ChainPoint
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Textile producers and brand owners have to balance product quality with laws and regulations, whilst protecting their brand. As a result, effective textile supply chain management has become a balancing act between cost, quality, availability and environmental and social aspects. In other words: how do you implement a sustainable sourcing strategy, without jeopardizing profits and quality?
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 28, 2020
When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away. My focus was simple. By combining leadership and technology, I believed that we had the opportunity to create a better supply chain.
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Logility
DECEMBER 2, 2020
I grew up in a time before people knew much about being eco-friendly or “Green,” so the concept of sustainability isn’t usually at the top of my mind. Just to level set, the Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 9, 2020
AME Group Leading the Way. Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King® and our extended portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation. Our world is dealing with unprecedented challenges.
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“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.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As the logistics industry prepares for the 2021 supply chain trends, an uncertain future becomes the problem. According to Manufacturing.net: “Supply chains make up an essential aspect of most businesses today, with 70 percent of industry professionals predicting that the supply chain will spearhead better customer service before the end of 2020. So as the year has.read More.
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ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 17, 2020
If this challenging past year has taught us one thing, it is the value of connections–not only in our lives, but in supply chains. We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world. Indeed, when customers contact us for planning support through our COVID-19 Action Center, they are usually grappling with similar supply chain disruptions–or disconnections. .
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 10, 2020
In recent months, we have watched the world come to a standstill globally, forcing individuals and businesses to hit pause as the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the economy. Reliance on the global market forced international trade teams to evaluate the depth and breadth of lockdowns on their supply chain. The pandemic put. Read more The Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on Global Trade.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Freight Forwarding Basics with Miles Varghese. Miles Varghese and Joe Lynch review and discuss freight forwarding basics. A freight forwarder is an agent in the supply chain whose objective is to organize a shipment, acting as the intermediary between the exporter or importer and transportation companies. About Miles Varghese. Miles Varghese is the co-founder and CEO of Cargologik , an all-in-one transportation logistics collaboration software developed for freight forwarders.
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 28, 2020
This is part 2 of a 2-part series on how to succeed in planning and decisions amid times of disruption. In part 1 of my blog on Planning the Value Chain and Decision Making in Times of Disruption, the focus was on the ability to react and execute amidst the unpredictability of demand. Speed ??in decision-making, the ability to adjust plans quickly—or even to design an entirely new plan—is critical when deadlines are pressing.
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
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Several challenges loom large for supply chain managers as 2021 approaches for the transportation industry. These include the absence of data visibility, poor or nonexistent information flow, a reactive mindset for crisis response, limited automation, flawed data analysis and organization, and resistance to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Some suppliers of supply chain planning (SCP) software are experiencing robust growth despite the global pandemic. This is particularly true for suppliers offering Concurrent Planning solutions. The post Despite COVID-19, the Concurrent Planning Market is Booming appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
The Network Effect
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The post Solving the Cold Chain Challenges appeared first on The Network Effect.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post by Chris Mendenhall and Jacob Hawkins from Transportation Insight’s blog provides some insights on what to expect in the.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Arkieva
DECEMBER 16, 2020
For a new technology to be successful it requires the correct seasoning which requires time in the trenches. This blog captures lessons from two past gurus. Technology Investment: Lessons from Past Gurus – Importance of Seasoning was first posted on December 16, 2020 at 8:02 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 21, 2020
This is part 1 of a 2-part series on how to succeed in planning and decisions amid times of disruption. Agility and Speed in Decision Making. During uncertain times like these, the ability to react and execute are imperative factors for practical results, due to the unpredictability of demand. Speed ??in decision-making is mandatory, while the need to adjust plans in the face of daily changes, or even to redesign the whole due to a new macro element, demands an agile process.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 15, 2020
The reworking of supply chains has a simple purpose of fitting the new world economy’s needs and demands. And freight data sharing platforms had already started before the mess of 2020 began. Additionally, the shift towards digital media and reinvented processes of global supply chains continues still today. Supply chain evolution is highly focused on.read More.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 3, 2020
This year with the global pandemic, Black Friday was different from before. Luckily, we did not have to set up our camping tents in front of our favorite stores, but just logged in to their mobile apps. Online shopping has been on a steady rise since 2010. With the global pandemic, it became a necessity. Consumers who realized the ease of use of online shopping – choosing items from the warmth of their seat and […].
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The supply chain is the world’s most complex logistics challenge, where efficiency and accuracy are critically important to ensure goods are accessible to consumers when needed. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems play a key role for wholesale distribution companies in this process, serving (among other things) as the inventory management software that attempts to ensure that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time and place.
Kuebix
DECEMBER 8, 2020
The creation of a Covid-19 vaccine has been on the top of everyone’s mind since the illness first began to spread. A November Gallup poll revealed that 58% of Americans would get a Covid-19 vaccine. Leading pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Pfizer have created vaccines with efficacy rates of more than 90% that will be ready […]. The post The Supply Chain’s Critical Role in Successful Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution appeared first on Kuebix.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The recent disruptions worldwide have exposed how important end-to-end visibility and control are to building the resiliency required to survive and thrive in changing conditions. Being equipped when disruptions occur means knowing what’s going on at every tier in your supply chain, understanding cross-functional impacts, quickly executing decisions and continuously monitoring and optimizing the results.
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions with Shanna Greathouse and Tony Nichols. Tony Nichols , Shanna Greathouse , and Joe Lynch discuss overcoming supply chain disruptions. Tony and Shanna work at CarrierDirect , a company that specializes in helping companies minimize supply chain risk. About Tony Nichols. Tony Nichols is a Vice President in CarrierDirect’s Supply Chain Practice.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Managing complex supply chains is an art unto itself, but it all comes down to one fundamental principle: transparency.
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GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Many small and medium-sized businesses make use of supply chain management consulting services in some way. The value of supply chain consultant services is higher right now due to the increased demand for more. Because of the value consultants can bring to the table and their impact on supply chain system networks, consultancy services are likely.read More.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 9, 2020
It’s the last few weeks of the year which means it is time to look back at the year in logistics. And 2020 was certainly quite the year in logistics. As always, it was a busy year covering the latest supply chain and logistics trends, emerging technologies, mergers and acquisitions, major news announcements, and more. We want to take this opportunity to reflect on the Top 15 most popular logistics articles written this year and […].
Kuebix
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Supply chains throughout the U.S. are feeling the impact of massive disruptions in their logistics operations brought on by the pandemic. Manufacturing, transporting and storing products while meeting new rules and regulations regarding health is a lot for companies to handle. These best practices to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are subject to change as […].
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 1, 2020
The global pandemic is pushing the world’s supply chains to their limits. Here’s how supply chain technology is helping them fix the problem and plan for the future. The global pandemic has done a good job of shining a bright hot spotlight on the world’s supply chains. Never before in modern history have we seen. Read more Closing Remarks: Supply Chain Takes Center Stage in 2020.
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Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Occasionally, a year comes along to which we gladly bid adieu — 2020 is one such year for many individuals and companies. Irish-American author Stewart Stafford summed up the feelings of many when he wrote, “You don’t need 20/20 vision to see that 2020 is a giant caca burrito getting forced down our throats.” The truth is, difficult times often require us to reassess how things are going — and that can be a good thing.
Logility
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The human race has long appreciated that disruptions are part of life, they come in waves, and the best laid plans don’t always result in the outcomes we work to achieve. The idiom that describes falling out of the frying pan into the fire goes back at least as far as the 1500’s. And 2,000 years ago, a Greek fable warned of being like the hare that, while being chased by a dog, decided to escape by jumping into the sea.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The saying goes- the only thing staying the same is that everything keeps changing. And the statement becomes especially true with supply chain management. It’s crucial to track the 2021 trends in the supply chain needed for success. Advanced solutions that mirror these trends will enable success in the coming year. During a year of.read More. The post 5 More 2021 Trends in the Supply Chain to Start Thinking About Now appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
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