ToolsGroup
AUGUST 8, 2019
Have you looked at a job listing for a supply chain planner recently? The planner’s role has expanded to include a combination of technical skills and communications and interpersonal skills. A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. .
3rdwave
AUGUST 8, 2019
Managing global freight is ladened with challenges. Possibly the most critical challenge is the limitation of time. Demands on the transportation teams are growing as political posturing ramps up causing rapid disruption to global supply chains. A global TMS solution provides an automated and systemic way of addressing the challenges that are the reality for most organizations that source globally.
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Convey
AUGUST 8, 2019
For retail logistics leaders, network design is a daunting task that can help or […]. The post Two Lies And A Big Truth About Carrier Diversification appeared first on Convey.
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 8, 2019
Have you looked at a job listing for a supply chain planner recently? The planner’s role has expanded to include a combination of technical skills and communications and interpersonal skills. A recent, typical job ad for a demand planner lists technical criteria including APICS and Six Sigma certification, alongside “negotiation, communications, and presentation skills”. .
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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 8, 2019
The customer is king — and the king expects to be treated royally. Kelly McKesten and Stéphanie Thomson, respectively a producer and an editor with Think with Google , report the phrase “the customer is king” can be traced back to the 1930s in book written by William Harold Hutt entitled Economists and the Public: A Study of Competition and Opinion.
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BlueYonder
AUGUST 8, 2019
Two huge challenges warehouse managers face are retaining skilled workers and cost optimization. To accomplish this, managers must engage the workforce and become the workplace of choice while driving productivity improvement. In this video, Fab Brasca explains how JDA’s Workforce Management solution supports these goals by providing accurate labor forecasts that satisfy customer needs, as well as fixed and flexible workforce schedules that drive cost optimization.
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 8, 2019
A dearth of supply chain suppliers is what global companies are now contending with, and unfortunately, there is no easy way out!
SupplyPike
AUGUST 8, 2019
Back to basics: What is a purchase order? A purchase order is typically the starting point of your supply chain. It is a legally binding agreement between a trading partner and a buyer, detailing items that the buyer would like to order from the trading partner. It contains prices that both parties have agreed to, including discounts, as well as delivery terms.
Roambee
AUGUST 8, 2019
T-Mobile for Business and Roambee have teamed up to provide a comprehensive, proven asset tracking solution that pairs perfectly with America’s first NB-IoT network. Many other telecom companies in other parts of the world are also racing to launch asset tracking solutions on their own NB-IoT networks, with the hope of making asset tracking adoptable at scale.
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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 8, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Disruptive Warehouse Technologies for Any Company! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by Prakash Pol , Principal Consultant at Infosys India. The Warehouse is a central part of Supply Chain Management in any organization. The majority of companies where physical warehouse operation forms a bigger component of the total labor costare primarily concerned about achieving the dual goals of warehousing cost optimization
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 8, 2019
Global trade – and the supply chains that support it – is in a state of flux. here’s massive structural change in the cross-border flow of goods, thanks to greater trade liberalization among emerging economies.
TPSynergy
AUGUST 8, 2019
The terms ‘Productivity’ and ‘Efficiency’ are often used interchangeably to represent the same idea; however, the two terms represent two distinct concepts and it is important to know when each metric matters. PRODUCTIVITY V EFFICIENCY. Productivity is the raw measure of how much product is made in a certain time, disregarding other metrics, like demand or wastage.
Maine Pointe
AUGUST 8, 2019
As the effects of the global trade war reverberate across supply chains, Mike Notarangeli , EVP Logistics, looks at the impact on the container leasing industry and considers the new opportunities that could arise from taking an active approach.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
SupplyPike
AUGUST 8, 2019
January 1st: many greet the New Year’s holiday with a sense of hope and renewal. All can agree that it is the indisputable first day of a new year. But is it always? Those who use the 4-5-4 calendar might have a different experience. Consider retailers. A massive portion of retail sales occurs between Thanksgiving and the New Year each year. To the tune of an estimated $720 billion in 2018.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 8, 2019
Two huge challenges warehouse managers face are retaining skilled workers and cost optimization. To accomplish this, managers must engage the workforce and become the workplace of choice while driving productivity improvement. In this video, Fab Brasca explains how JDA’s Workforce Management solution supports these goals by providing accurate labor forecasts that satisfy customer needs, as well as fixed and flexible workforce schedules that drive cost optimization.
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 8, 2019
Global trade – and the supply chains that support it – is in a state of flux. here’s massive structural change in the cross-border flow of goods, thanks to greater trade liberalization among emerging economies.
Savi
AUGUST 8, 2019
For the second consecutive year, Savi has been recognized as one of Supply Chain Brain’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners. SupplyChainBrain’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners’ list highlights the providers who develop products and solutions with a focus on their customers’ needs. These companies are driving innovations in a way that directly benefits their customers’ overall supply chain operations and performance.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 8, 2019
A dearth of supply chain suppliers is what global companies are now contending with, and unfortunately, there is no easy way out!
Provenance
AUGUST 8, 2019
The future of Fairtrade, what fashion brands need to do to cut carbon, getting a buzz for the bees and going ‘Bigger than the plate’ at a leading exhibition looking at our global food system. . See some of the highlights from our monthly shopper newsletter. Sign up here to get the latest from the transparency movement straight to your inbox. ‘Bigger than the plate’: We’re tracing coffee at the V&A’s major new exhibit.
Supply Chain 24/7
AUGUST 8, 2019
In this eBook we describe how supply chain resilience is used to; transform to support an outside-in, demand-driven operating model, respond to demand rather than forecasts and adjust to unexpected changes while still meeting service levels.
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 8, 2019
Fill out the Form Below to Get a Free Copy of the White Paper to Your Inbox! Cerasis is excited to announce the release of an all new, exclusive, & educational resource “Final Mile Management: A Shipper’s 30,000 Foot View” white paper! This is a must read for those shippers who are looking at incorporating.read More. The post [WHITE PAPER] Final Mile Management: A Shipper’s 30,000 Foot View appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 8, 2019
Material handling equipment (MHE) has been around a long time. But, it’s never been more popular. Companies look to automation now (more than ever) to improve throughput while bridging the labor gaps affecting so many warehouses and industries. Fixed automation such as conveyors, sortation, and storage systems are proven solutions within their respective wheelhouses.
Kuebix
AUGUST 8, 2019
Both the United States and China are implementing new tariffs involving steep tax increases that are complicating the traditionally codependent economic relationship. All cargo ships coming in from China currently pay a 25% tariff upon entering the U.S., resulting in price increases that make consumers hesitant to buy. Similarly, cargo ships from the U.S. entering […].
3rdwave
AUGUST 8, 2019
The major benefits that a global TMS provide are operational, management, and C-level control. Understanding these elements will help determine TMS value.
Unleashed
AUGUST 8, 2019
DJ Papers were facing a growing problem: their bespoke backend system was hampering business growth and their inventory management was spiralling out of control. We had a chat with Karyn Greenwood, finance manager of DJ Papers on how their team overcame those problems. DJ Papers have been a family-owned and run business since 1972. We supply a diverse range of paper to the business, education, public and private sectors, as well as to the general public.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
West Coast and California Logistics
AUGUST 8, 2019
With the state supreme court’s Dynamex decision, followed by its Senate Bill 1402 (SB 1402), California’s position on the hiring of independent owner-operators by drayage carriers is now firmly established. In short, the state asserts that many of these contractors are not independent after all – and those that claim to be acting as employees of the hiring companies have solid legal ground to sue for wages and benefits.
EnVista
AUGUST 8, 2019
There is no question that the customer journey has become nonlinear. Consumers may start their shopping journey online or on their phone, make their purchase at a physical store (webrooming) or visit a store to “try” merchandise and finalize the transaction from home or on their phone (showrooming). In some cases, consumers may bounce between these channels numerous times before making their final purchase decision.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
AUGUST 8, 2019
As the Green Rush gains momentum, it’s a good time to be a seller of CBD oil and other hemp-based products, especially since the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized industrial hemp on a federal level. However, as companies are ramping up to capitalize on this marketing opportunity, there remain many questions about warehousing and shipping CBD oil and other hemp-based products.
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