Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 3, 2017

What is it like to be a supply chain manager? In this article, we will show you some typical tasks that many supply chain managers do on day-to-day basis. Supply chain management is a relatively new field with lots of opportunity for people who are willing to learn and work hard. However, many people ask questions about supply chain jobs like, "What does a supply chain manager do?

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Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Purchasing Training Supply Chain 188

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 3, 2017

Scenes from a recent ToolsGroup user conference. The ToolsGroup customer base of more than 300 companies has allowed us to access a wide array of supply chain planning data for benchmarking in different industries and different circumstances. We wanted to share the results from our study, including industry leader best practices. Prior to a recent ToolsGroup user conference, we carried out an initial survey of our clients, completing it with the known data of our installed base and analyzing the

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Benchmarking Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Forecasting 168

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2017

Note: Today’s post is the first in a new series titled “Editor’s Pick” where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Today’s post is by Diogo Quintas, formerly with LLamasoft, on techniques companies can leverage to improve and streamline their supply chain modelling activities.

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Supply Chain Design Analytics Modeling Supply Chain 100

NFI Industries

JANUARY 3, 2017

As shippers expand their networks and diversify their logistics partners, it can become a complex system that can be complicated and time-consuming to manage. Whether it’s due to capacity constraints or the lack of internal labor and assets, shippers are seeing the value in establishing partnerships with third-party logistics providers (3PL) with the expertise to.

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Third Party Logistics 3PL Supply Chain Network Software Capacity 69

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

CHAINalytics

JANUARY 3, 2017

By Patrick Boyle | Principal, Supply Chain Operations | Chainalytics Over the past two years I have worked closely onsite with a manufacturer of consumer durables to merge two former competitors into one manufacturing entity. This project has had complex inner workings–from both supply chain operations and personnel training and reallocation perspectives–and multiple streams of … The post Change Management: More than Just a Corporate Buzzword appeared first on Chainal

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Training Price Mitigation Strategies Manufacturing Supply Chain 60

Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 3, 2017

In the healthcare sector cost cutting is fast becoming a daily mantra, as organizations from pharma to medical products all look for ways to maintain profit margins in the face of lost patents to new healthcare reimbursement levels. The post The Healthcare Supply Chain in Simple Terms appeared first on Tompkins International.

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Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Supply and Demand 66

EcoVadis

JANUARY 3, 2017

Last month EcoVadis gathered the members of the EcoVadis Scientific Committee for an annual forum and guidance discussion. The business, social, and legal environment where our customers and their supply chains operate around the world is dynamic and constantly evolving. Thus EcoVadis is constantly monitoring and adjusting our strategy and methodology to keep our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ratings as reliable as possible.

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Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Government Supply Chain Strategy 40

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 3, 2017

Consolidation and Capacity Reduction in Motion, but Probably Unlikely to Have Big Impact on Rates in 2017, as Concerns about Service through the Alliances Grows

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Capacity Global Supply Chain Supply and Demand 32

Enterra Insights

JANUARY 3, 2017

“Each new technological marvel — the steam engine, railroad, ocean steamship, telegraph, harvester, automobile, radio, airplane, TV, computer, satellite, mobile … Continued. The post Jobs Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Sustainability 100

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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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 3, 2017

Airborne Fulfillment Center from Amazon, New Vison Delivery Van from Mercedes

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Distribution Supply Chain Supply and Demand 36

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2017

An Invitation for Innovation: 3 Tips for Hosting an Innovation Challenge. Transportfolio by C.H. Robinson. Innovation: every company wants it, but not every company knows how to cultivate it. New ideas, products, services, and methods can add value to your organization. So what can you do to build a culture of creativity, problem solving, and idea sharing?

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 3, 2017

The market as we know it is undoubtedly set to change in 2017, and if you stay on top of the trends, you’ll stay ahead of the curve and be able to benefit from them before the competition. The following are some of the most important e-commerce trends to keep an eye on in the coming months. Mobile domination. Consumer data statistics have show an increasing prevalence of mobile users compared to desktop users, and both large and small agencies alike have taken notice.

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Modeling Software Optimization Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 40

Techgistics

JANUARY 3, 2017

Making predictions in technology, even just one year out, are generally an exercise in futility, so this really isn't a forecast for 2017, but more a list of trends that I am interested in and keeping my eye on. Technology is rarely released according to plan and surprises can come from many directions. However, it makes sense to keep tabs on what’s coming and it's also great fun to think about what’s coming next.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Forecasting Software 35

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