How to Manage Supply Chain Planning Priorities
Demand Driven Technologies
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Your company's operational efficiency depends on its ability to set smart supply chain priorities. Here are four tips for avoiding conflicts. Source.
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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 27, 2022
In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. I know, a head-scratcher. My conclusion? Sometimes organizations are too sure and chase shiny objects, push a fad, or fall prey under the spell of a Supply Chain Conquistador.
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How can your organization get started with Digital Supply Chain Twin? Unlock the potential with these practical steps
AIMMS
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The post How can your organization get started with Digital Supply Chain Twin? Unlock the potential with these practical steps appeared first on AIMMS.
5 Tough Love Tips to Choosing Best TMS Software
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Having spent many years in business development and sales, I’ve spoken to many supply chain and logistics executives from a range of industries. More and more organizations these days see how their competitors are digitally transforming and they don’t want to be left behind. Everyone wants to be leading their industry, but leading an industry. Read more.
5 Steps to 100% Inventory & Asset Accuracy: A Warehouse Manager’s Guide to RFID
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We’re excited to share a guide created in collaboration with our partners at Zebra and T&W Operations, experts in RFID Smart Solutions. The guide is “5 Steps to 100% Inventory & Asset Accuracy.” It highlights the use cases, benefits, and challenges of implementing RFID into your warehouse and supply chain operations and finding the right partner to get you there.
Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Jeff Baker, Vice President of Shared Services at Myers Industries. Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Neither of the customers highlighted in this article fall into that category. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions.
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CPG Companies Support Regenerative Agriculture
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The world faces a conundrum that affects each and every person on the planet — we all need to eat; however, producing the food we need is a leading cause of climate change. One way experts recommend addressing this conundrum is to focus on regenerative agriculture. Analysts from Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) explain, “Humans have been practicing agriculture for more than 10,000 years.
Organizational Alignment: Overlooked, but So Important.
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 15, 2022
When reviewing strategy decks for supply chain teams, I often see statements like “move from a functional-silo’d focus to a drive a more holistic response.” Or “push a shift from a focus on cost to drive value?” Sound familiar? As an analyst, I am always searching for answers and clear definitions. To help, I will ask, “How do you define value?
Creating the Future of Logistics with Jeff Dangelo
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Jeff Dangelo and Joe Lynch discuss creating the future of logistics. Jeff is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura , a technology company that is building the future of logistics. About Jeff Dangelo. Jeff Dangelo is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura, a technology company that is building the future of logistics.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 2, 2022)
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2022
December, already? I was thinking of something witty to write as we enter the last month of 2022, but all that came to mind were these lyrics by the Counting Crows: A long December and there’s reason to believeMaybe this year will be better than the last With nothing more to say, here is the. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (December 2, 2022).
Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics
Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker
The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create
A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years.
Volkswagen Group Selects Ivalua to Digitize its Indirect Procurement Processes
ivalua
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. Redwood City, CA, December 15, 2022. Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and Capgemini, a global IT services and consulting firm, today announced that after a comprehensive evaluation of available technology solutions, the Volkswagen Group has chosen Ivalua’s platform to digitize its global indirect procurement processes for the Group’s entire brand portfolio.
How the IoT Can Drive Sustainable Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2022
More and more companies are adopting advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things (IoT) to transform their supply chains and keep pace with market requirements.
How to Manage and Prevent Excess Inventory
Ware2Go
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Excess inventory can drain margins and decrease efficiency in the supply chain. Learn how to streamline your supply chain and better manage your inventory. From Supply Shortages to Excess Inventory. Excess inventory is plaguing retailers of all sizes, dragging down profitability and filling up warehouse shelves. According to Morgan Stanley , retailers currently have a 19% discrepancy between inventory levels and sales growth .
Future Focus: Constructing Unshakeable Stability in Your Manufacturing Supply Chain
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.
Maersk Innovation with Erez Agmoni
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Dr. Erez Agmoni and Joe Lynch discuss Maersk innovation. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk, the largest shipping company in the world. About Erez Agmoni. Dr. Erez Agmoni is the Senior VP of Innovation & Strategic Growth for Maersk in North America. After many years working in Israel, Asia, and Latin America, Erez is now based in New Jersey, USA.
Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2022 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights)
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Earlier this month, one of my guests on Talking Logistics said, “Supply chain and logistics professionals have wanted a seat at the C-suite table for a long time. Nobody said, however, that it would be the hot seat.” Whether it’s figuring out how to “do more with less” due to labor constraints, preparing for potential. Read more. The post Top 10 Talking Logistics Posts in 2022 (Plus Indago & Other Highlights) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The Dirty Secret of E-Commerce. The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep.
Using Logistics Software Solutions to Manage Inventory in a Downturn
C3 Solutions
DECEMBER 8, 2022
“Winter is coming.” The Federal Reserve has put the brakes on spending in the US in a bid to control inflation, raising the prospect of a recession that could be more prolonged than the painful economic downturn that followed the financial crisis of 2008.
ESG Reporting: It Is Inevitable, But It Doesn’t Mean That It Must Be Complicated
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In these challenging times, climate change must inevitably be a top-of-mind priority. We need to act now by making the right decisions. 2022 was the year of corporate commitments to sustainability, and 2023 is the year where promises become proposals, mission statements become metrics, and aims become actions. New regulations have been set regarding the corporates, and they must comply.
Report Links Car Supply Chain to Forced Labor in China
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The authors claim China's systematic repression of the Uyghurs and opaque supply chains has allowed the automotive industry to become reliant on abusive suppliers.
Happening Now: President Biden signs legislation avoiding rail strike
West Coast and California Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2022
President Biden has signed legislation today that imposes a labor agreement on rail workers. According to Supply Chain Dive, this legislation helps the country avoid a national strike that could have cost the economy $2 billion per day.
The Connected Ecosystem with Bill Vitti
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Bill Vitti and Joe Lynch discuss the connected ecosystem, which is one of the best ways to describe Transflo. Bill is the President and CRO of Transflo, the trusted industry leader in mobile, telematics, and business process automation solutions to the transportation industry. About Bill Vitti . Bill Vitti joined Transflo as President in early 2022, with more than 25 years’ experience in the transportation industry.
The Road Ahead in Supply Chain Visibility and Execution
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Supply chain executives, technology companies, and consultants have been talking about the importance of supply chain visibility and execution for many years. Yet, few have truly mastered this discipline so far. And now the operating environment is more dynamic, global, and uncertain than ever, posing additional challenges. But the technology landscape has also changed, with.
Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency
Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association
In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.
This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. At the beginning of the year, the global chip shortage had become so dire that large industrial companies were taking scarce chips out of washing machines to plug them into industrial modules. Since then, the worst of the global chip shortage has likely passed but the recovery is trudging along slowly and unevenly.
Advanced Services: The Business Case for Sustainable Productivity
IT Supply Chain
DECEMBER 9, 2022
By Adem Kulauzovic (pictured). Director of Automation, Domino Printing Sciences. The post Advanced Services: The Business Case for Sustainable Productivity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Six Supply Chain and Logistics Trends for 2023
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 15, 2022
All of these important trends will improve the performance and resiliency of supply chain and logistics and better align the industry with key global macro-trends such as sustainability.
How eCommerce Shipping Boxes Can Drive Up Supply Chain Costs: An Interview with Jack Ampuja
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Jack Ampuja is president of Supply Chain Optimizers. Jack’s firm has completed more than 500 packaging optimization projects for manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies, saving an average 10% in supply chain costs on each project. Jack was a recent guest on the Unboxing Fulfillment Podcast with host Harry Drajpuch discussing, among other things, how eCommerce shipping boxes can increase costs and erode profit.
eCommerce Sustainability: A Comprehensive Look at 2023 Consumer Attitudes
Advertiser: Sifted
Sifted surveyed 500 consumers to understand their attitudes toward sustainable shipping practices. Their report outlines how important it is to them, how price impacts that importance, and what sacrifices they're willing to make for greener shipping.
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