Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 12, 2014
'I am an old gal. In six months, I will raise a toast to my sixtieth birthday. It is hard for me to believe that I am that old and still working. Many of my friends are retiring. The industry is in flux. Daily, I get notices from Linkedin of job changes. Sometimes, I ask myself, “Where has time gone?” Other times I celebrate how much I have learned.
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Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 21, 2014
'Managing the smooth flow of material and information in global supply chain context has been a business challenge for many years and many companies tries to find the new ways to take the advantage of the shift of global economy. Then, this article will show you some good resources that will help you handle the complexities in global scm. Background Even though re-shoring concept has been adopted more and more by companies of all sizes, maintaining the good control of overseas facilities and kee
Talking Logistics
MARCH 12, 2014
'A couple of years ago, I was a victim of identity theft. Someone filed a false tax return using my Social Security number and made off with a refund check. When I tried to file my tax return electronically, the IRS rejected it because “a return with that Social Security number has already been filed,” so I had to file a paper return and wait almost a year to get the situation cleared up and get my refund.
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DELMIA Quintiq
MARCH 20, 2014
'The arrival of an assembly line is cemented in the history of manufacturing. The assembly line redefined the meaning of ‘sequencing’ where a series of steps are performed in a certain order to manufacture a finished product. Ever since, sequencing has been an integral part of the metals manufacturing industry. But what happens when you get orders for products with special characteristics?
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Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 19, 2014
'“Lora in your own way, you are helping. You tell it straight. You are pissy and opinionated in this world of supply chain blandness. I find it refreshing.” Quote from a reporter this morning. The term supply chain excellence is easier to say than define. It permeates corporate strategy, but it lacks definition. I have been trying to define it as a supply chain analyst for over fifteen years.
SCM Research
MARCH 20, 2014
'Today, the World Bank has released its Logistics Performance Index 2014. The report is titled “Connecting to Compete 2014: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy” The index, which is based on survey data collected from more than 1,000 logistics managers, allows a comparison of 160 countries in terms of trade dimensions, such as infrastructure quality, customs performance and timeliness of shipments.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 13, 2014
'Manufacturers and retailers face a variety of challenges and competitive pressures — whether it’s keeping pace with Amazon and Walmart; navigating through the various regulations and other factors that are impacting transportation capacity; or finding and retaining supply chain talent. In this episode, Eric Meister, Chief Operating Officer at LeanLogistics , discusses how these challenges and competitive pressures are leading manufacturers and retailers to seek flexible transportat
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DELMIA Quintiq
MARCH 10, 2014
'The road to achieving sales and operations (S&OP) excellence is not an easy one. But knowing how to explore potentially different situations and the outcome each situation has on your KPIs, is a step in the right direction. This is what we’ll be discussing at our upcoming sales & operations webinar. Making more effective S&OP decisions.
Supply Chain Opz
MARCH 21, 2014
'Managing the smooth flow of material and information in global supply chain context has been a business challenge for many years and many companies tries to find the new ways to take the advantage of the shift of global economy. Then, this article will show you some good resources that will help you handle the complexities in global scm. Background Even though re-shoring concept has been adopted more and more by companies of all sizes, maintaining the good control of overseas facilities and kee
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 27, 2014
'“How can I move the ball down the field, if I don’t have the ball?” A Question from my Training Class this Week. “How do I know if I am ready for cool technologies? Especially demand sensing and shaping?” A Demand Planner for a Large Multinational Pharmaceutical Company. Last week was a blur. It was a series of days on planes, trains and automobiles.
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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MARCH 17, 2014
'At Enchange, we have provided a many interim managers for clients over the years. I was discussing our supply chain interim management services with a client recently and she asked whether she should be hiring interim managers or consultants. We had a long chat and it turned out that interim managers were the right solution for her project. The main reason in this case was that she insisted in retaining total control of the project and the key need was for expert resource to deliver a number of
Talking Logistics
MARCH 2, 2014
'This episode is based on a talk Adrian recently gave at the ISM Supply Chain Diversity Summit. In this episode, Adrian — the son of Cuban immigrants — shares stories, experiences, and lessons learned by exploring where he came from. He makes the case of why connecting with your heritage, and your family history in particular, can provide you with important insights and inspiration for succeeding in life and business.
DELMIA Quintiq
MARCH 11, 2014
'When the German auto industry meets, manufacturers and suppliers worldwide listen very carefully. After all, German manufacturers that are used to success are often trendsetters for new products and process innovations. At the Forum Automobillogistik 2014 in Frankfurt, however, it was an American woman who caused a stir. “We build where we sell and buy where we sell!
ModusLink Corporation
MARCH 17, 2014
'Some of our executives recently attended SCM World Live in Miami. While the reprieve from winter was probably appreciated, the key driver for our attendance is that the organization brings together a large number of innovative, successful, front-line supply chain practitioners who openly discuss problems and solutions. It’s not your typical trade show and we consistently learn a lot from these SCM World events.
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
Supply Chain View from the Field
MARCH 29, 2014
'As “Obamacare” continues to plow forward, the effects on the healthcare environment are slowly but surely being felt. One of the biggest recipients of this trend is the pharmaceutical environment. Several trends have shaped the pharmaceutical ecosystem in the last few years, and Obamacare is only one among many. The issues supply chain executives face in this environment are significant, but also represent opportunities for those who know and think about how to embrace this comple
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MARCH 11, 2014
'Recognition. Everyone needs to feel a bit of warmth and appreciation at some stage at home and work or life can be a bit of a drudge. Recognition of an achievement or responsibility can take various forms. At school, recognition as the class Milk Monitor was keenly sought after. (UK readers born after 1971 are thinking if a Milk Monitor was a computer screen launched before Apple Inc got their act together with the Mac.).
Supply Chain Network
MARCH 13, 2014
'Not only is the biggest challenge facing retail supply chain professionals today to solve the Omni-commerce Logistics Puzzle , it may also represent an excellent opportunity for supply chain professionals to elevate their roles in retail organizations. Several of the omni-channel related presentations I attended referenced the central or critical role supply chain pros must play on an ongoing basis in order to successfully develop and roll out sustainable omni-commerce business in their organiz
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.
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 13, 2014
'Traditional mass-production manufacturing plants lower the unit cost of production but in many cases are too inflexible for today’s fast-changing markets. Alternative manufacturing models are emerging that are much nimbler; a development that spells big changes for supply chain management. In my previous blog post Impact of Macro-Trends on Supply Chains: Digitization of Products , I looked at how product digitization might impact distribution networks.
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 27, 2014
' European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014. Date: 16- 18 June 2014. Venue: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona, Spain. Organisation: WTG Events. URL: www.sclsummit.com. Building next-generation supply chains – Supporting growth through innovative and responsive strategies. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world.
BlueYonder
MARCH 18, 2014
'In his keynote address at NRF, JDA CEO Hamish Brewer noted that retailers seem to be spending a lot more time and investment on generating eCommerce revenue than on establishing supply chain practices to effectively execute on those orders. When well-known financial analyst Deborah Weinswig, formerly with Citi Research and now Chief Customer Officer at Profitect, tweeted her agreement, Supply Chain Nation decided to get her expert insights on this topic.
Tompkins Blog
MARCH 13, 2014
'Chris Ferrell, Director Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium. RALEIGH, NC — Shippers and carriers this year can expect to see many new trends related to transportation, as well as a continuation of several critical challenges from 2013. Trends in the Transportation Industry , a report by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium, pulls back the curtain on today’s hottest transportation issues.
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Supply Chain View from the Field
MARCH 22, 2014
'Our SCRC team sent out invitations to our next SCRC meeting on April 23 and 24, which will focus on a theme that is often discussed in the press, but which many people have yet to really define effectively: “ Managing Relationships to Drive Supplier-Led Innovation.”. The concept of measuring and structuring supplier relationships to drive performance has been around for many years.
RFgen
MARCH 24, 2014
At a recent Plastics News Executive Forum, logistics experts from nearly every industry came together to address the dangers of increasingly complex supply chains and answer the question, “What is logistics management? ” While companies once had robust distribution routes that crisscrossed the globe, recent disruptions have led businesses to reconsider their processes and instead opt for a leaner, more streamlined strategy.
MIT Supply Chain
MARCH 20, 2014
'Competitive play. As in sports, agile companies can choose not to respond in certain situations. If there was a league table of desirable supply chain attributes, then “agility” would be somewhere near the top. But what exactly is supply chain agility and how can it be evaluated? Dr. David Gligor , Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI), is engaged in research to answer these questions.
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