Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 21, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! To begin I must admit that Costco is one of my favourite stores. I started thinking about the Costco Supply Chain. Stereotypically I almost always buy more than I intended given the unique things that you find in their aisles.
DynaSys
JANUARY 21, 2020
FROM EFFICIENCY TO AGILITY. The ideal strategy to survive and prosper in a dynamic environment is to have an agile behavior that is conducive to change. This is true for everyone, and supply chains are no exception. An agile supply chain requires the ability to rapidly identify, evaluate and execute alternative supply chains scenarios. However, being agile contradicts what many practitioners have been taught over the past decades.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 21, 2020
Manufacturers today face increasingly complex challenges, from economic instability to compliance pressures and heightened global competition.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 21, 2020
Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This week’s post is from Manhattan Associates. The explosion of e-commerce has impacted every part of the supply chain, from distribution centers to inventory and transportation. Manhattan’s podcast, Transportation Disruption, discussed these challenges with industry thought leaders and experts – you can listen to it here.
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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?
Stord
JANUARY 21, 2020
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 AI Investment Reported to Reduce Supply Chain Costs A survey conducted by McKinsey and Company reported that 61% of survey respondents saw a reduction in supply chain planning costs as a result of using artificial intelligence. The AI did not reduce headcount, but instead improved forecasting and network optimization. Belk recently introduced AI to its inventory management system to improve efficiency in ordering, replenishment and allocation.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 21, 2020
Carly Cummings , one of our guest speakers for the Supply Chain Leaders Academy , has had some impressive Supply Chain roles around South East Asia and she’s sharing with us the benefits of getting to work overseas in a very different culture and environment. Want to jumpstart your career? Work in Southeast Asia! Subscribe to our Youtube Channel.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 21, 2020
Listen to “How E-Commerce is Changing LTL Shipping Practices” on Spreaker. E-Commerce for LTL Solutions Resources E-Commerce Logistics: Background & Considerations for Manufacturers & Distributors Download E-Book See E-Commerce for LTL Solutions from Cerasis View Solutions Tips for Managing Less Than Truckload Shipping in the Age of E-Commerce Download White Paper Using a TMS to.read More.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 21, 2020
What was behind Amazon’s falling profits in 2019, and how did other big online retail players perform? In this retrospective of the highs and lows of the year, learn which retailers excelled, and which ones looked like they might be struggling in the fiercely competitive online retail arena. The Highs and Lows of Online Retail in 2019. As online retail has become such a massive catalyst for changes in supply chain and logistics thinking and practice over the last few years, I thought it worth gr
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.
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 21, 2020
NEWS RELEASE. ToolsGroup supply chain planning software allows Allopneus.com to improve inventory quality while reducing storage space at its national distribution center by almost 20%. Boston and Paris, 21 January 2020 – ToolsGroup, a leader a global leader in supply chain planning software, announces that Allopneus, France’s number one tire retailer, has chosen ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ supply chain planning software to optimize inventory and respond ever more swiftly and effectively to
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2020
A recent review of two companies with different transportation management strategies reinforced my belief that centralization of transportation management operations will produce better operating results today and in the future. Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of reasons why decentralized transportation management operations are better. Frankly, some of them are outdated because of advances.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 21, 2020
The notion of data-driven freight management is not a new concept. All shippers, carriers, freight brokers, 3PL’s, freight forwarders, and other parties are continuously looking for ways to apply and understand data in meaningful forms. Unfortunately, the idea of data-driven freight remains a topic that’s relatively un-explored and ripe for the picking.
SCM Research
JANUARY 21, 2020
I am currently listening to Containers , an 8-part audio documentary about how global trade has transformed ourselves and the economy. Herein, journalist Alexis Madrigal leads us “through the world of ships and sailors, technology and tugboats, warehouses and cranes” I am sure this documentary will be interesting also for many of the readers of this blog.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
ivalua
JANUARY 21, 2020
All states want to use public resources wisely and efficiently but doing so quietly is not enough to meet expectations. It must be clearly visible to everyone in the state that procurement is well run. This additional level of requirement provides a perfect opportunity to leverage the capabilities of technology to communicate and centralize spend and supplier information state-wide.
QAD
JANUARY 21, 2020
“In a world of change, the learners shall inherit the earth, while the learned shall find themselves perfectly suited for a world that no longer exists.” ? Eric Hoffer , American moral and social philosopher. In the olden days—the latter half of the 20 th century—“knowing” was everything. People were urged to attain higher levels of education than what was already socially accepted.
DAT Solutions
JANUARY 21, 2020
Looking for a load board to help you find freight? Whether you're an owner-operator seeking spot market freight for all your loads, a small fleet wanting to supplement your contract business, or you just need backhaul freight to get you home from a regularly-scheduled destination, you'll want want to choose a load board that works for your specific business.
ivalua
JANUARY 21, 2020
What will the new year bring for public sector procurement at the city and county level? While every locale has differences based on geography, demographics, previous technology implementations, budget and current maturity level, there are some areas of focus that we expect to see across the board in 2020. While each municipality may be in a different position regarding each of the 5 areas described below, they all remain prime for improvement, whether from a beginning position to a more mature
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Unleashed
JANUARY 21, 2020
When you have a warehouse full of inventory stock, there is a lot to keep track of to make sure everything gets stored, accounted for and distributed properly. Having a healthy supply of inventory stock helps your business ensure it can meet customer demand. To keep up with demand, this often means you need a large amount of goods piled high in your warehouse.
Dragon Innovation
JANUARY 21, 2020
Being in manufacturing for a long time, we’ve always had great concern about workers’ safety in the manufacturing of a product, but little visibility or regulation on what happens to the product and people that interact with it after the original consumer is done using it.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JANUARY 21, 2020
By Anand Birje, Senior Corporate Vice President – Digital & Analytics, HCL Technologies. Through an explosion of wireless connectivity across production systems, Industry 4.0 has redefined businesses and fundamentally changed manufacturing and other core industries.
Consumer Goods Logistics
JANUARY 21, 2020
Usually, this is the time of year when we can take a few moments, breathe deeply, assess the past year’s performance, and plan for the upcoming year. But with the ever-increasing pressure on the logistics/supply chain function to get products to market faster and more efficiently, we no longer have that luxury.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
MercuryGate
JANUARY 21, 2020
The volume and opportunity to collect and manage transportation data is increasing, and companies are clamoring over their potential. As explained by Dr. Mark van Rijmenam in a Medium post:“Smarter transportation will result in operational efficiency, improved end-to-end customer experiences, reduced fuel consumption and increased flexibility. Logistics companies are already working hard to use sensor […].
EC Sourcing Group
JANUARY 21, 2020
Imagine a software solution that allows the CPO and/or COO to explore changes in complex award scenarios in minutes to meet a change in constraints. What if key decision makers from procurement, finance and operations could meet in a room or in a Zoom meeting and run 15, 20 or 25 scenarios in an hour? What if this type of tool will import the base case from your RFP or even an Excel spreadsheet?
ProcurePort
JANUARY 21, 2020
There are a number of ways in which you can optimize your request for proposal (RFP) experience. For many people, the path to business starts with an RFP; concrete proof that a company is interested in your product or service. The better handled your RFP automation software is, the faster you can locate a supplier […]. The post 3 Best RFP Automation Software Tips appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.
Axway
JANUARY 21, 2020
We’re setting the tone for a brand-new decade with IMAGINE SUMMIT 2020 Americas and Europe, our acclaimed annual customer and partner conferences.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Freight Center
JANUARY 21, 2020
Every year, it seems like the freight shipping industry changes. As a shipper or small business owner, you might wonder what freight industry issues could affect your shipping demands. We’re here to help. The American Transportation Research Institute’s “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry — 2019 ” is a 30-page report based on responses from 2,119 industry stakeholders to its annual survey.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JANUARY 21, 2020
A recent survey by Manhattan Associates Inc. and IHL Group has uncovered a strong correlation between omnichannel fulfilment maturity and margins.
Lucas
JANUARY 21, 2020
Upgrading Warehouse Management Systems Warehouses and distribution centers face tremendous pressure to adapt their operations to meet changing customer and market demands. To meet the demands, DCs are investing in new technologies and simultaneously developing. Keep Reading. The post How To Extend The Life Of A Legacy Warehouse Management System (Infographic) appeared first on Work Execution Software Solutions.
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