Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Anyone expecting their first child has probably been told by a gloating-doting grandparent-to be that their lives are about to change dramatically. This is of course untrue as in reality dramatically is too simple a word and in any event, that “change” is far, far different than granny suggests. Your pre-natal life as you know it will become obsolete at the snip of a chord.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
When it comes to supply chain and logistics, figuring out the right approach to measuring performance is a challenge. Assuming you can start with a clean slate, are there any guiding principles to selecting the “right” metrics? “Usually, there are three things that companies do wrong when trying to measure the performance of their organization,” said Jason Minghini, VP Best Practices at Kenco Group in a recent episode of Talking Logistics.
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River Logic
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
In many organizations – even very well-run ones – there often seems to be an innate strain between the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). While many companies try to gloss over the differences, others take a more direct approach to resolving the situation.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Let’s face it. Collaboration is beneficial, but typically hard to do in big enterprises. There is a lot of talk these days about the benefits of collaboration for manufacturers. It generally goes something like this: “If we can promote greater cross-functional teamwork, engage our suppliers more effectively and share important information more broadly, we can improve profitability, get to market faster, serve our customers better, etc.”.
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
PINC
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
On October 18-20, Armstrong & Associates and Infocast held the fourth annual 3PL Value Creation Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The summit featured dynamic panel discussions from 3PL, investment, and technology industry leaders. Below are some of the key takeaways captured from the discussions.
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Arkieva
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
If you are a warehouse manager, you would know that handling warehouse operations is not an easy task. It is important to constantly implement ways to optimize the processes and improve the operational effectiveness of the warehouse. Minimizing downtime and increasing productivity are two things that rank high on a warehouse manager’s to-do list. Here are 10 effective warehouse productivity tips to help you reduce downtime right away.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
NeoGrid, a global technology provider of end-to-end supply chain management solutions, is the Senior Supporter Partner of the Argyle Executive Forum's 2016 Leadership in Supply Chain Management & Procurement Forum on Nov. 16, 2016 at The Fitzpatrick Grand Central in New York City.
Supply Chain 24/7
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Do you know a rising supply chain star? Judges are looking for your nominations for a rising supply chain star for ’30 Under 30′ 2016, a multi-talented, young professional who is an influencer and trailblazer in an organisation.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
LLamasoft, the supply chain design software solutions provider, has announced that Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) has selected LLamasoft as its supply chain design software provider of choice.
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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.
GTG Technology Group
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
The massive popularity of augmented reality game Pokémon Go provides a hint of what augmented reality technology may do for other industries. The technology does not replace the outside world, but it blends digital capabilities within a real-world experience. In the transportation industry, augmented reality is poised to change the way companies think about supply-chain management.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
According to William Walker, sales director of Berkshire-based Walker Logistics Ltd, online retailers continue to employ under-performing fulfilment services partners for far longer than they should because of a misguided fear that switching to another supplier will result in a hiatus when customer orders will go unfulfilled.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
IoT is Overhyped Right Now, but It will Ultimately Deliver what RFID Alone Could Not
Elementum
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
About half a billion dollars in savings forecast next year. Chief executives will be reshuffled. Ghosn to chair three companies: Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Renault. Rebuilding consumer trust is Ghosn’s main priority. PHOTO: The Wall Street Journal. On Thursday, October 20, Nissan Motor Co. sealed its US $2.3B stake acquisition in scandal-hit rival Mitsubishi Motors, with Carlos Ghosn taking over the role of chairman.
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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.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Jason Schenker Predicts Mild US Recession 1H 2017, as Slowdown in Materials Handling Sales Clear in Monthly MHI Member Survey Data
4WL Consulting
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Retailing has changed a lot in the past 10 years, and there is pressure for companies to constantly be looking for ways to do better, sell more, and cut costs. Not surprisingly, some of this focus on performance and cost savings gets placed squarely onto suppliers and their carriers. The result is retailers being tougher than ever on their vendors when it comes to delivery compliance and charge-backs.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Link Between Falling Chinese Prices and Low Inflation Globally is Eye Opening
4WL Consulting
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Retailing has changed a lot in the past 10 years, and there is pressure for companies to constantly be looking for ways to do better, sell more, and cut costs. Not surprisingly, some of this focus on performance and cost savings gets placed squarely onto suppliers and their carriers. The result is retailers being tougher than ever on their vendors when it comes to delivery compliance and charge-backs.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
DAT Solutions
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Reefer volumes were mostly in a holding pattern to close the month, similar to the last full week of October for vans. But there was much more regional movement with refrigerated freight, which is evidence of a pre-Thanksgiving push. Darker-colored states have higher load-to-truck ratios, meaning that there's less competition for reefer loads in those states.
o9 Solutions
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Blame Games Galore About a year ago, my team and I had the opportunity to sit in on a Quarterly […]. The post Who Gets the Cheese? <br><h4>Theory of Constraints Applied to Sales & Marketing Planning & Decision Making—A CPG Industry Case Study</h4> appeared first on o9 Solutions.
Supply Chain 24/7
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
New research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit on behalf of American Express found that forty-three percent of companies surveyed expect trade to increase by more than 10% over the next five years.
GlobalTranz
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Editor's Note: Todays blog is from our friend, Rachel Everly, a freelance writer in business and finance. Rachel discusses driverless trucks filling the gap that the driver shortage has created. The trucking industry has been serving America for many decades, and even today it is the main method by which freight is transferred all over the country. Anyone who says the trucking industry is facing a decline or a reduced demand is way off the numbers.
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.
Supply Chain 24/7
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
The US is the largest market for trade in the world, and companies engaged in trade with the US are generally optimistic about growth prospects over the next five years.
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