The Network Effect

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The post Solving the Cold Chain Challenges appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Logistics Supply and Demand 161

DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This is part 1 of a 2-part series on how to succeed in planning and decisions amid times of disruption. Agility and Speed in Decision Making. During uncertain times like these, the ability to react and execute are imperative factors for practical results, due to the unpredictability of demand. Speed ??in decision-making is mandatory, while the need to adjust plans in the face of daily changes, or even to redesign the whole due to a new macro element, demands an agile process.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling Supply Chain Planning 296

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For 2021, expect the Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight market to remain volatile due to the impact of COVID-19. Many LTL industry trends, such as capacity constraints , rising rates, and changing consumer buying patterns, will continue through 2021. The fourth quarter of 2020 gives us a glimpse into the freight market forecast for 2021. E-commerce sales boomed in categories such as groceries and retail.

Trends 156

Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Industrial Industry 156

Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This is the time of year when analysts make predictions about the coming year. As I’ve said in the past, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile. 2020 was nothing like. Read more Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes in 2020 – Plus Indago Highlights.

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Logistics Supply Chain Supply and Demand Trends 130

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

John Caltabiano, vice president of supply chain with manufacturing services provider Jabil Inc., discusses the results of a recent survey of supply-chain professionals about how they’re weathering the coronavirus pandemic.

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Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies 119

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Some of the biggest players in the logistics industry still rely on outdated mainframe systems that hinder supply-chain agility.

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System Agile and Lean Supply Chain Logistics Supply Chain 119

All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

I know this has been said and written before, but 2020 surely was a very crazy year with a lot of downs and a few ups.

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Supply Chain Supply and Demand 121

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

By Rick McElroy (pictured). Head of Security Strategy, VMware Carbon Black. The post Evolution & optimism: six trends shaping the cybersecurity outlook for 2021 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Optimization Trends Supply Chain Strategy 60

LevaData

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Based on our client insights as well as LevaData community trends, it is clear that the semiconductor market supply outlook has begun to reflect tightening inventories, with spot supply shortages and extended lead times impacting across industries. Unplanned upsides and targeted price reductions are getting harder to obtain in this environment, as manufacturers are experiencing robust demand due to economic recovery from the initial dramatic COVID-19 slow down.

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Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Negotiating Skills Price Reduction 52

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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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

By David Jinks MILT (pictured). Head of Consumer Research, ParcelHero. The post Warn the kids Christmas may be postponed, as Tier 4 bites & trucks stop rolling appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Research Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial 59

FourKites

DECEMBER 21, 2020

There’s no doubt about it: This is a holiday season like no other. Here at FourKites, we’ve been keeping a close eye on what our data tells us about both the availability of goods, and the demand patterns consumers are displaying. What we’re seeing is that even as shoppers are homebound more than any other holiday season, they’re also shopping more than ever before – with the vast majority of that activity is taking place online.

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Retail Material Savings Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

By Nick McGrane (pictured). Managing Director at K3 Syspro. The post The winners & losers of a no-deal Brexit appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Supply and Demand Industrial Industry 59

6 River Systems

DECEMBER 21, 2020

With 2020 nearly behind us, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your supply chain for an even more successful 2021. Here at 6 River Systems we appreciate efficiency so, for your convenience, we collected some of the webinars, blogs and more that generated the most interest over the past year. Happy reading! 1. All Things FLOW. Who watched, read or listened : Nearly everyone?

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Demand Planning Software Supply Chain 52

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HICX Solutions

DECEMBER 21, 2020

An Interview with Peter Smith on ‘Bad Buying’ and ‘Procurement with a Purpose’. With Christmas fast approaching, now is a good time to consider those last minute book purchases for the Christmas stocking – and for any business enthusiasts in the family, we have the ideal recommendation: “ Bad Buying — How Organisations Waste Billions Through Failures, Frauds, and F*ck-ups ,” by Peter Smith.

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Optimal Sourcing Procurement Data Supply Chain Design Software 52

IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

By Neil Ballinger (pictured). Head of EMEA, EU Automation. The post Digitalisation reaches Santa’s warehouse appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand 52

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The post Reimagining Pharma Supply Chains Could Speed Vaccine Distribution in Months Ahead appeared first on ThroughPut.

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Pharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain Supply and Demand 52

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Job losses have been a recurring topic during the COVID-19 pandemic and many analysts are predicting the pandemic will hasten the day when artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will permanently displace millions of workers. When I read stories about such massive job losses, what comes to mind is the R.E.M. hit song whose chorus goes, “It’s the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.” The world constantly changes.

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Buyer Training Training Price Mitigation Strategies Predictive Analytics Software 185

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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.

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Supply Chain Digest

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Challenged Analysts to Critique Each Other, be Controversial

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Gartner Supply Chain Supply and Demand 32

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

An industry observer predicts that Amazon.com will make a radical change in its business strategy in the coming year.

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Retail Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies Industrial 131

crisp

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For small and medium-sized food producers, POS is the holy grail of metrics. After all, no sales — no business.

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Data Retail Metrics Food 96

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This year's surge in e-commerce will likely come with a flood of returns in January that could strain operations.

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SnapFulfil

DECEMBER 21, 2020

I've been fortunate enough to manage and support warehouse operations of all shapes and sizes around the world for many years. In all that time I have never witnessed such rapid change over such a short period as we have in 2020. As we look to the dawn of a new year and a new era in warehouse management, many are starting to question if we require a new breed of manager to navigate this fast moving environment.

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Warehousing 64

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The U.K. is confronting threats of food insecurity and panicked shopping days before Christmas as European nations restricted trade and travel to guard against a resurgent coronavirus.

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Food 76

Tailwind

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Leverage Trucker Tools’ time-saving applications and functionality for the full cycle of truckload shipment management. ?What tools are you currently using for managing your tracking and freight optimization? From automated booking to in-transit tracking, Trucker Tools expanded integration with Tailwind TMS provides a powerful combination of capacity visibility and streamlined workflows.

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Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Cost Reduction Strategies Negotiating Skills 68

Axway

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Spike Reply is the company within the Reply Group that specializes in security. They support customers on a variety of security topics such as API security and management.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The Basics of Dedicated Contract Carriage with Bob Elkins. Bob Elkins and Joe Lynch discuss the basics of dedicated contract carriage. As the SVP of Ruan , a company that specializes in dedicated, Bob has a deep understanding of the service and the value it provides to shippers. About Bob Elkins. Bob Elkins serves Ruan as Senior Vice President, Industry Vertical Operations.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software United States Material Savings Price Reduction 130

Convey

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The post Top Five Retail & Logistics Trends of 2020 appeared first on Convey.

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Trends Retail Logistics Research 52

Adexa

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Thanks to Covid-19 almost every supply chain is being re-examined to become more resilient. But there is only so much you can do! There are external factors over which you have no control such as demand changes, up or down, tariffs or dock worker strikes! So, we have no control over these factors, however we do have ways to minimize the potential damage.

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Supply Chain Disruption Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Design 105