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Are US-Chinese tariffs part of the new normal?
NC State SCRC
MAY 13, 2019
Today’s blog is a guest blog by my former student, Krunal Sonpal. The topic is a timely one, the on-going US-Chinese tariffs and what it means for supply chain executives.
May, 2019
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When Shipments Miss Estimated Delivery Date, WISMO Reigns
Convey
MAY 16, 2019
On a quiet, stormy Thursday evening just before Mother’s Day, warehouse workers loaded up […]. The post When Shipments Miss Estimated Delivery Date, WISMO Reigns appeared first on Convey. Retail Supply Chain
Peak Season or Seasons?
BluJay Solutions
MAY 14, 2019
Adapting your logistics and supply chain operations for multiple waves of peak. When is peak season for your business?
How is Demand Forecasting changing? How do you compare to your peers?
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AIMMS conducted research to assess how supply chain teams perceive the accuracy of their forecast and discover the tools and techniques they are using to upgrade the forecasting process. In this report, you will find helpful benchmarks and insights offered by your peers on the latest demand forecasting techniques, forecast granularity and periodicity, and expectations for the future.
5 Impacts of Autonomous Trucking on Supply Chains
Cerasis
MAY 16, 2019
The flying car of the future might still be out of reach, but autonomous trucking is moving quickly into view for many businesses. Trucks manned by technology, with no human drivers, are currently being tested around the globe.
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S&OP – 13 Years On, What Have We Learned and What Has Changed?
AIMMS
MAY 6, 2019
In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” The article looked at what Sales and Operations Planning is, what it isn’t, and whether companies were on the right path to implementing it. I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ?
Four Strategies To Deploy As Supply Chain Hits Main Street
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 30, 2019
May was a conference month. Social media awash with pictures of supply chain professionals attending the Lady Gaga event at SAP’s Sapphire, celebrating with drinks at the Gartner event, or rocking to the ZZ Top performance at JDA’s Icon conference trumpeted excitement. The news from these events?
Supply chain gender gap the topic of focus at MIT event
Kinaxis
MAY 6, 2019
by Leah McGuire Leah McGuire, Kerry Currier and Francini Ortiz at the 2019 MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Women in Supply Chain Summit, where the gender gap in supply chain was the topic of focus.
How Logistics Is Proving that Amazon Needs to Be Regulated
Freightos
MAY 13, 2019
A version of this article originally appeared on JOC.com. . A few days ago, Amazon announced one day delivery plans.
5 Perceptions on Demand Forecasting and How it's Changing
Speaker: Brian Dooley, Director SC Navigator, AIMMS
It’s no secret that demand is getting more difficult to predict. Is your demand forecasting process evolving with the times? How does your process stack up against others? Are you satisfied with your level of forecast accuracy? This webinar shares research findings from a recent survey among supply chain planning professionals to help you answer these questions.
Supply Chain Management Data: Here’s How Big Data Makes the Supply Chain More Efficient
Cerasis
MAY 29, 2019
It’s clear — and has been for a while — that big data and advanced analytics technologies are transforming a lot of day-to-day operations. In entertainment, it can suggest new movies and content.
Ingredients of a Successful Supply Chain: Transparency, Visibility, and Traceability
Talking Logistics
MAY 15, 2019
As the world becomes a more digitally-enabled community of people, things, and services, technology will be embedded in almost everything. People will leverage analytics engines, machine learning, internet-connected sensors, and more to fundamentally boost efficiencies everywhere.
Cloud and SaaS: A Perfect Match for Enterprise Labeling
Loftware
MAY 20, 2019
The cloud and SaaS in particular may enhance enterprise labeling. Supply Chain Labeling
S&OP: Can You Make Decisions at the Speed of Business?
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 18, 2019
Yawn. I spent time this week completing reference calls on the use of S&OP technologies. Seeking the next sequel in technology adoption, I want to write how the confluence of new technologies changed companies’ abilities to improve decisions.
Top 5 Barriers to Supply Chain Network Design Adoption and How to Overcome Them
Speaker: Brian Dooley, Director SC Navigator, AIMMS, and Paul van Nierop, Supply Chain Planning Specialist, AIMMS
Want to build your internal capability, reduce costs and make better decisions? It's easier than you think. This on-demand webinar shares research findings from Supply Chain Insights, including the top 5 obstacles that bog you down when trying to improve your network design efforts.
Toward a more effective supply chain
Kinaxis
MAY 21, 2019
by Richard Cushing In its recent e-book, The Path to Modern Supply Chain Planning – Why the Shift from Siloed to Collaborative Is Worth the Journey , Kinaxis identifies the warning signs of ineffective planning as follows: Siloed thinking. Disconnected execution. Lack of executive focus.
The Absolut Company: Balancing Service and Inventory Creates a Delicious Mix
ToolsGroup
MAY 14, 2019
The world’s #2 selling vodka brand leaves nothing to chance when it comes to quality and sustainability. Here’s how they teamed up with ToolsGroup partner Optilon for a seamless supply chain planning process.
How More Effective Inbound Logistics Management Improves Procurement in the Supply Chain
Cerasis
MAY 7, 2019
Making changes that promote effective inbound logistics management can have a significant impact on your organization’s procurement department and team members.
How Important is Talent When Selecting a 3PL?
Talking Logistics
MAY 28, 2019
Last week, Transplace (a Talking Logistics sponsor) announced the appointment of Tracy Rosser as the company’s executive vice president of operations.
Buyer's Guide for Supply Chain Network Design Software
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Network design as a discipline is complex and too many businesses are still relying on spreadsheets to design and optimize their supply chain. As a result, most organizations struggle to answer network design questions or test hypotheses in weeks, when results are demanded in hours. This Buyer’s Guide helps you find easy-to-use technology to become more proactive and less reactive when it comes to network design and optimization.
Have You Missed the Most Valuable Aspect of Your Transportation Management Solution?
Descartes
MAY 1, 2019
Adrian Gonzalez , industry expert and host of an online video talk show and blog Talking Logistics, connects with Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Services at Descartes for insights from benchmarking studies Descartes conducted about getting the most value from transportation management systems. Overview: Whether you run a fleet or purchase transportation, the value of transportation management extends well beyond the transportation department.
Applying Lean 6 Sigma Principles to the Supply Chain
Logility
MAY 1, 2019
Fifteen years ago, I worked for a company that embraced Lean 6 Sigma as a core operating fundamental. Just about every member of the management team was a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt and many had attained a level of Master Black Belt.
Winning in an Era of Tariffs and Trade Wars
The Network Effect
MAY 23, 2019
The tariff situation changes rapidly. As of today, the Trump administration has imposed about $250 billion in tariffs on imported. The post Winning in an Era of Tariffs and Trade Wars appeared first on The Network Effect.
How Blockchain in the Supply Chain will Empower Supply Chain Management
Shipchain
MAY 29, 2019
What is Supply Chain? Supply chain is essentially the entire behind-the-scenes network that links a product from its point of origination to its final destination. Think from manufacturing to consumer, and every single step in between.
The 2018 Supply Chain Software Buyer's Guide
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Fulfillment Center vs. Warehouse: How to Know Which Is Right for You
Cerasis
MAY 24, 2019
The world of supply chain processes is evolving. The days of handling all needs in a warehouse are both inefficient and fail to meet customers’ basic expectation for omnichannel service.
Supply Chain Quality: A Driver for Digital Transformation
Talking Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
Commercialization strategies evolve, supply chains expand, and production rates accelerate. The only way to take control of your future is to double down on quality. Product quality directly impacts the profitability of a company. The cost of poor quality is so closely related to supplier quality and compliance that manufacturers must give the proper attention and resources to the optimization of their upstream partnerships.
3 Reasons to Use a 3PL For Retail Supply Chain
PLS Logistics
MAY 14, 2019
With increasing competition in the retail market, it has become very challenging for retailers to efficiently manage their supply chains.
Join us at the Global Manufacturing Supply Chain Innovation Summit in Singapore
Loftware
MAY 23, 2019
Loftware is delighted to be part of the 9 th Global Manufacturing Supply Chain Innovation Summit taking place in Singapore on May 30-31 2019.
Leveraging Supply Chain Data for Competitive Advantage
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