Talking Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2022
Kevin O’Meara, Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain at Shaw Industries, posted the following question on Twitter last Friday: “Have the billions of dollars invested in supply chain technology really made a significant difference in the outcomes? We have spent the money and we see unprecedented delays, shortages, and disruptions. [For example], we have no lack.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2022
Peter Tirschwell and Joe Lynch discuss the post-pandemic supply chain. Peter is Vice President in the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial. About Peter Tirschwell. Peter Tirschwell is Vice President in the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global ;, a global data, analytics and business intelligence org
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Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 22, 2022
On August 15 th , Walmart had a call with financial analysts to discuss their second quarter earnings. Walmart has about $1.5 billion in inventory “that if we could just wave a magic wand, we’d make it go away today,” said chief financial officer (CFO) John David Rainey. Walmart estimates that inventory is still 15% above optimal levels. “We’ve also cancelled billions of dollars in orders to help align inventory levels with expected demand.”.
CHAINalytics
AUGUST 22, 2022
Transportation route optimization is not for the easily discouraged. The process is monumentally complex. A sufficiently detailed model can tax even the most advanced software and hardware combinations. And, of course, the larger the network, the more variables you need to account for. Transportation delivery routing could be the ultimate head-scratcher Optimizing transportation routes (i.e., … The post Transportation Route Optimization: </br>One Tough Nut to Crack appeared first
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
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 22, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy? In today’s business climate, many companies are grappling with the decision of whether to manufacture their products locally or overseas. With the global pandemic changing so much in the world, that discussion around global and local manufacturing has become even more complex.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Unleashed
AUGUST 22, 2022
Ambitious Net Zero goals set by the UK government have met with mixed responses from the UK business community – especially in the context of rising energy and raw materials prices. For the Unleashed Roundtable Series we spoke to 5 UK SME leaders to get their views on Net Zero goals, and its effects on their business operations. Meet our customers, the SME supply chain experts: Doug Clark is Co-Founder and Director at Jenier World of Teas , a wholesale Supplier of 400 loose leaf teas or biodeg
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 22, 2022
Strikes at the U.K.’s largest container ship port could extend beyond the eight days currently planned by unions, threatening more disruption to the country’s supply chains.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 22, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Optimization Techniques to Achieve Your ECommerce Goals! With COVID-19, online commerce took a second breath and started twisting on. It has myriad benefits, and the main one is a minimal investment. However, the modern online global market is comparable, and a successful eCommerce launch of your own shops seems daunting or even impossible.
Adexa
AUGUST 22, 2022
Join Adexa @ Gartner EMEA Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2022 conference About the Event Going to Gartner EMEA Symposium/Xpo this September in London? Stop by Adexa’s booth #115 to meet our team of supply chain experts and experience the only next generation SCP in a unified S&OP/S&OE environment in the market! We will be showcasing a case study of how Latexco transitioned from planning nightmare to customer service dream.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 22, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Make Your Manufacturing Business More Efficient! Increasing your small manufacturing business bottom line is never easy – after all, if it was, you’d be running a much larger business. You need to locate a loyal and large customer base, have money put aside for excellent marketing, and make sure that employee morale is high, so that they are performing as well as they can.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 22, 2022
In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. . Background and Situational Analysis.
My Office Apps
AUGUST 22, 2022
The Right Warehouse Management Software for Today. Having the right systems in place especially for warehouse inventory management is more crucial than ever before. One of the most important aspects being warehouse management software. It is without a doubt that Covid-19 presented obstacles and challenges to the business world, obstacles that are still being dealt with by different companies, especially when it comes to supply and demand.
MPO Multi Party Orchestration
AUGUST 22, 2022
Last week we shared the exciting news that MPO partnered with Kinaxis. Let me take you through the why of the acquisition last week, and I expect you will be as thrilled as me about the giant upside ahead. Kinaxis' RapidResponse ® is the leading global platform for supply chain planning with solutions for IBP, S&OP, Demand, Supply & Inventory Management.
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All Things Supply Chain
AUGUST 22, 2022
Complex processes demand ever faster response times and decisions across the entire supply chain.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 22, 2022
Workers Speak more than 40 Languages at Louisville GE Factories
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 22, 2022
Have you ever tried to figure out how far to place an object in a 3D? This is an especially good question when designing workstations. For example, lets say that you want to design a workbench. What should the distance be for the worker to access the tools? On the one hand, you want enough work space on the table. On the other hand, you want to be able to reach for the tools with minimum effort.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 22, 2022
Annual Study from ATRI Found Carrier Cost to Operate Rose 12.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 22, 2022
According to analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “It has taken 30 years since the term was coined in 1992, but big money has now moved into the metaverse — accompanied by big hype.”[1] The metaverse isn’t a single entity or thing — it’s an umbrella term. Like the universe, which is filled with separate galaxies, the metaverse also has lots of pieces.
Precoro
AUGUST 22, 2022
Accounting is an essential part of every business, regardless of its size or industry. It implies a lot of operations such as paying bills, tracking corporate expenses, managing payrolls, and more. But handling complex bookkeeping processes manually can be a bit challenging. And here is when accounting software such as Xero comes in handy. Using this cloud-based platform, SMBs from all over the world simplify their day-to-day operations related to payments, project tracking, bank reconciliations
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 22, 2022
According to analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “It has taken 30 years since the term was coined in 1992, but big money has now moved into the metaverse — accompanied by big hype.”[1] The metaverse isn’t a single entity or thing — it’s an umbrella term. Like the universe, which is filled with separate galaxies, the metaverse also has lots of pieces.
Axway
AUGUST 22, 2022
Axway positioned as a Leader in The Forrester Wave : API Management Solutions, Q3 2022¹. It is an honor for Axway to be positioned as a Leader in The Forrester Wave : API Management Solutions, Q3 2022¹.
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Xeeva
AUGUST 22, 2022
SUPPLIER SHOWCASE ALERT!! This week on Supplier Showcase, Quinn Phelps, Supplier Partnerships and Success Manager for Xeeva Marketplace, interviewed Beth Firgau from Pride Veteran Staffing, one of our preferred marketplace suppliers. You will learn about: Providing Value to Customers as a Woman and Veteran Owned Business. How do staffing companies provide long-term staffing options during […].
Shipsta
AUGUST 22, 2022
Vienna, here we go! We're very happy to announce that we'll be exhibiting at the upcoming 10 th Annual Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Summit.
PLS Logistics
AUGUST 22, 2022
Are you looking to ship large items? Read this blog to see the guide to over-dimensional flatbed shipments!
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
AUGUST 22, 2022
The fabricated metals industry operates with a low margin in a highly competitive market and material availability, production schedules and workforce skills must align to meet customer expectations. The consequences of global supply chain disruption, labor shortages, rising costs, regional instabilities and general uncertainty continue to challenge the fabricated metal and manufacturing industry in general.
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.
Elementum
AUGUST 22, 2022
McDonald’s discontinued serving large fries in several countries–according to their social media posts, the reason behind this decision was a problem with their supply chain. This disruption highlights the importance of supply chain management and how poorly managed chains can directly impact customer satisfaction. Let’s take a closer look at common supply chain problems that various businesses face; we’ll also share some ideas about how you can ensure your supply chain continues to
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