Maine Pointe

MARCH 17, 2021

Nathanael Powrie and Simon Knowles continue their series of articles on the five-level digital supply chain and operations maturity journey from a reactive, legacy supply chain to a forward looking, synchronized digital network optimized for efficiency, agility, growth, quality and speed. This article focuses on the typical attributes of an organization at levels one and two maturity and provides real-world examples of the measurable benefits companies can achieve moving up from these initial ph

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In December of 2019, the global grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize announced it was investing $480 million to transform and expand its US supply chain operations to support a strategy to transition the supply chain network into a fully-integrated, self-distribution model. My colleague Steve Banker published an informative article in 2020 about this extensive initiative Ahold Delhaize’s Supply Chain Transformation (forbes.com).

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3GTMS

MARCH 17, 2021

Of the many things 2020 taught us, one key takeaway was understanding the global supply chain’s volatility. In the blink of an eye, offshoring manufacturing halted worldwide, forcing companies to find alternative ways to meet demand and explore potential reshoring possibilities. To make up for the higher costs of in-country sourcing, businesses search for ways […].

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2021

Matt Vogrich and the MoLo Story. Ryan Schreiber hosts a podcast about Matt Vogrich and the MoLo story. Matt is the President & COO of MoLo Solutions , a 3PL with a mission to deliver the best experience in transportation. About Matt Vogrich. Matt Vogrich is the President and COO of MoLo Solutions, a 3PL based in Chicago, IL. Prior to founding MoLo, Matt sold supply chain services in IBM’s distribution vertical.

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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?

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Reason No. 1 – Grants are Mission Critical. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. To put that in perspective, the US GDP that year was just over $21 trillion and federal spend was $4.4 trillion, making grants roughly 17% of the total federal budget. .

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 17, 2021

I think we all agree that life will never be the same again after COVID-19 has dealt a stunning blow to humanity. While the horrendous death toll is a modern day calamity, the pandemic provides an unavoidable opportunity to do things differently both at home and at work, whatever your sector of interest. If you have been dithering about making change or really do not know what has to change for success, now is the time.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2021

BOSTON, March 17, 2021 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, is proud to announce that ToolsGroup Director of Professional Services for Europe, Michael Haiber, and Vice President of Professional Services, Stefano Novati, were both named 2021 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chains for competitive advantage.

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All Things Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2021

Stock management or inventory management is crucial for the supply chain. It allows a company to track corporate resources, ensure proper stocking and meet the customer demand level.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2021

By Helen Gonzales (pictured). Chief Technology Officer of Global. The post Top Six Tools That Will Make You a Better Writer appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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DynaSys

MARCH 17, 2021

IBP vs S&OP. Our What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)? article notes that IBP is an Executive Management planning process that allocates financial resources to each operational unit of a corporation in order to support the corporation’s overall strategic direction. IBP also aligns the supply chain and operations plans with the corporate financial plan.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 17, 2021

International Women’s Day was on March 8 but at Blue Yonder, we’re celebrating it for the entire month of March. Today, we share some of our pledges for this year’s pledge theme: #ChooseToChallenge. I will empower women and celebrate their achievements – and her action plan towards this pledge. – Nancie Torrence. I will influence others’ believes and actions. – Mark Nordick, senior vice president, cloud services.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2021

Honeywell, a provider of supply chain solutions, has recently announced a suite of enhanced supply chain software that will provide real-time visibility, data analytics and unified communications tools to mobile workers.

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IT Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2021

By Gerry Daalhuisen (pictured). VP Solution Implementations at MPO. The post Software Alone Is Not Enough: Factoring People into Successful Implementations appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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CHAINalytics

MARCH 17, 2021

Amsterdam, 18 March 2021 – o9 Solutions, a premier AI-driven integrated planning and operations solution provider, and Chainalytics, a recognized global leader in supply chain consulting and analytics, have formally partnered to deliver end-to-end integrated planning and operations capabilities in Europe. The partnership strengthens the position of the European customers of o9 and Chainalytics in … The post o9 Announces Strategic Partnership With Chainalytics appeared first on Chainalytics

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6 River Systems

MARCH 17, 2021

6 River Systems’ Vice President of Technical Operations, Eran Frenkel, has been honored as a ‘Pro to Know’ by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. This award recognizes executives whose accomplishments become beacons of success for other leaders to implement in their own supply chains. Eran joined 6 River Systems in 2017 as the Director of Technical Operations and quickly advanced to VP of Technical Operations.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 17, 2021

Today’s Wall Street Journal article on the impact of the Texas winter storm on the petrochemical industry highlights many of the challenges that exist with this supply chain, that has been overlooked for perhaps too long. Christoper Matthews points out that a number of critical areas were impacted… “The power outages brought the world’s largest petrochemical complex to a standstill, forcing more plants in the Gulf of Mexico region to shut down than during Hurricane Harvey in

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The Smart Software

MARCH 17, 2021

Many of our customers that saw demand dry up during the pandemic are now seeing a significant demand surge. Other customers in critical industries like plastics, biotech, semiconductors and electronics saw demand surges starting as far back as last April. For suggestions about how to cope with these situations, please read on. The post Coping with Surging Demand During the Rebound appeared first on Smart Software.

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3PL Insights

MARCH 17, 2021

We live in a technologically evolving world that is driven by data. The ability to buy a product from anywhere in the world is at our fingers, and the process is becoming even easier. As the demand for faster shipping pushes businesses to find innovative ways to fulfill orders, third-party logistics companies like Evans Distribution Systems are adopting new technologies to ensure a seamless and secure supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2021

Whether you’re delivering products or services, there is a lot of focus today on the last mile. And one of the best examples is newspaper distribution which, like other industries, has to keep pace with changing customer expectations and market trends. What are the biggest trends impacting this industry? How is technology helping newspaper companies.

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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 17, 2021

Show us your Supply Chain Wit

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2021

China’s comeback, the global shift toward nomadic sourcing and a rising rate of labor abuses are trends likely to linger on.

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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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Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 17, 2021

Despite Growth in Freight Volumes, Driver Jobs Down a Bit in 2020 vesus 2001

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2021

The Saddle Creek team in Fort Worth, Texas, partnered with doTERRA to design a highly mechanized fulfillment solution – complete with a robust warehouse management system and state-of-the-art material handling equipment, including automated pick modules, pick-to-light, powered conveyor, parcel sortation and pick bin management.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

The post Sean Correll & Tom Grimes appeared first on Ivalua.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

MARCH 17, 2021

eFax, the online fax solution, has announced the findings of research revealing how UK Retail IT decision-makers are accelerating digital transformation of paper-based processes as a direct result of disruption caused by the UK leaving the EU (Brexit).

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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,

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2021

No one could have anticipated the rapid escalation of e-commerce over the past year, and experts agree that consumers are likely to continue shopping online post pandemic. The dramatic growth has tested the limits of many fulfillment operations. To ensure an optimal customer experience, they must fulfill an ever-increasing order volume quickly, cost-effectively and seamlessly.

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Proxima

MARCH 17, 2021

We have all been forced to live our lives over digital platforms for the past 12 months, and as a result, the way that businesses interact with consumers has drastically shifted. Digital platforms were already a vital medium for businesses to market to consumers, but the digital acceleration of the past year has placed them firmly front and center of any marketing strategy.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 17, 2021

Shoppers are out for vengeance.

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