MPO Multi Party Orchestration
APRIL 19, 2021
You can try and blame the need for speed on Amazon, with two-day delivery becoming one day and even same day in some instances. But all they’re doing is perfecting what we all want – immediate gratification. The double whammy of the Amazon Effect- and the COVID-19-induced exponential eCommerce spurt is pulling us along at a faster pace than we ever envisioned.
Vinculum
APRIL 21, 2021
As a customer, would you not love to place the product order in a seamless manner, and receive it on the same or next day? On the other hand, how frustrating is it to find your selected product still out of stock or experiencing a delay in delivery? While retailers rehash their strategies in the wake of technological advancements and breakthrough innovations, warehouse management still remains an inevitable and crucial part of the holistic customer purchase and satisfaction arena.
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AFFLINK
APRIL 22, 2021
As we celebrate Earth Day (which turned 50 last year), the topic of sustainability becomes prevalent. There is a lot of terminology that falls under the category of sustainable, and some of it can be vague or confusing. Today, we’ll be learning by clarifying what some of the most commonly used phrases related to sustainability mean. Berry Global and Their Commitment to Sustainability.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 22, 2021
The global pandemic has created a watershed moment for global supply chains. As we adjust and respond to this “new normal”, one important area is the effect of these shifts on the environment. From that perspective some changes have been clearly positive (e.g. fewer commuting miles driven), some largely neutral (e.g. alternate sourcing strategies), while others are potentially negative (e.g. the daily delivery of packages to our homes).
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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.
GlobalTranz
APRIL 20, 2021
Shortages of products from toilet paper to microchips during the coronavirus pandemic highlighted the value of supply chain resiliency, and the opportunities for companies that aren’t as prepared as they would like. A supply chain built for resiliency allows a company to adapt to unpredictable forces while maintaining customer service. By contrast, supply chains that are too lean may not have enough flexibility and redundancy to survive unscathed.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Arkieva
APRIL 20, 2021
Recently, we have heard about several product shortages and other issues in the supply chain. Let us try and make sense of some of these in this blog. As I live in the US, my experience is somewhat limited to what happened here. Pandemic Induced Supply Chain Issues was first posted on April 20, 2021 at 8:11 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 21, 2021
Last month I participated in Oracle’s Perfect Delivery Virtual Summit , along with Matt Leonard from Supply Chain Dive, Marcelo de Matheus from Tramontina, and Mohamed Absar from DP World. The point of the virtual summit was to discuss how streamlining the order-to-fulfillment process achieves perfect delivery, improves customer loyalty, and reduces costs.
DELMIA Quintiq
APRIL 23, 2021
Hello and Welcome to the Week in Review! This is the weekly blog post for a one-look overview of what happened in the DELMIA Communities this past week. But there is a lot more than what is below – visit the communities to see the exchange of information and ideas between members and DELMIA experts. With eight active communities, you are sure to find at least one to suit your DELMIA interests.
Logility
APRIL 20, 2021
Unraveling from the complexity of supplier disruption, unexpected consumer behaviors, and limited resources, supply chain organizations are looking to learn from the shockwaves of the past year. But this is not the time to focus on everything that went wrong. Priorities need to be set to drive changes that are meaningful to customers and the overall health of the business.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
SCM Research
APRIL 22, 2021
The importance of food supply chain emissions has increased. According to a study, entitled Food Systems Are Responsible for a Third of Global Anthropogenic GHG Emissions , recently published in Nature Food by Monica Crippa et al. (2021), our food systems emit 34% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions every year. It turns out that “[t]he largest contribution came from agriculture and land use/land-use change activities (71%), with the remaining were from supply chain activities: retail,
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 19, 2021
On Monday, March 8th, a vice president of supply chain for a large retail chain – a chain with over 5,000 stores – spoke at Körber’s supply chain conference Elevate. Körber is a leading provider of logistics software, material handling, voice, and consulting solutions. This retailer seeks to become a leader in employing people with disabilities.
SCMDOJO
APRIL 23, 2021
A career in Supply Chain can be fun, creative, rewarding, and smart for the long term, so if you want to learn more about “How to Career Change To Supply Chain”, you are on right track! Businesses will always need supply chain professionals to manage the information flow & product flow of their products, no. Continue reading. The post 6 Strategies To Make a Career Change To Supply Chain appeared first on SCMDOJO.
All Things Supply Chain
APRIL 19, 2021
Recently, supply chains in many businesses have become vulnerable due to uncertainties surrounding the current business environment due to impacts such as the pandemic.
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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.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 23, 2021
Nothing says “I love you” like a new sofa. At least that’s what my wife and I told each other when we bought ourselves a new sofa for Valentine’s Day this past February. It’s a very comfortable sofa. At least that’s what we remember from the showroom; ours hasn’t arrived yet. The delivery date has. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (April 23, 2021).
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 20, 2021
There’s always been tension with the optimization technologies used for fleets or common carrier transportation. The solutions that solve the toughest and most unique problems and deliver differentiating results are also the most complex and require significant domain expertise to implement and maintain. Those companies that make the skills investment reap the largest rewards in terms of business performance improvement.
ivalua
APRIL 23, 2021
The Pixar building is one of the most vivid examples of how successful companies value cross functional collaboration within their organisation. The building was originally planned by Steve Jobs as three separate buildings for the computer scientists, animators and executives at Pixar; but he realised that the building layout could maximise the collaboration between all different parts of the organisation. .
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 22, 2021
Way More Than Visibility with Adam Compain. Adam Compain and Joe Lynch discuss way more than visibility. Adam Compain is the Founder & CEO of ClearMetal, a software company that specializes in international freight visibility, dynamic planning, and customer experience. About Adam Compain. Adam Compain is the Founder & CEO of ClearMetal. Adam founded the company after spending time at OOCL, under the tutelage of their CEO and CIO in Hong Kong.
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
Enterra Insights
APRIL 21, 2021
Despite years of discussion about the fourth industrial revolution (aka Industry 4.0), the revolution remains in its infancy. Analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) explain the first three revolutions were driven by steam, electricity, and automation. They write, “Industrial production was transformed by steam power in the nineteenth century, electricity in the early twentieth century, and automation in the 1970s.”[1] The fourth revolution is being driven by data.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 23, 2021
Thirty-six years ago today marks either one of the greatest marketing blunders or success stories of all-time, depending on how you look at it, of course. Concerned that it was losing market share to other soft drinks, and the fact that in some blind taste tests consumers preferred the sweeter taste of Pepsi, Coca-Cola changed its formula and released New Coke.
ivalua
APRIL 22, 2021
While companies have capitalized on globalization over the last few decades, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed a number of weaknesses within supply chain and procurement industries. According to the Institute for Supply Management , 75% of companies noticed disruptions in their supply chain network that were the direct result of the Coronavirus. This has led many companies to consider diversifying their networks to include more onshore suppliers in order to reap the benefits of having a supply chain
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
APRIL 21, 2021
I know, I know. I know I am prone to rattle on about Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) but seeing the benefits being delivered to previously struggling businesses is extremely motivating for a confirmed “techy” like myself. Not permitted professionally, but if only we could explicitly advertise such successes we would be able to interest and help other businesses in need of an S&OP boot camp, tender loving care or a completely new build.
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.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 20, 2021
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. This post from Elemica’s blog discusses “the true costs of entering order data by hand, and how automation can help stop.
Enterra Insights
APRIL 20, 2021
Thanks to the pandemic, consumers now find themselves more frequently on the digital path to purchase. Ali Amarsy, Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy at Publicis Commerce, writes, “COVID-19 has catapulted us into the future. In 2020, global e-commerce sales growth jumped three years in the first three months of stay-at-home mandates, with a share of overall retail matching 2023 predictions. … Huge shifts in consumer behavior have left many businesses, often working in outdated syst
ivalua
APRIL 20, 2021
Your organization’s total spend is a powerful tool to wield. Leveraging purchasing power to capture volume- based pricing within a competitive supply chain builds sticky relationships with healthy suppliers, keeps input costs low, and acts as a hedge against inflation. If we apply the adage of, “Whomsoever holds the gold makes the rules”, we can further leverage this purchasing power to unlock working capital, improve capital efficiency, and generate savings.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 19, 2021
David Simchi-Levi, professor of engineering systems at MIT, brings us up to date on the results of applying a supply-chain “stress test” to companies in multiple industries.
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Kuebix
APRIL 22, 2021
This past year has brought on a number of changes regarding the “typical” way of doing things. One of the biggest changes has been how we shop for groceries. Grabbing a shopping cart and filling it with fresh produce, fruits and vegetables has been the way the world buys food for a long time. However, […]. The post The Future of Shopping for Groceries appeared first on Kuebix.
Unleashed
APRIL 18, 2021
Supply chains play a crucial role in moving goods along to the end user. Without them, many businesse simply couldn’t exist. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? Here we’ll look at what a sustainable supply chain is and why it’s important, and in particular: Elements of a sustainable supply chain. 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain.
IT Supply Chain
APRIL 21, 2021
By Bryce Boothby (pictured). MPO Board Member. The post The Need for Speed – Don’t Let These Beliefs Slow Down Your Supply Chain appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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