AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

With almost 30 million customers, BT (British Telecom) is the largest provider of consumer mobile and fixed broadband communications services in the UK. Behind the scenes, BT Supply Chain has been the backbone of the company’s operations for 30 years, making sure customers get the best experience. The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services.

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Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 240

Logility

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Forecasting customer demand has been a critical aspect of business since ancient times. One of the earliest uses of forecasting was implemented by the Egyptians to predict harvest yields based on the availability of water in the Nile River; a classic cause and effect relationship. Basic business forecasting models were developed in the early 1900’s.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply and Demand Optimization Software 105

AIMMS

OCTOBER 22, 2019

With almost 30 million customers, BT (British Telecom) is the largest provider of consumer mobile and fixed broadband communications services in the UK. Behind the scenes, BT Supply Chain has been the backbone of the company’s operations for 30 years, making sure customers get the best experience. The supply chain division fulfills 40,000 individual customer orders every day, making sure that 32,000 engineers get the tools, parts and equipment they need to deliver support and services.

Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 156

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Supply chain costing is the collection, expense assignment, and analysis of cost information across all the work activities comprising a supply chain for the purpose of identifying opportunities to obtain a competitive advantage through a combination of reduced costs or improved performance. Understanding the supply chain’s role in the profitability of your company, and how.

Supply Chain Optimization 100

Supply Chain Optimization Cost Reduction Strategies Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain 100

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

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The late Russian novelist and philosopher Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky, once wrote, “For, after all, you do grow up, you do outgrow your ideals, which turn to dust and ashes, which are shattered into fragments; and if you have no other life, you just have to build one up out of these fragments.” A number of commentators believe Dostoyevsky’s statement is being turned on its head by millennials and members of Generation Z.

Waste Reduction 100

Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies Price Reduction Material Savings 100

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As the trucking industry experiences rising industry change, just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply chains are starting to feel the effects. In this article, we will take a closer look at these industry challenges and discuss the current and potential impacts on JITS. What is JITS (Just-In-Time-Sequence)? JITS is the acronym for “just-in-time-sequence,” a common supply chain practice in the automotive industry that eliminates or significantly reduces the need to maintain parts inventory at the asse

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North America America Material Savings Inventory Reduction 76

Arkieva

OCTOBER 22, 2019

US and China have been at the forefront of a tariff battle that’s been going on for close to a year and a half now. Given the economic might of these two nations, the tariffs by both sides have not only affected them but have also had a domino effect on several other countries across continents. Supply Chain Planning in the Times of a Trade War was first posted on October 22, 2019 at 9:41 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial

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Provenance

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As the terms bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency get thrown around, Audrey Tinline, reporting for the BBC World Service , spoke with our CEO & founder, Jessi Baker to get to the crux of how blockchain can be applied in supply chains. The conversation covered the emergence of Web 3.0 and how Provenance is innovating with blockchain technology to help brands verify their supply chains and bolster integrity.

Supply Chain Software 68

Supply Chain Software Innovation Supply Chain Report 68

Unleashed

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Procurement processes can seem complicated, but each stage of the process can be broken down into tangible, easy-to-understand steps. Understanding the difference between purchase requisitions and purchase orders will help businesses and their employees to have a greater understanding of the entire procurement process. Helping to ensure more simplified and streamlined procedures throughout the entire supply chain.

Procurement Solutions 64

Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies 64

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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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A couple of years ago, the concept of having everything personalized arose. It was not marketing tactic, but was a pending reality with consumers willing to be different. Moving from a mass market where one product-fits-all to a personalized offer was, and is still, an impressive challenge for retailers. Personalization is everywhere. About 10 years ago, all competitors of the French car maker Citroen were seeing the offer to personalize a DS3 model (specific roof top, seats, color combination…)

Supply Chain Software 62

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies 62

Adexa

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Inventory generates revenue as long as it is moving! If it does not, then it becomes a cost item. So, the basic issue is how to make it move or as they say “turn.” Lack of inventory at the right time means loss of revenue and potentially loss of market share. In the absence of a crystal ball there are many ways to increase the speed of moving inventory.

Inventory Reduction 60

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Forecasting 60

Shipchain

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: The State of Technology in Controlled Substances and High-Value Supply Chains: Part 1, Cannabis appeared first on ShipChain Blog.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial 48

NC State SCRC

OCTOBER 22, 2019

I had the opportunity to speak at the annual SRM Summit coordinated by State of Flux , led by their leader Alan Day. Alan spoke on insights from their annual SRM “book”, which included survey results on the current state of SRM. Alan presented the six pillars of SRM and provided an update on these. Here are the six pillars: Value – Does procurement have a sales pitch to sell SRM internally to the organization?

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Negotiating Skills Purchasing Training Buyer Training Optimal Sourcing 45

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Naming Your Project Will Rally Everyone To Your Cause! The organization was spinning off from the parent company within a year to become its own corporation. A lot of work had to be done to in order to get ready to be an independent, publicly traded company. The CEO called me into his office and said, “I’d like you to lead the effort to name the company.” Wow!

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The name Elastic logistics has been making the rounds over the last few years in the supply chain world and is touted as an exciting development. But, what is it and how is it helpful to a freight forwarder? What is it? Generally, the word ‘Elastic’ means flexibility to expand and shrink. Similarly, in logistics ‘Elastic Logistics’ refers to the flexibility to expand and shrink each chain effectively and efficiently based on customer demand within the supply chain for a given timeframe.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 40

Logistics Network Optimization Software Third Party Logistics Predictive Analytics Software Logistics 40

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A couple of years ago, the concept of having everything personalized arose. It was not marketing tactic, but was a pending reality with consumers willing to be different. Moving from a mass market where one product-fits-all to a personalized offer was, and is still, an impressive challenge for retailers. Personalization is everywhere. About 10 years ago, all competitors of the French car maker Citroen were seeing the offer to personalize a DS3 model (specific roof top, seats, color combination…)

Supply Chain Software 40

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies 40

Clear Spider

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A Blockchain Technology Solution The use of Blockchain technology is still relatively new in the world of the supply chain, but it has been used successfully with great results. Its global scale potential wipes away barriers that face many companies in their respective industries. A blockchain technology solution may be the key to solving problems […].

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Food Supply Chain Software Industrial Industry 40

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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DynaSys

OCTOBER 22, 2019

H ow Daft Punk Inspires us on Supply Chain Planning. In their 2001 hit “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”, Daft Punk demonstrated how using electronic music did not mark the end of human creativity but instead opened a new playground on which numerous artists have blossomed, to the benefit of all. Synthetic music made creativity available to a whole new range of artists that would not have had the chance to perform, should they have had to buy traditional instruments: a computer and a microphone

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Forecasting Software 40

CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Ecommerce is on the rise in South America. Double-digit growth is expected for 2019 with sales of $71.34 billion (USD), tying it with the Middle East and Africa as the world’s second-fastest-growing retail ecommerce market. That’s great news for shippers looking to expand their online retail presence in South America. A diamond in the rough . Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor t

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2019

California Considering Electric Truck Mandate, Amazon Battling Expired Food Sellers, ATA Says Freight Volumes Solid in September, McDonalds Investing Big in AI

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 22, 2019

by Alexa Cheater. There’s no crying in supply chain. Except when there is. Working in this industry is tough. The challenges are large. The pressure to cut costs, improve efficiency and keep customers happy even more so. Despite all that, this past week at Kinexions ’19 in Orlando, Florida, I was reminded once again how enriching, inspiring and fun (yes, fun!

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MPO Multi Party Orchestration

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Today’s supply chain is incredibly demanding. No matter what sector you’re in, you’re likely up against thin margins alongside pressures to reliably and cost-effectively deliver both regular and rush orders on-time and in-full under strict time windows. Due to a long-standing tradition of batch-processing, businesses are constantly losing money by unnecessarily rushing regular orders that are bundled with the expedite.

Demand Planning Software 28

Demand Planning Software Transportation Management Supply and Demand Optimization Software 28

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Take a moment to think about what a transportation management solutions company does. Transportation management companies oversee through the use of a TMS the tendering of shipments, invoicing, negotiations with carriers, and much more. Their roles are almost immune to the changing expectations of the industry. By definition, transportation management companies are third parties, so.read More.

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Transportation Management Capacity Transportation Freight 121

Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2019

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Listen to “A Look at the Freight Technology Landscape & How Tech Builds Trust” on Spreaker. Freight Technology Resources Using a TMS to Execute a Final Mile Strategy that Yields Desired Outcomes Download White Paper A Guide to Maximize the Use of TMS Download White Paper Inbound Logistics Technology: Using Technology to Compete, Reduce Costs.read More.

Resource Reduction 121

Resource Reduction Logistics Network Optimization Software Freight Transportation Management 121

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.

Network Optimization

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 22, 2019

One of the best ways for a small motor carrier to advertise their services is by post their available trucks onto a load board. But how do you get your truck post to stand out in a crowd?

Benchmarking 121

Benchmarking 121

ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Ivalua is delighted to be partnering with Procurious for their November 2019 CPO Roundtable event. Procurious roundtable events keep CPOs up to date with all that’s happening in the world of procurement, help with growing and retaining the best talent in their teams and solve day to day challenges. The roundtable combines the expertise of presenters with the knowledge of CPOs, resulting in stimulating discussions, ideas and key take-aways.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

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CHAINalytics

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Every year at Chainalytics, our global transportation practice supports anywhere from 30 to 50 transportation procurement events – depending on the state of the freight market. While much of our time is spent on the execution of the actual bid event, we’ve come to realize that the pre-bid work is what really has the most … The post Transport Procurement: 5 Tips to Make Your Next Tender a Success appeared first on Chainalytics.

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