Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 13, 2024
In my recent Mea Culpa post, I mentioned my prior work on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and the importance of leadership. Sounds easy, right? Leadership and S&OP? Shouldn’t it be like peanut butter and jelly? If you have walked in the shoes of the supply chain leader, you are probably laughing by now. What sounds so easy is very difficult.
Talking Logistics
MAY 13, 2024
Chris Jones, Executive Vice President, Industry at Descartes Systems Group, has been our guest on Talking Logistics several times to discuss the various challenges associated with labor shortages. In a January 2022 episode we discussed, “The Labor Shortage Problem: Why It’s Bigger Than You Think.” A couple of months ago Chris shared insights from a.
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ToolsGroup
MAY 15, 2024
Imagine a retail giant striving to meet surging online orders while grappling with unpredictable shipping delays caused by natural disasters. Or consider a global pharmaceutical company racing against time to distribute life-saving vaccines amidst logistical hurdles and regulatory uncertainties. These scenarios encapsulate the daily struggles of modern businesses navigating through uncertainty, where decision-centric planning emerges not as a luxury but as a necessity.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 13, 2024
Leagh Turner, CEO of Coupa In December 2022, Thomas Bravo acquired the public company Coupa and took it private. In November of the following year, Leagh Turner became the new chief executive officer of Coupa. Coupa is a supplier of spend management solutions. New CEOs are brought in to drive change. Coupa grew quickly for years, but Thomas Bravo sought more profitable growth.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Logility
MAY 16, 2024
The world of supply chain management is dynamic, challenging, and essential to the function of businesses and economies. To new talent, the supply chain industry might be out of sight and out of mind; however, it touches almost every facet of your daily life. Becoming a supply chain professional gives you the opportunity to contribute to an integral part of an essential industry.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
John Galt
MAY 13, 2024
Explore insights from the opening keynote at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2024.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
Gartner predicts that by 2028, 70% of companies will adopt regionally diversified supply chain models to improve network resiliency in the face of ongoing global disruptions.
Arkieva
MAY 14, 2024
Explore alternatives beyond the norm in the world of safety stock calculations. Join our webinar to break free from distribution assumptions. Avoiding the Assumption of Normal Distribution in Safety Stock Calculations was first posted on May 14, 2024 at 8:25 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 16, 2024
By Don Valentine (pictured) Commercial Director, Absoft The post Solving the M&A Data Migration Headache appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
“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.
Talking Logistics
MAY 17, 2024
60 cents. That is all that is separating my son from his college diploma. I received an invoice from Cornell University this week for 60 cents. After paying them a ridiculous $$$,$$$ of my hard-earned money over the past four years, they still want some of the spare change I have in my car. I’m. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 17, 2024) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 17, 2024
Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the Gnosis Freight Container Lifecycle Management® Platform and how Gnosis streamlines international logistics. Jake is the Chief Technical Officer at Gnosis Freight , the freight-tech company that pioneered the world’s first Container Lifecycle Management® Platform, which is a supply chain platform focused on the full lifecycle of shipping containers.
Logility
MAY 17, 2024
Supply chain organizations are rapidly adapting to a competitive workforce, new technologies, and a growing supply chain ecosystem. To keep pace and ensure sustainable growth, investments in technology to improve the productivity of people are increasing. Many are turning to artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, and decision intelligence tools.
ToolsGroup
MAY 17, 2024
Hannover Messe 2024 once again proved itself as the global hub of innovation, attracting an impressive crowd of around 130,000 visitors from 150 countries. With an extensive array of exhibitors, startups and delegations, the event showcased the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping industries worldwide. Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe AG, described Hannover Messe 2024 as both an industrial powerhouse and a glimpse into the future of technology t
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
West Coast and California Logistics
MAY 17, 2024
As the role of supply chains has become more prominent in organizational strategy, their leaders are now more integral to and influential within the C-suite. According to Supply Chain Management Review , however, this increased importance has led to greater scrutiny in several areas, including spending, customer experience, and regulatory compliance.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Allianz estimates that global trade will increase by 2.8% in 2024 — below the average of 5% — blaming that on disruptions brought on by the Red Sea crisis.
BlueYonder
MAY 15, 2024
What an electric day at ICON! The audience was buzzing from the Main Stage Keynotes, which demonstrated Blue Yonder’s commitment to building the supply chain of the future and to helping customers activate their supply chain superpowers. These are our top takeaways from the ICON 2024 Main Stage Keynotes: 1. End-to-End Platform Blue Yonder leadership showcased how their end-to-end supply chain platform, powered by cutting-edge AI and a unified data cloud, is enabling companies to navigate disrupt
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 14, 2024
The increasing transition from traditional sales channels to digital commerce isn’t breaking news for manufacturers. It’s a strategic move you’ve likely pondered over countless meetings and budget reviews. There’s also the lingering concern: “Are we just too late to the game?” Over the past three to five years in particular, more manufacturers have identified or accelerated their eCommerce plans.
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.
West Coast and California Logistics
MAY 16, 2024
Warehousing for food and beverage products entails much more than simple storage. These facilities perform critical supply chain steps that keep products safe and preserve their integrity as they make their way to your customers. In this article, we identify five key abilities to look for in food logistics companies that handle warehouse distribution for your products.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 12, 2024
While supply chain automation often begins in the warehouse, it can extend beyond to transportation management, fulfillment and returns, and even customer-facing locations.
BlueYonder
MAY 16, 2024
There have been so many “superpowered” moments at ICON 2024, and Day 2 was no exception. The day was filled with deserving award winners, an exclusive event for women in tech, and once-in-a-lifetime keynote from Superbowl MVP, Drew Brees. Let us share our three favorite moments from Day 2 at ICON 2024: 1. ICONic and Partner Leadership Awards Blue Yonder’s partners are a key part of driving transformational digital supply chain strategies for customers.
IT Supply Chain
MAY 15, 2024
By Guy Miller (pictured) CEO, MS3 Networks The post Driving the North’s digital growth appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Tecsys
MAY 17, 2024
As 2024 continues, the November 27 DSCSA s erialization deadline loom s large over the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. I f panic hasn’t already set in for authorized trading partners ( ATPs ) — such as manufacturers, distributors, repackagers and dispensers , among others — whose systems are not yet compliant with the law, it probably will soon.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 13, 2024
Hexnode estimates that 33% of organizations fell victim to cyberattacks over the last year alone.
BlueYonder
MAY 14, 2024
Gartner has just released its 2024 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions report , 1 and once again Blue Yonder has been positioned as a Leader based on its “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision,” as evaluated among 20 vendors. This marks the fourth consecutive year Blue Yonder has been named a Leader — and the 11 th time in the 14 years since the report was first published in 2010. 2 As shown by this graphic from Gartner 3 , this year Blue Yonder was positioned furthest t
IT Supply Chain
MAY 14, 2024
By Steve Ross (pictured) Operations Manager – Connectivity & Digital Products, Toyota Material Handling UK The post Vital statistics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Demand Driven Technologies
MAY 16, 2024
Warning 1: this article is not (too) much about artificial intelligence, and not at all about generative artificial intelligence, or LLM. If you’re a fan of shiny stuff that contributes to depleting the planet’s resources by wasting as much energy as possible, you’d better move on! Warning 2: if you think that supply chain management.
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 14, 2024
Managing a supply chain is a complex task which has only grown more intricate in recent years due to globalization, a volatile geo-political landscape, technological advancements, and the increasing demands of consumers.
RFgen
MAY 13, 2024
From the leftover Ben & Jerry’s in your freezer to the travel-size Dove lotion abandoned somewhere at the bottom of your toiletry bag, the business responsible for these familiar household staples is the multinational consumer goods company, Unilever. A dominating force in the consumer goods industry, Unilever operates in over 280 factories and 500 warehouses, delivering to 190 countries.
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