Cathy Roberson
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. While most retailers have assured analysts that there will be enough inventory during the holiday season, some are setting expectations early. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory.
AIMMS
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The post Supply Chain Network Design to Support Long Term Growth at La-Z-Boy appeared first on AIMMS.
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Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
When it comes to real-time visibility, the market is becoming more important and more robust than ever before. Billions of venture capital dollars of investment are being poured into companies that can integrate real-time visibility data with transportation to provide a more informed ETA for shippers and carriers. The need to know where products are, whether they are on the way to the warehouse, store, or customer, when there are delays, and alerts for these delays, is critical to ensure a posit
Logility
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Anybody with a stake at any point along the supply chain will tell you that things can go wrong in a second. And when they do, every business suffers the effects. That’s why the importance of supply chain sustainability goes beyond going green, protecting the environment, and proving the business’s values. Economic supply chain sustainability helps companies save money while boosting their productivity.
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
ToolsGroup
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The worldwide chip shortage is bad and getting worse. Yet another aftershock of the COVID-19 pandemic, computer and hardware chips have been slow to recover amidst uncertain market conditions and a worldwide supply chain that was completely unprepared to deal with the impact. Severe supplier delays and material shortages have been felt on both the consumer and industry level – just ask any teenager still trying to get their hands on a PlayStation 5.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
“Humans are inherently social,” declares Simon N. Young, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at McGill University in Montréal. “Given the importance of social interactions for humans, it is not surprising that most psychiatric disorders involve some disruption of normal social behavior.”[1] Over the past year-and-a-half, we have all experienced some level of disruption in our normal social behavior.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Shipper Pain Points with Brad Forester. Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss the shipper pain points. Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting , which specialize in freight technology – strategy, system integration, implementation and deployment. About Brad Forester. Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology.
SCMDOJO
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Nowadays, no one could deny that, businesses today expect procurement teams to drive value beyond cost savings. As a consequence, procurement leaders are constantly looking for ways in order to enhance their procurement process and make it more sustainable. However, they don’t want to form any decisions without the proper data. And so, they track an array of metrics such as KPIs.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently titled “Last-Mile Delivery: Finding the Right Balance.” The research, based on a survey of supply chain and logistics professionals conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Locus, explores how technology can help companies achieve the right balance in last-mile delivery — that.
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.
Arkieva
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
A reasonable question supply chain folks often ask themselves is ‘What is the relationship between Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS)?’ However, this is the wrong question to ask oneself. This blog will address the transition from AS to central planning as best practices and demonstrate that with a firm’s due diligence they can make the transition successfully.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Boris Johnson’s reluctance to turn to the European Union to ease a supply chain crisis that has seen shelves in supermarkets run empty has highlighted his government’s priority: Brexit first.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
In the face of continued supply chain disruption from COVID-19, retail shippers should consider a Phoenix distribution center as a more cost-effective alternative to Southern California to reach customers in the Southwestern and Western United States. An eCommerce boom and ongoing supply chain disruptions created record low vacancy and historically high rents for industrial real estate around the country.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Never forget. — In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Forget Finance. Supply-Chain Management Is the Pandemic Era’s Must-Have MBA Degree (Bloomberg) Push to Let Teens Drive Trucks Interstate Divides the Industry (WSJ – sub. req’d) Ikea is Buying Containers and Chartering Vessels (Maritime.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
There’s no doubt that the COVID pandemic has led to major changes in the way companies work. It has also emphasized how fragile supply chains really are. Manufacturers have realized that while they may aim to be stable, what they really need is to be agile. How rapidly can you adapt if something changes quickly like it has done? How do you ensure delivery if once reliable supply chains break?
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
By Ronnen Brunner (pictured). VP of EMEA, ExtraHop. The post French cyberattack compromises details of 8,700 visa applicants appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
NuVizz, a transportation management SaaS platform, introduces Platform 2.0, which helps organizations address transportation routing and scheduling issues.
Tecsys
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Learn what it takes to become a supply chain leader and about supply chain's bright future in molding company success. The post 5 Critical Skills of a Future Supply Chain Leader appeared first on Tecsys.
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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.
Unleashed
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
B2B eCommerce is booming and will be crucial for business success in 2022 and beyond. With businesses in many areas of the world unable to open their doors due to Covid 19, moving operations online has become essential – and it looks like there’ll be no going back to pre-pandemic practices. Here we take a look at why B2B eCommerce has become so important and how you can futureproof your business by responding to trends in this sector.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
By Mike Campfield (pictured). Head of EMEA Operations, ExtraHop. The post US University hit by ransomware attack shines light on higher education as attractive target appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Precoro
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
This month, we continue our Procurement Basics series and would like to introduce our readers to yet another set of often misused business terminology. As both sourcing and procurement are related to obtaining supplies for the organization, confusing these two terms is easy. But they are different, although closely related, processes. Understanding their distinction can help you ensure the coordination between the responsible teams and adopt the right strategies for improving both sourcing and p
Procurement Academy
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
In a recent feature in The Sunday Times, our CEO – David Rajakovich – outlines why upskilling is key to overcoming supply chain complexities. Our article on supply chain resilience in The Sunday Times. We’re proud to have been featured in The Sunday Times recently in the most in-depth supply chain report published in the UK’s national press this year, which focused on the hot topic of supply chain resilience.
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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.
Unleashed
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
In this guide to barcodes in inventory management: In order to apply barcodes to inventory management, it is important to understand the basics of the barcode system. There are three main components involved: Barcoding hardware Barcoding software The barcode itself Here we’ll look in detail at all three of these components, as well as how barcoding is used as a critical part of online inventory management , warehousing and supply chain management – and some of its key benefits.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Retail Industry Lead, CI&T. The post Over 8,700 store closures in 2021 – what retailers should consider to stay relevant appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
HICX Solutions
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
For this episode of the Supplier Experience Live podcast from HICX, we welcomed Dave Food. Dave is Strategy Director at Prophetic Technology and Principal Lecturer at WMG, University of Warwick. His expertise is wide-ranging, from supply chain logistics, procurement analytics, and marketing through to innovation. Within this scope, Dave discussed with us trends in blockchain , big data, AI, drones, machine learning, and 3D printing.
Supply Chain Game Changer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Ways Packaging Optimization Can Improve Business Processes! Designed décor items article and permission to publish here provided by Elise Parker. We spend a lot of time and money on home décor. Home décor items don’t only make your home beautiful, but they’re also pleasing to the eyes.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Covid has disrupted but not derailed Vietnam’s expanding role in global supply chains and growth prospects.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
By Samantha Mansfield (pictured). Head of Strategy, LiveArea EMEA . The post Despite a fall in sales in August, eCommerce is here to stay appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Barely a day goes by without news alerts pinging up with another new development on the current national driver shortage crisis sweeping across the nation. From Nando’s chicken to McDonald’s milkshakes to Haribo sweets, the food industry’s battle continues, wreaking havoc across the supply chain as companies and hauliers warn that they can no longer guarantee all pick-ups and deliveries.
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