Top 10 Supply Chain Risks in 2023 & How to manage them?
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
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The Fallacy of the Self-driving Supply Chain
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Definition of Confirmation Bias. A Story. On Friday night, I had dinner with a LinkedIn contact. (As I travel, I post where I am going, and if someone reaches out for dinner or lunch, I say, “Why not?”) So, I sat across from a stranger on a cold winter night, the only thing that we had in common was our experience in supply chain planning. .
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Your Sales Plan is NOT a Forecast!
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Your Sales Plan is NOT a Forecast! by Jeff Harrop – Supply Chain Educator and Consultant. Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps, for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are and what they ought to be. – William Hazlitt (1778-1830). A Ferrari has a steering wheel. A fire truck also has a steering wheel.
When It Comes To Excess Inventory, Prevention Is Better Than Cure
ToolsGroup
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Excess inventory – it’s taking up your warehouse space, tying up working capital, and limiting your planning team’s range of motion. It’s time to Marie Kondo your supply chain by eliminating excess inventory and learning how to avoid it in the first place. Let’s talk about: What Excess Inventory Is. What Causes Excess Inventory. The Disadvantages of Excess Stock.
Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
4 Keys for Unlocking a Successful Logistics Partnership
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Logistics remains fragmented and broken, and nearly every participant in the ecosystem is struggling. Cross-border freight with Mexico is a $70.3 billion market, but ongoing strains from shipping delays, looming driver shortages, and fluctuating consumer prices have exposed the fragility of our global supply chains – making the need for industry-wide transformation more urgent than.
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Piecing Together the SIOP Process
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Piecing Together the SIOP Process. by Madeline Smith , Supply Chain Management Consultant at Clarkston Consulting. Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan (SIOP) is a process within many successful supply chain organizations that recognizes the integral relationship between all departments in the company, but how do you piece together an SIOP process? Read below for a guide to solving the SIOP puzzle for your organization. .
Constraint-Based Supply Planning & Execution
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
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Managing Risk Through Better Communication
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Do you know the risks your supply chain operation is facing?
Why Digitalizing Sourcing is a Must for Supply Chain Resilience
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
As global supply chains continue to tackle ongoing disruptions, one major headwind that most organizations are faced with is the inflationary environment we are living through. This is starting to mount cost pressures just at the time when additional investments are needed to build resilience. So, how can organizations tackle the inflationary environment by finding significant cost savings opportunities while improving resiliency?
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
The Saga of Supply Chain Innovation
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
This November is a layoff season. As pink slips ripple through Silicon Valley to over 120,000 workers following a time of overexuberant hiring, it is a time for both sadness and reflection. The end of this chapter in Big Tech occurs, it is time for a reality check. As supply chain leaders face heightened demand uncertainty and extreme supply chain disruption, the answer is not going to come from Silcon Valley.
80% of UK businesses say Brexit caused the biggest supply chain disruption in the last 12 months
ivalua
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come, while increasing supply chain disruption caused revenues to drop by an estimated 18%. London, UK, 28th November, 2022. Research from Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed that 80% of UK businesses say that Brexit has been the biggest disrupter to supply chains in the last 12 months, while 83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come.
The New Supply Chain Landscape: Why Moving Up the Supply Chain Spectrum Is Imperative
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Thanks to disruptive events over the past two years, supply chains have become central to business success, forcing CEOs and other business executives to spend a much larger portion of their time and strategies focused on this once afterthought of their operations. What has changed? What will the business environment be like moving forward? Why. Read more The New Supply Chain Landscape: Why Moving Up the Supply Chain Spectrum Is Imperative.
More VUCA Ahead with Oren Zaslansky
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Oren Zaslansky and Joe Lynch discuss more VUCA ahead. Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. About Oren Zaslansky. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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 Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The Green Corridor: To Realise the Circular Economy Dream – Reach Out to Your Community. by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio. Buy, use, and toss. That is the experience a consumer has when they are well … consuming! When we dispose of something though, is that really the end? In the case of fruit and vegetable peelings for instance, I actually use them as material for composting, for my garden.
Editor’s Choice: Aluminum Can Shortage Defines a New Normal for Food Packaging
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Chetan Chaudhari at GEP and examines the ongoing aluminum can shortage. This shortage is the culmination of various ongoing issues – geopolitical tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine war, the rapid shift in consumer buying behavior and container freight availability.
Supply Chain Platforms for Complex Defense Organizations
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022: What It Means for the Future of Manufacturing
ivalua
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
US Government Passes the CHIPS Act to Increase Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research. On August 9th, 2022 the US CHIPS and Science Act, now more commonly known as the CHIPS Act, was passed into law. The CHIPS Act was created in response to pandemic-induced shortages of semiconductors and other critical manufacturing supplies, causing widespread disruption to supply chains across the country. .
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
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.
Uber Freight Deliver 2022: “A World We No Longer Live In”
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
“The logistics industry was built for a world that we no longer live in.” If you had to boil down why the past two years have been so challenging for supply chain and logistics professionals into a single sentence, that would be it. The quote is by Lior Ron, CEO of Uber Freight, from his. Read more Uber Freight Deliver 2022: “A World We No Longer Live In” The post Uber Freight Deliver 2022: “A World We No Longer Live In” appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gon
The Newtrul Story with Ed Stockman
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Ed Stockman and Joe Lynch discuss the Newtrul story. Ed is Co-founder & CEO at Newtrul , a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform. About Ed Stockman. Ed Stockman is the Co-founder & CEO at Newtrul, a technology company helping increase efficiencies in the trucking industry with a digital freight-aggregation platform.
Digital Transformation by the Numbers, Part Two
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
As I noted in the initial installment of this article, discussions about digital transformation (DX) often include foundational concepts upon which successful digital transformations can be built. The articles discuss such things as digital transformation strategies, stages, pillars, building blocks, and layers — and they are often provided in a bulleted format or “by the numbers.” In my earlier article, I discussed some recommendations for getting started (i.e., taking the first ste
What Can A 3PL Invest in Today to Remain Competitive for Tomorrow?
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
ARC Advisory Group’s research on the warehouse technology markets ( WMS , Warehouse Automation , and Mobile Warehouse Robotic s) shows that 3PLs are prominent investors in technology. Other end-user based research we have conducted shows the pressures of e-commerce fulfillment demands, labor shortages, and tight margins are factors driving these investments.
Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!
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What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.
Critical Capabilities for defense Supply Chains (Part 1)
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
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10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Supply Chain Network Design Software
AIMMS
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
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Improving Supply Chain Resilience: How A Digital Supply Chain Orchestration Platform Can Help
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
As we near the end of 2022, supply chain and logistics executives are busy preparing their strategies, plans, and budgets to deal with the inflation, uncertainty, and risks that are clouding the year ahead. One key objective for dealing with these challenges is improving supply chain resilience, which includes improving supply chain visibility capabilities and.
REPOST: What is Dynamic Pricing with Dawn Salvucci Favier
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Dawn Salvucci-Favier and Joe Lynch answer the question what is dynamic pricing. Dawn is the CEO and Chief Product Officer at Greenscreens.ai , a dynamic pricing infrastructure for the truckload spot rate market that delivers buy and sell-side market intelligence and business insights to help companies grow and protect their margins. About Dawn Salvucci-Favier.
Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketers Guide
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
Improving Your Supply Chain Risk Management
C3 Solutions
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Before 2020, the global supply chain seemed almost untouchable, a well-oiled machine that kept the global economy turning. Risk mitigation and supply chain resiliency wasn’t the top priority for businesses.
Editor’s Choice: Tips for Trucking Companies to Decrease Their Insurance Premiums
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Emerge and offers tips for trucking companies to decrease their insurance premiums. The number of accidents in the trucking industry is up, and so are insurance premiums.
Can Artificial Intelligence Provide a Genuine Customer Experience?
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Every business dreams about being so overwhelmed by customers that it has trouble assisting all of them. With the growth of e-commerce, this dream has become a reality for some businesses. It may sound ironic, but many experts suggest that cognitive technologies (aka artificial intelligence) can help businesses provide the personalized customer service and customer experiences that consumers desire.
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