies have had their overburdened IT departments build them a custom solution. In the scheme of things, these choices may work for a time but after a while they become a barrier to successful inventory planning. So, do you stay with the manual burdensome current process or move to a better way to plan?

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Inventory Report Company 45