Sat.Aug 28, 2021 - Fri.Sep 03, 2021

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Sustainability in the supply chain as a key differentiator

Aioneers

Our planet and its people face one of the greatest challenges in history – to become more sustainable. Supply chains do not escape this challenge and reforming the supply chain to become more environmentally friendly is one of the major tasks of the future. Sustainability is defined as meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.

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Relationship Between Forecast Accuracy and Safety Stocks

Arkieva

A company’s total inventory is built up of many different parts such as strategic stock, anticipation stock, safety stock, cycle stock, unplanned stock. The cycle stock is the one most connected to the demand forecast; it is expected to be sold as the forecast becomes real demand. Safety stock on the other hand is extra stock to deal with the variability of the demand or supply.

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The Perfect Procurement Plan: Why Visibility Into the Supply Chain Is Important

Turvo

With all the volatility that still lingers in the modern supply chain, the need for high-quality data analysis, solid procurement planning, good profit margins , and streamlined scheduling systems all remain crucial for shipping and transportation providers. The right procurement plan will speed inventory access and allow for improved visibility into the supply chain network as a whole.

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The Return of Demand: How Aerospace & Defense Can Prepare for the Next Normal with Virtual Twins

DELMIA Quintiq

The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry is arguably one that was most immediately and severely impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is especially true in the commercial aircraft segment. However, as mentioned in a previous post , signs of increasing demand for commercial aviation are on the horizon. Preparing for this will require A&D manufacturers to digitally transform their operations and supply chains in a smart, sustainable and cost-effective way to improve visibility and agi

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

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.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

This weekend is Labor Day, which is usually the final week of summer vacation. However, given the late nature of the holiday, my kids went back to school this week. It’s amazing how quickly the summer came to an end. I almost feel like we didn’t even have enough time for back-to-school shopping. But apparently, we might have been the only ones. According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual back-to-school shopping survey, consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and col

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One Stuck Box of Fertilizer Shows the Global Supply Chain Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

Somewhere in the world’s busiest port of Shanghai, a container of fertilizer sits among tens of thousands of boxes, waiting for a ride to the U.S. It’s been on the dock for months, trapped by typhoons and Covid outbreaks that have worsened major congestion in the global supply-chain network.

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DELMIA Communities Week in Review for August 30

DELMIA Quintiq

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.

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Editor’s Choice: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Warehouse Travel

Logistics Viewpoints

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 Lucas Systems and highlights the ways to reduce warehouse travel. Labor is the single largest operating cost in most DCs and warehouse travel often accounts for half of all labor time, especially in order picking.

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Is Every Company a Delivery Company?

Talking Logistics

I’ve commented several times about Meg Whitman’s statement a few years ago that “every company is a technology company.” Back in July, for example, I revisited the quote in response to Walmart’s announcement that it will offer technologies and capabilities to help other businesses navigate their own digital transformation and C.H. Robinson’s announcement of a.

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Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Webinar: “Supply Chain Transformation for a Sustainable Future”, September 8, 2021

SCM Research

How can innovation and new business models transform global supply chains in the transition to a sustainable economy? On September 8, I look forward to joining Juliane Reinecke (King’s College London), together with our speakers from Anglo American and the World Economic Forum, to discuss this topic in a webinar on Supply Chain Transformation for a Sustainable Future.

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American Software to Present at the Jefferies Virtual Software Conference

Logility

ATLANTA, GA (September 3, 2021) – American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), a leading provider of innovative AI-powered supply chain management and advanced retail planning platforms, today announced that Allan Dow, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Vincent Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at the following investor conference: Jefferies Virtual Software Conference.

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The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin

The Logistics of Logistics

The DHL Supply Chain with Scott Sureddin. Scott Sureddin and Joe Lynch discuss the DHL Supply Chain. Scott is the CEO of DHL Supply Chain , the largest contract logistics company in the world and North America. About Scott Sureddin. Scott Sureddin is the CEO North America, DHL Supply Chain. Scott manages all operations within the US and Canada, as well as central functional teams supporting the entire Americas region.

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Growing Interest in Direct-to-Consumer Sales, Part 2

Enterra Insights

Due to the pandemic, e-commerce growth accelerated and manufacturers’ interest in direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer sales also increased. In the first installment of this article, I discussed some of the considerations manufacturers and retailers should take into account as they develop their DTC strategies — not the least of which is the tension such strategies create between manufacturers and retailers.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“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.

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Top 10 Tips to Effective Sourcing Execution in S&OP

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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Develop CPG Growth Goals: 6 Tips to Navigate the New Normal

Logility

If the response to COVID-19 taught consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies nothing else, it highlighted the need not only for flexibility but also for growth goals that are tailored to the consumers of the future. Establishing CPG growth goals for your company doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require using all the data at your disposal – whether from within or outside your business – to forecast demand and continue the innovation that will propel success.

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LogiSYM Malaysia 2021: Takeaway Panel – Halal Supply Chain: The Opportunity!

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

We have an expert panel consisting of Azizi Meor Ngah, Dr. Raymon Krishnan, Joe Lombardo, Prof. Dr. Marco Tieman and Stephanie Krishnan who will be providing insights on the opportunities within the Halal supply chain. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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Is Blockchain Fit for Function in the Supply Chain?

Enterra Insights

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of hype about blockchain and its potential to make supply chains better. Not everyone, however, is a believer. For example, Kai Stinchcombe, CEO and co-founder of True Link Financial, bluntly asserts, “Don’t believe the hype. There are no good uses for blockchain. After 10 years of development, nobody has come up with a use for blockchain that has been widely adopted.”[1] Journalist Adrianne Jeffries ( @adrjeffries ) believes part o

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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How to Get Started with Supply Chain Risk Management

Supply Chain Brain

Risk is everywhere. Adverse events can and will happen at any time, and when events hit your supply chain, disruption and financial, operational, and reputational damage are not far behind. .

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Beverage Brands Unlock Recovery and Growth with Inventory Optimization

Logility

Since the onset of the pandemic, online direct-to-consumer channels have become an absolute necessity for the beverage industry, where historical e-commerce penetration has been relatively low. From soft drinks, coffee, and tea to wine and spirits, many companies are having notable success and building their brand using various digital platforms, including integrated sales sites and mobile app-based services. .

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LogiSYM Malaysia 2021: Malaysia and the continued development as a regional and global Halal Supply Chain HUB

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Hear from Azizi Meor Ngah, Chairman of The ASEAN Post on his presentation about Malaysia’s continued development as regional and global Halal supply chain hub. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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Overcoming Production Challenges Through the Use of MES Software

IQMS

Bottom Line: Taking on manufacturing challenges and overcoming them by improving end-to-end vsibility and control first breaks down barriers in the way of taking on more customers and growing sales. The clearer and more real-time the end-to-end visbility is across shop floors and production plants, the easier it becomes to prioritize what needs to be improved first to increase production effiency, solve an urgent quality problem, increase yield rates and more.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

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Global Supply Squeeze, Delta Virus Rip Through Factories

Supply Chain Brain

Orders at factories are piling up as companies around the world struggle to meet demand amid a damaging mixture of the coronavirus and widespread bottlenecks in supply chains.

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Supply Chain Sustainability: 3 Pillars for the Future of Business

Logility

The voices calling for responsible business practices to extend to the value chain are many and urgent. One could easily think this is solely because of the inherent social and environmental risks, as well as governmental challenges, but there is also a strong business case for supply chain sustainability. Sustainable supply chain management can be a driver for success and value, both for businesses and for society.

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LogiSYM Malaysia 2021: Halal Supply Chain Technology – Halal Blockchain, Traceability, and Security

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

We have an expert panel consisting of Chris Long, Dr. Albert Tan, Dr. Rushdi Siddiqui, Stephanie Krishnan and Tomas Guerrero who will be providing their insights on Supply Chain Technology for the Halal industry. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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The Great Store Redo

Cathy Roberson

Stores are now having their day in the spotlight as retailers embrace multichannel services and consumers look for shopping and last-mile delivery options. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated many retailers’ e-commerce strategies as stores battled temporary closures and consumers who were hesitant to shop in person once stores reopened. Retailers with stores invested in curbside pickups, online fulfillment in stores and partnered with crowdsourced platforms such as Instacart and DoorDash to

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 4% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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‘Fit for 55’: How Europe's Climate Targets Could Change Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

The EU's latest plan for emission reduction puts massive pressure on shipping and logistics.

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ECommerce SEO : How Online Stores Can Drive Organic Traffic!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Reasons to Invest in Excellent Customer Service for Your Online Store. ECommerce SEO article and permission to publish here provided by Ela Marie. ECommerce has seen a staggering growth in 2021. But what should be attributed to this growth? Few bets on pandemics, others say it’s technology, but if you take our perspective, it’s completely – the Internet.

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LogiSYM Malaysia 2021: Halal Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Technology & Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Hear from Prof. Dr. Marco Tieman, Founder & Professor at LBB International and Help University (ELM Graduate School) on his keynote speech. <<Back to other Recorded Sessions.

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