Kinaxis

JULY 13, 2016

by Alexa Cheater How much is too much? That’s the question many supply chain practitioners are asking themselves in this world of big data, where a flood of new information is rapidly becoming readily available. It’s now possible to have more details than ever about your suppliers, customers, and even your own operations. But there’s this concept of data paralysis—where you have so much data you don’t know what to do with it all—and it could actually be crippling your supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 13, 2016

Earlier this week, Stephanie Gleason at the Wall Street Journal reported that “General Motors Co. is fighting to get equipment and inventory from a family-owned auto parts supplier that filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, saying a contract dispute threatens to shut down 19 GM assembly plants in North American and lead to ‘tens of millions of dollars in losses.

Sourcing Strategies 101

Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 101

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 13, 2016

A few months ago, I attended the ToolsGroup Supply Chain Transformation conference in Boston. I am always interested in case study presentations, as I find that I learn a lot about how companies are applying their technology and business processes to solve a problem. These case studies are also an opportunity to give other practitioners a different way to look at a problem they may be experiencing as well.

Forecasting 101

Forecasting Forecasting Software Case Study ToolsGroup 101

AFFLINK

JULY 13, 2016

The benign term, "indirect", negates the vital impact improper resource allocation can have on a company's bottom line. Indirect spend can consume up to 50% of purchasing dollars and turn profitability into loss. This flip from profit to loss can be avoided if the tools are in place to monitor proper product usage that determines spend and provide your company with measurement standards across the broad spectrum.

Optimal Sourcing 55

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 55

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

Logistics Network Optimization Software

RFgen

JULY 13, 2016

A recall of contaminated vegetables has brought up questions of supply chain effectiveness. A recall has rocked the food industry as well as supply chain industries amidst food supply concerns. Dutch Treat Foods Inc issued a recall of 3000 pounds of Sweet Pea Pasta Salad after concerns of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the peas.

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Food Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Global 52

RFgen

JULY 13, 2016

A recall of contaminated vegetables has brought up questions of supply chain effectiveness. A recall has rocked the food industry as well as supply chain industries amidst food supply concerns. Dutch Treat Foods Inc issued a recall of 3000 pounds of Sweet Pea Pasta Salad after concerns of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the peas.

Food 52

Food Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Global 52

GlobalTranz

JULY 13, 2016

Shipping processes and best practices are continually evolving and adapting to help small and medium businesses gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly complex global economy. Driven by the growth of e-commerce, more shippers are involved in the global economy than ever before. Only 5 percent of shippers expand their horizons and shipments beyond the big two parcel carrier options in the U.S.

Negotiating Skills 121

Negotiating Skills Packaging Shipping Logistics Network Optimization Software 121

Enterra Insights

JULY 13, 2016

“What does privacy really mean to you,” asks Cathy Nolan (@CatherineNolan7), an Information Analyst.[1] In the era of big data, … Continued. The post Big Data and Privacy: What should People Expect? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Big Data Data Internet of things 100

FLEXE

JULY 13, 2016

<p>Amazon has raised the bar on both customer expectations for fast free shipping and the scale of logistics needed to support those expectations. This white paper explores the economics behind competing with Amazon's scale and the dynamic warehouse strategies that make it possible.

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Warehousing Shipping Strategy Price Mitigation Strategies 53

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.

Report

Logistics Bureau

JULY 13, 2016

Running out of warehouse space is a really common problem! I talked to Mal Walker to see what tips he could provide. You can reach Mal Walker on +61 412 271 503 or Email. What other tips have you got? Feel free to share them below in the comments. Best Regards. Rob O’Byrne. Email or +61 417 417 307.

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