DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In this new reality we live in, change is the only constant. Manufacturers across industries are facing overwhelming volatility due to the coronavirus pandemic, the effects of which are still impacting the global market and supply chains, regulations, customer expectations and more. The way forward implies resiliency in all aspects of the business, and for manufacturing in particular, this means implementing the right strategies as stepping stones to build and drive strategic flexibility.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Cybersecurity Measures Were Among the Highest-Ranked Needs. With the events of 2021, including the attack on the Colonial Pipeline earlier this year, the importance of supply chain cybersecurity is among the most in-demand factors driving adoption of third-party systems and resources in logistics. According to the report, 93% of respondents, including 92% of leadership and 94% of managers cited a 3PL with cybersecurity measures in place as critical when selecting a service provider.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage. Brands like American Eagle Outfitters focused on inventory optimization and flexibility, supply chain transformation, lower SKU counts and fewer shipments per order for improved supply c

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The post 4 Gartner® Insights for Supply Chain Network Design Success 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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Time and again I write about the business value of warehouse technologies – WMS, warehouse automation, and robotics. I also discuss business processes that these technologies support. However, I believe that my writings have failed to highlight the importance of the implementation and integration processes and the value delivered by the teams that see these projects through.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a controversial subject — made all the more controversial by science fiction writers who often depict dystopian futures in which humans are hunted to distinction by artificial intelligence systems. Even luminaries like Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk have issued warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The type of AI generating these concerns — artificial general intelligence — doesn’t yet exist.

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Logility

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In our latest release, Logility has doubled down on technology developments to ensure sustainable, ethical practices that support brand integrity and corporate responsibility. We’re pleased to announce the general availability of our corporate responsibility solution, developed to help companies build stronger and more sustainable supply chains through better management of the growing number of corporate governance assessments and audits and through superior collaboration with the entire supply

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Home delivery strategy, tactics and performance is one of the most hotly-debated areas of logistics. The pandemic has increased the importance of home delivery, but also decreased the quality of home delivery performance. As logistics professionals, we can dive into the data to understand how we are performing operationally and rationalize the results against all of the last-mile challenges every retailer has been facing, but what do consumers actually think?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service. Additionally, many companies today are placing an increased focus and significance in assessing the wherewithal of a Logistics Service Provider by their sustai

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

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Arkieva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Everyone is talking about supply chains these days. Ever worsening weather, a global pandemic, and a labor shortage have generated a perfect storm that has pushed global supply chains to their breaking point. I propose that the problem has been building for some time and this perfect storm may just be the reset we need. What is Happening to Our Supply Chains?

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Hello and Welcome to the Week in Review! This is the weekly blog post for a quick overview of what happened in the DELMIA Communities this past week. However, there is a lot more than what is shown 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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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Jackson Wood, director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes. I’m kicking off some research and writing on global trade compliance. During this research, I’ll be talking to many of the solution providers in this market. My first calls were with with Descartes and SAP. Both are leaders in this market. I had interesting conversations with Jackson Wood- director of industry strategy for global trade intelligence at Descartes, and Linda McKee – director of

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Background. Manufacturers today face lots of challenges driven by changing customer expectations. Significant advancements in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technologies in recent years has reduced the cost of adopting new technologies and broadening the spectrum of what is available. The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale.

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Advertiser: GEP

“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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Elementum

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Tl;dr With a surge of students interested in supply chain management, employers have a unique opportunity to hire their future superstars. In Part 2 of this post, I share recommendations that employers can use to up their recruiting games and make the most of their new, talented employees. State of Play In Part 1 of this two-part post, I dug into a recent article from Bloomberg, “ Forget Finance.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Recent global events have put the Aerospace & Defense sectors in a precarious position. Commercial aerospace is dealing with the sudden drop in demand followed by a gradual ramp-up of production while defense spending has remained strong fueling new production requirements. With these changes occurring, companies must ensure their operations and manufacturing teams are prepared and—anything less could lead to missed goals and opportunities for the business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I just read an interesting article about Chris Johnson, former top sales executive at Apple and CEO of JC Penney. It seems that Mr. Johnson is on a quest to “remake the retail world” as he takes his new company public. The company in question is Enjoy, and it runs mobile retail stores for its partners. Mr. Johnson sees the company as a combination of white-glove delivery service and an army of door-to-door salespeople.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This webinar was presented by LogiSYM, in collaboration with IQAX (Intelligence to accelerate transformation). IQAX is an independent entity with a deep understanding of ocean shipping and a strong heritage in global trade digitalisation and logistics visibility. Leveraging the unique capabilities of blockchain technology, IQAX is launching solutions to create an industry-first: an ecosystem that transcends the limitations of the parallel working paradigm to deliver predictive analytics, end-to-

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 12, 2021

To be competitive in the years ahead, companies must deploy disruptive technology architecture that provides a single, real-time source of truth for all trading partners.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 9, 2021

With my background of 15+ years as an ERP-SAP-PROJECT MANAGER and previous 20 years in SCM both in India and Overseas. I would like to state the following ERP Implementation Failure Reasons. You will also find this article written by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed useful – 9 Drowning ERP Implementation Risk Factors You Need to be. Continue reading. The post 6 ERP Implementation Failure Reasons – by an ERP Expert appeared first on SCMDOJO.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Over the past few years, but especially since the pandemic, companies have learned that “the way we have always done it” is not going to work anymore. This is particularly true when it comes to reverse logistics and returns management, which I’ve called the migraine headache of e-commerce. Why is transforming returns management more important. Read more How an RMS Helps Optimize E-commerce Returns Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Developments. The halal industry is a fast-growing industry. According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 trillion industry by 2024 , consisting of not only food, but also cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, modest fashion, media & creation, and Muslim friendly travel. Halal is not static, but is going through an evolution from a (1) Muslim company (purely based on the trust between buyer and seller); (2) halal product (ingredients are compliant and production proc

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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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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This earnings season, investors will hear two words over and over again — and they’re not “great quarter!

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Logility

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Stricter regulations and changing market conditions mean ensuring supplier sustainability is a crucial step in building more resilient, sustainable supply chains. In December 2020, the US Customs and Border Protection issued a detention order on cotton products sourced from some parts of China. It marked the sixth such enforcement order from the U.S. import authority in the space of three months against goods made by forced labor from China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Revolutions, especially those that succeed, are generally big deals. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (aka Industry 4.0) is no different. According to a manifesto from the World Economic Forum (WEF), “The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents a fundamental change in the way we live, work, and relate to one another. It is a new chapter in human development, enabled by extraordinary technology advances commensurate with those of the first, second, and third industrial revolutions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. While many sectors can already report decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, logistics continues to be seen as a hard-to-abate sector given its current growth rates and its persistent dependence on fossil fuels.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Just 4% of supply chain leaders call their operations "future-ready.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For decades, supply chains have operated the same way — and it worked just fine. The industry made minor changes to their internal business processes to reflect market and industry shifts. But bringing goods to market has become more complex. Companies today rely on a global network of suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics providers and other.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Industry 4.0, the nickname given to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has drawn a lot more attention thanks to the pandemic and the immense number of unfilled jobs in the manufacturing sector. “In essence,” explains Bernardo M. Villegas, Professor Emeritus at the University of Asia and the Pacific and a Visiting Professor at the IESE Business School in Barcelona, “the Fourth Industrial Revolution is the trend towards automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies an

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