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.
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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Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 19, 2021
As I sit at my desk answering client calls, spring beckons. I am a gardener, and my dirty plastic clogs sit patiently on the mat by the door, calling me during the workday. This winter—darkened by the cold, cruel hand of COVID-19—was harsh. The burst of spring coupled with my second Pfizer vaccine gives me a glimmer of hope that perhaps the dark curtain of being chained to the home office is lifting.
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.
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
AIMMS
APRIL 19, 2021
The post Planning to Review Your Supply Chain Network Design in 2021? Find Your Capability Fit appeared first on AIMMS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 21, 2021
Sixty percent of global consumers cite sustainability and social responsibility as essential considerations when choosing which products to buy. They look to their preferred food brands to make the best decisions, but are those companies looking out for their consumers’ best interest?
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IT Supply Chain
APRIL 20, 2021
By Andrew Tavener (pictured). Head of Marketing at Descartes. The post Brexit realities – early preparation remains crucial to supply chain success appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Prophetic Technology
APRIL 20, 2021
Logistics has a vital role in the economy. Its decarbonisation in fighting climate change is unquestionable. Some concerns have to do with environmental improvements damaging logistics economic productivity.
Americold
APRIL 21, 2021
Have you ever wondered how you get fresh and ready-to-eat bananas in your kitchen throughout the year? Did you know those bananas can travel around the world staying fresh without turning brown for weeks at a time?
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 18, 2021
Abe Eshkenazi, chief executive officer of the Association for Supply Chain Management, discusses the findings of a new report by ASCM and the Economist Intelligence Unit, examining how more than 300 publicly listed companies withstood and responded to supply-chain shocks of the last year.
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Adexa
APRIL 19, 2021
The Digital Age of Manufacturing gives pharmaceutical executives new abilities. Improving cost performance while maintaining quality and compliance in the midst of rapidly changing supply chain models among internal and external manufacturing takes both careful thought and a lot of hard work. The Pharma Manufacturing World Summit brings together the senior executives making the big decisions for high-level strategic discussions that will shape the future of their industry.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 17, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. All you need to know about cryptocurrency article and permission to publish here provided by Jean Nichols. You need a way to swap your fiat currencies for crypt if you buy it for the first time. Users can purchase, sell, and retain cryptocurrencies via crypto exchanges. Currently, these organizations charge fees when ordering and withdrawing funds.
BlueYonder
APRIL 19, 2021
In just two days, our annual customer conference – ICON 2021 – kicks off with 14 keynotes, 40+ sessions, 12 concurrent tracks ,and well over 2,000 attendees from all over the world. Here are the top 5 things you need to know before joining us April 21-23! Craft your custom agenda: Pickfrom our four journeys – Digital Transformation, Intelligent Automation, Omni-Commerce and Power of the Platform.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 21, 2021
Rob Handfield, Bank of America Professor of Supply Chain Management with the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University, discusses the reasons behind the current worldwide shortage of ocean containers, and what carriers and manufacturers must do to solve it.
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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.
Eyvo
APRIL 20, 2021
How to effectively manage risk in procurement? Risk management in procurement. by Bhargavi Nake. For many, risk-taking in everyday life is normal. Some businesses even look forward to taking a “calculated risk”. However, in procurement, the last thing you want is a risk. That’s why managing risk in procurement is essential. Procurement teams have been trying to outrun risks since the pandemic began.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 22, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Use Your Small Business Credit Card Wisely. Payment protection tips article and permission to publish here provided by Muhammad Zayan. When you run an online business, it’s your responsibility to keep the business secure, both for yourself and your customers. To handle various issues with payment gateway worldwide functionality, you need to take care.
BlueYonder
APRIL 23, 2021
And, that’s a wrap on ICON 2021 ! What a great three days of engaging, dynamic speakers and content. Here are the things that stood out during the keynote sessions at this year’s annual customer conference: Direct to Consumer Mindset : Our CEO, Girish Rishi, highlighted this point during his keynote. With fulfillment happening at every level – from the store to the warehouse to the supplier – companies need to be adapting their supply chain to what he refers to as a “Copernican Revolution.
Supply Chain Brain
APRIL 22, 2021
The pressure to develop a customer-centric supply chain has been growing for years, a timeline that was drastically accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 23, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. GET our EBOOK HERE. Disinfecting your business article and permission to publish here provided by Susan Melony. Cleaning has always been an important consideration when running a business. It is even more important now. COVID-19 has shown us just how quickly germs can spread. Not only will disinfecting your business help prevent this virus from spreading, it can also keep you and your employees safe from other viruses, like t
Turvo
APRIL 22, 2021
All businesses have one goal in common regardless of industry: growth. For the supply chain and transportation sectors, the key to sustainable growth is improving and maintaining customer satisfaction. Therefore, customer-centric supply chains are becoming the norm across all industries today. According to Material Handling & Logistics, “ More than 83% confirm customer experience is a company-wide goal, with nearly 56% reporting customer experience measurement is key to operational decisions
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