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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
Ten Pillars of an Effective Network Platform
The Network Effect
MAY 8, 2019
Laying the foundations for longer term value, innovation and agility In previous posts, we’ve looked at what multi-enterprise/multi-party networks are, The post Ten Pillars of an Effective Network Platform appeared first on The Network Effect.
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?
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.
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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The Freight Costs of Trump’s China Tariffs
Freightos
MAY 28, 2019
This past year has been a taxing one for companies that import from China to the United States. On May 10th, tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports increased to 25%. These may be soon joined by additional tariffs on the remaining $300 billion of goods.
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Look at Direct v. Indirect Supplier Management in Three Industries
ivalua
MAY 9, 2019
Doug Keeley, Product Marketing Manager, Ivalua. The most fundamental spend categorization in Procurement is the line between direct and indirect spend, but one effort that transcends this split is supplier management.
Planning accuracy…can you get too much of a good thing?
AIMMS
MAY 13, 2019
F ulfilling the need for resi lience to change in long – term planning while providing accuracy in short – term planning can improve business performance and reduce stress levels. . Attempting to forecast the unforecastable is a tendency of many supply chain professionals.
Leveraging Supply Chain Data for Competitive Advantage
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Supply Chain Visibility: Beyond “Where’s My Truck?”
Talking Logistics
MAY 13, 2019
I’ve been an industry analyst for over 20 years and achieving timely and accurate supply chain visibility has always been — and continues to be — a top priority for companies across all industries.
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.
What Is Demand Sensing and Why Supply Chain Executives Need to Know More
Cerasis
MAY 10, 2019
Understanding more about the needs and wants of customers can help supply chain leaders make informed decisions, improve inventory management, and increase profitability. In recent months, conversations about how to improve forecasting in the supply chain have focused on a subject: demand sensing.
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.
Navigating the Road to Successful Automation - A Process Driven Approach
Speaker: Jon Leposky, Director of Operations and Logistics, Z Customization
Automation can be an incredibly powerful tool to lower costs, increase capabilities, and enable scaling. However the road to implementing automation can be long and challenging even when all the proper steps are taken. Being equipped with the proper tools and knowledge of common pitfalls when implementing automation can make the difference between a show stopping disaster and seamless success.
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.
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.
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.
Automated Order Processing and Proactive Inventory Management
Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix
Organizations need to focus on demand driven supply planning, utilizing real time information on customer orders from all marketplaces (e-commence, Amazon - or other online retailers, and point of sale data from brick and mortar). Focusing on this information once per month during the S&OP meeting is too late for all business units to align. Companies should have seamless integration between order entry, inventory management, forecasting and supply planning models and purchase order status to sense risk, pull levers to mitigate potential risk, and communicate within and outside the organization. This is especially important for new product releases, in store programs or promotions (sales, end caps, PDQ. etc) or online promotions (company run or 3rd party). Depending on total supply chain lead time, not having real time visibility and analysis of this information can significantly affect sales and the bottom line.
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.
From supply chain survival to leader: How you can follow Lenovo’s lead and find success during an acquisition
Kinaxis
MAY 15, 2019
by Alexa Cheater. Ben Massie from @Lenovo talking transitioning from #survivalmode to #leadership mode at #GartnerSCC. pic.twitter.com/TXmFojVBHZ. Alexa Cheater (@Alexa_Cheater) May 13, 2019.
The Digital Supply Chain Transformation
SCM Research
MAY 8, 2019
“Accelerating technology and automation are resulting in wholesale transformation of the supply chain profession.” ” This is the key message of EY’s new report, titled Supply Chain: Skills for the Digital Era. It is not long, but definitely a good read.
Year 2025 – The Future of the 3PL Industry with Andrew Kelley
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 27, 2019
[00:21] Opening / Introduction. [00:57] 00:57] Tell us a little bit about what you’re up to. I spend all of my time in supply chain and logistics software, focusing on the lower-middle market. [01:54] 01:54] What will the 3PL industry look like in 2025? There is a slow, creeping evolution of technology as CRM systems get better and better. These will make brokers more efficient and help them focus more on customer service, specialization, etc.
Parts Town: An O2C Journey from Manual Processing to Digital Transformation
Speaker: Sarah Gibson, Platinum Operations Manager
The order-to-cash (O2C) process is often considered the lifeblood of an organization. It’s why so many business leaders are looking to next generation of O2C solutions to unlock value across their enterprise — value that’s necessary to remain competitive. Join us for an educational webinar with guest speaker, Sarah Gibson of Parts Town, as she takes attendees through her company’s digital transformation journey.
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