Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 10, 2021
Some have argued that supply chain management is on its way to becoming obsolete. Recent events would seem suggest otherwise. . Death of Supply Chain? Almost three years ago, Harvard Business Review published a provocative article entitled ‘The Death of Supply Chain Management’. It became as viral as an article on Supply Chain Management can be, circulating widely on Twitter and LinkedIn.
ThroughPut
AUGUST 12, 2021
Food and Beverage (F&B) companies operate under unique market conditions, such as high market volatility. The industry faces losses worth billions due to excess inventory, heavy discounting, and unavailability of stock. Seasonal and variable demands had already placed the F&B industry on shaky grounds, but the pandemic amplified this inconsistency.
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ProcurePort
AUGUST 10, 2021
What are the components of supply chain management? We cannot discuss these components without first talking about supply chain management. The growing supply chain management (SCM) software market speaks volumes about the ever-increasing importance of SCM within procurement. In fact, the supply chain management market is already valued at $37.41 billion.
AIMMS
AUGUST 10, 2021
The post 3 Best Practices for Supply Chain Network Design appeared first on AIMMS.
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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
AUGUST 11, 2021
The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. As market volatility, delivery expectations and customer experience levels impact supply chain strategy, shippers are looking for new ways to drive operational and competitive advantage from external expertise.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
SCM Research
AUGUST 9, 2021
The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was released today. Bringing together the latest advances in climate science, it addresses the most updated physical understanding of the climate system. Even without this new IPCC report, it should be clear that our planet is in an existential crisis: The scale and intensity of the recent floods in Germany have broken all records and the ongoing fires in Greece have reached biblical proportions; Greek Prime Mini
Arkieva
AUGUST 10, 2021
In many areas of supply chain management, analytic methods generate estimates with “pesky decimals”. The traditional method to eliminate the decimals is rounding. In this blog, we demonstrate the importance of this method and how to calculate these improved integer estimates. Data Science Tools of the Trade: Rolling Rounding to Handle Those Pesky Decimals was first posted on August 10, 2021 at 1:55 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-c
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 13, 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.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 12, 2021
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from FarEye and highlights the importance of last mile optimization. Online retailers need to work hard to please e-commerce customers in this advanced digital age. The customer’s expectation that products are delivered accurately and quickly, at a low price, and in perfect condition.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
AUGUST 13, 2021
For a long time the sky above our house has seen very few vapour trails as COVID kept thousands of flights grounded. I can see they are slowly but surely returning but would you want to fly, anyway? I wouldn't.
Logility
AUGUST 12, 2021
Higher income, less waste, better quality, and improved food security are among the benefits of the farm-to-fork movement growing worldwide. But like any other supply chain in which production, processing, distribution, and consumption are interconnected, farmers and food companies must balance field productivity and biodiversity with customer demand for safe, nutrient-rich, and high-quality products.
ivalua
AUGUST 11, 2021
Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment. . Responsible sourcing requires a shift in thinking and priorities.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 11, 2021
Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss logistics and supply chain, 1940 – 2040. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. About Jason Miller. Jason Miller (PhD The Ohio State University) is a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics and the John D. and Dortha J.
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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
AUGUST 11, 2021
The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 9, 2021
Several years ago, the staff at Blume Global wrote, “[Internet of Things] devices have revolutionized supply chain management (SCM). It’s much easier to understand where goods are, how they are being stored and when they can be expected at a specific location.”[1] Fast forward to 2021 and it’s reasonable ask if the Internet of Things (IoT) has really revolutionized supply chain operations.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 13, 2021
Paul Brody, blockchain leader with EY, describes the remarkable progress that blockchain technology has already made in the area of supply chain management, and how it must further evolve to reach its full potential.
Prophetic Technology
AUGUST 11, 2021
The Supply Chain established versions in the face of disruption.
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
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 13, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 4 Ways Packaging Optimization Can Improve Business Processes! Right shipping boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. Choosing the right kind of shipping boxes may be more complicated than you think. Aside from the right size, there are other things to consider.
CHAINalytics
AUGUST 11, 2021
With the ongoing shift in consumer behavior, we’re experiencing a considerable increase in demand for distribution network modeling of e-commerce supply chains. There are notable differences when modeling networks that supply retail versus support e-commerce. Here are eight crucial points for successful e-commerce modeling. One: Model in units of measure consistent with e-commerce demand.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 11, 2021
Industry and government leaders have long sought ways to mitigate risk in supply chains. Despite the long-standing need for more resiliency, the COVID-19 pandemic brought new urgency to the task.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 13, 2021
By Allen Brown (pictured). Content Writer. The post Helpful Tips For Business Owners: How To Inspire Productivity appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
AUGUST 9, 2021
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Tips to Improve Your Marketing Campaign! Video media article and permission to publish here provided by Carol Trehearn. All businesses must stand out and make a long-lasting impression on their target audience. If you don’t, you fail to make an entrance, and you close the door behind you.
BlueYonder
AUGUST 10, 2021
Customer centricity, e-commerce, Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), and the risk of financial peril are propelling shippers (manufacturers and retailers) and logistics service providers (LSPs) to digitally transform. 2020 and the first half of 2021 saw an acceleration in many emerging digital trends pre-dating the pandemic. Today we are releasing the results from the 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report , which provides the latest market insights around: Will e-commerce growth brought on by the CO
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 9, 2021
A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced the acquisition of Visible Supply Chain Management, a business-to-consumer (B2C) logistics company focused on B2C parcel delivery and B2C fulfillment services in the U.S., and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
IT Supply Chain
AUGUST 12, 2021
By Felipe Duarte (pictured). Security Researcher, Appgate. The post LockBit rolls out new capabilities, hits Accenture appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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PLS Logistics
AUGUST 13, 2021
For every business, inbound freight is a vital component of their supply chain. If companies neglect their inbound freight strategy, the transportation process can become obscured and lead to overspending.
Unleashed
AUGUST 12, 2021
Alternative proteins have seen a rise in popularity over the last decade – a trend expected to continue in future – as consumers look to maintain their protein intake while avoiding meat for personal, environmental or health reasons. Food manufacturers will find new opportunities in the alternative protein market as consumer demand surges for non-meat proteins: insect, plant and algae-based products, and ‘lab meat’ cultivated from animal cells.
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 9, 2021
It’s tough finding a global supply chain today that isn’t nominally committed to achieving a green future. But coming up with a road map for reaching that destination takes more than inspiring words in an annual statement.
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