Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 29, 2014
'Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which there is a desire for harmony within the group, but the result is an irrational or dysfunctional outcome. Wikipedia. You know the drill. The meeting is on everyone’s calendar. It has been set-up by the CEO or a board member’s assistant months in advance.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'With growing consumer expectations for faster delivery, shippers are expecting value-added logistics services from 3PL operators. This increases the urgency for 3PLs to leverage on the best market trends to increase logistics flexibility. I had an interesting conversation about this with Frank Tinschert, Business Unit Director Logistics at Quintiq, and below are his answers. 1.
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Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'According to O*NET OnLine, a supply chain manager earns $103,530 per year in average. Are you already on top of your game or there are something holding you back from reaching your fullest potential? This article will show you the best career advice from top supply chain recruiters. Background A couple of weeks ago we asked recruitment experts a simple question: We believe you may get many pieces of career advice from family and friends but you don''t even know that they''re now irrelevant.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'by John Westerveld Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Over the next several weeks, I’ll outline these issues and discuss some ideas around how to avoid these practices. You can find the previous posts here: Reason #1: Offshoring without getting the full picture.
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'Business has been improving for the U.S. trucking industry. The economy is continuing to regain momentum. Shipper demand and carrier availability have come back into balance after several years of excess capacity. But these positive developments are beginning to be overshadowed by concerns about the ongoing driver shortage: CNN has reported there are currently 30,000 open slots for drivers.
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Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Throw a coin in the air. There is a 50% chance of heads and a 50% probability of tails. Today, based on a recent study with 113 process companies, an organization’s probability of success with an IT project is almost the same as the toss of a coin. Based on a recent study of 113 process manufacturers, only 58% of companies report that their projects meet their business objectives.
Supply Chain Insights
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'Gray and in his late fifties with a rumpled tan suit, the man wiped his chin vigorously. A bead of sweat sat precipitously on his forehead, as he turned to me while drinking a cup of coffee before the meeting started. He blurted with great energy, “How do you become an analyst?” I smiled. A little taken back, and trying to figure out how I knew this man, a myriad of images flashed in my mind as I tried to form a cogent answer to his question.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a critical part of any business. Done right, it can provide a significant competitive advantage for any organization. Yet many companies are struggling to realize the full value from their S&OP process. At its core, S&OP is a business process that links your supply chain to your business strategy.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'by John Westerveld Reason #5: Not having a supply chain risk management process. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Over the next several weeks, I’ll outline these issues and discuss some ideas around how to avoid these practices. You can find the previous posts here: Reason #1: Offshoring without getting the full picture.
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'Live Episode: Tuesday, November 4 at 12:00 ET. Most logistics executives tune out when the terms financial supply chain or supply chain financing pop up. The natural reaction is, “that’s finance’s area – not mine.” But there’s more at stake than many of us realize. Kurt Cavano, Founder, Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at GT Nexus , provides insights every logistics executive should understand about the financial side of the supply chain to reduce risk, lower costs and improve suppl
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 23, 2014
'Will you wait until disaster strikes before investigating weak links in the supply chain? Or will you add resilience now to minimize the risk of disruption?
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 22, 2014
'“A huge increase in the number of devices making up the Internet of Things (IoT) will have a significant impact … Continued The post How the Internet of Things Will Change the Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chains Rock
OCTOBER 2, 2014
'Of all the. fearful factors that business owners and logistics managers have to deal with, one of the things they dread the most is idle inventory. As if supply chains aren’t boring enough as it is (or so people. think!), the term idle inventory just exudes negativity. No company, whether mom and pop sized or international corporation sized, is ever.
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DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'It felt like a whirlwind, but this year’s Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference was definitely one of the highlights of the year for us. The outlook from Gartner is very positive: There’s no better time to be in the supply chain industry. We couldn’t agree more. Leading the next decade. The opening keynote by Gartner executives Noha Tohamy and Debra Hofman definitely puts things in perspective.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'by Prasad Satyavolu Last week, Trevor Miles wrote “ SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change ” and it made me recall the dozen or so articles I’ve read recently on the Internet of Things (IoT). I find that most have a similar opening – 30 billion or so devices will be connected by 2017 and more “things” will be connected than human beings on the earth.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2014
'Live Episode: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 12:00 ET. Building a strong transportation management foundation is a critical pre-requisite for companies to execute their supply chain strategies and achieve their growth and financial objectives. In this first episode of an educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer from LeanLogistics outlines the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'For years, safety practice traditionally focused on the workplace environment in an effort to prevent personal injury. Formal and informal audits produced a long list of action items such as a hole in the floor, a damaged tool or poor lighting. Management would correct all of the noted items in a timely manner and feel […].
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
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 31, 2014
'Today I want to talk about some of the processes and management strategies that can be used to help a supply chain on the journey from ‘good’ to ‘great’ To read more about this subject and related themes, I suggest you read the new whitepaper, Supply Chain’s New World Order” , Visibility and Measurement. Visibility to the potential value locked in the current environment is a key driver in a supply network transformation and is being provided by advanced cloud based ne
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'“The consumer path to purchase has become complicated in the digital age.” asserts Kinga Hulewicz (@KingaHulewicz). “Consumers have become savvier, … Continued The post On the Digital Path to Purchase, CPG are Firms Moving Slowly appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Holidaymakers to France may be familiar with the following situation from my last summer holiday: A relaxing stay in a small picturesque port town on the Atlantic coast, a welcoming restaurant with good wine and a regional specialty waiting for us as the main course – oysters au gratin. I, along with fellow consumers in Germany who have enjoyed this gastronomic pleasure before, would have wondered at some point, how is it that this delicacy can also be made available by German retailers – witho
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 16, 2014
'by Melissa Clow As we countdown the days until Kinexions (18 days!). I’m remembering our customer and partner videos. Today I’d like to share the interview on ‘Integrating Planning & Execution: Supply Chain’s Holy Grail’ from Kinexions. In this video hear, Mark Cosway, GT Nexus, speak about how integrating supply chain planning and execution is vital to today’s businesses, but most companies have trouble overcoming a basic problem: 80 percent of the data they need to achieve thi
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.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Global Conference is among the best events to learn and network in the industry. In previous years, I’ve been a track chair and/or speaker (see my agenda from last year ), but I took a different approach to learning and networking this year: instead of sitting through Powerpoint presentations, I spent my time talking with people — clients (shippers, tech companies, and 3PLs), educators, consultants, young professionals, a
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'Last week I attended the CSCMP Annual Global Conference in San Antonio, TX. The omni-channel track featured in the Customer Cornerstone had a number of interesting sessions (including mine). One that stuck out to me was “Creating a Healthy Omni-Channel Supply Chain: The Vitamin Shoppe’s Transition from Multi-Channel to Omni-Channel Retailer” presented by Rich Tannenbaum, […].
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by today’s automotive suppliers, and why a network model for their supply chain can help. Supply chain organizations within the automotive supplier industry contribute to manufacturing excellence in many ways, including quality, cost, and delivery to their OEM and subsystem customer base. Focused on outcomes, a competitive supply chain capability not only assures the on-time delivery of component material, but also the execution of inbound s
SCM Research
OCTOBER 20, 2014
'There still seems to be much confusion about the terms “logistics” and “supply chain management” Much like accounting, SCM takes a cross-functional perspective within an organization (this includes purchasing, R&D, marketing, sales, IT, and – logistics), but goes beyond the first and second tiers on both the supplier and customer sides.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Supply Chain Insights
OCTOBER 29, 2014
'Fini is the French word for finished. I love the sound as it rolls off my tongue; but yes, the Metrics that Matter book is finished. I finished the page proofs last week. The book is the end of a long journey. It has been a team effort and I will be glad to hold one in my hand and smell fresh ink. The book is a story of a supply chain leader named Joe.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'by Trevor Miles Of course the title is a play of the adverb “smack in the middle”, which Merriam-Webster defines as at the heart of the matter. By SMAC I mean the acronym Cognizant , amongst others, uses for Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud. SMAC has the potential to change the manner in which the extended supply/value chain shares data, collaborates in the resolution of issues, and engages in value sharing business processes.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2014
'What do you think about Mexico? It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. My short answer: What do your customers think about Mexico? For most 3PLs, their customers — across a variety of industries — are growing their presence in Mexico, either manufacturing there or growing their supplier base there, so 3PLs need to align their servi
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