A Look at Interesting Logistics Trends
Supply Chain Digest
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
New Logistics Trend Radar Report from DHL Covers Common and Less Common Trends in Supply Chain
Fri.Sep 07, 2018
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Digital Transformation Facilitates On-Time Delivery
Aera Technology
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Digital Transformation Facilitates On-Time Delivery Digital transformation has become a critical imperative to address the weak link of ATP/CTP in the pharma supply chain By Stephanie Glass Promise dates for delivery of drugs to pharmacies and healthcare providers have traditionally been little more than guesswork. The problem is only worsening as pharmaceutical manufacturers struggle with growing complexity across a highly volatile global supply chain.
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Artificial Intelligence and Your Business
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
If you think the hype about artificial intelligence (AI) has peaked, you’re probably going to be disappointed. In the coming years, new advances will be achieved, new claims will be made, new concerns will be raised, and, hopefully, a better understanding of AI will be obtained. Jason Bloomberg ( @TheEbizWizard ), founder and president of Intellyx, writes, “Of all the technologies that drive digital transformation in the enterprise, people often tout artificial intelligence (AI) as p
Why E-commerce Fulfillment Is Set to Move to a 2-Hour Delivery Standard & What You Can Do About It
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
The basic premise behind the move to two-hour delivery is based in Amazon’s invention of Amazon PrimeAir. Amazon is already well underway with developing a two-hour delivery option for Prime members shopping at Whole Foods, asserts Dennis Green via Business Insider. This reincarnation of the Amazon Effect is forcing e-commerce fulfillment centers and warehouses to evolve in kind.
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
This Week in Logistics News (September 3-7, 2018)
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
I joined Snapchat this week. Not because I really wanted to, but because it’s the only way I can communicate with my daughter in college. I tried calling, texting, and emailing her, but she doesn’t respond via those channels. Send her a snap, however, and she gets back to you fairly quickly. I have to admit, Snapchat is fun to use. However, if you’re not careful, you can easily kill an hour playing around with all the filters.
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5 Challenges That Are Holding Automotive Supply Chain Back
Shipsy
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
India is on the verge of becoming the world’s third-largest auto manufacturer by 2020 but unfortunately, India’s logistics cost as a per cent of sales is at least 30% higher than China mainly because of inefficiencies. The major challenge for Indian supply chain professionals is to build a supply chain that is prepared for long-term growth but at the same time is also lean enough to handle market volatilities.
Blending Inventory Management Strategies Between Warehouse and Store Locations
RFgen
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Enterprises in the retail space can make headway here by implementing an out-of-the-box inventory methodology that transforms storefronts into miniature fulfillment centers. The emergence of omnichannel retail has forced sellers with brick-and-mortar footprints to make major operational adjustments. A significant number of these retailers have set their sights on the sales floor, attempting to implement in-store enhancements that bolster the shopping experience and increase foot traffic.
Detect Problems, Diagnose Causes, and Direct Next Best Actions Before Negative Business Impact
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
Business Process Design: Technical Requirements — Part 5 of 5
BlueYonder
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
In our final post we recall what we’ve been up, defining terms to effectively enable Business Process design (BPD). As per our prior post , we are now working with the following definitions: Business Metric : a quantifiable measure used to track and assess the performance of a specific business area or activity. Business Requirement : an action necessary to achieve a business objective or optimize a business metric.
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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Part 1 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
Q3 Tech Update: Alphas, Betas and Sidechains
Shipchain
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
It’s the end of Q3, a little over 3 months since our last tech update ! It’s an exciting time here at ShipChain, with full-steam development ongoing across over a dozen codebases and new talent constantly joining our team as we grow into a powerful workforce. We’ve been building some interesting initiatives that we’re excited to share with you, and today, we’re announcing the release of several of them as we invite community feedback and collaboration.
Part 2 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post , I’ll define the 3-D Cycle in more detail. Later, in Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).
Diversifying and Optimizing amid the US-China Tariff War
APICS
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
As a result of the tariff war between the United States and China, companies are looking to source manufactured goods from other Asian countries.
Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability
Advertiser: GEP
Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Part 2 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
In Part 1 , I introduced the 3-D Cycle that integrates the 3 dimensions of orchestrating a value network. In this post , I’ll define the 3-D Cycle in more detail. Later, in Part 3 , I’ll explore the some of the challenges and industry imperatives, drawing on some examples from retail (thought I’d pick one of the more challenging industries).
Detect Problems, Diagnose Causes, and Direct Next Best Actions Before Negative Business Impact
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
Part 1 – A New Supply Chain Planning Paradigm for the Digital Value Network?
Supply Chain Action Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Photo licensed through iStockphoto. The strength of any chain is defined by its weakest link. A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. By orchestrating the flow of material, information and cash through your value network, you can prevent negative business impact from weak links by detecting anomalies, diagnosing their causes, and directing the next best action before there is a serious business impact.
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