The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 6, 2022
The Flock Freight Story with Oren Zaslansky. Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss the Flock Freight story. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Oren Zaslansky. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 6, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, I attended Körber Supply Chain’s Elevate User conference. While it was originally scheduled for San Diego, the ongoing Covid pandemic pushed it online once again this year. My colleague, Clint Reiser, wrote about Körber’s ongoing supply chain transformation, highlighting the company’s three main focus areas for 2022: 1) investments in assisting Körber customers’ journey to SaaS, 2) bringing a new product, named Universal Control System (UCS) to market, and 3) offering ware
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Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2022
Shippers walk a tightrope in balancing sustainability goals with demand for goods and the need to remain competitive. Fortunately, the two paths don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Precoro
APRIL 6, 2022
If you're reading this now, then you’ve probably noticed how outdated traditional procurement systems recede into the past and are replaced by new modern solutions. Digital transformation has already revolutionized the business world, and it's showing no signs of slowing down. According to Techjury , 67% of enterprise infrastructure is cloud-based, and 81% of all enterprises have a multi-cloud strategy already laid out.
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
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2022
Non-fungible tokens came into the mainstream on the back of the art, collectibles and gaming spaces. Now, everyone seems to be getting on the bandwagon.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2022
Despite supply chain pressures in Asia, it’s unlikely that American footwear brands will follow the example of New Balance and pursue U.S. manufacturing, says Matt Priest, CEO and president of Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA).
BlueYonder
APRIL 6, 2022
Matt LaHann is a Blue Yonder associate who traveled to the Dominican Republic with his family to contribute to humanitarian efforts. As we kick-off Global Volunteer Month, he shares how he and his family were impacted by their service and contributions. Like many people, I have had my own unique share of volunteer opportunities. Most of the activities I have been involved in have been limited to only a few hours, or one day at most.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 6, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Tips to Master Forex and Binary Options Trading! The forex market is the largest financial market in the world. Its large trading volume provides a highly liquid trading environment that attracts a large pool of retail traders and investors on a daily basis. Unfortunately, most beginner traders are unable to make consistent profits due to the lack of professional guidance and information on the realities of forex trading.
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 6, 2022
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights March and Q1-2022 global manufacturing and supply chain indices, with the data indicating added headwinds and challenges in the months to come. The data indicates a discernible shift in business and supply chain sentiment. While developed regions have managed to sustain some production momentum, there are growing concerns related to continued high levels of cost inflation and added global transport disruption.
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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.
Cathy Roberson
APRIL 6, 2022
Despite the number of visibility tools available on the market today, “lack of visibility” continues to be a common complaint in the supply chain market. But what exactly is visibility? Are today’s visibility tools missing something? The term “visibility” has been batted around for well over 20 years and yet we as logisticians still struggle to clearly define it.
DynaSys
APRIL 6, 2022
In our previous article, we interviewed Léane Ursprung who helped you understand how to start your APS project. To stay in the analogy of building a house, to ensure the success of your project, you must surround yourself with good professionals, reliable and experts in their trade. When setting up an APS (Advanced Planning Systems) solution, the technical consultant is a bit like the electrician on your construction site who will ensure that your electrical network (and home automation if you o
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 6, 2022
By Lauren Bradshaw (pictured). Content Writer. The post Top 5 Information Technology Jobs for College Students appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 6, 2022
NRF Says Retail Sales will be Strong in 2022. Stuck Ship to Try Unloading Container. Price of Sunflowwer, Other Oils, Soaring with Ukraine War.
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.
AIMMS
APRIL 6, 2022
There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa. The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. Most recently, we encountered Angel Flight West , a non-profit organization that is using AIMMS to optimize flight routes for families in need.
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 6, 2022
Procurement Process Innovation is Needed to Drive Product Innovation
StockTrim
APRIL 6, 2022
Demand planning is tricky.
Enterra Insights
APRIL 6, 2022
Every day we make myriad decisions without giving much thought to many of them. Businesses are no different. Bain analysts, Michael C. Mankins and Lori Sherer ( @lorisherer ), explain, “The best way to understand any company’s operations is to view them as a series of decisions.”[1] They add, “People in organizations make thousands of decisions every day.
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,
Axway
APRIL 6, 2022
The American education system has been in need of transformation for decades. Inequality, systemic racism, and lack of proper funding have led to a system that’s riddled with issues.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2022
Cases are at a record in Shanghai, now the epicenter of China’s worst outbreak since the start of the pandemic, and the lockdown has been extended indefinitely.
ModusLink Corporation
APRIL 6, 2022
What is a Merchant of Records? Upcoming Businesses often struggle to generate growth. However, once these Businesses are able to consequently and steadily grow, scaling is the next big hurdle. Scaling effectively requires very different strategy than growth generation. Businesses that can scale accordingly often show activities that are indicative of correct Resource allocation and optimization.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 6, 2022
The U.S. Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to strip Russia’s normal trade status with the U.S. and ban imports of its gas, oil and coal, adding to the economic squeeze by the U.S. and its allies to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government over the invasion of Ukraine.
The 2023 Top Tech Startup Awards by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive spotlights the top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 6, 2022
Warehouses and fulfilment centres are currently experiencing widespread labour shortages and are failing to attract workers.
Axway
APRIL 6, 2022
The American education system has been in need of transformation for decades. Inequality, systemic racism, and lack of proper funding have led to a system that’s riddled with issues.
Cognira
APRIL 6, 2022
Promo Solution Series | Promotion Modules. Part 3. April 6, 2022. Play Video. Our promotion solution is broken into three key modules: Promotion Analyzer, Promotion Planner, and Promotion Advisor. Discover how we modularized our solution to ensure limited business impact, while still providing the greatest value. Share This Post. Share on facebook. Share on linkedin.
Valogix
APRIL 6, 2022
ERP on-board inventory management software offers some inventory management, manufacturing, and purchasing capabilities. However, they are not deep in functionality and do not provide true inventory optimization algorithms. Some do have available multiple location capabilities but again depth and breadth of functionality is limited. Lots of manual work is required to make these systems work as needed.
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The unfortunate truth is that you will always have low stock and backorder issues with your supply chain. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared to handle them. This brief video explores some of the primary drivers of inventory issues – and how modern technology and best practices can mitigate these issues and ensure a superb customer experience.
Cognira
APRIL 6, 2022
Promo Solution Series | Promotion Modules. Part 3. April 6, 2022. Play Video. Our promotion solution is broken into three key modules: Promotion Analyzer, Promotion Planner, and Promotion Advisor. Discover how we modularized our solution to ensure limited business impact, while still providing the greatest value. Share This Post. Share on facebook. Share on linkedin.
QAD
APRIL 6, 2022
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is both a benchmark and a baseline that’s valuable for manufacturers to know when it comes to measuring productivity. Below are the key benefits of this metric, how it works and how to calculate your operation’s overall effectiveness. What is Overall Equipment Effectiveness? Overall Equipment Effectiveness is a metric that helps manufacturers identify the percentage of planned production time that is actually productive.
ProcurePort
APRIL 6, 2022
• The pace of business in the world today has become so fast that managing numerous suppliers simultaneously can be extremely draining. • A business working with multiple suppliers needs to keep up-to-date details about their location, catalogs, certifications, invoices, and performance. • Vendor portal best practices today make supplier management easier.
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