The Wrapping Paper Waste Problem – and what can be done about it
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Ripping open wrapping paper on Christmas morning is without a doubt one of the most exciting things children and adults alike look forward to.
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LogiSYM Vietnam 2020: Talent Development / People Growth / Remote working during COVID-19 – People as the Key Ingredient in High Performing Supply Chains
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
DECEMBER 14, 2020
A panel session joined by: Joe Lombardo, Business Consultant – Enterprise Supply Chains & Transformational Programs at ESP Consult. Ganesh Krishnamurthy, Customer Supply Chain Lead, Asia Cluster at GSK Pharmaceuticals. Kyle Hegarty, author of ‘The Accidental Business Nomad’ at Business Nomad. and moderated by Garry Lim, Global Director – Stratergic Partnerships at LogiSYM.
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How Modern Software Empowers Procurement with Agility and Resilience in Times of Crisis
ivalua
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. What we learned about agility and resilience can be applied to future-proof the source-to-pay (S2P) process and help organizations meet any new challenge with confidence. In a recent webinar, “ How to Leverage S2P Platforms to Enable Supply Chain Resilience ,” procurement experts from Forrester, Ivalua and Procurement Leaders discussed how digital transformation and the tech
How a New Zealand Meat Exporter Is Navigating the Pandemic
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.
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
Payment terminal vulnerabilities – Password authentication letting consumers down
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By Tim Callan (pictured). Chief Compliance Officer at Sectigo. The post Payment terminal vulnerabilities – Password authentication letting consumers down appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Mobile Device Management – Boost Productivity, Increase Security & Reduce Complexity
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By Jeff Gilbert (pictured). Systems Engineer, JLT Mobile Computers. The post Mobile Device Management – Boost Productivity, Increase Security & Reduce Complexity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
eCommerce WMS SOFTWARE and Success in Saudi Arabia
SCJunction
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Demands of consumers are expanding, and the capabilities within an eCommerce WMS and OMS will provide supply chains with more data and ways to connect to consumers for more efficient fulfilment.
The What, Why, How of Supply Chain Benchmarking
Logistics Bureau
DECEMBER 14, 2020
ARTICLE SUMMARY. Business benchmarking is recognised as one of the best management tools around. But what exactly is supply chain benchmarking and why is it so important? In business, a benchmark is a measure of performance. It allows you to track your performance over time and, ideally, how it compares to others. The reason we benchmark is so that we can understand the gap in our performance and what we need to do to lift our game and improve our performance to be nearer the best.
Textile supply chains: from balancing act to sustainable sourcing
ChainPoint
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Textile producers and brand owners have to balance product quality with laws and regulations, whilst protecting their brand. As a result, effective textile supply chain management has become a balancing act between cost, quality, availability and environmental and social aspects. In other words: how do you implement a sustainable sourcing strategy, without jeopardizing profits and quality?
2024 Annual T&L M&A Report
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.
Five ways to boost ecommerce packaging performance
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By Jo Bradley (pictured). Business Development Manager for packaging solutions, Quadient . The post Five ways to boost ecommerce packaging performance appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
What is S&OP? A 7 Step Business Process
DynaSys
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. It is a “boundary spanning” activity. that, in order to be effective, requires active engagement with cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, vendor management, and business management. Successful S&OP results in high levels of customer service, optimal inventory levels, and highly efficient production runs that maximize manufacturing ef
Lifelong commitment
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By John Maguire (pictured). Managing director, Narrow Aisle Ltd. The post Lifelong commitment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Your Guide to RFP Software
EC Sourcing Group
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Your Guide to RFP Software. RFP management software is your best friend if you’re trying to streamline your way through the sometimes-complicated process of the RFP (request for proposal) world. If you think about the overall supply chain and how procurement is just one link in the chain, the RFP process is but one link in the procurement chain, but a very important one. .
The Big Payoff of Application Analytics
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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.
Automation Hero December 2020: Brand Masters
EazyStock
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Julie Kehrens, Manager of the Account Support Team at Brand Masters has put significant effort into implementing EazyStock in her company. Not only she has been heading up the implementation, but she has had a big influence on updating processes within Brand Masters. Combining EazyStock with the strategy and processes of Brand Masters helps Brand Masters get ready for the next steps for future growth.
eCommerce Fulfillment Trial Now Available
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 14, 2020
We are very excited to announce that our e-Commerce Fulfillment Trial is now available. You can experience the new capabilities that are available through our Inventory Availability and Omni-Channel Fulfillment microservices. At a time when retailers are expanding their business to include e-commerce offerings, Blue Yonder’s new microservices bring supply chain transparency to your online shopping experience and deliver faster, more convenient options to your customers.
Forklift specifiers are now more than ever taking a long-term view
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By John Maguire (pictured). Managing director, Narrow Aisle Ltd. The post Forklift specifiers are now more than ever taking a long-term view appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
2020 Transportation Management Year In Review
NFI
DECEMBER 14, 2020
? Year in Review: Transportation Management Jeff Kanterman, Regional Vice President of Transportation Management How would you summarize the last year in the supply chain industry? 2020 included a multitude of challenges for supply chains. One key area was carrier procurement. The imbalance of manufacturing versus retail created a bottleneck in the transportation market.
More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
The SCRC’s Contribution to the WSJ’s Best Managed Companies
NC State SCRC
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Once again, the Drucker Institute has put together a list of the “Top 250 Best Managed Companies” , which was highlighted in the Wall Street Journal. And like last year, the ratings put forth by the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative remain an instrumental component of the ratings, and are the only two major indicators used in the rankings for assessing the strength and maturity of the company ratings as it relates to its supply chain performance.
Parcel in TMS: Important Factors to Consider
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Parcel was already the fastest growing mode of transportation prior to this year, but now it’s off the charts thanks to the explosive growth of e-commerce due to the pandemic. How is parcel changing the way companies plan and optimize their transportation operations? What parcel capabilities must a transportation management system (TMS) have to be. Read more Parcel in TMS: Important Factors to Consider.
Global Supply Chain News on Now Container Shortage Hitting Chinese Exporters
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Exporters Paying Large Bounties to Reserve Containers and Space on a Ship
Innovation Remains Essential in All Areas of Human Endeavor, Including Business
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Anyone who keeps up with current events knows the world faces an almost limitless list of challenges. Challenges are a part of life which no individual, organization, business, or government can avoid. Psychologist Nikki Martinez ( @DrNikkiMartinez ) notes, “While some people struggle to overcome challenges, others seem to meet them with confidence.
Monetizing Analytics Features
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Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.
Supply Chain News on Amazon Unit Launches New Autonomous Vehicle for Carrying Car Riders
Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Claim it can Carry Four Passengers for 16 Hours before Needing a Charge
Retail is restructuring and it’s not the pandemic, it’s the future
Locus Robotics
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By Melissa Valentine | Director of Retail, Locus Robotics. Retailers have been going through quite the metamorphosis from brick & mortar to e-commerce, to omnichannel, to micro-fulfillment centers (MFC), to rapid delivery, to BOH fulfillment, to a pandemic-caused shift that accelerated all digital transformation and devastated those who were not ready.
Emilija Zafirova – leading by example for exceptional team results
Axway
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Every month, in our “Meet the Griffin” Series , Axway presents an outstanding employee we feel embodies Axway’s culture and is a great example of commitment, achievement, journey, motivation, and work ethic.
U.K. Businesses Plead for Time to Avoid Brexit Cliff Edge
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 14, 2020
As trade talks have come down to the wire, companies have to try to adapt for life beyond Dec. 31 without knowing the fundamental rules of engagement.
What is Mesh Networking Trends Report
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.
GA Release of Titanium SDK 9.3.0
Axway
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Today, we published the General Availability version of the Axway Titanium SDK. This release is a minor release; for a more detailed overview, known issues and closed tickets, see the release notes: Titanium SDK 9.3.0 GA Release Note.
Boost Cyber Security in a Logistics Business
20Cube Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2020
If the digital world is evolving, so are cyber-attacks and creating threats for businesses, and a logistics industry in India is no exception to that. From phishing scams, malware to ransomware are occurring in different forms and being in the business, we need to understand the severity of these threats and keep ourselves well-prepared. It’s necessary to focus on cyber security to minimize downtime, safeguard company’s reputation while saving time and money.
How to transition from brownfield SCADA to greenfield IoT
3AG Systems
DECEMBER 14, 2020
In recent posts, we’ve talked much about supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA ) systems, which are used to control and measure the performance of equipment in many kinds of industrial operations. We have also considered some of the limitations of traditional SCADA systems, and how they differ from modern internet of things (IoT) installations.
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