Kinaxis

OCTOBER 27, 2016

by Alexa Cheater Supply chains today are in a state of transition. Demand patterns are changing. Key supplier locations are shifting. Technology is evolving more rapidly than ever before. And making sure your end-to-end supply chain management is equipped to keep up has become a looming challenge on every supply chain manager’s mind. Kevin O’Marah , the Chief Content Officer for SCM World, shared his predictions on three megatrends coming to the supply chain industry as the opening keynote prese

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2016

We invite you to download the all new Cerasis e-book "Big Data In The Supply Chain & Transportation Industry." Simply fill out the form below to have the e-book delivered to your email inbox! In this e-book, you'll learn the following: What is Big Data? How do supply chain & transportation leaders get started in collecting & using Big Data?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Companies need to be fully aware of global climate change conversations and how they will impact their supply chain in the near future. One of the biggest driving forces behind controlling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change is the Paris Agreement. On September 3, 2016 China and the US agreed to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2016

“Supply chain is one of the last places where you have all of these analog problems,” asserts Trae Stephens (@traestephens), … Continued. The post The Digital Supply Chain Imperative appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

SCM Research

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Syrian refugee children “have been making clothes for British shoppers”, a BBC investigation has found. “All the brands say they carefully monitor their supply chains and do not tolerate the exploitation of refugees or children.” However, it seems that some brands do not have improved supply chain transparency much after the tragic Rana Plaza building collapse.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Home Delivery World Europe. Date: 28-29 March 2017. Venue: Business Design Centre, London, UK. Organisation: Terrapinn. URL: www.terrapinn.com/delivery. Innovation. Technology. Performance. The event for the home delivery value chain: from retail to logistics. Customer expectations are high so an excellent delivery and fulfilment system is essential.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Would you order a cheeseburger at your local Chinese restaurant? Probably not. The Wall Street Journal reports electronics makers like Jabil Circuit Inc., a key supplier of components to Apple, and Flextronics International are among a recent spate of electronics manufacturers entering the supply chain software business. There are enough critical considerations to weigh when choosing between providers with a historical background in supply chain automation.

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AFFLINK

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Fluctuating oil prices are proving to be a substantial challenge among businesses in terms of planning their supply chain strategies. Benchmark oil prices have been experiencing a downward trajectory in the last couple of years, thanks to the shale gas revolution in the United States as well as the OPEC-initiated strategy to maintain a certain production level in order to force out high-cost supplies.

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RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Big data isn’t only about the amount of information involved; it’s also about the ability to process and analyze it from multiple angles. It’s a buzzword yes, but it’s also a new era; we’ve moved from electronic data processing to the information technology age. It means all that data hidden in archives and basements can now be made available for a business to process.

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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.

Sourcing Strategies

River Logic

OCTOBER 27, 2016

It may seem like yesterday to some old timers, or the just the distant past to more recent newcomers, but spreadsheets haven't really been around for that long. In fact, for all practical purposes, the first one (Excel) was only introduced in 1985. Since then, Excel itself has evolved, and dozens of new competitors have entered the marketplace. Originally a simple organizational resource, spreadsheets rapidly evolved into heavy-duty analytical tools now know as Enterprise Performance Management

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ModusLink Corporation

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Next week I’ll be travelling down to a location very familiar to us here at ModusLink; Guadalajara, Mexico. While there I’ll be giving a keynote at the annual MIND (Mexico Innovation and Design) conference, taking place this year from November 1-3, 2016. ModusLink has been successfully operating a solution center in Guadalajara for almost twenty […].

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Consumer Goods Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Watch this video and think about how it makes you feel. Tough stuff. The reasons why this accident occurred are numerous. Isolating any one cause is pointless. The main takeaway is that, at this facility, people were not prioritizing safety. It was not a workplace where a culture of safety existed. Now ask yourself: How is safety regarded in your company’s logistics operations?

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 27, 2016

These days much of your supply chain likely operates in the cloud. Are hand-offs happening faster because of the cloud? In some places, certainly. Do you have better fulfillment metrics? Probably. But if your supply chain improvements have occurred mostly in isolated increments, you could be in for a big fright. You might have a cobbled-together Frankenstein of a cloud environment that is stopping you from optimizing gains across the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 98

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.

Network Optimization

GTG Technology Group

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The field of analytics is driving changes in Freight Transportation. Check out those changes on GTG Technology Groups latest White Paper: Analytics Is Changing the Way We Manage Freight Transportation, Click here. The post Analytics Is Changing the Way We Manage Freight Transportation appeared first on GTG Technology Group.

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Techgistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Last mile delivery is going to change significantly over the next few decades. A sea-change is upon the Logistics industry and as is often the case when an industry is about to be turned upside-down, there are a number of converging factors, both societal and technological, that are accelerating the pace of change. The Rise of Consumer-Centric Supply Chains Quite simply, eCommerce has made it easier and faster to get stuff.

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TMC

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Expect the Unexpected: Planning Supply Chain Contingencies for Unpredictable Events.Connect. In previous posts , we’ve explored ways to prepare for supply chain disruptions that are predictable using the rich functionality of modern transportation management system (TMS) technology. This week, we explore what is, in many ways, a tougher challenge: planning for unexpected disruptions.

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