Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2020
Over the last several years we have written about what the future of drones holds for supply chains. As technology has improved and regulations have eased, drones have increasingly made their way into the conversation around home delivery. However, there are still a number of obstacles to clear before this becomes a common option across the country.
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Enterra Insights
JUNE 3, 2020
Distributed ledger technology (aka blockchain) has many potential uses in supply chain operations. Industry analyst Adrian Gonzalez ( @talkinlogistics ) writes, “Over the past couple of years, no other technology has generated so much hype, and so much confusion, as blockchain.”[1] He then asks a series of questions: “Why is there so much interest in blockchain?
Talking Logistics
JUNE 3, 2020
Today’s post is part of our “Making a Difference: Supply Chains for a Better Tomorrow” series that focuses on the supply chain capabilities that will separate the leaders from the laggards in the years to come. This episode features Greg Ackner, VP at Capital Logistics, Jay Gustafson, SVP of Marketplace Solutions at Echo Global Logistics, Read more Making A Difference: Capital Logistics, Echo Global Logistics, & Descartes.
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
ivalua
JUNE 3, 2020
Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. 3rd June, London, UK – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has announced the findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement, sales and finance business leaders on the current state of collaboration in procurement.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
USC Consulting Group
JUNE 3, 2020
It is a delicate balance to run a business in times of economic uncertainty. On one hand, you want to be optimistic, but on the other, you must also be realistic. Many organizations in a variety of industries did just that when the pandemic first struck. Whether in official press releases, mass emails, or executive meetings, business leaders acknowledged that tough times may indeed be ahead, but also expressed confidence and cautious optimism that supply chain disruptions would be minimal.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2020
In the face of plummeting external demand and supply-chain disruption throughout the region, insolvencies are expected to jump 25% this year.
crisp
JUNE 3, 2020
The dairy industry has finally stabilized to profitable levels after several years of trial-and-error, just in time for Covid-19. Dairy supply chains have seen a mixed bag of results when it comes to how the coronavirus is impacting the industry. While milk and yogurt are flying off the shelves domestically, commercial and international sales have come to a near halt.
Vinculum
JUNE 3, 2020
Inventory management plays a vital role in building a sustainable, scalable and profitable eCommerce business. No matter how expert you are, how bigger or smaller your business may be, what products you sell, or who do you serve, lack in your inventory management can bring bigger challenges in your business success. Spreadsheet system is not always helpful in identifying sellers based on their performances or even tracking the stock details when it comes to customer services and serving stock or
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.
Turvo
JUNE 3, 2020
Global supply chain risk management continues to evolve and embodies a consideration of possibilities and outcomes by supply chain executives totaling in the millions. Unfortunately, supply chain risks are inevitable as we’ve experienced with pandemics, weather-related disasters, corporate fallout, economic instability, and international trade regulations.
3PL Insights
JUNE 3, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic brought about a surge in ecommerce. Consumers, retailers, and distributors were pressed to adopt ecommerce due to stay-at-home orders, mandated store closures, and forced shutdowns. The concept of ecommerce is definitely not new, but for some businesses without an online presence, the practice can be overwhelming – especially when it must be implemented quickly.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JUNE 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of digital transformation in procurement and supply chain management according to a new study from Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions.
EC Sourcing Group
JUNE 3, 2020
What Is Strategic Supplier Management? Perhaps one of the toughest tasks of all in the entire supply chain and procurement process is mitigating the human factor and evaluating the relationships you have with your suppliers and strategic partners. Supplier management is not talked about nearly enough as other procurement processes or management, yet it is still a critical aspect of the entire chain.
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GlobalTranz
JUNE 3, 2020
The push to e-commerce is astonishing, and demand for e-commerce within the U.S. increased 49% between March and April compared to the same period in 2019, found Adobe Analytics, reports Digital Commerce 360. Meanwhile, 90% of shoppers remain hesitant to shop in stores for the foreseeable future. As a result, last mile shipping saw a.read More. The post What Customers Expect: Free Last Mile Shipping and Delivery appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
ivalua
JUNE 3, 2020
Significant opportunities to improve CSR performance, increase profitability and accelerate innovation linked to improving supplier collaboration. 3rd June, London, UK – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions, has announced the findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement, sales and finance business leaders on the current state of collaboration in procurement.
Supply Chain Digest
JUNE 3, 2020
Big Brown Applies Peak Season Surcharges in June
ivalua
JUNE 3, 2020
The post Forrester Collaborate to Win – Unlocking Supplier Innovation & Value appeared first on Ivalua.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Shipchain
JUNE 3, 2020
Blockchain is quickly emerging as an ideal solution for navigating black swan supply chain events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about how blockchain can make global supply chains stronger and more resilient in the face of unforeseen threats. This white paper will set out to do the following: Explain how global supply chains have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2020
The pandemic has offered the biggest wakeup call for American manufacturers since World War II.
Axway
JUNE 3, 2020
While our trusty Catalyst , Kay Lummitsch was on lockdown in Zurich, he took time to reflect on his travels; crossing the world and giving in-person workshops, staying in hotels, getting stuck in airports, etc.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 3, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis is creating a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots of cloud-based logistics management.
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Jaggaer
JUNE 3, 2020
Over the past decade, procurement teams have increasingly recognized the importance of digital spend analysis. By identifying, categorizing, and analyzing spend data, purchasing departments ar e better informed. With that information, they can use fact-based knowledge to make str ategic decisions for the business. This power has made spend data analysis a key element for many organizations.
ShipBob
JUNE 3, 2020
Squarespace is best known for its easy-to-use website builder that offers an all-in-one solution. With Squarespace, you can have an ecommerce store up and running quickly. Like most ecommerce platforms, Squarespace offers the essential features needed for managing an ecommerce business like payment processing , product management, and checkout capabilities. .
ProcurePort
JUNE 3, 2020
The ability to swiftly and accurately obtain necessary materials for any given business, product, or service is essential. This assists in establishing effective and efficient operations within an organization. This ability comes with the implementation of a purchase to pay process allowing businesses to compete at the highest level. That efficiency should be mirrored throughout […].
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.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
JUNE 3, 2020
I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. New Computer Chips Could Power AI to Next Level. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.
Unleashed
JUNE 3, 2020
Over the past ten years, the issue of stagnating productivity in the United Kingdom has grown to seem almost unstoppable. Each report on the issue from the country’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) offers few signs of hope — to the point that no individual solution seems sufficient to tackle such an overwhelming problem. To give a sense of the scale of the issue, UK productivity lags the rest of the G7 nations by an average of 16% – which embarrassingly equates to 8 hours every working week.
SupplyPike
JUNE 3, 2020
Learn about: Bill of Material documents Why bills of material are important How to prepare a bill of material. A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a list of ingredients used to manufacture a product. It indicates the amount of each ingredient used. These ingredients can be raw materials, interim items, sub-units, parts, and consumer goods. . This list does not specify where the materials are used or when they are required.
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