3rdwave
MARCH 28, 2021
Suez Canal, Egypt, March 24 - One of the world’s largest containerships ran aground in the Suez Canal blocking commercial container traffic and throwing global supply chains into chaos.
Requis
MARCH 29, 2021
In this article: Interest in supply chain technologies has continued to increase in the past year. Investors’ focus on solving problems—both business problems and sustainability problems—has remained. We’re starting to see a hybrid of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) enter the investment space, backed by deep supply chain expertise.
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Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 1, 2021
In a previous post , I made a case for how the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) are smarter together. I took the viewpoint that as the need for supply chain resiliency becomes front and center, CSCOs and CPOs will need to collaborate very closely; and shared the reasons why this is more important than ever. Accordingly Supply Chain and Procurement will need continuous collaboration.
Logility
MARCH 29, 2021
Occasionally, I cross paths with executives from fashion brands who have a passion for producing products that give back more than they take from the planet. And this kind of leadership is redefining the old ways of business as usual with radical transparency and accountability to build truly sustainable enterprises. During this year’s American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Executive Summit, I enjoyed moderating a panel featuring industry executives from some of these ‘sustaina
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Talking Logistics
APRIL 2, 2021
Q1 2021 is in the books. The pandemic is still with us, but we have vaccines and toilet paper, so an improvement from last year. Onward and upward we go! (Unless you’re a cargo ship, anchored and waiting.) —- Suez Canal Opens, but Shipping Will Be Snarled for Months (WSJ – sub. req’d) America’s Imports. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 2, 2021).
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Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 31, 2021
Boot Barn is a retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates over 200 stores in the US and e-commerce websites consisting primarily of bootbarn.com, sheplers.com and countryoutfitter.com. The company also operates store support and distribution centers in California and Kansas. The Wichita, Kansas facility supports the company’s expanding e-commerce business.
Arkieva
MARCH 31, 2021
In the past few days, the news of the blockage of the Suez Canal by a massive container ship called the Ever Given has been dominating the news, so much so, that even kids are talking about it. The phrase ‘supply chain’ is now being mentioned more often than ever before in news media. Some outlets have estimated the cost. Lessons From the Suez Canal Blockage – Supply Chain in the News was first posted on March 31, 2021 at 8:27 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use
Talking Logistics
MARCH 29, 2021
There is currently a lot of discussion about the role of social media in society, particularly as a source of news and information. What about for supply chain management professionals? What are the main reasons they use social media? We explored this topic recently with our Indago supply chain research community. Almost all of our. Read more Why Do Supply Chain Professionals Use Social Media?
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 31, 2021
Physical documents undermine efficiency, sustainability and safety — and they cost the supply-chain industry upwards of $3 billion every year.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 29, 2021
Dave Elias, VP of SCM (on the left), and Josh Stauffer, Sr. Director of IT, of HWI. Dave Elias, vice president of supply chain management, and Josh Stauffer, senior director of IT, spoke at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum. Both men work for HarbisonWalker International (HWI). Mr. Elias and Mr. Stauffer spoke about the digital transformation the company is going through.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 2, 2021
What is Indirect Procurement? I have discussed this topic briefly with Procurement Expert Richard Beaumont in this episode of The Supply Chain Show. In this blog, we dig deep to answer these questions. Topics Covered: Knowing that procurement is a complex business function that varies from an organization to another, and is unknowingly linked to. Continue reading.
ivalua
APRIL 1, 2021
The post Infographic: ERP vs. Best-In-Class Supply Chain Solutions appeared first on Ivalua.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 30, 2021
Geraint John, vice president analyst with Gartner’s Supply Chain Practice, reveals the results of a survey in which companies described their current efforts at achieving supply-chain resiliency and agility.
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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.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
APRIL 1, 2021
I cannot reveal the name of this specific organisation for obvious reasons but their Supply Chain is one very impressive, slick machine. Across the Source, Plan, Make and Deliver SCOR Supply Chain disciplines we see excellence, leading edge systems and outstanding performance from a mutually supportive and cohesive team.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 31, 2021
Technology Alone Won’t Integrate Your Supply Chain with Paul Jensen. Joe Lynch and Paul Jensen discuss why technology alone won’t integrate your supply chain. Technology is critically important to a connected supply chain, however, there are limitations to what technology can do. To have a truly integrated supply chain companies need to have a supply chain partner that will couple the technology with the people and physical assets (trucks, terminals, warehouses, etc.) required to be effect
Enterra Insights
MARCH 29, 2021
As most adults know, constipation involves the difficult passage of necessary items through the tail end of the body’s supply chain. If you’ve been following the news, you know the world has had a bit of constipation problem in the Suez Canal. Nearly a week ago, a cargo ship — which if it stood on its end would be taller than either the Empire State Building or Eiffel Tower — ran aground in the canal completely blocking the waterway.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 1, 2021
The past year has been both blessing and curse for supply chains.
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
ThroughPut
MARCH 30, 2021
Making Zero Waste Supply Chain A Possibility in the Food Industry with AI. Let us begin with a hard look at some numbers related to food wastage. Between 33-50% of food produced globally is never eaten, and this wasted food is worth over $1 trillion. According to BCG , by 2030 annual food loss and waste will hit 2.1 billion tons worth $1.5 trillion.
CHAINalytics
MARCH 31, 2021
For all the effort it has taken to navigate your supply chain through the turbulent seas of the pandemic, daunting new challenges are on the way. The road to a post-coronavirus world will make new demands upon businesses as we progress towards a redefined normal that will affect markets and consumers around the globe. Your … The post Coping With Supply Chain Disruptions in the “New Normal” appeared first on Chainalytics.
Kuebix
APRIL 2, 2021
The world received exciting news this week as a 220,200-ton cargo ship named the Ever Given was freed from the Suez Canal after being stuck for six days. The Suez Canal is one of the most important trade arteries in the world. It connects Asia to Europe and the U.S. East Coast. On average, 50 […]. The post The Ever Given Continues to Impact Supply Chains Despite Being Freed from the Suez Canal appeared first on Kuebix.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 1, 2021
Supply-chain uncertainties aren’t going to magically disappear once the pandemic subsides.
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.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 29, 2021
Digitization can bring many benefits to supply chains, such as speed, cost and transparency. When carried out correctly, it can be massively transformative for a business.
Unleashed
MARCH 28, 2021
Supplier relationship management is often referred to as the B2B equivalent of customer relationship management. We’ll define this crucial management concept and explain how you can implement and improve supplier relationship management to leverage business success. What is supplier relationship management? Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is a management concept frequently used by procurement and supply chain professionals.
IT Supply Chain
MARCH 30, 2021
By Cris Pikes (pictured). CEO & Founder of Image Analyzer. The post Instagram for Kids – The same cradle to grave strategy that banks have used for decades appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 28, 2021
The backlog is one more strain for global supply chains already stretched by the pandemic.
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Adexa
MARCH 29, 2021
Gartner reports that almost 70% of companies are either at stage 2 or 3 of supply chain maturity. Stage 3 is generally attributed to the use of S&OP technology in the supply chain. Perhaps you have already implemented S&OP or in the process of or thinking about it. But have you thought about what comes next? Stage 3 is a very preliminary step to digitalization but a long way from a digital twin of your supply chain.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 31, 2021
Rising nationalism, the protectionism it spawned, and the coronavirus pandemic forced many companies to reexamine their global supply chains. Even before protectionism and pandemic were considerations, I argued that globalization is evolving into regionalization. My reasoning is simple, regionalized supply chains place manufacturers closer to consumers and reduce transportation costs.
QAD
APRIL 1, 2021
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over. Manufacturers continue to face potentially indefinite remote work policies, new health screening and safety protocols, unexpected demand swings, potential supply disruptions and more. Digital manufacturing couldn’t be more important or necessary for maintaining business continuity and responding to change.
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