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.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The post 4 Gartner® Insights for Supply Chain Network Design Success appeared first on AIMMS.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Tl;dr With a surge of students interested in supply chain management, employers have a unique opportunity to hire their future superstars. In Part 2 of this post, I share recommendations that employers can use to up their recruiting games and make the most of their new, talented employees. State of Play In Part 1 of this two-part post, I dug into a recent article from Bloomberg, “ Forget Finance.

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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

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 27, 2021

COVID-19 was nothing short of a Black Swan event for supply chains, causing rippling disruptions that continue to affect global markets. While some of these struggles will play themselves out over time, others are more permanent, signaling a paradigm shift in the way we think about supply chains of the future. It’s forcing a change. Continue reading.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. Transitioning from manual operations and implementing automated solutions enhances processes and improves performance monitoring and decision making, avoiding rework, downtime, defects, and bottlenecks and ultimately improve customer service and increase profitability.

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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.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 296

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Boost Employee Engagement in Supply Chain! Employee turnover article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Mckay. Working in supply chain management can be difficult at all levels. Regardless of whether you’re a frontline worker managing packaging, a truck driver transporting goods, or senior management monitoring budgets, the supply chain has a lot of moving parts.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 26, 2021

By Dan Johnson (pictured). Head of Automation, Future Workforce. The post Is intelligent automation the answer to the supply chain skills shortage? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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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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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 9, 2021

With my background of 15+ years as an ERP-SAP-PROJECT MANAGER and previous 20 years in SCM both in India and Overseas. I would like to state the following ERP Implementation Failure Reasons. You will also find this article written by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed useful – 9 Drowning ERP Implementation Risk Factors You Need to be. Continue reading. The post 6 ERP Implementation Failure Reasons – by an ERP Expert appeared first on SCMDOJO.

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India SAP SCM Supply Chain Software 139

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 13, 2021

President Biden wants to break a logjam at U.S. ports and stave off a holiday season of shortages and delays — bottlenecks that officials and stakeholders say extend far beyond the reach of the White House.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There is a belief that manufacturing is a mechanical process with not much thinking involved. While this is wrong for manufacturing in general it is especially wrong for process manufacturers – companies that produce food and beverages, paints, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Each day these manufacturers manage complex supply chains , carry out highly precise production, and must negotiate a raft of regulations.

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Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills 119

Taulia

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Global supply chains are more complex than ever. In today’s challenging market, companies face multiple challenges, from shortages of crucial components to port congestion, high shipping costs, logistics delays and uneven customer demand. At the same time, companies are paying more attention to the importance of ESG and sustainability objectives in supply chain management, and the role that automation and efficiency can play in minimizing the need for time and resource intensive processes.

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Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 105

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Fiona Lowbridge, Vice President of Client Success at ALOM.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 22, 2021

By Brian Atkinson (pictured). General Manager & VP EMEA at Five9. The post Retailers have a huge task on their hands to get the ball rolling appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Adexa

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Announcing the relaunch of our website For immediate release Marketing Manager Contact: Ron Wilson | (310) 642-2122 | rwilson@adexa.com. Los Angeles, California – Oct., 2021 We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. We wanted to make the new website more informative, faster, easier to navigate, and more user-friendly.

Supply Chain Design Software 104

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Los Angeles Optimization Software 104

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The research company identified three main actions that supply chain leaders can take to improve today’s most pressing issues: disruption, climate change and employee fatigue.

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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The pandemic pushed manufacturers and distributors to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. In fact, 29% of businesses stated they would explore initiatives to address immediate needs and accelerate digital transformation.

Manufacturing Procurement 119

Manufacturing Procurement Distribution Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing 119

Unleashed

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Micro-fulfilment is a strategy eCommerce businesses are using to meet customer demand for faster delivery and pick-up times for online purchases. By setting up a smaller, more convenient – and often automated – warehouse to fulfil orders, businesses can cut their fulfilment times significantly. Here we take a look at what micro-fulfilment entails, how the system works best, and what SMEs can do to take advantage of this new fulfilment system.

Inventory Reduction 104

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

BR Williams has been awarded the 2021 “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation” by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women in Trucking (WIT). BR Williams, a leading provider of trucking , fulfillment , and logistics services in the United States, was awarded the “ 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation ” by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women in Trucking (WIT).

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 20, 2021

By Adam Lower (pictured). Product Lifecycle Management expert, Centric Software. The post Startups & supply chain data: How cosmetics startups can outmanouver big brands with shared data appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

Data 105

Data Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply and Demand 105

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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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HICX Solutions

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For this episode of Supplier Experience Live from HICX, we are joined by Stephen Day. Stephen is Chief Procurement Officer at Kantar , a data analytics and brand consulting media company based in London. Stephen’s expertise is wide ranging, from operations management, to supply chain management, multi-country transformation and change management. Stephen talks to us about why now is the best time to get a foot in the door of the procurement industry.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 18, 2021

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that the globalized nature of the euro area’s economy makes it highly vulnerable to systemic shocks from supply chain disruptions.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. That is now becoming a reality as businesses come to realize that data is the most significant asset they possess. Using data has the potential to open up new business models, technologies, and an ecosystem where anything-as-a-service is possible.

Manufacturing Procurement 111

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Predictive Analytics Software 111

Tecsys

OCTOBER 19, 2021

With organizations facing more supply chain complexity than any time in history, 3PLs are well-positioned to provide turnkey supply chain elasticity capable of scaling up, down and sideways to respond rapidly to changes in demand. The post Fueling the Future of 3PL: The Convergence of Horsepower and Brainpower appeared first on Tecsys.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Organizations used to talk about their sustainability aspirations but now these aspirations have broadened to embrace social responsibility and governance. That’s good, of course. Most organizations know they have responsibilities towards a broader set of stakeholders than just their shareholders. Employees, consumers, the workers in their extended supply chains—and, naturally, the planet itself.

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IT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 20, 2021

By Oliver Guy (pictured). Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Software AG. The post The customer experience can be dramatically improved by implementing new technology appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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3rdwave

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In this blog, we’ll argue that the optimization of item-level visibility actually starts with Product Master Data (PMD).

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