DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In an effort to enhance production capabilities to keep pace with the High-Tech market demands for rapid product innovation and customized, short-run production, manufacturers are quick to adopt transformational changes and new digital solutions. However, manufacturers should not forget that their transformational changes should not only focus on new technology, but also their most important resource—their operational teams.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As I rolled holiday cookies in my hands, I watched TV. I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. As I watched, I shook my head. I am worried. Chinese Lunar New Year in the face of a new pandemic lays before us. I expect disruption. Let me start this blog by asking, “Shouldn’t you be worried too?

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AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The post Model Sustainability Trade-offs in Supply Chain Network Design to Reduce Emissions appeared first on AIMMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Technology always outpaces policy. It’s inevitable. Policymakers don’t have a crystal ball enlightening them about what technologies are emerging or how those technologies could affect society. As a result, history is their only guide and history is not always reliable. Steve Ritter ( @stephenjritter ), Chief Technology Officer of Mitek Systems, observes, “Disruptive technology has always challenged legislators.”[1] Even when policymakers have a reliable history on which

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The holiday season has started and for most cultures, this means enjoying food with family and friends. Food traditions differ a lot across different holidays (e.g. Christmas, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year, etc.) but the meals have one thing in common—there is always excess food and leftovers. Even if the festive season looks a little different since the pandemic hit, food waste remains one of the biggest negative side effects of holiday consumption.

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Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Your customers want t o know where their food and drinks have been, not just where th e y’re going. It’s time for more authentic traceability in the F&B industry. Formaldehyde and borax were once commonly used in meat preparation. That’s now forbidden. In short, here’s what happened. In 1904, a writer researching a new book went undercover for nine months in a Chicago meatpacking plant.

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Elementum

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Tl;dr Despite the headlines, the worst of the pandemic is over for supply chains. While some challenges still exist (e.g. selective shortages, price increases, and covid variants), look for high-performing companies to leave the excuses behind and start differentiating themselves through meaningful investment and innovation in supply chain management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Ed Ryan, CEO of Descartes. The Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG) reported stellar results once again last Wednesday (December 1st). Descartes is a software-as-a-service provider of logistics solutions. In some logistics application areas, like global trade compliance , they are a market leader. In the call with financial analysts to discuss the third quarter results, Descartes’ CEO Ed Ryan spoke.

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Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create

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CHAINalytics

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to force global supply chains to better align the availability of raw materials and components to serve customer demand. Yes, toilet paper stockouts are inconvenient, but being unable to ship due to a packaging shortage can ruin your business. But how exactly does packaging make your supply chain … The post Can Packaging Contribute to Supply Chain Resilience?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Optimism springs eternal among some people — myself included! That said, I am never surprised to hear my otherwise upbeat logistics colleagues express Grinch-like pessimism when it comes to emissions reduction in our industry. A big reason for this pessimism is because when we experience changes incrementally, we often are unable to recognize the larger trends taking shape.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Increasingly distributed supply chains across the world have made logistics services more important than ever, but this also highlights a crucial issue that continues to grow: resource shortage. Many logistics companies face shortages in drivers, trucks and containers, leading to an inability to make all deliveries and creating product shortages. This is a serious obstacle to many sectors—especially retailers and logistics service providers, who need a solution that enables them to increase thei

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Logility

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Institute supply chain governance fueled by data that only a modern platform can offer. Key Takeaways: Talk isn’t enough. You have to implement a governance strategy to make sure that all company decisions align with your stated values In order to prove responsible governance, you must have real-time data and reporting Governance provides the transparency demanded by consumers Collaboration is key: it’s all about relationships, internally and externally, with all stakeholders The right technolog

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

We’ve all heard the buzzwords to describe new supply chain trends: resiliency, sustainability, AI, machine learning. But what do these really mean today? Over the past few years, manufacturing has had to adapt to and overcome a wide variety of supply chain trends and disruptions to stay as stable as possible. Stability has become key in this post-COVID world, and will remain key moving forward.

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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Clarkston Consulting discusses packaging in supply chain and how companies can strategically align their supply chain processes to be lean.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

It is really feeling like the holiday season, as we got our first dusting of snow in the Boston area this week. And the holiday season means that once again another year is coming to an end. This was certainly another strange year, as the in-person conferences I usually look forward to were once again moved to a virtual environment. However, the on-demand nature of the virtual conference makes it easier to attend more sessions, which gives me more opportunities to learn from my peers.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The advent of business networks on cloud platforms enables real-time visibility into supply chain conditions, allowing organizations to respond nimbly and add millions to their top and bottom lines.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 22, 2021

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All Things Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2021

AI and the productivity paradox – why it needs more than technology to transform the economy- All Things Supply Chain - Kai Keppner

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In the competition to source critical minerals, there are few commodities as strategically important as cobalt. It is a necessary component of almost every type of battery cathode chemistry, including lithium-ion batteries which will be needed in growing quantities for many industries, especially electric vehicles. China dominates global supply chains for cobalt—as well as lithium, nickel, and other critical minerals.

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IT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2021

By Adam Young (pictured). EMEA Engineering Manager, LogicMonitor. The post A Q&A with Adam Young of LogicMonitor looking at the future of AIOps in 2022 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Inventory management was moving towards a just-in-time approach until the supply disruptions of the last year. Now there are forces arguing for a return to a just-in-case approach. Whatever inventory management methodology is chosen, the realization that supply chains are vulnerable will require a re-assessment of practices and KPIs in order to keep goods flowing in a predictable and manageable way.

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Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless return experience and maintaining an efficient supply chain are critical to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Businesses need to leverage advanced tracking systems and data analytics to identify bottlenecks and improve supply chain visibility. Efficient return management stands as a crucial strategy for optimizing the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The holidays are placing even more stress on supply chains. Here are four ways you can help lower stress, minimize damage and deliver positive customer service.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Making predictions has become significantly more challenging after the last 18 months. As we look forward to 2022 and beyond, the overall guidance must be “prepare for anything.” While this may sound unachievable, there are capabilities that we can enable in order to be anticipatory and responsive. . Recent cumulative events have increased the emphasis on the supply chain, emphasizing its importance and bringing it to the fore.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Can Decentralized Finance Revolutionize the Financial Segment? Decentralized finance article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. Blockchain technology has not only raised the popularity of bitcoins to new heights. It has also contributed a lot to several other financial service sectors, one of which is decentralized finance.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Is your e-commerce company growing or experiencing a spike in sales? These business changes create stress and demand logistics responsibilities like inventory management, shipping, returns, exchanges, and freight carrier coordination. If you don’t want your customer experience to suffer, it might be time to ask yourself an important question. Should you handle your e-commerce product fulfillment yourself or partner with a third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing and distribution provider ?

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