GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 6, 2021
OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. As the state of the trucking market evolves and innovations improve , OTR freight management technologies and logistics service providers offer transportation management optimization to help businesses avoid significant supply chain disruption.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 14, 2021
I recently attended a webinar on need to decarbonize the air transport industry – a very urgent priority ! Pierpaolo Cazzola, International Transport Forum (ITF), an inter-governmental think tank, presented the organization’s recent findings and recommendations, ahead of the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) conferences. The “Decarbonizing Air Transport” report shows a tough road ahead for cutting emissions in the airline industry.
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DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 11, 2021
In this new reality we live in, change is the only constant. Manufacturers across industries are facing overwhelming volatility due to the coronavirus pandemic, the effects of which are still impacting the global market and supply chains, regulations, customer expectations and more. The way forward implies resiliency in all aspects of the business, and for manufacturing in particular, this means implementing the right strategies as stepping stones to build and drive strategic flexibility.
AIMMS
OCTOBER 12, 2021
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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 Shaman
OCTOBER 5, 2021
My email box is full of the “ain’t it awful blogs. ” The storyline starts with a supply chain story of a shortage–semiconductors, rental cars, plastics–and ends with an easy answer. My take? Nothing about the current state of the supply chain is easy. The burning issue of change is deep in boardroom discussions. Supply chain leaders have the ability to drive change like never before.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Who wouldn’t want their supply chain to be “optimized,” right? Optimization is peak efficiency, using the perfect balance of inventory and resources to service customer demand without incurring any unnecessary costs or waste. However, optimization is a term that’s often misunderstood and applied incorrectly in the supply chain world. . Even in a perfectly optimized supply chain, if you zoom in on a specific process, it may appear to be running sub-optimally.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service. Additionally, many companies today are placing an increased focus and significance in assessing the wherewithal of a Logistics Service Provider by their sustai
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Discover how the right cloud-based platform can enable end-to-end visibility in your modular production for agile operations and increased customer satisfaction. In the race to meet shifting consumer preferences, success belongs to manufacturers that can quickly reconfigure their operations to capitalize on opportunities. This can be enabled leveraging a modular production system.
3GTMS
OCTOBER 26, 2021
–This award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments leverage supply chains for competitive advantage.– We are pleased to announce that our Chief Revenue Officer, Stephanie Richelieu Stagger, has been named among Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Women in Supply Chain. “Stephanie is committed to driving customer-centric thinking and execution that delivers 3G customers both the […].
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 25, 2021
With cookies going away, ad blocking becoming popular, and regulations concerning how personal data can be used on the rise, brands are scrambling for ways to reach their target consumers. Many brands are turning to social media influencers. Fashion journalist Emily Farra ( @emilyfarra ) believes influencers are “the retailers of the 2020s.”[1] This begs the question: Do influencers really influence?
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Dramtatically Reduced Service in Grocery Stores Since Pandemic was Declared. To say that the pandemic made 2020 a very challenging year would be a gross understatement. Because of service disruptions – not being able to buy toilet paper, for example – the supply chain has been more discussed than ever before. It was also a very, very tough year for supply chain professionals working in the grocery supply chain.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Cybersecurity Measures Were Among the Highest-Ranked Needs. With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. According to the report, 93% of respondents, including 92% of leadership and 94% of managers cited a 3PL with cybersecurity measures in place as critical when selecting a service provider.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Background. Manufacturers today face lots of challenges driven by changing customer expectations. Significant advancements in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technologies in recent years has reduced the cost of adopting new technologies and broadening the spectrum of what is available. The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale.
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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.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Lufthansa Cargo has finalized the implementation of its production planning and control (PPC) transformation project. Based on DELMIA Quintiq -part of Dassault Systèmes- software and Ab Ovo’s industry expertise, the cargo airline implemented a production planning application as one element of the PPC system that enables it to maximize capacity of workstations and improve the flow of freight and cargo through the main hub in Frankfurt.
Logility
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Sustainable supply chains aren’t just better for the world; they also grow long-term value for your business. A sustainable supply chain doesn’t just have a positive impact on the world. It’s also good for business and helps to support long-term growth. In light of both compliance standards and consumer preferences, non-sustainable supply chains create business risks, including higher chances for reputational damage and supply chain disruptions due to ecological collapses or internat
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a controversial subject — made all the more controversial by science fiction writers who often depict dystopian futures in which humans are hunted to distinction by artificial intelligence systems. Even luminaries like Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk have issued warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The type of AI generating these concerns — artificial general intelligence — doesn’t yet exist.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Warehouse Labor Woes are Worse than Ever. On the surface, the jobs report in the US looked positive. Unemployment had fallen to 4.8 percent. But more people left the job force than joined it. (The math makes it seem like the unemployment rate should have gone up, but the unemployment rate reflects those actively looking for work.). Many sectors that pay low wages have struggled to find workers.
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
OCTOBER 27, 2021
As the logistics market continues to create supply chain disruption, shippers are looking for consultative support and solutions to help maintain a competitive advantage. Creating trucking efficiency through transportation management optimization is an essential part of supply chain management and network navigation. As reported by Steve Banker of Forbes , “ When a shipper decides it needs to improve its transportation performance, it typically attempts to achieve this by either buying a transp
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 15, 2021
This webinar was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with IQAX (Intelligence to accelerate transformation). IQAX is an independent entity with a deep understanding of ocean shipping and a strong heritage in global trade digitalisation and logistics visibility. Leveraging the unique capabilities of blockchain technology, IQAX is launching solutions to create an industry-first: an ecosystem that transcends the limitations of the parallel working paradigm to deliver predictive analytics, end-to-
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The supply chain is the heart of an organization’s operations. The vulnerabilities in global supply chains revealed during the pandemic proved to be a wake-up call for companies and industry at large. Moving forward, supply chains will heavily rely on organizational digital transformation, which entails optimizing operations (people, process and technology) for resilience and future-readiness.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 25, 2021
As supply chains scramble to keep up with the 32% net increase in the sale of products (physical goods), teams are reacting. Demand is outstripping supply: inefficiencies abound. Business leaders are simultaneously facing inflation and shortages. Labor, once assumed as available and a cost to be managed, is now an Achilles heel in the supply chain. As I read business periodicals and watch network news, the supply chain is headline news.
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.
Logility
OCTOBER 15, 2021
In our latest release, Logility has doubled down on technology developments to ensure sustainable, ethical practices that support brand integrity and corporate responsibility. We’re pleased to announce the general availability of our corporate responsibility solution, developed to help companies build stronger and more sustainable supply chains through better management of the growing number of corporate governance assessments and audits and through superior collaboration with the entire supply
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Time and again I write about the business value of warehouse technologies – WMS, warehouse automation, and robotics. I also discuss business processes that these technologies support. However, I believe that my writings have failed to highlight the importance of the implementation and integration processes and the value delivered by the teams that see these projects through.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Our focus in this blog series has been to establish forecast accuracy targets. In very general terms, the goal should be to add value to the business through the forecasting process. We have however focused on the forecast value add and using that to create a minimum acceptable forecast accuracy target in the previous blog. Now we will take that a step further and talk of ways of improving that further.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Developments. The halal industry is a fast-growing industry. According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. Halal is not static, but is going through an evolution from a (1) Muslim company (purely based on the trust between buyer and seller); (2) halal product (ingredients are compliant and production proc
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DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Hello and Welcome to the Week in Review! This is the weekly blog post for a quick overview of what happened in the DELMIA Communities this past week. However, there is a lot more than what is shown below – visit the communities to see the exchange of information and ideas between members and DELMIA experts. With eight active communities, you are sure to find at least one to suit your DELMIA interests.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 25, 2021
As supply chains scramble to keep up with the 32% net increase in the sale of products (physical goods), teams are reacting. Demand is outstripping supply: inefficiencies abound. Business leaders are simultaneously facing inflation and shortages. Labor, once assumed as available and a cost to be managed, is now an Achilles heel in the supply chain. As I read business periodicals and watch network news, the supply chain is headline news.
Logility
OCTOBER 8, 2021
CPG companies can collaborate more effectively, get consensus, and make better decisions faster with the right solutions for S&OP success. To say that today’s CPG marketplace has faced some disruption is an understatement, and the pandemic is only one of the elements causing turmoil. Companies using outmoded tools such as Excel spreadsheets and simple database systems to manage sales and operations planning (S&OP) have found themselves in an almost impossible position — stuck with outdat
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