Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 8, 2020
A couple of months ago I wrote an article about 3D printing and the supply chain, looking at how additive manufacturing can and will impact the end to end global supply chain. Specifically, I looked at how companies are beginning to explore on-demand manufacturing rather than traditional manufacturing models, meaning they can keep less physical inventory on-hand.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 8, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Supply Chain Professional article and permission to publish here provided by Tim Moore. There has never been a moment in time since the second world war, that there has been so much global awareness and need for resilient and dynamic supply chains, and the qualified professionals to manage them; in a single strategic battle toward a common enemy.
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ivalua
APRIL 8, 2020
As we have already seen in a former blog , enterprises often fail at maximizing the value of collaborating with smaller companies. Convinced that their sizes and brands will attract suppliers anyway, they entrench themselves behind the gates of rigid procurement processes. They miss the huge opportunity of co-innovating with these businesses, especially startups, by failing to take a differentiated approach.
Arkieva
APRIL 8, 2020
There is plenty of material being written and posted on the challenges, estimating the growth in COVID19 incidences, and thoughts about the economy. The purpose of this is to pull from experiences in the trenches in shifting OPCURVE to provide some guidance on actions to take to help the nation achieve both critical goals. Lessons From the Operating Curve for the Dual Government COVID19 Objectives: Reopen the Economy and Eliminate COVID19 was first posted on April 8, 2020 at 8:38 am. ©2017
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.
Enterra Insights
APRIL 8, 2020
We are all keenly aware of how the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives., including the ways we shop and dine. Jim Dippold, Senior Vice President for Category Management Strategy at Enterra Solutions ®, put together a list of potential impacts the pandemic could have on the food sector in fourteen different areas. His insights, drawn from numerous sources, deserve a broader audience.
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ShipBob
APRIL 8, 2020
Pricing products is one of the trickiest aspects of running an ecommerce business — especially during a pandemic when consumer spending is down across many categories. Set your prices too low and you won’t profit. Set them too high and you’ll miss out on new customers. Accurately pricing your products can lead to more growth opportunities for your company and position you nicely against competitors.
BlueYonder
APRIL 8, 2020
Today’s Wednesdays for Women blog comes from Blue Yonder’s Kerri Schrage, vice president, finance. She shares her experience participating in Blue Yonder’s first-ever townhall for families as a way to bring our families together during this time. How much does your family know about where you work and what you do? Our jobs consume the bulk of our days, yet what we and our company do is not always clear to our families.
Shipchain
APRIL 8, 2020
Professional truck drivers are currently facing a surging demand like none other. As critical workers, they must put themselves in harm’s way on the front lines to make sure that essential medications, supplies, and foodstuffs are readily available to our communities in this time of need. During these unprecedented times, truckers need additional support to help ensure that they are successful.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 8, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Lift gate trailers article and permission to publish here provided by Harry Poulson. Lift gate trailers look like any other enclosed trailer, but with one major difference. They have a gate at the back that can lower down from the trailer to the ground. Since they add weight to the trailer, these are not commonly used unless the receiver requires them.
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All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 8, 2020
Around 90 % of the world’s goods are currently transported by ships causing nearly 3 % of total global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 8, 2020
Changing Sick Leave Policies at Amazon FCs. Ocean Containr Carriers Facing Mortal Financial Threat. Amazon Suspending Its Own Parcel Service for Merchants.
RFgen
APRIL 8, 2020
Overview. In the era of COVID-19, remote work and social distancing, investing in a digital supply chain is a necessity, not an option. Many manufacturers may only operate at 50-60% capacity, despite steady or increasing sales orders, with current worker shortages. The automation of even the most basic supply chain processes, like issuing to raw materials and work order completion, can build resilience into the supply chain and help secure your operational future.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 8, 2020
Transportation bottlenecks snarl inputs to food supply chain Truck driver shortages, port personnel health checks and other transportation snarls related to the containment of the coronavirus are keeping grain and…
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Bristlecone
APRIL 8, 2020
Don’t wait until the COVID-19 crisis is over to improve supply chain planning. We have the solution now. Our rapid-deployment planning package enables an effective supply chain planning response to the coronavirus pandemic – and it includes a free limited-time offer on an SAP IBP subscription. Join this webinar to start building your digitally resilient supply chain.
Convey
APRIL 8, 2020
Already, 2020 has been a big year for retail disruption as the COVID-19 outbreak […]. The post Last Mile Trends: Forecasting Supply Chain Resilience in 2020 appeared first on Convey.
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 8, 2020
Ready to help meet today’s critical supply challenges and prepare for tomorrow. What’s the value of making a good decision quickly? During the COVID-19 crisis the value could be nothing short of potentially saving lives. Global and local leaders are being forced to make rapid decisions related to critical supplies and resources. Constrained supplies moving through a supply chain that was never designed for such a crisis makes it challenging to reach essential decisions quickly.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 8, 2020
Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is by Rob Misheloff , CEO of Smarter Finance USA, who discusses why the economy relies on trucking jobs. As of right now, there’s a great void when it comes to professionals in the trucking industry. Even though there are a lot of well-paying jobs available, there’s a shortage of truckers available to fill them.read More.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2020
When you think about the overall transportation management lifecycle, procurement is one of the most critical components because it plays a role in planning, execution, benchmarking, carrier relationship management, and so much more. If you don’t get procurement right, the rest of the process suffers. So, what are some leading practices in getting transportation procurement.
Kuebix
APRIL 8, 2020
Kuebix’s VP of Product Innovation and Strategy, Dan Clark, has been selected as a 2020 Supply Chain Executive Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. Dan was chosen for his extensive knowledge of the logistics industry developed from over 20 years of hands-on experience, combined with his remarkable expertise in creating supply […].
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 8, 2020
Virus Extracts a Heavy but Unever Toll
Unleashed
APRIL 8, 2020
Unleashed Software CEO Gareth Berry and Content Manager Greg Roughan talk about the leading indicators of a Covid-19 recession, and how the outbreak is affecting economic behaviour in different countries. ?. Join our LinkedIn Group, Business Helping Business , to share business advice and strategies to get through Covid-19.
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 8, 2020
Now's a good opportunity to discover new workflows and optimize processes.
SnapFulfil
APRIL 8, 2020
In recent weeks Amazon has refocused its shipping efforts to essential items only (see below), side-lining thousands of sellers who relied on the retail giant to fulfill and ship their orders.
Unleashed
APRIL 8, 2020
Alright, we get it: if one more person tells you to pivot your business, you’ll lose it. So, yes, we’ll do our best to make this article a pivot-free zone. However there is one important, er, rapid change in direction that we think any primarily B2B product business should consider in this new Covid-19 environment – namely, setting up a direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel via an online shop front.
Axway
APRIL 8, 2020
Starting from the vision that only what can be measured can be controlled, we must learn to capture metrics that can help us observe and act on how API-based products behave, for the good and the bad of the company’s …
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West Coast and California Logistics
APRIL 8, 2020
The storage of corrosive chemicals, whether liquid or solid, is a strictly controlled process. Many risks present themselves if proper specifications and handling methods are absent. Fire, explosions, leaks and human contact are a few of the unfortunate circumstances that could occur if the warehouse is inadequately constructed and the personnel are not sufficiently trained in corrosive storage and handling.
Tailwind
APRIL 8, 2020
Help your drivers stay safe when they’re on the road during this COVID-19 pandemic. #ThankaTrucker. The post Tailwind’s Take – Helping Your Drivers Stay Safe During COVID-19 appeared first on Tailwind Transportation Software.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
APRIL 8, 2020
iWeb has partnered with Foodservice Online and over 140 local food suppliers across the UK to create an initiative designed to help communities across the nation get better access to food supplies amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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