A secure, sustainable pathway to the IoT
IT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 26, 2020
By Derek Bryan (pictured). VP EMEA at Verizon Connect. The post A secure, sustainable pathway to the IoT appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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The Great Maersk Shift
Freightos
OCTOBER 26, 2020
The following is a 5,000 word exploration of Maersk’s strategic shift to end-to-end logistics services, based on open sources. The free report is available in PDF with supporting spreadsheets and high-resolution infographics here. As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. .
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Navigating Unprecedented Times with Command and Control Centers
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Global supply chains have changed more in the last six months than they have in the last six years. Never has the need to respond with agility been more clear. Control towers are a key tool to achieve agility. New solutions are available. The post Navigating Unprecedented Times with Command and Control Centers appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena
The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2020
3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics. 3rd party logistics services include 5 major categories: 1.) Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.) Logistics 4.) Technology and 5.) Special Services. Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business.
Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Time for Manufacturers to Throw Out Old Ideas About Inventory Management
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Innovative supply-chain strategies that seemed so perfectly attuned to current purchasing patterns have turned out to carry a lot more risk than their creators could ever have imagined.
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Blockchain Technology Still on Course to Improve Supply Chains
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Supply chain professionals know how complex today’s supply chains can be. Erminio Di Paola, Vice President at HERE Technologies, explains, “Getting an item as common as a pencil into the hands of a consumer can require a process involving hundreds or even thousands of people, from material procurement to manufacturing to distribution. If something goes wrong, be it misplaced stock or erroneous paperwork, it can be onerous and potentially too costly to determine where the fault occurr
6 Steps to Viable Supply Chain Reality
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 26, 2020
While your company undoubtedly has sustainability on its supply chain agenda, creating momentum can be tricky in what is after all, a fairly new way to approach performance improvement. As legislation focuses ever more heavily on environmental protection though, and consumers increasingly consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, all supply chain organisations will need to find the way forward.
The 2020 Consumer: How the Pandemic Changed Everything
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 26, 2020
It’s no secret the retail industry has undergone dramatic changes this year. Because of the pandemic, a major disruption has been the increase in customers’ buying online and picking up in-store (BOPIS) and taking advantage of contactless curbside pickup. For example, Best Buy and Target will see their e-commerce sales more than double, due to the popularity of their curbside pickup offerings. 1 Add to this the expectation of a frictionless, personalized omni-channel shopping experience—custome
Gaining Control in a Turbulent World: The Case for Supply Chain Control Towers
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2020
In this White Paper, leading business transformation expert Sean Culey describes how companies need to develop more aligned and innovative business practices supported by cross-process tools that provide insight and understanding across the Value Chain.
AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value
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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.
:o9 Solutions and project44 partner to eliminate friction in complex global supply chains
o9 Solutions
OCTOBER 26, 2020
The partnership combines :o9’s premier AI-powered platform with project44’s high-fidelity data to enable global brands with better planning, decision-making, and productivity. Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX — :o9 Solutions, a premier AI-driven integrated planning and operations solution provider, extends it partner eco-system with project44, the global leader in supply chain visibility.
6 Steps to Sustainable Supply Chain Reality
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 26, 2020
While your company undoubtedly has sustainability on its supply chain agenda, creating momentum can be tricky in what is after all, a fairly new way to approach performance improvement. As legislation focuses ever more heavily on environmental protection though, and consumers increasingly consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions, all supply chain organisations will need to find the way forward.
Why Getting Buy-In From Frontline Employees is Key
USC Consulting Group
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Nobody knows the job better than your frontline employees. So, when you’re instituting new efficiencies to improve the processes and procedures that they use on the job every day, one vital key to success is getting their buy-in from the get-go. At USC Consulting Group, helping companies find process improvements is what we do. We work with companies in industries like manufacturing, mining and metals, oil and gas, food and beverage, transportation and logistics, and others to become more
Multiple View Forecasting
Operations and Supply Chain Management
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Multiple View Forecasting. Written by Robert Stahl, Sr [link]. If your forecasting practice continues to be heavily based on statistical modeling by SKU, built upon mathematical calculations and assumptions using historical fully granular data, you may have a faulty projection of the future – even if you add it up into families. It ignores market trends, leading indicators, and customer input.
Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
How Technology Is Shaping The Future Of Supply Chain
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Pay attention to these emerging technology trends
Collaborative Shipping (Insights from Indago Members)
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 26, 2020
One way to improve capacity utilization of trailers and carriers in transportation is via Collaborative Shipping — for example, where one or more shippers co-load freight on a trailer or where freight lanes are matched to create reliable and consistent continuous move routes. Are you currently participating in a collaborative shipping program (e.g. co-loading with.
Thought Leadership Roundtable with Procurious and Ivalua – How we make things: Innovation and the Future of Work
ivalua
OCTOBER 26, 2020
The post Thought Leadership Roundtable with Procurious and Ivalua – How we make things: Innovation and the Future of Work appeared first on Ivalua.
Watch: How COVID-19 Will Change Vaccine and Drug Distribution
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Robert Eubanks, director of healthcare and life sciences with West Monroe, discuses the changes in how vaccines and drug therapies are developed and distributed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speeding Robotics Automation with AI
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
How COOs can Contribute to Software Selection and Deployment
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
OCTOBER 26, 2020
The COO is at the center of business. While the role of the COO differs from organization to organization, it is the COO in conjunction with the Executive team that drive and build the necessary foundations, structures, processes, and strategies for an organization to be successful. The role of the COO COOs today have to handle the […]. The post How COOs can Contribute to Software Selection and Deployment appeared first on SYSPRO US.
Electric-Car Mania Turns Battery Makers Into Power Brokers
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Automakers are investing billions of dollars to bring new electric vehicles to consumers in the U.S. and other global markets, but their success hinges on securing the most critical and expensive component: the battery.
Preparing your warehouse for the unknown uncertainty of Brexit
SnapFulfil
OCTOBER 26, 2020
To deal or not to deal? That seems to be the question dominating the UK’s Brexit strategy at present. Whatever the eventual outcome, one thing for sure is that smarter businesses are taking matters into their own hands and have contingency plans in place to ride out the period of uncertainty we all undoubtedly face.
The Future of Enterprise Mobility
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2020
A Virtual Panel Conversation with Barcoding, Zebra, Ivanti Wavelink, & SOTI
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
2 Trends Manufacturers can Harness to Turn the Coronavirus Crisis into an Opportunity
Seebo
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Over the past half a year the manufacturing industry — like most other industries — has been focused on how […]. The post 2 Trends Manufacturers can Harness to Turn the Coronavirus Crisis into an Opportunity appeared first on Seebo Blog.
All-In U.S. Push for Vaccine Means Covid Could Linger
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Any shortfalls in the vaccine program could mean the country will struggle with the virus well into 2023.
eCommerce sales facts & tips on selling in United Arab Emirates
Vinculum
OCTOBER 26, 2020
With the advent of the internet E-commerce industry, sales have boomed in every corner of the world. What could be more fascinating than buying clothes, electronic gadgets, accessories, and any other essentials over the click of a button? The statistics say, that 80% of the internet users are Online buyers in UAE, and individuals under the age of 31 attribute to 73% of all online transactions.
KPIs for APIs Part 2 — more uses
Axway
OCTOBER 26, 2020
In Part One of our blog series, KPIs for APIs, we discussed how KPIs for APIs ( Key Performance Indicators ) are used to develop your platform to demonstrate the importance of your APIs to your team and stakeholders.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Queuing Theory – Behavioral Impact of Dedicated Lines
Operations and Supply Chain Management
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Hate Waiting in Line? New Research May Help Things Move Faster. A study shows that individual lines work better than one big one—in industries where servers feel ‘ownership’ of the people in their queue. Dedicated lines for individual service providers are likely to shorten waiting times in knowledge-intensive fields, but not in other areas. PHOTO: DAVID PAUL MORRIS/BLOOMBERG NEWS.
Are your products parallel Import Goods? Or Fake? [Grey Market Journey]
DocShipper Sourcing
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Sometimes you may have concerns about the quality and the legitimacy of your products? Well, I would say perhaps all the time. No matter as a seller or buyer, these two are determinants to have the products. According to McKinsey & Company's latest report, small and medium-sized enterprises(SME) have been the European economy's backbone, accounting … The post Are your products parallel Import Goods?
Do More with Less in your Shipping Department
Freightview
OCTOBER 26, 2020
A lot of us are trying to effectively do our jobs and serve our customers right now with less manpower and lower budgets than we’re used to. It’s tough, but it is the reality we are currently living in. We are all trying to do more with less.
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