Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

by Iman Niroomand The major concern of big organizations in implementing an efficient supply chain network is improving the flow of material throughout a complex network. One way to improve the flow is with crossdocking and to expedite the process of materials throughout the supply chain channel. In this post, I would like to review the transformation of distribution center operations by using IT solutions to expedite the flow of products and minimize the cost of inventories.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

There are many resources behind every supply chain — including people, production equipment, transportation assets, and more — and they’re often linked and dependent on each other. The more resources involved, the more complexity there is to efficiently plan and schedule those resources in a smart and synchronized manner. “Suppose you have just 5 tasks that you want to assign to 5 different people,” explained Dr.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

“The growth of internet-enabled commerce, mobile devices and social networks has led companies to be more digitally driven since the turn … Continued. The post Omni-channel Supply Chains and Retail’s Future appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

At the 2016 CSCMP Annual Conference a member of the audience posed the question, “is forecasting a science or an art?” As a 40+ year amateur musician and a supply chain professional for the past 25 years I couldn’t help thinking about the similarities between music and supply chain management and how each of these is a combination of both art and science.

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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

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PINC

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Our friend in the video is probably suffering from the " Bad Monday Syndrome "* or BMS. So, what can you do to ensure that this type of behavior won't happen in your distribution center or manufacturing plant? Please leave a comment below.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Christopher Tang. As China’s economy is slowing down, everyone supports the idea that China must innovate. According to a report prepared by McKinsey Global Institute in 2015 , China must grow through innovation. To a certain extent, the Chinese government has planted many seeds to transform itself from a manufacturing economy to an innovation economy.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Leveraging automated data collection for inventory control contributes to an organization’s efficiency and profits. When inventory goes missing, it negatively impacts compliance, efficiency and profits. As Entrepreneur noted, there are risks for losing items at any point along the supply chain , whether due to errors in counting or a dishonest worker.

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Supply Chain 24/7

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Shekar Natarajan, who has been overseeing a project at Wal-Mart testing drones in its warehouses, is joining Target Corp. to help the Minneapolis-based retailer improve its own supply chain.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Leveraging automated data collection for inventory control contributes to an organization’s efficiency and profits. When inventory goes missing, it negatively impacts compliance, efficiency and profits. As Entrepreneur noted, there are risks for losing items at any point along the supply chain , whether due to errors in counting or a dishonest worker.

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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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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Computer-controlled systems are at the core of most 21 st Century manufacturing operations, fact! Improving manufacturing productivity hinges on keeping those computers fully operational. That’s why protecting computers is the ‘Golden Ticket’ to better p roductivity on the manufacturing floor… . " Improving manufacturing productivity hinges on keeping those computers fully operational".

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Sustainability leaders from an impressive lineup of brands gathered last month at Ethical Corp’s 11th Sustainable Supply Chain Summit in London where they discussed on how to drive collaboration and go deeper in their supply chain to deliver bigger positive impact for stakeholders. EcoVadis attended several sessions during this two-days conference and have met with a lot of sustainability leaders who are eager to leverage their sustainability efforts.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Need to Give DC Workers Path for Growth, Jonathon Rader of FedEx Says, while Mike Regan Says Driver Shortage Could Hit Big in Next Couple of Years

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APICS

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

You are a rational, logical being who sees the world as it really is. Right? You are in control of your life and make your own decisions. Right? Your opinions are the result of years of rational, objective analysis. Right? Well. maybe not. Your “hidden brain,” your unconscious mind, exerts more control over than you realize.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Interesting Analysis Shows US Manufacturers Generally Wait Until Recessions to Bring in the Automation

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Supply Chain 24/7

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Oracle Corp.’s acquisition is of NetSuite Inc. will proceed after the company announced Saturday that more than half of eligible NetSuite shareholders had backed the $9.3 billion deal.

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Supply Chain Digest

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Show Us Your Suoply Chain Wit

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Introduction. In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Whatever maturity model or consultancy support companies use, S&OP seems to get stuck. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

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

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Deliv

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Deliv a leading same-day delivery company, today announced that PetSmart, the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets, has selected Deliv to power PetSmart.com’s same-day and scheduled delivery service in 17 top markets in which Deliv operates , leveraging PetSmart’s extensive bricks and mortar network.

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Lucas

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Product traceability is an issue in many industries, raising the specter of increased costs to capture item-level data in the DC. One Lucas foodservice customer has improved productivity 20% while also improving data capture and traceability. On a recent trip to the West Coast I stopped in to visit one of our newest foodservice customers. The main reason for my trip was to attend a DC Tour at HD Supply in Seattle , so I decided to take a detour south and pay a courtesy visit to this new customer

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain.

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Lucas

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Product traceability is an issue in many industries, raising the specter of increased costs to capture item-level data in the DC. One Lucas foodservice customer has improved productivity 20% while also improving data capture and traceability. On a recent trip to the West Coast I stopped in to visit one of our newest foodservice customers. The main reason for my trip was to attend a DC Tour at HD Supply in Seattle , so I decided to take a detour south and pay a courtesy visit to this new customer

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Increasingly, your supply chain is seen as a value-creating process that differentiates your company from the competition. Clearly, this does not change the call for efficiency and productivity. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain.

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