GlobalTranz
APRIL 15, 2020
Under the current COVID-19 global pandemic, managing risk in the supply chain has taken on a renewed importance. Procurement teams continue to struggle with finding available suppliers and shipping capacity to enable supply chain responsiveness. According to the Harvard Business Review, “vital information is often not available or accessible across their global teams.
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 15, 2020
It’s now more important than ever to excel in last mile delivery. In the current uncertain times, the majority of customers are house-bound – and they are relying more on home delivery services. This spike in home deliveries disrupts supply chains and increases planning complexity for retailers and express companies. These companies are increasingly pressured to ensure eco-efficient home deliveries and great customer experience.
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 15, 2020
Over the past few years, I’ve written a lot about supplier relationship management. Most of my posts have focused on how many companies (particularly the “800-lb Gorillas” in each industry) still bully their suppliers, shifting as much risk and cost onto them as possible. This past January, for example, based on an article published in. Read more The Great Lockdown: Will You Keep Bullying or Help Your Suppliers?
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 15, 2020
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Procurement article, and permission to publish here, provided by Sam Jenks at kodiakrating.com. Don’t Panic! Navigating the complexity of the global supply chain as a procurement professional can sometimes feel like taking a walk through the Amazon without a compass, or entering into outer space without an oxygen tank.
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 15, 2020
Today, I am reflective. My last post on the Supply Chain Shaman blog was forty-five days ago. I spent the month of March trying to help business leaders mitigate the impact of the pandemic. My first focus was on China sourcing. Then it was the redefinition of the supply chain for the global shutdowns Sick with the virus; I spent my energies writing and moderating podcasts.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
SupplyShift
APRIL 15, 2020
The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3). This means supply chain emissions are simultaneously the most challenging and the most important.
AB&R
APRIL 15, 2020
When the world stops, the supply chain doesn’t get that luxury. Healthcare doesn’t get that luxury. Transportation and Logistics don’t get that luxury. But you are not alone. What you do get is a partner who is right there with you. Who is interested in making AIDC challenges smaller so you can get back to what you do best. The Current Facts. There is extra pressure on manufacturing and the supply chain to keep essentials like labels in stock.
SupplyShift
APRIL 15, 2020
The supply chain is often cited as one of the areas where companies have significant challenges in managing and reducing emissions. For lots of businesses, most emissions lie within the supply chain, and as such, these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control (Scope 3). This means supply chain emissions are simultaneously the most challenging and the most important.
Vinculum
APRIL 15, 2020
The consequences of the COVID-19 disease on human health have been nothing short of devastating. The economic impact of this crisis, especially on the livelihoods of employees, is emerging as a major concern for the parties involved. Organizations have toacknowledge and counter multiple elements at the same time while also having to focus on workers’ safety and safeguarding its operational efficiency in these times where the supply chain is witnessing a consequential instability.
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
Bristlecone
APRIL 15, 2020
Don’t wait until the COVID-19 crisis is over to improve sourcing agility. Get started now with our Rapid Sourcing Response Package. Our rapid-deployment solutions enable a fast and effective supply chain sourcing response to the coronavirus pandemic. Choose the deployment option that best meets your needs – and enjoy a free limited-time offer on SAP Ariba Discovery.
Vinculum
APRIL 15, 2020
eCommerce shopping is now a very regular activity users have been undergoing for a while now. Turns out, online shopping is now a need; despite handling the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still shopping online. In fact, as mentioned by Selics in its most recent survey, brands are facing shipping issues but more than 28% of respondents continue to say sales are going up for some eCommerce based brands.
SupplyPike
APRIL 15, 2020
Learn about: What a fineline is How Walmart uses finelines How finelines affect sales. You’ve probably heard the word “ fineline ” tossed around by your buyer, so what does it mean? A fineline is, simply put, a way of categorizing your products. Humans are defined by their need to put things into buckets that they understand, and finelining products helps with that.
American Global Logistics
APRIL 15, 2020
On January 21, 2020, Reuters tweeted that economic integration between the U.S. and China is irreversible. Trade wars started the decoupling, and the Corona crisis intensified it. Both events set in motion actions that will change today’s global supply chains. By early March 2020, 75 percent of companies surveyed by the Institute of Supply Chain […].
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Convey
APRIL 15, 2020
The U.S. supply chain has responded admirably to the COVID-19 outbreak. After the initial […]. The post COVID-19: Maintaining Customer Expectations For Large-Item Delivery appeared first on Convey.
MercuryGate
APRIL 15, 2020
Guest Blog Article by Pat Pitz, DAT Solutions (Pat Pitz is the editor of the freight broker newsletter at DAT Solutions. MercuryGate integrates seamlessly with several DAT products including DAT load boards, RateView, CarrierWatch and OnBoard.) The new coronavirus, COVID-19, has become one of the most disruptive events to hit supply chains in our lifetime. […].
Vinculum
APRIL 15, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak or COVID-19, what started as a few suspicious cases in China has now spread across the globe and close to 30 countries are experiencing the adverse impacts of it. With each passing day, the number of individuals being tested positive is on an exponential rise. The death cases due to coronavirus are alarming too. Countries across the globe are reinforcing their healthcare and administrative systems to combat this outbreak which is soon taking over the world as the most de
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
APRIL 15, 2020
Majenta Solutions, the enabler of intelligent supply chains that help global car makers, the construction industry, aerospace and manufacturing achieve seamless integration with their suppliers, has confirmed the offer of its services to unify the efforts of manufacturers across the UK who are contributing to various initiatives to produce personal protection equipment and ventilators.
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.
ivalua
APRIL 15, 2020
Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Redwood City, CA. April 15, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2020 , will transition from a physical event in Washington D.C. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020.
Logility
APRIL 15, 2020
If not, you are not alone. While extremely valuable, any reputation forecasting has can quickly be tarnished by bad experiences. Common pitfalls include the lack of a consistent and agreed upon process, and the challenges of using cumbersome, expensive software tools. However, companies do find ways to address these concerns. A more fundamental issue is knowing what business problems forecasting can address.
Supply Chain Digest
APRIL 15, 2020
Economic Forecast for 2020 is Grim. Container Carriers Rapidly Idling Ships. Used Car Prices Collapsing with Big Ramifications.
Claritum
APRIL 15, 2020
Bath, UK (April 15, 2020) – First 3 weeks of lockdown completed. The team at Claritum is functioning well from home. All Claritum systems have remained operational and our customers continue to process orders and supply the needs of their customers. Recent, Covid-19 related orders, processed by Claritum’s system have included identity cards for key workers, sanitisers, face masks, antiseptic wipes, nursing intensive care process documents, updated staff handbooks and posters/signs.
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,
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 15, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic s causing a massive increase in e-grocery and consumer good demand, paired with home delivery or pick-up at store. This rapid increase is overwhelming the direct-to-consumer channel capacities of many retailers including Amazon. But how much of this increase will remain, and how much will revert to the prior state once the pandemic recedes?
Logility
APRIL 15, 2020
Logility is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation around the world with a priority on doing what we can to protect the health and safety of our employees and support the business planning capabilities of our customers. Dealing with disruption is the nature of supply chain planning. For more than 20 years, Logility has helped companies thrive in dynamic global supply chain environments, quickly assess the current situation, evaluate multiple response scenarios and make better-in
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.
Resilinc
APRIL 15, 2020
ivalua
APRIL 15, 2020
Premier event for procurement & supply chain practitioners will showcase latest technological innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders. Redwood City, CA. April 15, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that its marquee annual event, Ivalua NOW 2020 , will transition from a physical event in Washington D.C. to a virtual event, taking place on May 5 and 6, 2020.
DAT Solutions
APRIL 15, 2020
Reefer carriers are starting to feel the pain of coronavirus-related closures, as volume and rates declined sharply for reefer equipment in the past two weeks. Restaurants and cafeterias are closed nationwide, which eliminates a big segment of refrigerated shippers and their freight, even as grocery stores continue to replenish inventories at an accelerated pace.
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