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REPOST: The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

The True Cost of OTIF Failure with Andrew Lynch. Andrew Lynch and Joe Lynch discuss the true cost of OTIF failure. OTIF means on time and in full , where the customer receives the completed order when they wanted it and, in the quantity, ordered. OTIF is a key supply chain metric. It is generally calculated as a percentage of total deliveries that were complete and on time.

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The Network Effect 1: Driving Value Across the Supply Chain Ecosystem

The Network Effect

The post The Network Effect 1: Driving Value Across the Supply Chain Ecosystem appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management

The Logistics of Logistics

Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. Original article: Inventory Management vs. Warehouse Management. With the strong interest in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in an era of ever growing complexities in order fulfillment, companies – especially for executives outside the supply chain – often ask what the differences are between a WMS and IMS – an Inventory Management System.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 11, 2022)

Talking Logistics

Another week, another list of funding rounds and acquisitions in the supply chain and logistics realm. Descartes, Flexport, Körber, Bringg, and Maersk (among others) are on the list this week. Also, it’s another week of unhappy truckers protesting in Canada (and, maybe, soon in the U.S. too). Yesterday’s “unsung heroes of the pandemic” are now. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 11, 2022).

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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FMCG Sourcing: 4 Frequent Flaws to Avoid

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The Enchange Supply Chain House is available for those wishing to embark on a structured, medium-term journey towards Supply Chain excellence. What about those companies who need change now with no time to waste? What can they do to effect meaningful change sooner rather than later?

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How to Shake Up Your Gaming Experience!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Impact of Technology on the Gaming Industry! Are you getting a little bored with your usual gaming routine? If you feel like you’ve seen everything the games you love have to offer and are looking for a new way to experience them, read on! In this post, we’ll discuss some tips on how to shake up your gaming experience and make things a bit more interesting.

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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/04/2022-02/10/2022

All Things Supply Chain

UK and South Korea to sign deal to reinforce pandemic-damaged supply chains This week, the United Kingdom and South Korea will sign an agreement to reinforce damaged supply lines for…

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How to Create Successful and Innovative Products!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 5 Things Startups Must Know Before Launching a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)! Product innovation is at the center of many success stories. Every product that exists now, or that existed before, was once an innovation. The most notable innovative products of late have been mostly technological.

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Time to make your energy future more predictable

IT Supply Chain

By Alistair Booth (pictured). MD at Ortus Energy. The post Time to make your energy future more predictable appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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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Can Airfreight Smoothen the Supply Chain Bottlenecks

20Cube Logistics

December 17th, 1903 is a milestone in human civilization. It was on this date that the Wright brothers made their first flight, marking the victory march for a mode of conveyance that is still looked upto as agile, luxurious and is a hallmark of aspirations and status symbol. Air travel is not only convenient for traveling a long distance in a short span of time, but it is also the one-stop solution in the supply chain industry for the swiftness in operations it offers.

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Addressing the negative effects of quick commerce

Supply Chain Movement

The popularity of home deliveries, and especially of food, is growing rapidly. According to research firm Kantar, the ‘quick commerce’ players are on track to generate an annual turnover of one billion euros by the end of 2022. But this increasing popularity also has a downside. The quick-commerce ‘dark stores’ – small local distribution hubs which take their name from the fact that the windows are often blacked out – have a negative effect on local communities.

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International payment terms whitepaper

Taulia

With global governments keen to protect small businesses from gaps in cash flow created by long payment terms, companies across the world are adapting and rebuilding. Understanding the cash flow impacts of payment terms regulation is a key part of this. Download this whitepaper for an in-depth look at how alternative finance can strengthen supply chains and give businesses the flexibility to grow, as well as a detailed list of payment terms by country.

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How to Get the Most from Reverse Auction Software

EC Sourcing Group

How to Get the Most from Reverse Auction Software. What Is a Reverse Auction and What Is Reverse Bidding? A reverse auction is an important part of procurement as procurement is vital throughout the entire supply chain. Reverse auctions are becoming more widely used because of their advantages, even for suppliers. A reverse auction is exactly what it sounds like.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

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.

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Seven procurement & supply chain technology trends

HICX Solutions

By Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX. With 2022 well underway, businesses the world round are facing continuing COVID-era challenges. Yet despite lasting uncertainty, there’s a silver lining. Manufacturers are being forced to build resilience and agility into their supply chains. They’re scrutinizing how internal processes are viewed and managed, resulting in significant progress in the world of procurement and supply chain technology.

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Purchase Order Management: a Key to Efficient Business

Precoro

The world is speeding up and changing rapidly. Has your company found a way to keep up with it? When it comes to business development, one wants to focus on the major strategic goals and optimize processes across all departments. Efficient purchase order management helps to have essential business needs covered while engaging as few resources as possible.

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2022 Supply Chain Predictions from the Analysts Part 2

Supply Chain Digest

Mobile Robots Rising, Merging Digital Twin and Control Tower Projects, More

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Work and a Meaningful Life

Enterra Insights

Last June, journalist Steve Lohr ( @SteveLohr ) observed, “The nation’s jobs market stands at a somewhat puzzling juncture. There are still 7.6 million fewer people working than before the pandemic. But job openings are at record high levels, too. Some employers are even turning to incentives beyond money, like food and tuition for family members, to lure workers.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

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 and Logistics Stock Report for Week Ending Feb. 11, 2022

Supply Chain Digest

See who was up and who was down

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How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

The Logistics of Logistics

How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. Original article: How to Improve Exception Management with End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility. It’s not a matter of if disruptions will occur in the supply chain, it’s only a matter of time until the unexpected strikes and creates an exception. An exception does not necessarily guarantee a late delivery; it simply means a roadblock or challenge has arisen that requires immediate attention.

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The Future of Patient Generated Data for UK Health Research

Janeiro Digital

Our Chief Technology Officer, Justin Bingham joined a roundtable for the Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis to discuss the future of patient-generated data with colleagues from Google Health, Stanford University, NHSX & many more. The uptake of smartphones and wearables has promised major opportunities for clinical care and health research for more than a decade.

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Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains

The Logistics of Logistics

Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains. Original article: Key Challenges in Fresh Grocery & Supermarket Supply Chains. Grocery retail supply chains have known a not-so-subtle secret for a number of years now: fresh is in. Health-conscious consumers have always had an insatiable appetite for fresh meats and seafood, right-from-grove/garden fruits and vegetables, dairy, cheese, and straight-from-the-oven bakery.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Everything Ecommerce Companies Need to Know About Subscription Commerce

ShipBob

As CEO of Ordergroove , I often hear the following frustration from subscription commerce companies who approach my team for guidance: “ A third of my customers churned after the second shipment because it didn’t arrive as scheduled. My warehouse wasn’t able to inform my customers of the delay in a timely manner.” Subscriptions are growing in popularity, but many brands who rushed to capitalize on this trend realized too late that it’s often not enough to “set it and forget it.”.

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Cost of Warehouse Management System Software

The Logistics of Logistics

Cost of Warehouse Management System Software. Original article: Cost of Warehouse Management System Software. There are many drivers for companies looking for new warehouse management system, WMS software or even a new 3pl warehouse management system. They include: You Have a New Facility : Each new distribution center opened offers opportunities to rethink current warehouse software systems.

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Everything Ecommerce Companies Need to Know About Subscription Commerce

ShipBob

As CEO of Ordergroove , I often hear the following frustration from subscription commerce companies who approach my team for guidance: “ A third of my customers churned after the second shipment because it didn’t arrive as scheduled. My warehouse wasn’t able to inform my customers of the delay in a timely manner.” Subscriptions are growing in popularity, but many brands who rushed to capitalize on this trend realized too late that it’s often not enough to “set it and forget it.”.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

Super Bowl weekend is finally here. And while I have no vested interest in the game, I am certainly looking forward it. And from the sounds of it, more people are looking forward to it this year than last year. Maybe it’s because Tom Brady isn’t playing. Maybe it’s because people want to see an underdog bring victory to Cincinnati. Or maybe it’s just because people want to return to some sense of normalcy and have a good old-fashioned Super Bowl party.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

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.