The Death of the Supply Chain and Birth of the Digital Supply Network
The Network Effect
JANUARY 26, 2021
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The Network Effect
JANUARY 26, 2021
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2021
Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media. Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty.
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Talking Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2021
In 2020, we saw the transportation industry’s resilience first-hand, as all parties of the supply chain navigated a challenging freight landscape to get goods to market. Freight demand surged to meet the needs of consumers and frontline workers, and shippers were forced to rely heavily on the spot market to secure capacity in a pinch. Read more A New Approach to Contract Freight: How Shippers Can Refocus Their Transportation Strategy in 2021.
Logility
JANUARY 26, 2021
We’ve arrived at mile markers 7, 8 and 9 on the road to building lasting resilience and agility into your extended supply chain. Thanks for sharing the journey with me. You’ll recall that the catalyst for this 4-part series was a renewed sense of obligation and urgency among Logility’s many seasoned supply chain and analytics professionals to share what we’ve learned over the years.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Arkieva
JANUARY 26, 2021
Some time ago, I had been trying to help a business improve its statistical forecasting. We tried different parameters and different forecasting algorithms but the statistical forecast for about half of the products could not be improved no matter what we tried. We decided to do a deep dive to understand the reason. Demand Planning: Differentiated Forecast Strategy was first posted on January 26, 2021 at 8:15 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for per
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Enterra Insights
JANUARY 26, 2021
Technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It’s a fool’s errand to believe that such a broad topic could be covered in a short article. To narrow the discussion, I will look at the technology trends identified by two of the world’s largest consulting firms — Deloitte and Gartner.
Tecsys
JANUARY 26, 2021
Top five supply chain trends that you need to keep a close eye on over the next two to five years. The post Five Emerging Supply Chain Trends appeared first on Tecsys.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
JANUARY 26, 2021
Thanks to highly influential e-commerce giants, customer expectations are rapidly changing your fulfillment services. Customers are demanding quick and/or free delivery. Their demands translate to shrinking delivery timeframes, splitting inventory in multiple facilities, or relying on a third-party logistics company like BR Williams to provide fulfillment services.
Prophetic Technology
JANUARY 26, 2021
With COVID-19, people underwent a domino-effect of poorly-planned supply chains (SCs). The building-up of stocks involved both home and shopping outlets, while lacking primary products like Personal Protective Equipment (? PPE ,)? were the consequences.
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
Turvo
JANUARY 26, 2021
Relying on the traditional system set up and design for supply chain management systems is becoming increasingly difficult. The old-school ways of doing things are proving ineffective and costly in the modern age. With increasing pressure to offer customers faster, more accessible, more affordable, and customized shipping options, many supply chain managers are looking for new and innovative ways, including systems with a SaaS-based architecture , to help them get the upper hand over their compe
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 26, 2021
Why Supply Chain? What was the attraction? We have Suuchi Ramesh , Founder and CEO of Suuchi Inc., to answer these types of questions. Watch the video below: Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com. Phone: +61 417 417 307.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 26, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! GET our EBOOK HERE. A year of dealing with the disruptions caused by the Coronavirus , combined with another tough year ahead, has created an environment of Pandemic fatigue of the highest order. Children have had to stay at home instead of going to school.
Intelligent Audit
JANUARY 26, 2021
Freight managers have a lot to track and keep up with when it comes to logistical planning for shipments within the supply chain. Of all these, freight fee considerations are among the important but most overlooked. And they form the basis of the two most crucial shipping documents, says the Balance SMB. “All shippers provide clients with two important documents: the bill of lading and the freight bill.
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IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 26, 2021
By Stephan Sieber (pictured). CEO of Transporeon. The post Will spot rates follow the normal seasonality pattern or remain elevated appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Pivot88
JANUARY 26, 2021
In the current times, no business can ignore having data at the heart of their operations and this is vital to stay ahead. Becoming a data-driven organization requires a change in culture. Such a transformation is definitely worthwhile as it is likely to become a company’s greatest business advantage. If this is the key to transforming a corporation, imagine the power that transforming a complete supply chain to this model may have.
Provenance
JANUARY 26, 2021
Last week, The Grocer called on FCMG industry experts to share their predictions for a 2021 retail trends report. The report focuses on the lasting impact of Covid, but naturally, there are some crucial transparency-focused takeaways. Below, we’ve pulled out four key trends that you’ll need to stay ahead of this year. 1. We’ll see more on-pack impact claims.
Pivot88
JANUARY 26, 2021
“We are surrounded by data, but starved for insights” – Jay Baer. Becoming a data-driven organization requires a change in culture. Such a transformation is definitely worthwhile as it is likely to become a company’s greatest business advantage. If this is the key to transforming a corporation, imagine the power that transforming a complete supply chain to this model may have.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Zipline Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2021
Supply chain efficiency is essential for organizations across all segments, but this competency is especially crucial for healthcare shippers. In an industry with quick turnarounds and high-value products, it is vital that healthcare shippers maintain visibility into and control over their supply chains to ensure they function at peak performance. One of the most beneficial ways for shippers to uncover efficiencies is to evaluate their supply chains and make incremental improvements.
EC Sourcing Group
JANUARY 26, 2021
A reverse auction is the exact opposite of a traditional auction, in which a seller puts an item up for sale and buyers bid on it. Most people are familiar with online marketplaces, where an item is up for grabs, and there is competitive bidding at t he deadline, with the highest bid winning the auction. . When looking at a reverse auction vs. regular auction , a reverse auction is a viable option in sourcing and procurement, particularly if you’re working with new suppliers.
Supply Chain Digest
JANUARY 26, 2021
UPS Can Concentrate Investments in Soaring Parcel Business, While TFI CEO Says LTL Rates Headed Higher to Improve Profits
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JANUARY 26, 2021
Arguably the most important element to any Route to Market strategy for a consumer goods company is their Distribution Strategy. Very often, when results are not coming in, the distributors get the blame and may even be replaced. Too often, their replacements perform in a similar fashion. Why is this?
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Supply Chain Digest
JANUARY 26, 2021
Nearly 6000 Workers in Alabama to Start Voting by Mail Soon
ivalua
JANUARY 26, 2021
Pierre-François Thaler Co-Founder and Co-CEO. Cofondateur et co-PDG d’EcoVadis, Pierre-François compte plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans le domaine des achats. Avant de fonder EcoVadis, il était à la tête de B2Build SA, la première place de marché B2B pour l’industrie européenne de la construction. Il a également été directeur de la division de l’externalisation des processus achats chez Ariba durant plusieurs années.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
JANUARY 26, 2021
In today’s hotly competitive eCommerce environment, it’s easy to assume that more is always better. But that’s not necessarily true for eCommerce fulfillment KPIs, especially if you’ve just started working with a new 3PL or have added a fulfillment operation.
ivalua
JANUARY 26, 2021
Pierre-François Thaler Co-Founder and Co-CEO. Pierre-François brings over 20 years of experience in Procurement to his current role as Co-Founder and Co-CEO at EcoVadis. Prior to founding EcoVadis, he was CEO of B2Build SA, the first B2B marketplace for the European construction industry. He also spent several years as a director for the Ariba Procurement BPO business.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2021
As China pushes the world to avoid official dealings with Taiwan, leaders across the globe are realizing just how dependent they’ve become on the island democracy.
Freight Center
JANUARY 26, 2021
While less-than-truckload or LTL shipping can accommodate a lot of shippers’ needs, it might not match your shipping needs. If your freight is large or oversized, exceeds 5,000 to 10,000 pounds (depending on commodity), requires the full trailer space, needs climate control, refrigeration or special equipment, such as flatbeds, you may need full truckload shipping.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 26, 2021
John Haber, founder and chief executive officer of Spend Management Experts, describes how parcel shipping weathered high demand and tight carrier capacity during the 2020 peak holiday season, and into 2021.
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