Wed.Dec 28, 2016

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What's the Hype Around Bimodal Supply Chains?

River Logic

In the rapidly innovating category of supply chain strategies, this year has seen the boom of yet another concept: the bimodal supply chain. The term was coined by Gartner and describes a method for supply chains to close the ever-growing gap between what the supply chain achieves and what the entire enterprise needs. The goal of a bimodal supply chain is to push companiesoutside of tried-and-tested supply concepts and begin to encompass agile solutions that make use of information derived throu

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Procurement Consulting: 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Experience

AFFLINK

The time has come to seek outside advice on your business matters. You've hired a procurement consultant, or are in the process of doing so. And while it may prove a potential boon for your business, it is often an apprehensive one, given what can go awry in supply chain management. Still, when done right, the advantages of using a procurement consulting expert can far outweigh the negatives.

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Artificial Intelligence Today

Enterra Insights

Artificial intelligence (AI) garners more than its fair share of headlines because people are fascinated with its possibilities. A steady … Continued. The post Artificial Intelligence Today appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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A Year In Events: Looking Back At 2016 (US Edition)

EcoVadis

As 2016 comes to a close, we would like to look back at the most notable events that EcoVadis had the privilege of taking part in this year throughout the US, and summarize key topics, standout speakers, and other notes of interest from the year. From California to Connecticut, and Novi to New Orleans, EcoVadis was on the ground contributing to the advancement of sustainable procurement and CSR/sustainability practices in global supply chains during our most active year on record in the US.

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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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Top 10 Articles on the FLEXE Blog in 2016

FLEXE

<p>It’s been a year of growth and great knowledge for the on-demand warehousing industry. We’ve been writing our blog for nearly a year now, creating a collection of articles and original research to support better, faster and more flexible supply chain management and warehouse operations.</p> <p>As 2016 comes to a close, we’ve created a list of our top 10 most popular articles.