Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2020

When I started my career the term “supply chain” was just emerging. Most professionals I interacted with during my early days in this industry were still referring to “materials management” and “procurement” when they spoke of what we call “supply chain” today. We also had a role called a “master planner” who was typically an APICS certified genius who could schedule a factory, inbound supply schedule and procurement plan via grease board, or if very […].

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Freight Center

JUNE 18, 2020

Many small to medium sized businesses offer their products online to their customers. While eCommerce has been around for some time now, the effects of COVID-19 on the global economy and supply chains will most likely change the way commerce is conducted. Have you seen an increase in traffic to your website? Have your online purchases increased? It’s likely that the answer to those questions is yes.

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Arkieva

JUNE 18, 2020

The risk of viruses is often a topic of conversation in current times. One of the dominant questions at social gatherings is - what is a bigger risk (defined as serious illness) this fall and winter: regular virus (REGVIR) or COVID-19. Statistical Forensics: Manipulating Probabilities to Determine the Real Risk From Viruses was first posted on June 18, 2020 at 8:24 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 18, 2020

Tune into the first episode of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s new video podcast. In this series, we’ll be interviewing industry experts about some of the world’s most complex supply chain and demand planning challenges. In this episode, hear from Linda Fung, ToolsGroup’s Director of Customer Success, about how COVID-19 is affecting supply chain planning, what companies are doing to adapt, and what we can expect to see going forward.

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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

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SCM Research

JUNE 18, 2020

The world is currently watching the shocking cases of police violence in the United States. But racism also exists on a smaller, more subtle level. In a recent interview , Terry Esper, a logistics scholar from The Ohio State University, shares his experience with racism and gives us excellent advice.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2020

In the process of implementing new strategies, companies may overlook these aspects that can affect supply-chain performance.

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Provenance

JUNE 18, 2020

Spearheading innovation and going beyond your typical ‘sustainable’ collection, Cult Beauty is using Provenance technology to back up the claims made by beauty brands with factual information and verified data. This month they’ve debuted their “Cult Conscious” edit, which rounds up brands leading with transparency, in a continued response to what their shoppers care about….

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JUNE 18, 2020

Brexit is back in the headlines, but to those responsible for preparing supply chains in the region there is more frustration than ever. On the one hand, the UK has confirmed it will not be extending the Brexit transition period beyond 31 December.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2020

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy. Biofuel is an excellent alternative solution to non-renewable fuel. There is a general assumption that biofuel is only used in the transport industry. Biofuel provides clean up and cooking oil, gives us hydrogen, and much more.

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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.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JUNE 18, 2020

Gartner, Inc. has announced the winners of the 2020 Supply Chainnovator Awards. The awards recognise unconventional, innovative and high-impact supply chain initiatives that transform the supply chain in the life sciences, healthcare providers, high-tech, consumer products, industrial and retail sectors.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 18, 2020

SAP NS2 and Bristlecone have partnered to provide supply chain process optimization for customers in aerospace, defense and similarly regulated industries. Through this partnership, customers will have access to supply chain advisory, implementation and integration services as well as accelerated implementation methodologies for SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

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AB&R

JUNE 18, 2020

The last few months have put the supply chain to the test. We’ve seen strong points and weaker areas. With the supply chain’s lean model, many retailers were not able to respond to the sudden changes in demand. To prevent a similar event in the future, stock levels could rise 5%-10%. This increase in stock means there will be an increased need for the warehouses to store it.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Some of that stockpiled inventory might be with us for a while. Several clothing retailers are saying they may pack away a substantial share of inventory for later seasons, or even next year, the WSJ’s Jinjoo Lee reports, instead of pushing their goods into what’s likely to be a cutthroat period of post-pandemic markdowns. Companies across the retail sector are coping with bloated inventories after the coronavirus lockdowns kept consumers at home over much of the spring.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 18, 2020

Continuous but at the same time seasonal milk supply, changes in demand, product specs, costs and margins continue to be a challenge in efficient and accurate demand and supply planning in the dairy industry. Discover how SAP and Bristlecone are making it easy for milk and dairy products companies to streamline demand and supply planning. Key Takeaways.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 18, 2020

I am always optimistic about what we can accomplish when we come together. But with many states facing a devastating economic crisis, including predicted revenue shortfalls of 15-20% on top of already battered budgets, it’s clear that even more collaborative action than ever before from the public and private sectors is needed to get us back on the right footing.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 18, 2020

In ‘DDMRP – What’s it about? Does it fit your business? How can it coexist in your current planning ecosystem?,’ you’ll gain a better understanding of the role and applicability of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) and how you can leverage it to build your digitally resilient, demand-driven supply chain. Key Takeaways.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JUNE 18, 2020

As the UK lockdown is lifted, retailers must be on their toes when it comes to predicting and meeting customer demand with supply chain agility and resiliency.

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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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BlueYonder

JUNE 18, 2020

Care, Conversations, and a Commitment to Action. These words highlight Blue Yonder’s response to ending racial injustice. While we have made it clear that we stand with the Black community, we recognize actions speak louder than words. It’s not enough to simply empathize, speak out and issue statements. We – as corporations, leaders and voices – must invest in and commit to sustainable solutions for social justice and racial equality.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2020

Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! What is the most important step in logistics? Is it the first moment when order goes through to a warehouse, resulting in the tech from a warehouse worker? Or, does it involve the tendering of a shipment to.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Last Mile – The Focus of the Disrupted Supply Chain appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 18, 2020

If this was a normal year, I would be writing that today is the last day of school for my kids (and my song of the week would clearly be School’s Out by Alice Cooper). However, this is not a normal year. In fact, I would refer to these days as strange days. Massachusetts schools shuttered for two weeks in mid-March, which was then extended for another month, before finally being closed for the remainder […].

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 18, 2020

We Highlight the Most Interesting Call Outs from the Gartner Report

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

London, UK – June 18, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management software, today announced the general availability of its new platform release 166. The release features a broad array of innovations to empower customers to better manage their spend and suppliers. Innovations focus on supporting smarter and faster decisions around supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives, improving the capture and recognition of savings, increasing accounts payable automation and ensuring access

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 18, 2020

BOSTON (June 18, 2020) – Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has selected ToolsGroup as a recipient of an SDCE 100 Award for 2020. ToolsGroup was chosen for its project with Franke , a Swiss-based global supplier of solutions and equipment for domestic kitchens, private bathrooms, semi-/public washrooms, the professional foodservice sector, and coffee preparation.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 18, 2020

The market reset that has emanated from COVID-19 has caused many companies to look for new ways to improve their profitability. Increasing sales has been “king,” but the cost to serve customers has been elevated as companies try to boost their margins. One important way to control and improve margins is to make sure that. Read more Sales Folks Are Costing Your Company Money!

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

Business changed overnight when lockdowns were announced to curb the spread of Covid-19. As of 12th March, our entire workforce was advised to work from home and shortly thereafter this became mandatory. As a talent acquisition team we are fortunate enough to work at a financially sound and growing company that is still hiring for new roles. However, nearly all aspects from interviewing all the way through to hiring and onboarding have changed in some way.

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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.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 18, 2020

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ivalua

JUNE 18, 2020

The post Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2020 appeared first on Ivalua.

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Axway

JUNE 18, 2020

Exciting news! On July 8th, the wait is over. IMAGINE SUMMIT 2020 sessions are going virtual starting with: APAC: 11 am SGT/1 pm AEST. EMEA: 11 am CEST and the. Americas: 1 pm ET.

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