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Best Practices to Model Carbon Costs in Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

The post Best Practices to Model Carbon Costs in Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.

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3 Supply Chain & Technology Trends Driving Business Success in the New Normal

MPO Multi Party Orchestration

From a certain angle, it can be said that everything has changed; it could also be said that everything is as it always has been. We have simply changed. The supply chain and technology trends explored below have not appeared out of the blue. Like a kind of white noise, globalization and the growth of the cloud and new sales channels were budding in the background, alongside the quiet hum of climate activism and gentle reminders to recycle.

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Asking the Right Questions Is The First Step To Drive Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

Each year, we compile a list of top-performing Supply Chains, termed the Supply Chains to Admire. Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Companies that outperform their peer group while driving improvement and driving value (either by price to book or market capitalization) make the winners list.

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Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance

GlobalTranz

As supply chains become more impacted by market disruptions and unpredictable events, they’re also becoming more critical to a company’s customer experience levels and bottom line. Creating a data-driven supply chain tracking important transportation metrics helps shippers respond and adapt as quickly as possible to known and unknown events. Why Monitor Transportation Metrics.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Data Quality: Your Digital Transformation Depends on It

Logistics Viewpoints

In a prior post , I wrote about the various ways data is transforming global supply chains. Data is the raw fuel of digital transformation and the linchpin to accelerating industry collaboration, automation, predictive insights and so many more cutting-edge capabilities (including those yet to be invented). Today, I’m going to add a qualifier — it has to be quality data.

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A Story of Throwing the Baby Out With The Bathwater in Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Shaman

” Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater “ is an idiomatic expression for an avoidable error where something good is eliminated when trying to get rid of something bad, or in other words, rejecting the favorable along with the unfavorable. (Idiomatic expressions are a type of informal language rooted in meaning that is different from the literal definitions of the words used in the expression. ).

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FMCG Supply Chain Performance Measurement: Del-Boy Style.

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Performance monitoring Balanced Scorecards are invaluable in FMCG, Brewing and Coatings companies but they are also appropriate for any business leaders serious about improvement. Whatever your business size or product offering, you will benefit from such a scorecard by knowing exactly what is going well and where you can or need to improve.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 26 – July 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

A few years ago, I took a family vacation to Copenhagen, where the autonomous train system brought joy to my whole family. One of the things we had planned to see while we were there, but never got around to, was the six forgotten giants, by recycle art activist artist Thomas Dambo. Fast forward three years and my wife and I saw that he had built five giants in the Maine Botanical Gardens.

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Supply Chain Visibility & Automation: Creating a Truly Touchless Order

Talking Logistics

The quest to achieve end-to-end supply chain visibility continues to get more difficult as supply chains become increasingly globalized and fragmented. Fortunately, advancements in technology are helping companies to overcome these challenges and automate their processes. What hurdles still remain? Why is changing the status quo so important? How can technology help?

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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.

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As Air Travel Roars Back–How Will Aircraft Suppliers Meet the New Demand?

DELMIA Quintiq

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Using Coefficient of Variability to Drive Safety Stock Related Decisions

Arkieva

In a previous blog post, we discussed how a high or low value of Coefficient of Variation (CV) impacts the first or second term of safety stock. Today we decided to put this to the test using real customer data - here we will discuss our findings. Using Coefficient of Variability to Drive Safety Stock Related Decisions was first posted on June 29, 2021 at 9:33 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Best Practices in Supplier Risk Management

Logistics Viewpoints

Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, Supply Chain Management at APQC (American Productivity & Quality Center) recently gave a presentation at ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum. In her presentation, Ms. Brown examined supplier risk during a crisis, supply chain disruption, supply chain risk, and how organizations can shift from surviving to thriving.

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Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members)

Talking Logistics

A few weeks ago, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community, “Based on your experience and lessons learned, what advice would you give to young professionals (or students) interested in a supply chain / logistics career? What will be important for them to succeed?” “Logistics and Supply Chain expertise must be learned. Read more Advice for Supply Chain Young Professionals (from Indago Members).

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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How Transparency Will Elevate the Post-Pandemic Food Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

There’s an opportunity to improve food supply chain logistics and planning with a future-proofing mindset. No element requires more consideration and investment in this regard than transparency.

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What the Approaching ILWU-PMA Contract Renewal Means for Shippers

NFI

After a year marred by congestion, skyrocketing cargo handling costs, increased demand as a result of the pandemic, and looming clean air mandates, West Coast marine terminal operators have had all the more reason to explore productivity improvements and cost-saving options like automation. Historically, concern about displacing and replacing employees with robotics had prompted the… Continue reading What the Approaching ILWU-PMA Contract Renewal Means for Shippers.

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Technology is Essential in Navigating Peak Shipping Season

Kuebix

As crazy as it may sound, planning for peak shipping season has already begun! In the U.S., peak shipping season extends from August until January of the following year. Peak shipping season can be broken down into two spikes in demand. The first occurs from August until October. This significant increase can be largely attributed […]. The post Technology is Essential in Navigating Peak Shipping Season appeared first on Kuebix.

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[Video] How Vulnerable Is Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

Back on February 24, President Biden issued the “Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains” which requires a review of potential vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chains of key industries to prevent future occurrences of shortages that we experienced during the coronavirus pandemic. What defines supply chain vulnerability? What tools and capabilities are available to help.

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Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability

How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.

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Truck Drivers and Container Chassis: The Peak Season Shortages to Expect

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain managers need to understand where the vulnerabilities are, and what to expect in a peak season that’s poised to bring about increased pressure for shippers and carriers in terms of labor, capacity, transparency and supply.

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Gap to scrap UK stores – is there any hope for the highstreet?

IT Supply Chain

By Sachin Jangam (pictured). Partner for Retail, Infosys Consulting. The post Gap to scrap UK stores – is there any hope for the highstreet? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Understanding the Shipping Container Shortage!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Fireworks Supply Chain! Shipping container shortage article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. Over the past 15 months, we’ve been writing on the Argentus blog about the immense impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global supply chains – particularly, as you might expect of a recruitment firm, from the perspective of talent and skills.

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Amazon Prime Day 2021 Consumer Survey: Four Trends From This Year’s Annual Shopping Event

BlueYonder

As vaccination rates continue to increase, consumers are shifting spending habits from hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to new clothes and personal care supplies. Retailers are seeing strong sales heading into Q3 as a result. Amazon Prime Day, typically held over the summer, was pushed into October last year due to the pandemic. As many consumers return to “normal” spending habits, this year’s annual event was in many ways the retail industry’s first big test on its road to recovery.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

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.

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Oregon Businesses to Collaborate on Supply Chain Transparency Initiative

Supply Chain Brain

A group of Oregon companies, business associations, and academic institutions today announced the formation of the Oregon Transparency Initiative (OTI), a public-private collaboration created to boost the transparency of Oregon’s supply chains.

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Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse

IT Supply Chain

By David Jinks M.I.L.T. (pictured). ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research. The post Household spending tumbled 11% in the first quarter of 2021. Only e-commerce prevented an even greater collapse appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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How New Supply Chain Technologies Are Boosting Efficiency

ShipBob

Artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles, and robotics used to seem unrealistic and too futuristic. But today, these technological advancements are becoming a reality and transforming the logistics industry. With on-demand logistics on the rise (due to high standards and expectations around accurate, fast, and reliable delivery), technology continues to play a tremendous role in supply chain efficiency.

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What are White Glove Services? All You Need to Know!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Omnichannel Customer Service Best Practices! White glove services article and permission to publish here provided by Christian Cabaluna. The growth of the eCommerce industry redefined the whole meaning of customer satisfaction. A product’s quality and price no longer define how much value a good has.

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What is Mesh Networking Trends Report

This report details the capabilities of mesh networks, how they work, and the applications they thrive in supporting. Connectivity is necessary for optimal productivity, and mesh networking will soon be a significant provider of connectivity globally.

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Watch: How Private Companies Are Responding to the Global Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Brian Umbenhauer, leader for consulting with Deloitte Private, reveals the findings of the firm’s latest survey of private companies and their approach to managing global supply chains in a crisis.

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Broccoli and Supply Chains Have a Lot in Common!

Adexa

Romanesco broccoli is one of the most intriguing vegetables in nature. Its complex structure, known as Mandlebrot fractal , is a geometric shape that exhibits the property of self?similarity, meaning that a small portion of it looks like a scaled down version of the whole. Fractals have the property of showing self-similarity regardless of how big or small they are.

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6 Computer Security Threats to Business IT in 2021

IT Supply Chain

By Gabe Nelson (pictured). Content Specialist. The post 6 Computer Security Threats to Business IT in 2021 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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