ToolsGroup
MAY 17, 2022
Temperatures are rising and people are getting sweaty. We’re inching toward the time of year when sweltering heat can only be quenched by one experience–a dunk in a cool, crisp, clean swimming pool. Sadly enough, that sweet relief may be limited this summer season, as the chlorine shortages experienced in 2021 have made a reappearance. The cause of this tragedy?
DELMIA Quintiq
MAY 11, 2022
Steel plays a crucial role in almost all industries—even in those where its application is not as apparent. The food industry, for instance, depends on steel for its use in building greenhouses. Steel is a very versatile material as its composition and internal structure can be adjusted to tailor its properties. It can be made with many different characteristics, for example, different chemical compositions to increase strength, durability, etc.
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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Feature Article by Ryan Tang – Executive Director, APAC?E2open. While the COVID-19 pandemic woke up supply chains around the world, the ripple effects continue to disrupt in both size and scope. Port congestion, capacity constraints, large increases in rates across all modes, labour shortages and long delays in shipments—these are just some of the operating realities supply chain and logistics professionals face today.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2022
A great deal already has been written about the impact of the pandemic, fully socializing jargon such as “new normal,” “next normal,” “unprecedented disruption,” etc. Changes in our lives, economies and supply chains are ubiquitous and well embedded now. It’s time to focus on how we innovate and optimize our businesses and operations in this permanently altered world.
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
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
Talking Logistics
MAY 18, 2022
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a guest blog post by Adrian Gonzalez published by Manhattan Associates. The post highlights results from a survey conducted recently with members of Indago’s supply chain research community on unified transportation and distribution management. Historically, many companies have planned and optimized their transportation and distribution processes separately, Read more How Unified Are Your Logistics Processes?
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ToolsGroup
MAY 11, 2022
Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. BOSTON (May 12, 2022) The third annual study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software , and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) has found that while more companies than ever (93%) are actively engaged in digital transformation, the people/skills deficit is the number one obstac
The Network Effect
MAY 6, 2022
The post Your supply chain network is only as good as what you can do with it appeared first on The Network Effect.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Thinking Outside The Box – Fact or Myth? Opinion Editorial by Joe Lombardo –Transformational Management Consultant. Overview. The challenges we face in managing our businesses, are increasing at a complex rate. Changes in our landscape are evolving at a faster trend than ever before. Keeping up, to stay ahead is no trivial matter and this the focus of my thoughts on what is really important – Growth Mindset.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 27, 2022
I was fortunate enough to spend the beginning of this week at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum user conference. It was great to be back in person at a conference, seeing people face to face. Although virtual conferences do offer convenience, they lack a personal touch and the ability to network with others in person. This conference included a lot of great content and interesting discussions.
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
Talking Logistics
MAY 16, 2022
Today, supply chain and logistics professionals are awash in all kinds of data. So, why do some companies seem to be drowning in it, while others find a way to convert it into business value? One area in particular where data plays a critical role is in transportation procurement. How does analyzing data effectively connect. Read more Supply Chain’s Most Profitable Four-Letter Word: Data.
AIMMS
MAY 19, 2022
The post Supply Chain Network Design Maturity and Implementation Models Post COVID-19 appeared first on AIMMS.
CHAINalytics
MAY 18, 2022
Embarking on a supply chain transformation project involves more than preparation. It requires not only the ability to change, but sustained execution and full commitment from an organization. Only then is real transformation possible. This is the first in a four-part blog post series on supply chain transformation from Chainalytics’ Supply Chain Operations practice.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 6, 2022
When shipping rates began to rise at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was hope that the situation would be short-lived. Unfortunately, two years later, it has become clear that shipping issues are here to stay. .
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy. Feature Article by Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp). Climate change is a major threat to the earth, causing more frequent and intense droughts, storms, rising sea levels and melting glaciers. All of this has led companies in the commercial space to prioritise sustainability, which includes a trend towards adopting solar energy.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 19, 2022
Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Loading and unloading trucks was inefficient, so his frustration led to the commercialization of containers that could be moved on and off trucks easily.
Talking Logistics
MAY 25, 2022
Supply chain visibility has been top-of-mind for logistics professionals for at least two decades, yet it remains a work-in-progress for many companies. To help companies better understand the potential solutions and benefits, as well as challenges, we launched our “Profiles in Real-time Supply Chain Visibility Excellence” series where we explore this topic with leaders in.
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
MAY 25, 2022
By now, supply chain professionals are used to our field being in the news. The latest drama: baby formula. Parents.
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How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 31, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – The Suez Crisis! There are over 3.5 million births in the United States every year. That is a lot of babies who need baby formula. With such a large number of births you would expect that there would be a steady, well established industry supporting the supply of all needs for new mothers, babies and their families.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 1, 2022
Global supply chains are knotting up from China to Denmark, sparking re-examinations of things as macro as globalization itself and micro as trucking efficiency around American ports.
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
MAY 28, 2022
Digital megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Opinion Editorial by GeTS. Confronted by supply chain disruptions, companies were mired in deep uncertainty in 2021. At the beginning of the year, there were fears that there wouldn’t be enough COVID-19 vaccines to go around. Then people’s basic needs came under threat. In Singapore, for instance, there was a period when eggs were running out as consumers hoarded them.
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 2, 2022
The topic of energy has been widely discussed since the climate crisis began, and now, energy is experiencing a crisis of its own, due to the current events happening in…
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Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 10, 2022
With a manufacturing operation based on Assemble-to-order (ATO) , success hinges on being able to get products to customers quickly. There has to be tight control over inventory, and production planning and scheduling need to ensure product delivery. In addition, demand forecasting has to be accurate and costs have to be managed. To handle all these different aspects of the business, an ERP system can deliver significant benefits in making sure operations and processes run efficiently.
Cathy Roberson
MAY 10, 2022
Supply chains have encountered delivery delays, capacity constraints, and volatile rates since the COVID pandemic began in 2020. While there has been some easement, retailers are taking control of parts of their supply chains to control costs and strengthen networks. "Transportation probably has never had a higher visibility and importance within companies," Gary Petty, president of the National Private Truck Council , told the publication FleetOwner.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MAY 25, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Shared Working Spaces are Great for Business Growth! Are you tired of working in isolation? Is your office space too small or big and empty? It’s time to change your working environment and look for a coworking space near you. Coworking space is fast replacing the conventional offices where you have to fit in a cubicle to focus on your work.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 26, 2022
To cope with the seemingly never-ending supply chain crisis, business leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to make strategic business decisions. .
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This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.
SCMDOJO
MAY 6, 2022
Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. However, most of these systems were created before web technologies existed or were in their infancy. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ).
All Things Supply Chain
MAY 18, 2022
Effective inventory management can be an invaluable asset for any organization. With the right management system, a business can improve inventory visibility, optimize its supply chain and navigate shortages.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 2, 2022
Deby Joevita, an award-winning User Experience Designer, mentioned during an online course that a UX design should have some metrics built in, which should provide you with the necessary direction towards achieving a meaningful experience for users. Suddenly my attention was on full alert and my interest piqued. If metrics can be built into a UX design, then surely the ability to do the same can be implemented into your ERP system – the system that we engage with daily.
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