ToolsGroup
JUNE 14, 2016
Taking a bimodal approach to supply chains was the pervasive theme at this year’s Gartner North American Supply Chain Executive Conference. Simply stated, bimodal means simultaneously keeping a dual focus. Or as in F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “First-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in your mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.”.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 15, 2016
The young companies that are poised to transform the supply chain management profession fall into a relatively few categories. The most interesting start-ups we are seeing have business models based on the sharing economy, the Internet of Things (IoT), predictive analytics, and robotics. The Sharing Economy: Five companies are very interesting: Flexe, Deliv, Doorman, Transfix, and Shyp.
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Kinaxis
JUNE 13, 2016
by Jonathan Matthews Playing hockey the other night, there was a particularly boisterous individual on my bench. One of my teammates made the comment that essentially boiled down to, “they should be seen and not heard,” which started me thinking, strangely enough, about supply chain. When a supply chain is working at its best, the general population doesn’t see it and often has no concept of the complexities behind it.
GlobalTranz
JUNE 14, 2016
With the power of the internet at your fingertips, the connotation of auditing has changed. Historically, audits were seen as a costly, intrusive process that often resulted in the assessment of some sort of fine or penalty. However, the internet is making audits become the “best friend” of shippers. Audits provide a huge amount of power, which can be leveraged to increase sales, production, and return.
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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.
DELMIA Quintiq
JUNE 16, 2016
The chemical manufacturing industry has shown impressive growth over the past 25 years. Since the 80s, the global chemical industry has grown by seven percent annually. If current trends continue, global chemical markets are expected to grow an average three percent in the next 20 years. However, rising global competition and challenging customer demands are forcing chemical manufacturers to prioritize operational excellence.
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Freightos
JUNE 16, 2016
Freightos CEO, Zvi Schreiber, recently dubbed 2016 as the “ year that the freight industry goes online.” Some freight services, like rate quoting, have now reached the tipping point. On Freightos, for instance, forwarders and shippers can create a freight quote in 30 seconds. Other freight services have already passed the tipping point, fleet tracking, for instance, spearheaded by freight technology companies like Track Your Truck.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 17, 2016
My wife and I are off to my daughter’s 2nd grade class this morning for their end-of-year workshare, where we’ll see highlights of the projects they worked on this year, with a slideshow and other fun activities mixed in. A great way to start a Friday. But before I head out, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in its largest deal (Reuters).
Kinaxis
JUNE 17, 2016
by Bill DuBois When I told my dad I was going into supply chain, he grudgingly said, “That’s nice son,” and then whispered into my mom’s ear, “He’s not moving back in with us.” Well I think he finally came around after I moved all my stuff out of the house. Here are the top 10 reasons he was eventually happy I went into supply chain: 10. He doesn’t have to listen to me try to sing my way into the music business. 9.
Enterra Insights
JUNE 16, 2016
“Supply chain practitioners, accustomed to the ongoing disruptions throughout the sub-tier supply chain, are familiar with the usual risks that … Continued. The post Supply Chain Risk Management: Keeping Track of the Risks appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Arkieva
JUNE 14, 2016
Last time in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SiOP) – Part Four I talked about the Supply step of the cross-functional process of SiOP. For this blog we will conclude this discussion with the Exec SiOP step. Exec SiOP. In the ‘ demand ’ part we already discussed you should come to 1 forecast for sales, finance and operations, and have a monthly check of that forecast to the budget, which you can consider as the plan that contains a certain ambition to realize a given strategy.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 13, 2016
“We want to drive profitable growth” is what many CEOs and CFOs are saying today across all industries. But why is achieving this goal more challenging today for companies? What are some of the barriers companies must overcome to achieve profitable growth? “With the complexity [brought on by e-commerce, omni-channel fulfillment, SKU proliferation, and global market expansion], the ability to control, manage, and predict the cost side of the equation and make trade-off decisions is becoming incre
Oracle SCM
JUNE 16, 2016
I would like to share a recent article on ForbesBrandVoice — More Than Cosmetics for Digitizing Innovation. The article does a nice job articulating how Mary Kay is leveraging Oracle's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications to improve its processes and results by incorporating 6 best practice for innovation recommendations from Kalypso , a Gold level member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork with a specialization in Oracle's Product Lifecycle Management application: Articulate a
Enterra Insights
JUNE 15, 2016
Retailer chargebacks against vendors are not new, but they do represent a growing challenge to profitability. The staff at Supply … Continued. The post Vendor Chargebacks Remain a Problem appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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“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.
Arkieva
JUNE 16, 2016
Good handling of market demand data is one of the most vital concepts in any supply chain. The correct management of demand information can greatly influence the level of integration and responsiveness, and has a direct impact on customer service and inventory levels. If customer demand is the activating element in the supply chain, it’s quite clear that a multi-step operational supply chain management process to create reliable demand forecasts can play an active role in improving supply chain
Talking Logistics
JUNE 16, 2016
The big news this week was Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion. Is this the beginning of something big and transformative in the way we work and collaborate together or is it the beginning of another failed marriage between two tech companies? Of course, only time will tell, but regardless of whether Microsoft and LinkedIn are the right partners, or whether they’re able to execute and make this a successful marriage, I believe their vision, as expressed by Microsoft CEO Satya N
Logistics Bureau
JUNE 13, 2016
If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I’d be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Most companies start out with the best intentions to achieve successful and sustainable supply chain cost management, but somehow seem to lose momentum, only to see costs increase again
Enterra Insights
JUNE 14, 2016
The ground beneath businesses continues to shift as the impacts of e-commerce, new business models, digitization, and automation are fully … Continued. The post Big Data and Supply Chain Transformation 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
NFI Industries
JUNE 14, 2016
Next week marks the official beginning of summer in North America, and for many it is a season filled with warmth, fun, and adventure, but according to the Department of Transportation, summer is the most dangerous driving season. During the summer, ailing road infrastructure is magnified with an influx of traffic, leading to more accidents. READ MORE.
NC State SCRC
JUNE 15, 2016
Today’s guest blog is posted by Timothy Barnes, who I met through the SCRC. Tim is a global supply chain executive originally from Australia, who has been studying the evolution of the Trans Pacific Partnership closely, and is writing a book on the subject. He has put together some great advice here about how the TPP is going to dramatically impact the supply chain landscape in the near future… Supply chain decision makers play a continuous game of identifying what and where to sou
APICS
JUNE 14, 2016
If we summarize the discussion in the previous blogs, inventory replenishment in a multiechelon supply channel occurs in three possible ways: product is allocated down the supply chain using some form of dispersion algorithm; a form of reorder point pulls product from supplying to satellite facilities; and distribution requirements planning (DRP). For distribution channels supplied from a production plant or have long-lead time items purchased from outside suppliers, planners would most likely c
Enterra Insights
JUNE 13, 2016
John Wanamaker, the late department store magnate, once stated, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted. The trouble … Continued. The post Targeted Marketing: How Effective is It? appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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.
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, and supported by Supply Chain Media, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.
Elementum
JUNE 13, 2016
Subaru’s problem is a decidedly sweet one: where most automotive companies find themselves scrambling for orders (especially in a post-emissions scandal era), the Japanese car-maker has had to invest millions to expand its supply. Sales have burgeoned to the point that in late 2015, Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, Fuji Heavy Industries’ President and CEO announced plans to cap the brand’s annual sales at a little over a million vehicles in the interest of maintaining niche standards.
AFFLINK
JUNE 14, 2016
Whether you're trying to keep up with customer expectations or align with new industry standards, implementing a sustainability program is an absolute must. However, it can be difficult when the concept of "going green" is constantly evolving, and is often interpreted differently from one company to the next. Even more challenging is establishing goals and metrics for this ever-moving target.
MIT Supply Chain
JUNE 16, 2016
A Supply Chain Management (SCM) master’s program thesis research project carried out in collaboration with managed services provider OnProcess Technology, headquartered in Ashland, MA, found that by using Internet of Things (IoT) data to predict machine failures, companies can reduce spare part inventory volumes and improve their ability to meet service quality levels.
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Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 14, 2016
Gartner’s first Women in Supply Chain Survey, conducted with AWESOME, an executive women’s leadership group, compares the representation of women in supply chain leadership roles. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ The percentage of women in leadership positions decreases as the corporate ladder rises.
BlueYonder
JUNE 16, 2016
Digitization is certainly a hot topic these days. Headlines tout the potential power of digitization technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, mobility and advanced analytics to transform the supply chain of the future. In fact, a recent research study conducted by SCDigest revealed that supply chain digitization is a key focus for nearly 80 percent of the 203 organizations that were surveyed.
RFgen
JUNE 16, 2016
Starbucks has appointed Hans Melotte to take over Supply Chain Management. Starbucks has named Hans Melotte as their new Supply Chain Chief. Melotte previously served as the Chief Logistics Officer for Johnson & Johnson, and all involved hope that he continues to update their supply chain management since their major overhaul in 2008. Starbucks made waves when they completely revolutionized their supply chain.
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