Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 29, 2015

'I have been an analyst for over a decade. Two years at Gartner Group , six years at AMR Research (now Gartner), two years at Altimeter Group and three years as the founder of Supply Chain Insights. Over this period, I have watched the acceptance of cloud-based supply chain solutions evolve. In 2002, there was no interest. In studies from the periods of 2006-2008, there was slow adoption of 15-20%, and today, the supply chain leader prefers a cloud-based solution.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 31, 2015

'Tried every trick in the book to boost your supply chain but didn’t achieve the results you wanted? Imagine if you had access to strategies and tips used by your competitors and industry leaders to stay ahead. With proven business results. Now you do – at the Quintiq resource center. From comprehensive whitepapers and webinar recordings to notable industry reports, the Quintiq resource center boasts profit-boosting strategies that have transformed the supply chain of industry leaders around the

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

'Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? As you know, the atmosphere for freight brokers is only getting more competitive. If you want to stay ahead of the competition, it’s not just a question of reading industry newsletters. Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication.

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Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 30, 2015

'I studied strategy and international management during my MBA program because I like to look forward. Back then I wasn’t as interested in the numbers of business, and I still owe my friend Kevin at least a portion of my degree for helping me get through statistics. So, while I may have hated it, I made it through accounting, finance and statistics, and it prepared me to enter Corporate America.

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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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SCM Research

MARCH 23, 2015

'Is it possible to achieve high environmental and social performance in global supply chains? I am happy to share the following guest post by Dr. Jury Gualandris, shedding some light on this problem. Thank you for contributing to my blog. Increasing demand from a variety of stakeholders has pushed firms to improve environmental and social sustainability in their supply chains.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 26, 2015

'Yesterday morning, I woke to learn the news. H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group were merging. The press release, sprayed with superlatives of goodness, promises great things; but as I read it, I smiled. This, I believe, is a sign of a new wave of merger mania. Let’s start with the facts. The merged company will be the third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth in the world.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 25, 2015

'Since oil prices began their decline in the second half of 2014, the burning question on the minds of analysts and economists alike has been this: where will it stop? But as a CNN Money poll points out , it’s a guessing game at best. Analysts have been rigorously attempting to pin down the magic number, watching a range of indicators from OPEC announcements to rig counts.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2015

'Today we bring you some digestible information around safety in manufacturing. Our aim at Cerasis continues and will always be to provide the most important information to those in the manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, and logistics industry. As a transportation management solutions provider offering both technology solutions and managed services , our goal as a business is to provide a streamlined processes and allow core business focus for our shipper customers who are manufacturers

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Supply Chain Insights

MARCH 20, 2015

'There are lots of folks in the supply chain community that have years of experience. Then there are folks like me who are just cutting their teeth. Newbies such as myself realize how much opportunity is out there because supply chain is just SO BIG, and we start down a new career path bewildered and full of questions. “What should I do? How does that work?

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 31, 2015

'I will not reveal the name of the organisation for obvious reasons but their Supply Chain is clearly one very impressive, slick machine. Across the Source, Plan, Make and Deliver Supply Chain disciplines we can see excellence and leading edge systems and performance. Source. Raw and packaging materials are bought at very competitive prices yet with equally favourable payment terms.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 31, 2015

What are the essential purchasing books you should read? In this article, we will uncover the best purchasing books to help you get the edge over competition. Background Historically, purchasing people are considered a kind of clerical workers who are expected to perform basic tasks such as document issuance and price negotiation. Now companies of all sizes realize how purchasing can help creating competitive advantage.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 31, 2015

'Age has always been a significant differentiator of consumers; but, it is only one of many demographic traits that need … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing: Understanding Generational Differences appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 15, 2015

'Almost a year and a half ago, I published a post entitled ‘ERP upgrades: Where’s your focus?’. The post was inspired – one might say provoked – by discussions I’d had with several manufacturing and logistics companies. Many of these companies were preoccupied with their next ERP upgrade, and the new reporting features and functionality that would soon be available.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 19, 2015

'Editor’s Note: This guest blog features Barcoding, Inc. Barcoding, Inc. is a systems integrator. They offer automated data capture solutions – from project planning and development to implementation and ongoing support post-deployment – for thousands of clients all over the country. In fact, it’s what they’ve done successfully now since 1998 , a testament to the strength of their people and the dedication they have to their customers.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 31, 2015

'With the logistics industry growing at 22 percent annually, both shippers and transportation providers are searching for workers who have what it takes to succeed in their line of work, which increasingly is being driven by information technology. Likewise, colleges and universities want to prepare new entrants to not just gain a foothold in the logistics industry but to hit the ground running and advance their careers.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 30, 2015

'by Melissa Clow SupplyChainBrain attended our annual Kinexions user conference, and while there, they completed a number of customer video interviews. In this interview, hear how fundamental shifts in supply chain management have significantly altered the planning paradigm. JP Swanson, global supply chain analyst with Dow AgroSciences, talks about how his company has adapted to the change, and improved planning across multiple levels of its supply network.

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The Network Effect

MARCH 27, 2015

'We’ve shared other maps in the past that help explain today’s global supply chain. Well, here’s another amazing map that helps reveal the complex underlying infrastructure that everything we buy and consume must pass through. This map, prepared by Wonkblog and based on data by the National Bridge Inventory, shows every highway bridge in U.S. that is longer than 20 feet.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 26, 2015

'Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. However, most inventory control theories are too complicated or too difficult to apply to real world situations. Then, this article will show you 10 simple principles that you can use to streamline your inventory management practices right away. 1) Utilize cross-functional team If you''re an inventory controller and you choose to stay in your cubicle for the whole day, it''s the indication that yo

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2015

'Consumers in the developed world have come to expect supermarkets to offer all varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout … Continued. The post Food Security: Overcoming Risks in the Food Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 25, 2015

'The worlds of Supply Chain and popular music may be strange bed fellows but if you look closely you will see many a smash hit have a supply chain theme. Let us take a tongue-in-cheek look at the latest Supply Chain charts. I Want My ERP – Sting is at number 10 with his classic need for a decent ERP system to support your business. Avoid off the shelf solutions as they rarely work in the long run.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2015

'Over the weekend, I came across the following story, which was published in the New York Times back on January 19, 1988: Isidor I. Rabi, the Nobel laureate in physics was once asked, ”Why did you become a scientist, rather than a doctor or lawyer or businessman, like the other immigrant kids in your neighborhood?” ”My mother made me a scientist without ever intending it.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 27, 2015

'by Alexa Cheater Quick, tell me everything you know about supply chain! Okay, maybe not everything you know. I’m pretty sure that would take years with the experience some of you have. Maybe more like the CliffsNotes version. Why? Well, I’m new to the supply chain industry and need to get up to speed in a hurry. I’ve just joined the Kinaxis team as the social media and public relations manager, filling in for the next 14 months, and while I’ve got a great handle on the functions of my role, doi

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The Network Effect

MARCH 26, 2015

'(Ken Teegardin/Flickr). Determining future trends in consumer products or most any industry was not nearly as difficult in the past as it is today. One of the major trends is that industry leaders must be students of major trends. In order to develop good strategies and execute against them, today’s leader needs to know what is happening now and a sense for what is to come.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 18, 2015

'One of my favorite parts of being an analyst and a columnist for Logistics Viewpoints, aside from expounding on omni-channel retail and supply chain logistics trends and technologies, is the opportunity to learn. As much as I may know about supply chain logistics, there is always room to learn. I learn from my peers, and […].

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 25, 2015

'“The rise of the omni-consumer,” asserts Fabrizio Brasca (@FabBrasca), Vice President of Global Logistics at JDA Software, “has changed virtually … Continued. The post Transforming the Supply Chain in an Omnichannel World appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

MARCH 18, 2015

'If you are honest you have probably sat bored in an airport lounge waiting for your inevitably delayed flight and listened in on a conversation. Go on, admit it! If the discussion topic is not one with which you are familiar it can be as if you are listening to speech in a foreign language. Different businesses and functions within the same businesses use a variety of words and phrases to describe what they actually do and not all are obvious to outsiders.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2015

'Live Episode: April 2, 2015 at 12:00 ET. The first two episodes of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence , and how to define and implement an effective transportation strategy. In this episode, led by Chris Johnson, VP Research and Development at LeanLogistics , we will discuss the important role technology plays in helping companies successfully execute their transportation strategy.

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Kinaxis

MARCH 25, 2015

'by Alexa Cheater Our partner Celestica recently published the following article, ‘ Is your company being held hostage by poor inventory performance? ’ The authors, Anandhi Narayanan, Senior Manager, Advanced Customer Solutions, Charles Thomas, Director, IT Customer Solutions, Stacey Greene, Director of Inventory Optimization and Robert Rejano, Processes and Applications Advisor, all with Celestica, describe the critical steps needed to drive inventory performance improvements.

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