Wed.Feb 17, 2021

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Will Globalization Bounce Back? Part One of Two

Enterra Insights

Transition to a new administration in Washington has the world wondering what it means for globalization. Hans-Paul Bürkner, Chairman of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and his colleague, and Arindam Bhattacharya, write, “We are living in a confusing, polarizing world of dizzying complexity and puzzling contradictions. For every one of us, these are unsettling times.

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How Machine Learning is Transforming Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group engaged in an informative discussion with Derek Gittoes, VP Supply Chain Management Product Strategy at Oracle , as part of ARC’s Digital Supply Chain Forum. Derek recently authored an article on Logistics Viewpoints describing recent advancements in logistics predictability through the application of machine learning. And we thought this to be a great opportunity to get further details on this hot topic from a practitioner on the front line of logistics application developmen

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FMCG Complexity Reduction - A Practical Guide

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

One of my Top 10 Supply Chain Improvement Resolutions for 2021 referred to SKU complexity and I recently discussed how that complexity negatively affects cost and service. With the discontinuity caused by COVID-19 many CEOs should be looking at leaner SKU portfolios but how do you approach this challenge?

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Three Reasons to Prioritize Supply-Chain Sustainability This Year

Supply Chain Brain

Within the supply chain, many businesses are acknowledging the many benefits that sustainable operations offer, and are pushing to advance their green initiatives.

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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

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Trim Loss Optimization

Arkieva

In this blog, we will explain the basics of trim/loss and further explore the potential disasters from failing to manage the big picture. Trim Loss Optimization was first posted on February 17, 2021 at 7:26 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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How do car manufacturers deal with disruption in the automotive industry?

DynaSys

Nearly all global, regional, and local automotive supply chains in 2020 were impacted by Covid-19. Whether it was through imposed tariffs, Brexit, or electric car success, the automotive industry felt its impacts acutely. However, at the same time, Tesla sales increased 36% from 2019 whereas VW total sales saw a 16% decline. If automotive supply chain actors have learned one thing over the course of the past year, it is that they must rapidly respond and plan for disruptions to their supply chai

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Flexport Launches Order Management Solution

Supply Chain Brain

Flexport, a technology company specializing in global trade, has announced the launch of Flexport Order Management, a Flexport Platform solution that enables consignees and their suppliers to plan, collaborate, validate and optimize their supply chains.

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Tips on Cryptocurrency Trading!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 6 Reasons Why Ripple Is An Effective Investment! Get Our EBook here. Cryptocurrency trading article and permission to publish here provided by Dean Miller. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency or a virtual version of real money. Considering that it is virtual, it can only be used to buy products online.

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Resilinc Launches Predictive Purchase Order On-Time Delivery Solution

Supply Chain Brain

Resilinc Corporation, a global supply chain monitoring, mapping and resiliency solution, recently announced the launch of its Predictive Purchase Order On-Time Delivery solution. The artificial intelligence powered tool predicts how a supplier will perform in the face of disruption by analyzing past events and on-time delivery data.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

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.

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Inventory Replenishment Strategies that Increase Profits

EazyStock

What is Inventory Replenishment? Inventory replenishment is the process of moving stock items along the supply chain to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to cover demand. Effective inventory replenishment processes ensure that order fill rates can be achieved while keeping inventory carrying costs under control. Inventory Replenishment Strategies to Boost Profitability.

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o9 Solutions Partners with Beluga Group to Enable Next-Generation End-to-End Planning

o9 Solutions

AMSTERDAM, February 17, 2021 – o9 Solutions, a premier AI-powered IBP platform provider, today announced that Beluga Group, the largest Russian spirits company, will deploy o9’s AI-powered platform for integrated demand and supply management, integrated business planning, and an S&OE Control Tower. The o9 platform, including its differentiated Enterprise Knowledge Graph, will help Beluga facilitate real-time visibility across its end-to-end supply chain.

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Logistics Plus Adds New MyFreightTrends Analytics Suite to eShipPlus

Supply Chain Brain

Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, has recently announced that MyFreightTrends, a business intelligence tool, has been embedded inside its cloud-based eShipPlus transportation management system. The new tool is now available to all eShipPlus users.

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The Exception to the Rule

BlueYonder

Bianca Buckridee shares her story of being the exception to the rule in the foster care system, how she overcame being bullied as an immigrant, and surpassed all expectations in her career, despite being told she was ‘green’ and would never amount to anything. Tell that to the cover or the magazine she landed on as a result of some of her accomplishments.

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GEP Outlook Report 2024

Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.

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How Digital Mobile Inventory Modernizes Food Manufacturing

RFgen

Overview. Food and beverage manufacturers face new FDA traceability regulations and consumer expectations. End-to-end supply chain traceability is achievable through mobile inventory solutions and barcoding. Digital agility extends benefits to field services, maintenance and talent acquisition while reducing costs. Digitization is transforming every aspect of our lives, including the food and beverage industry.

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LogiNext partners with KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks and Burger King in Europe

Loginext

LogiNext, a global technology company on a mission to optimize and automate the world of logistics today announced a partnership with AmRest Holdings, the leading European multi-brand franchise restaurant operator. The first phase of this partnership has resulted in a significant efficiency gain by bringing in visibility and tracking across the supply chain.

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How Digital Mobile Inventory Modernizes Food Manufacturing

RFgen

Overview. Food and beverage manufacturers face new FDA traceability regulations and consumer expectations. End-to-end supply chain traceability is achievable through mobile inventory solutions and barcoding. Digital agility extends benefits to field services, maintenance and talent acquisition while reducing costs. Digitization is transforming every aspect of our lives, including the food and beverage industry.

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Supply Chain Challenges Faced by Manufacturing Companies

Shipsy

Manufacturers across globe have faced multiple challenges in Supply Chain from time and again that changed (increased / decreased) with. Variation in user demand, SKU Proliferation Export-Import Cross-border laws Environmental Compliances Competition (local/global) Globalization. Supply chain is a multi-stage process with different stakeholders & series of operations.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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The Top 2021 Shipping Data Analytics Use Cases and Changes You Need to Know

Intelligent Audit

It’s essential to know the 2021 shipping data analytics use cases and why they are becoming increasingly important to shippers. And to that end, this white paper will explore the following: Data Cleansing and Normalization Will Become the Go-To First Step for Enterprises in Need of Actionable Analytics Supply Chain Leaders Will Look to Real-Time Data for New Ways to Increase Agility Data Analytics Will Enhance Continuous Omnichannel Optimization Strategies Modern Data Science Boosts Efficiency W

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Supplier Relationship Management: The Importance of Collaboration

ITradeNetwork

Grocers must embrace bold, innovative ways to cut costs and grow at the same time. That was the main message from McKinsey & Company lead strategist, Sajal Kohli, during t he recent FMI conference.

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Procurement and Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?

ProcurePort

Here’s a question for you: Do you know the difference between procurement and supply chain management? We ask because the terms are so often misused. The better you understand the role of each of these practices, the more effectively you can communicate with stakeholders along the value chain. Not only that, but a good grasp […]. The post Procurement and Supply Chain Management: What’s the Difference?

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Is your supply chain and operation prepared for a surge in growth?

Maine Pointe

JP Morgan predicts that, following a slowdown at the beginning of the year, growth should surge in Q3 of 2021*. Maine Pointe's CPG & Retail leads, Burton White and Steve Delano, consider how, fueled by a release of pent-up consumer demand and extra savings, this might affect the consumer discretionary sector. This digest outlines nine strategies executives should adopt now to ensure they are fully prepared for a surge in growth.

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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.

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Ivalua Continues Momentum with Record Annual Sales and Customer Acquisition

ivalua

Continued recognition from top analysts and rapid growth spanning all regions. Redwood City, CA. February 17, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced another record year in 2020. The company continued to grow rapidly, achieving record new subscription sales, customer acquisition and revenue. Empowering Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe.

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Supply Chain by the Numbers for Feb. 18, 2021

Supply Chain Digest

Brazen Warehouse Heist in Texas, Under Pursuing Direct to Consumer, US Manufacturing Output Slowly Recovering, New York State Sues Amazon over Lack of Virus Protection

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Taking a Targeted Approach to Contract Capacity Procurement

Talking Logistics

It’s been a roller coaster ride for shippers and carriers the past few years. Remember 2018, when transportation spend went through the roof due to capacity constraints? And then last year, the pandemic upended the transportation market once again, and its effects are still shaping today’s procurement practices. Does this signal that the time has. Read more Taking a Targeted Approach to Contract Capacity Procurement.

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West Coast port congestion creates a ripple effects for freight

DAT Solutions

Truckload capacity is tight and expected to get tighter, but judging where truckload demand is headed remains challenging as COVID-19 headwinds ease and increasing tailwinds from the vaccine distribution and economic stimulus converge.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Supply Chain News on the Top 10 Issues for Procurement 2021

Supply Chain Digest

No Surprise, Cost Cutting Tops the List, Hackett Group Says

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Amer 2021 – Rogers – AGENDA

ivalua

Vijay Jainaraine. Director eProcurement and Analytics. Breakout Session. Maximizing the impact of digital procurement transformation. The real potential of digital procurement transformation is only realized with a truly seamless approach that leverages technology to rethink processes rather than just automate existing ways of working. In this session learn how Rogers Communication effectively approached their transformation.

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Supply Chain Graphic of the Week on Top 10 US LTL Carriers

Supply Chain Digest

LTL Carriers also Really Benefitting from eCommerce Growth