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Top 10 Tips to Effective Supply Planning in S&OP

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for all the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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Getting Started with Scenario Modeling in Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

The post Getting Started with Scenario Modeling in Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.

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When Is It Time to Adopt a Returns Management System? 4 Signs to Watch

Talking Logistics

A consumer buys two different shirt sizes online and returns the one that doesn’t fit. A retailer returns pallets of unsold merchandise back to the manufacturer. As consumer purchasing habits continue to favor online channels and as B2B ecommerce transactions grow faster, the scale and complexity of product returns have skyrocketed. Some estimates find 30.

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Top Tips for Achieving an Autonomous Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

In light of the supply chain crisis since last year, it has become more evident that organizations should adopt a supply chain planning approach that is strategic and data-driven. In this context, a new term has emerged: the autonomous supply chain.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

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 at a Crossroads – Back to the Shadows or into the Spotlight?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Putting a Shine on Supply Chain’s Image! Supply Chain has historically been considered a back office function, necessary but lacking in prestige and strategic value. The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Suddenly Supply Chain and its importance was on the minds of political and business leaders, and the common person, everywhere around the world.

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Expert comment on Lazio’s possible supply chain attack on vaccine portal

IT Supply Chain

By Justin Vaughan-Brown (pictured). VP Product Marketing, Deep Instinct. The post Expert comment on Lazio’s possible supply chain attack on vaccine portal appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Digitizing Your Supply Chain: An Imperative for 2021

Supply Chain Brain

Digitization promotes end-to-end supply-chain visibility, providing managers with intelligence on supply-chain performance, and also information on the nuts and bolts of their logistics operations.

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Every parcel should be your brand ambassador

IT Supply Chain

By Jo Bradley (pictured). Business Development Manager for packaging solutions, Quadient. The post Every parcel should be your brand ambassador appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Harris Aims to Tackle Supply Crunches in Trip to Asia

Supply Chain Brain

The global semiconductor shortage and other supply chain troubles will be a focus of Vice President Kamala Harris’s trip to Southeast Asia later this month, where she also aims to shore up U.S. relations with countries at China’s doorstep.

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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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Pet Food Manufacturing and the Pandemic: Inside an Industry Boom

Unleashed

Millions of households across the globe have acquired a new pet since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The growth in pet ownership in 2020-2021 has seen unprecedented demand in the pet food sector – a true industry boom. Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends?

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Tecsys’ Elite™ Pharmacy Inventory Management System (PIMS) to Transform Pharmacy Supply Chain Management at Parkview Health

Tecsys

Supply chain platform expansion puts Parkview Health in a national leadership position as it… The post Tecsys’ Elite™ Pharmacy Inventory Management System (PIMS) to Transform Pharmacy Supply Chain Management at Parkview Health appeared first on Tecsys.

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Improving Quality Management in F&B: Real Water Recall

QAD

Every food and beverage (F&B) recall catches the public’s attention, as we run to our pantries or refrigerators with hearts racing to check for the infected product. For food and beverage manufacturers, the response is one of relief if it’s not your product, or utter terror if it is. How can food and beverage processors and manufacturers become better prepared to prevent potential safety issues and comply with future changes to regulations?

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Unleash the Power of BOPIS for Back-to-School Shopping

BlueYonder

There’s never been a better time to be a retailer. After nearly 18 months of remote learning, school districts across the US are mandating a return to in-person learning. Colleges are bringing students back to campus. According to a recent report from Deloitte , 1-3% growth seen in the recent past. And just like we’ve seen items in short supply in other categories, this year parents can expect the same when it comes to back-to-school items.

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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.

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Semiconductor Lead Time Updates: What You Need to Know Moving Into Q3

LevaData

Several weeks ago, we offered some key insights into how the recent semiconductor shortage was impacting lead times for supply chains across the boards. The good news is that we’re now equipped with additional information to provide updated predictions. The bad news, unfortunately, is that the lead times haven’t gotten any better. In fact, they’ve gotten worse.

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How Supply Chain Visibility and Collaboration Build Flexibility and Resiliency

Turvo

The shocks of early 2020 hit the freight management and logistics supply chain hard. The disruptions that showed up at the beginning of the year demonstrated the importance of flexibility and resilience. The right technology can help freight managers see what’s going on throughout the chain. It also allows shippers and carriers to quickly and appropriately respond to problems and issues.

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Three Ways Food Supply Chains Will Rebound From the Pandemic

Supply Chain Brain

When it comes to revitalizing America’s food supply chains, it takes the expertise of a true renaissance manager.

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Three trends in supply chain management

IT Supply Chain

By Neil Bellinger (pictured). Head of EMEA, EU Automation. The post Three trends in supply chain management appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

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.

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6 Easy Ways to Cut Supply Chain Costs

Logistics Bureau

Every cost reduction must, however, be evaluated in terms of local and overall impact. Here are 6 ways to reduce Supply Chain costs without impacting customer service: Related videos on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers. An 8-point Guide to Understanding Your Cost to Serve.

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ESG, CSR, and Sustainability: how does your supply chain stack up?

Resilinc

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG), corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability are becoming increasingly significant issues for supply chain management. These concepts can be hard to define and measure, and even harder to integrate into procurement. But with a risk management strategy built on a thoroughly mapped supply chain, OEMs and retailers can identify and monitor potential ESG, CSR, and sustainability problems and mitigate them before they impact sales, customer re

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Tecsys’ Elite™ Pharmacy Inventory Management System (PIMS) to Transform Pharmacy Supply Chain Management at Parkview Health

Tecsys

Supply chain platform expansion puts Parkview Health in a national leadership position as it… The post Tecsys’ Elite™ Pharmacy Inventory Management System (PIMS) to Transform Pharmacy Supply Chain Management at Parkview Health appeared first on Tecsys.

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What Are the Supply Chain Visibility Features and Benefits to Expect From a TMS

MercuryGate

Supply chain visibility has long remained a defining feature of successful transportation service providers. The ever-evolving and adapting transportation management system (TMS) platform remains a vital piece of the supply chain puzzle. According to Logistics Management, shippers are using more technology to work through these and other transportation-centric problems across all industries and shipping modalities. […].

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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.

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Clinically Integrated Supply Chains: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Tecsys

Join Betty Jo Rocchio, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Mercy to learn about the clinical and supply chain advantages of a point of use solution. The post Clinically Integrated Supply Chains: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work appeared first on Tecsys.

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How Do You Develop Strategic Relationships with Suppliers?

EC Sourcing Group

How Do You Develop Strategic Relationships with Suppliers? One of the most significant pieces when it comes to sourcing and procurement solutions is your suppliers. As you procure goods and services, you will have different levels and types of suppliers, and not all of them will be at the same strategic level, including the most trusted suppliers that you have developed a strong partnership with. .

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Clinically Integrated Supply Chains: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Tecsys

Join Betty Jo Rocchio, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Mercy to learn about the clinical and supply chain advantages of a point of use solution. The post Clinically Integrated Supply Chains: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work appeared first on Tecsys.

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Supply Chain Planning Process Flow: The Importance of MPS, MRP, and DRP

Vanguard Software

Daily, your supply chain faces threats, sometimes significant, other times small. These threats can be internal, such as invalid or outdated data. And we all know the pain of external threats, such as economic or political instability and unforeseen events, including the global pandemic, Suez Canal blockage, a chip shortage. To help you mitigate challenges and overcome unforeseen hurdles, consider the increased agility you can realize with a dynamic supply chain model.

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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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Analytics immaturity hindering promotional campaigns for top UK grocers

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Almost three-quarters (74%) of the UK’s top grocery retailers view a lack of prescriptive and actionable insights as their top operational barrier to improving promotions performance, research by Symphony RetailAI has revealed, the global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has revealed.

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Logistics Technologies: Five Issues to Consider Before Digitizing Your Supply Chain – Part I

American Global Logistics

Logistics technologies (Logtech) are all the rage. They’re today’s answer to tomorrow’s problems. Call it the Logtech moment. Increased global competition, random cyberattacks, and pandemic-induced disruptions all have hastened the drive for solutions. Now, everyone seems to be rushing headlong to technology for solutions. That’s clear when you when read the latest headlines about how […].

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Valogix partner to strengthen product companies’ supply, demand planning capabilities and enable growth for NetSuite users

Valogix

Most product companies understand they have gaps in their supply chain data that hinder their ability to meet critical demand. One of the largest gaps lies between supply and demand planning and a company’s supplier network, making many companies hesitant to adopt supply and demand planning software within their ERP. SourceDay’s latest partnership with Valogix , an advanced inventory planning software company, now bridges that gap for NetSuite users.