6 River Systems
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. But what does that mean for industry employment?
CHAINalytics
OCTOBER 30, 2019
My wife and I recently visited a local store to buy some end-of-season patio furniture. This particular retailer scoops up end-of-season items from home improvement stores. We found a couch in a deep “chili” red with two matching chairs save the slipcovers. Not able to turn down the deal, we purchased the set and ordered … The post Unhappy Customers?
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Unleashed
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Properly tracking and evaluating supplier performance helps ensure smooth operations and profitability. This becomes extra important as you prepare to order stock in the lead up to the holiday season. If a supplier seems to always have an excuse, you’re not wrong in being sceptical if it’s a common occurrence and affects your business schedule. Perhaps it might be that a supplier is never wrong, and you notice their frequent attempts to sidestep responsibility and put the blame on someone else.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Where did the terms RCCP and MPS come from? Reading the recent blog “RCCP versus MPS – Can They Be Connected?” it struck me whether this question represents the current best in class or do they represent old terms as well as an old way of thinking that should not be the end goal of an organization any more when it comes to supply chain planning. RCCP versus MPS –historic terms and a path to inadequate organizational performance was first posted on October 30, 2019 at 7:40 am. ©2017 " Su
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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?
Veridian Solutions
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Implementing a new WMS can increase supply chain visibility and speed to market. The increasing demand for better, faster processing leads some leaders to assume implementation now, before the holiday season, will be beneficial. Rather than blindly starting the process, supply chain leaders need to know a few things before deciding whether to implement a new system or wait until after the holidays, says Supply Chain Junction.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Proxima
OCTOBER 30, 2019
We are going to share what the smartest procurement and supply chain headhunters think about the Future CPO and discuss the idea of a ‘pinball career’. They are fascinating and of huge importance to those currently in role, or targeting the role from inside or outside of the profession. One way of taking an independent temperature check on what the C-suite is thinking (and by implication, what CPO’s need to be thinking) is to talk to a headhunters.
Supply Chain Game Changer
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Dave Joseph at [link]. Today’s warehouse managers need better inventory management strategies. Shareholders want to increase profitability. Customers wish for better customer service.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 30, 2019
As we close out Diversity & Inclusion month, today’s Wednesdays for Women blog is authored by JDA EVP and chief associate success officer Nathalie Carruthers. She gives her perspective on the importance of awareness when it comes to diversity and bias. The more I learn about diversity and inclusion, the more I realize how complex the issue is. It is so much more than gender and race.
Bristlecone
OCTOBER 30, 2019
BRISTLECONE HELPS UCT ACHIEVE SUCCESS WITH MOVE TO SAP S/4HANA. In an industry of “constant chaos and change,” UCT is embracing a digital supply chain transformation rooted in four strategic pillars and driven by a solid understanding that transformation is “as much about leadership and culture as it is about technology.” The leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry tapped into Bristlecone’s
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.
ThroughPut
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Don't Ignore These 3 Principles When Your Company Is Growing Fast. There are ways to help your business ride rapid growth without careening out of control. By Rashan Dixon , Co-founder of Techincon and Senior Business Consultant for Microsoft?., Published October 29, 2019 on Entrepreneur.com. Startups are supposed to grow — fast. Yet in the race to gain customers and appease investors, growth can become an all-consuming obsession.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Companies managing global supply chains need to go well beyond what they pay their suppliers to calculate the true cost of ownership.
RELEX Solutions
OCTOBER 30, 2019
In Part One of our Living Retail series , we laid out our definition of Living Retail and discussed why it’s so important that retailers adapt to the idea of “change as the only constant.” In Part 2, we’ll discuss how retailers can effectively address one of the major change agents in the age of Living Retail: a power shift toward the consumer. The word “disruption” has been thrown about so freely lately that it’s almost grown meaningless.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 30, 2019
As Share of GDP and Jobs Decline, US Economy can Shine even in Manufacturing Recession
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Freightos
OCTOBER 30, 2019
“WeWork’s abrupt decision last month to delay an initial public offering… raises questions about the sustainability of the business models of so-called disruptors in the logistics space…”. Journal of Commerce, 10.10.2019. WeWork’s valuation swing raised serious questions about how technology companies are financed. But comparing the two and writing off logistics disrupters is a major disservice to both tech companies as well as the companies that must compete in the current logistics envir
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 30, 2019
As explained by Inbound Logistics, freight charges form up to 10% of a company’s total expenses. Unfortunately, carriers and logistics service providers make mistakes. Estimates on the rate of errors within invoices range from 1 to 5%. Operating an internal program means shippers are spending more money than necessary. Shippers could be spending up to.read More.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 30, 2019
by Danielle McNeil Taylor Nucleus Research just released its Control Tower Technology Value Matrix for 2019, a report that assesses the state of the control tower market and provides an overview of 12 vendors based on a combination of functionality and usability. Nucleus Research cites the ability of our machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to review historical performance data and provide a larger contextual picture when exceptions in the supply chain network arise
Kuebix
OCTOBER 30, 2019
At their core, transportation management systems (TMS) help shippers perform logistics management functions like rating, booking and tracking. These functions help save companies money, improve efficiency and keep data stored in one place for strategic decision making. However, transportation management systems aren’t only limited to rating and booking.
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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.
Supply Chain Digest
OCTOBER 30, 2019
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Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Earlier today I came across a CNBC article about a “secret” logistics summit hosted by Alphabet, the parent company of Google. The reported objective was to “explore potential business models and investment opportunities in the e-commerce space with a focus in logistics and fulfillment.” The article and the meeting that it discusses gives me the impression that logistics is being viewed as a game changing competitive differentiator.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Even though transportation management systems (TMS) have been around for decades, there are still many companies that haven’t implemented one and are just starting to evaluate the different solutions and providers in the marketplace. What are some important considerations companies should take into account? How should they factor in pricing and deployment options?
Provenance
OCTOBER 30, 2019
60,000 Australian wool farmers, 60 traceable Merino wool looks, 10 cutting-edge creative teams, 9 countries represented and 1 prize to help progress a better, more sustainable fashion industry. We’re excited to announce our launch with The Woolmark Company as their official traceability partner, helping to bring more transparency to fashion supply chains, for the 2020 International Woolmark Prize.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
CHAINalytics
OCTOBER 30, 2019
The post Building Trust in the Spot Market with Data Transparency: A conversation with Brent Hutto appeared first on Chainalytics.
Provenance
OCTOBER 30, 2019
60,000 Australian wool farmers, 60 traceable Merino wool looks, 10 cutting-edge creative teams, 9 countries represented and 1 prize to help progress a better, more sustainable fashion industry. We’re excited to announce our launch with The Woolmark Company as their official traceability partner, helping to bring more transparency to fashion supply chains, for the 2020 International Woolmark Prize.
Supply Chain Brain
OCTOBER 30, 2019
It’s been two years since Amazon bought Whole Foods. At the time, analysts touted the deal as an Amazon initiative to dominate food retail. But is that what really happened?
EnVista
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Slim Margins in the Grocery Industry. It’s well-known in the grocery industry that the average profit margin on an order is between 1-3 percent. There are many factors that determine this margin, including competing grocery chains, store infrastructure costs, and transportation and distribution related costs associated with receiving and shipping products.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Intelligent Audit
OCTOBER 30, 2019
The last few weeks have not been great for Amazon, the company released a dismal quarterly report showing that earnings had slipped in Q3 by 26%. While the stock price has gained much of the 13% loss it suffered in the immediate aftermath, it was still a big blow to the company. However, there were some interesting news that came in the wake of the release, especially in the world of shipping – the company has begun offering a special service for certain high-volume customers in which ultr
Logistics Bureau
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Let’s ask our in-house consultant, John Monck , who specialises in warehouse design about how he managed to solve one warehouse capacity issue. His solutions are brilliant! Let’s hear it from him. You may also want to learn more on this topic: Warehouse Capacity – My Warehouse is Full. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
OCTOBER 30, 2019
The White Label World Expo is the leading online retail sourcing show, making it the perfect destination for manufacturers to showcase their products to a rapidly growing market. Based in four countries over three continents, it truly is a global event reaching a truly global audience.
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