GlobalTranz
MAY 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the global and domestic transportation markets in new and profound ways. The standards used for traditional freight management have revealed significant risks lurking just below the surface of modern supply chain management, and for shippers, time is of the essence. It’s no longer a less-than-truckload shipping versus traditional operational problem.
Talking Logistics
MAY 11, 2020
COVID-19 is disrupting many aspects of supply chain management. The “glass is half full” perspective, however, is that the pandemic is also serving as a catalyst for innovation and digital transformation. Will COVID-19, for example, lead to an acceleration in digital freight adoption? Last week, Uber Freight announced “a new milestone in [its] vision to.
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All Things Supply Chain
MAY 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread disruption to supply chains since the end of January.
ToolsGroup
MAY 11, 2020
With 100 years of experience, Nordco is a veteran of the railway industry. The company provides the products and services that rail-related industries need to stay on track, including substantial aftermarket spare parts and equipment production. However, like many smaller distributors, Nordco suffered from two common supply chain dilemmas. 1. Balancing high service levels with inventory.
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 Viewpoints
MAY 11, 2020
BD's Control Tower provides end-to-end visibility of their supply chain. This has been of great value during the pandemic. This project is key to BD's digital transformation. And with machine learning applied to Big Data, the solution will only get better with time. The post BD’s Medical Supplies Control Tower Powers their Response to Covid-19 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
CHAINalytics
MAY 11, 2020
Determining the impact of manufacturing and distribution network changes on inventory levels, and the storage space that inventory will require, is a key function of supply chain network design. It’s why most commercial network design software has functionality to examine this relationship. But, knowing exactly what you are optimizing though is essential to getting the … The post A Better Approach for Changing Your Supply Chain Network and Balancing Inventory Levels appeared first on Chain
Adexa
MAY 11, 2020
One day Supplier Genie was having a heart to heart talk with the Customer Genie. She was telling him how much she appreciates what he is doing taking care of the customers and making sure that the orders are all delivered on time. At this point the Customer Genie interrupted and said I feel there is a “but” coming! The Supplier Genie said, yes, I do understand that you are only doing your job, however this is putting a lot of pressure on me to make sure that the suppliers are delivering on time.
SupplyPike
MAY 11, 2020
Retailers more and more are requiring their suppliers to set up EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) connections so as to reduce paper waste and increase standardization. Walmart is no different, and the retail giant requires that you follow a very specific process in setting up your connection. The process may seem arduous and daunting, so let’s see if we can’t break it down to its base components.
Prophetic Technology
MAY 11, 2020
A company without a well-planned strategy is not viable. The value of the business strategy is now evident, as there is a vast proliferation of business strategies operated by multiple businesses.
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
ChainPoint
MAY 11, 2020
Nowadays you cannot go online looking for expert opinions or advice on optimizing your supply chain without being advised to get insight in your whole supply chain, beyond tier one and two. Recent developments have uncovered vulnerabilities in supply chains, where some chains have been too dependent on one region, country or facility.
Lucas
MAY 11, 2020
DC Velocity & CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly conducted a survey on the challenges in achieving payback on software. When asked about the biggest obstacle faced when deploying a software solution, the top results were integration, company culture (employee. Keep Reading. The post 6 Ways to Successfully Implement New Technology And Get Employees Excited About It appeared first on Work Execution Software Solutions.
Descartes
MAY 11, 2020
AUECO 2020 The University of Pennsylvania invites you to participate in the “AUECO” 2020 Conference on the Impact of Export Controls on Higher Education and Scientific Institutions. The Conference will be held on April 27-29, 2020 at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania (3549 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104).
DAT Solutions
MAY 11, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has created an extremely difficult business environment for trucking companies this spring. But after weeks and weeks of declines, freight markets finally appear to have turned a corner.
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Descartes
MAY 11, 2020
NPTC 2020 The National Private Truck Council is the only trade association in the United States devoted exclusively to the interests of the private corporate trucking fleet industry and its professional practitioners. NPTC represents a cross-section of American manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and public service organizations ranging in size from family-owned small businesses and town utility fleets to Fortune 500 global conglomerates.
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 11, 2020
Operations Exec Dave Clark Says Amazon has not been Perfect, but has not Put People in Unnecessary Risk
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 11, 2020
Apple Moving Production out of China, but not not for US
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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.
Demand Solutions
MAY 11, 2020
Manufacturing scheduling software has become much more popular in recent years. The reason is because this software allows for optimized production scheduling and demand forecasting in order to create production plans that keep the operations as efficiently as possible. But how do you choose a manufacturing scheduling software, and what do you need to do before you go all in on one?
Supply Chain Digest
MAY 11, 2020
New Question is Where is the Beef
ivalua
MAY 11, 2020
The post Ivalua NOW 2020 Virtual Edition – On Demand Replay! appeared first on Ivalua.
Tecsys
MAY 11, 2020
At the best of times, marketing is a delicate balance between mission and margin. It’s… The post Marketing in the Time of COVID-19: The Importance of Authenticity appeared first on Tecsys.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
crisp
MAY 11, 2020
2020 has been quite the whirlwind of shattered assumptions and unexpected disruption across the global economy. From travel to restaurants and everything in-between, the world is adjusting to a laundry list of “new normals” as this year proves to be one full of challenges and transformations.
ProcurePort
MAY 11, 2020
Procurement is essential as long as there is a need to source for goods and services. Over the years, procurement has undergone a series of changes that have further improved the participation between both suppliers and businesses. In present times, procurement activities have evolved to be better managed and well regulated. With more companies looking […].
Freightview
MAY 11, 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.
Axway
MAY 11, 2020
A thrilling invite… All a sudden, I had a meeting invite from a stranger in my inbox. I was contacted by an agency who wanted to change the world undercover. And they contacted me… Where exactly would this take me?
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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.
Claritum
MAY 11, 2020
Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Contents. 1. Introduction. 2. Trading During a Pandemic. 3. A Buyer/Seller Ecosystem. 4. The Ecosystem Capabilities. 5. Do I have the tools I need? 6. Summary. 1 Introduction. This article explores the use of technology to provide a platform for Buyers and Sellers to interact during a major disruption resulting in the absence of face to face or event-based exploration of partnerships.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 11, 2020
The retail sector is in a state of flux. Whilst eCommerce sales might still be surpassing all expectations, many retail stores are still closed, awaiting Government guidance as to when they might be able to open again.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
MAY 11, 2020
I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. Factory Closures Imperil U.S. Industrial Economy. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.
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