Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Oh my! The blog post, What About Them Apples , raised a lot of heated discussion on LinkedIn. Quite the dust-up… Why? While I am advocating rethinking supply chain planning, for some consultants, the only path forward is the adoption of DDRMP. The recommendation is a broad-brush approach. No matter what I write on demand planning, the response is to blindly deploy DDMRP.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Shippers face many challenges in successfully delivering products to end-users, and last mile logistics will be a core focus of change in the coming months. Consumer demands and expectations are rising, and up to 25 percent of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery. Also, same-day delivery will reach a 25-percent market share by 2025.
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AIMMS
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Data overload and quality issues are common problems faced by all organizations. This makes it really difficult to start getting value out of data with analytics. Inevitably, when you buy supply chain optimization software, you need to start hunting around for data to make the technology work – it can feel like you work for the technology vendor, not the other way around.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 4, 2017
by Teresa Chiykowski Next week, people will gather together in Orlando for Kinexions ’17 for the premier annual event for our RapidResponse® user community. I’m no prognosticator, but what I can say is Kinexions promises to be a great time for learning, networking and seeing what’s next for RapidResponse. Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Source: The Enterprise System Spectator. In recent months four experts have weighed in on Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). Here is an overview of those reviews, followed by my own short commentary, plus links to the articles at the end of the post. Lora Cecere of SC Insights was the first of the supply chain expert opinions I saw on DDMRP.
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Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 15, 2017
The supply chain technology market is in transition. Over the last three decades, the market weathered consolidations, mergers and technology shifts. Many of the clients I work with are nervous about SAP APO’s transition and the evolution of SAP’s supply chain planning solutions. They are looking for alternatives. As I work with these teams, one thing is clear.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Imagine the scenario: consumer orders a product online, and to lower delivery is available in the area. Rather than just picking up the product at the nearest Amazon store or waiting for drones to drop off the package on the doorstep, and autonomous wagon, looking like a refrigerator on wheels, shows up and interacts with the consumer via smartphone.
Freightos
OCTOBER 18, 2017
What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . By Etan Efrati, Freightos. As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The recurring answer? The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. And, as if choreographed, speakers from startups, carriers, and forwarders brought up example after another of where the forces of change are finally breaking through.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 20, 2017
by Alexa Cheater. When was the last time you made changes to your supply chain? I’m not referring to order changes, SKU changes or capacity changes, but rather, the processes and functionality that drive your day-to-day decision making. If it’s been too long to remember, you’re likely lagging behind when it comes to supply chain innovation. That isn’t good news when it comes to keeping up with the competition.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Gartner says we are entering what they call the ‘Experience Economy”, where personalization, speed, agility and the ability to predict consumer trends before they happen will separate the winners from losers ( Aspire, Challenge and Transform in a Disruptive World , 27 September 2017). Gartner cites the customer experience example of guaranteeing that a customer's equipment never shuts down.
AIMMS
OCTOBER 3, 2017
Reflections following the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in London . This month, our team had the pleasure to attend Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Conference in London, a growing event that we’re always thrilled to participate in. This time, the event hosted 15% more visitors and took place at the Intercontinental O2 hotel.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2017
Today hurricane Nate’s north winds are pushing against the bayous of Louisiana. In offices across the United Sates, demand planners are scratching their heads. The impact of the multiple hurricanes this season differ by commodity. What are they seeing? Shifting demand and rising prices for cotton and orange juice. Higher spikes for lumber and building supplies.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Ty Kiisel who shows us how you can be affected by your supply chain finances. . Every business, including manufacturing operations, rely on cash flow to meet important needs like fueling growth and keeping the manufacturing process rolling forward. Unfortunately, it’s possible for a growing, healthy-looking business to be cash poor.
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Freightos
OCTOBER 4, 2017
The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. How Jack and Jeff Are Reshaping Global Retail. By Eytan Buchman, VP Marketing, Freightos. . Amazon has 27 airplanes and 258 supply chain facilities in the United States. Alibaba just announced $15 billion dollars to be invested in its global logistics network. Meanwhile, brick-and-mortar stores shut down in droves.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 27, 2017
by Alexa Cheater Marketing spin or actually making a difference? When it comes to supply chains, certain words seem to be bandied about like the ball at a championship tennis match. Back and forth, over and over, these supply chain buzzwords seem to have an endless lifespan. But are they just creative marketing spin (after all, developing them is kind of part of the job), or is what they stand for actually making a difference in your supply chain planning?
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 11, 2017
I’ve always maintained that improving demand forecast accuracy, as helpful as it can be, shouldn’t be the end goal itself, but simply a means to the end. A recent report from Gartner agrees, focusing specifically on the challenge of building a better business case for improved forecast accuracy. Gartner says that you shouldn’t just pitch forecast accuracy to your executive management, but translate your plan into business metrics.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 4, 2017
“When someone picks up their mobile device,” Google analysts assert, “chances are they want to learn, do, find, or buy … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing: Location, Location, Location appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 31, 2017
When I joined the world of software as a business analyst from manufacturing, I was naive. How so? I never fathomed the amount of money that commissioned software sales personnel make selling software. This high level of compensation drives extreme behavior. In the selection of software, where the rubber meets the road, the sale of software often becomes a brutal and competitive battle.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Understanding last mile logistics is only half the battle. Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. This is the only way shippers can safeguard their position in the market and continue to provide products to their consumer basis.
Supply Chain Opz
OCTOBER 16, 2017
From its modest inception in 1999, Alibaba has now become one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the world. In this article, we will show you 7 supply chain lessons we obtain from the book "Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built" by Duncan Clark. Many people think the success of Alibaba is derived from the fact that China is one of the biggest economies on the planet with the population over 1.411 billion people (and about 400 million people are already their customers.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 23, 2017
by Duncan Klett I was fascinated watching the key note address from Chris Hadfield at the Kinaxis user conference, Kinexions 2017. Canadians and space junkies will know him as the first Canadian to walk in space and as a commander of the International Space Station. While in space, he also did a live stream playing Space Oddity from the ISS. See his web page, [link] for more information.
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.
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 3, 2017
In my first blog post in 2014 ( What Drives Your CEO in the Corner Office ) I reported that a Gartner survey showed that CEOs prioritize growth over cost savings. I advised supply chain leaders to ensure that their initiatives were seen by chief executives as engines for growth. Fast forward three years and it’s just as true today. "Growth and new products have spiked as the top priorities for CEOs and supply chain intensive industries when compared to 2016," Gartner reports in its 2017 CEO Surv
AIMMS
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Data overload and quality issues are common problems faced by all organizations. This makes it really difficult to start getting value out of data with analytics. Inevitably, when you buy supply chain optimization software, you need to start hunting around for data to make the technology work – it can feel like you work for the technology vendor, not the other way around.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 25, 2017
In the design of planning systems, it is important to think through the elements. These include data inputs, data model fit, engines, outputs, visualization, ease of use, workflow/what-if analysis, master data, and integration. The least problematic element is integration. However, and ironically, integration fears drove many decisions in the past decade.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Effective yard management is a complex topic in today’s ever-evolving supply chain. Poor planning on the part of warehouse managers can lead to extensive demurrage or detention charges, irritability and anger among truck drivers and employees, and excessive gait, congestion, reports PINC.com. Meanwhile, warehouse managers struggle with maintaining visibility and control over trucks, personnel, and assets in their yards.
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Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 6, 2017
I’ve never been to Chile. I’ve never given a supply chain presentation in Spanish. I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). Here’s a short video I recorded in Spanish highlighting the topic of my presentation: If you plan to be at the conference, I look forward to learning and networking with you.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 2, 2017
by CJ Wehlage When approaching the concept of knowing sooner and acting faster, and the value of concurrent planning, the most common feedback I get from supply chain executives is: “But my data is bad… I mean, really bad.”. It doesn’t matter if they’re high tech, consumer packaged goods, aerospace, automotive, or life science. The answer is so often the same.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 30, 2017
Companies that change the way they operate from traditional linear manufacturing to a more natural-based process have a great future. When they can respond to demands of their customers on one side and their suppliers on the other, they can shape a new value stream. “How?” you ask. Well, it’s already begun. Companies have invested significantly in IT, but mainly for their transaction systems.
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