SCM Research

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Today I would like to talk about Supply Chain Coordination with Contracts , a chapter written by Cachon (2003). It has become the standard reference when it comes to teaching some key supply chain models. Coordination between the members of a supply chain is certainly very relevant but also challenging. Because the members of a supply chain are typically concerned with optimizing their own objectives, their actions might not lead to optimal supply chain performance.

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Modeling Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Optimization Handbook 154

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Logistics technology is expanding to keep up with increased demand, and shippers need to know which technologies can make or break success rates in 2018. Some of the top logistics trends to affect the industry in the coming year include these key automated logistics technologies. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018.

Predictive Analytics Software 170

Predictive Analytics Software Prescriptive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 170

DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

What do DHL eCommerce, PKN ORLEN and World Food Programme have in common? The answer is Quintiq. Though operating in different industries, these big names in e-commerce logistics, oil & gas and humanitarian efforts rely on the same optimization technology provided by Quintiq. Just how happy are these companies with the Quintiq solution? Read their quick stories below.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software New Zealand 120

Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Following on from the popularity of startups in the Europe-wide fintech sector, investors now seem to have spotted significant potential in supply chain management. Over the past couple of years, 53 European logistics-related startups have secured over EUR160 million worth of venture capital between them, according to research by Supply Chain Media, publisher of the Dutch trade journal Supply Chain Magazine and the quarterly pan-European magazine Supply Chain Movement.

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Security Europe Netherlands Supply Chain Execution 108

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

DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

What do DHL eCommerce, PKN ORLEN and World Food Programme have in common? The answer is Quintiq. Though operating in different industries, these big names in e-commerce logistics, oil & gas and humanitarian efforts rely on the same optimization technology provided by Quintiq. Just how happy are these customers happy with the Quintiq solution? Read their quick stories below.

Supply Chain Planning Software 12

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software New Zealand 12

synchrono

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Through this guest blog series, my intent is to share some of my experiences implementing supplier quality and Lean manufacturing initiatives by focusing on eKanban systems. My first post offered advice for planning an eKanban rollout (advice that could be applied across any Lean manufacturing project). In my second installment, I reviewed strategies for rolling out an eKanban project that have proven successful for me.

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Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Sourcing Strategies 51

Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Our annual salary survey reveals that the typical material handling and logistics professional earns $93,697. “The single biggest challenge facing the industry is lack of qualified workers in all aspects of logistics.” —corporate/executive manager with a transportation/warehousing company with 36-40 years of experience, living in the North Central region and earning $137,000.

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Survey Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Purchasing Skills 75

Tailwind

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

I remember enjoying one particular episode of Cheers – the hit 1980s TV sitcom starring Ted Danson. It was the one in which Norm is promoted to become the guy they send out to fire people. Yes, lovable Norm becomes the ‘corporate killer’ – the guy who has to deliver the bad news to his colleagues. All is going well until ironically Norm gets so emotional when delivering the news that the terminated employees start to console him and spend all their time trying to ease his pain to mak

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Predictive Analytics Software Just-in-Time Software Transportation 32

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

DC Manager has a Wild Idea

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DC 32

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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Material Handling & Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

China, the main target of the proposals, said that the U.S. already has excessive protections on domestic iron and steel products and that it reserves the right to retaliate. While U.S. steel and aluminum producers surged after the Commerce Department released its recommendations for restricting imports on Feb. 16, a muted reaction among the biggest Asian metals stocks suggests the international impact will be spread thinly -- unless U.S. action prompts retaliation from its biggest suppliers.

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South Korea Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills Luxembourg 52

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Today Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day even though the official name of the holiday remains George Washington’s birthday. Although Washington’s Gregorian calendar birthday is 22 February, he was born on 11 February 1732 according to the Julian calendar in use at the time. The holiday honoring him was moved to the third Monday in February as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act so that people could enjoy more three-day holiday weekends.

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