ThroughPut
JANUARY 28, 2021
Food Retail is all about working with speed, striving for agility, and mastering the art of customer delight – giving what they want, where they want, and when they want – all of this in a cost-effective manner. No wonder accurate and timely demand forecasting is the epicenter of focus for supermarket retailers. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught them a lesson or two.
BR Williams Supply Chain Management
JANUARY 26, 2021
Thanks to highly influential e-commerce giants, customer expectations are rapidly changing your fulfillment services. Customers are demanding quick and/or free delivery. Their demands translate to shrinking delivery timeframes, splitting inventory in multiple facilities, or relying on a third-party logistics company like BR Williams to provide fulfillment services.
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Tecsys
JANUARY 26, 2021
Top five supply chain trends that you need to keep a close eye on over the next two to five years. The post Five Emerging Supply Chain Trends appeared first on Tecsys.
Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 26, 2021
Natural disasters. Geopolitical events. Tariffs and trade regulations. The rise of ecommerce. The growing influence of social media. Prior to 2020, every supply chain in the world was challenged by increasing levels of demand unpredictability and market volatility. The sudden onset of COVID-19 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty.
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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.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 25, 2021
Earlier this month, C.H. Robinson announced a partnership with SAS to “unlock a new era of dynamic business planning for Retail and CPG companies.” Here are some excerpts from the press release: Until now, supply chain demand planning and shipping execution often worked in autonomous siloes without connection, digital integration, or real-time visibility.
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DELMIA Quintiq
JANUARY 27, 2021
Food has become more than just a necessity; it is intrinsic to our society and culture, and has a big influence on the way we live our lives. The food and beverage industry has long been highly competitive, and in order to stay ahead in the market, key industry players are always trying to figure out what consumers will want next. More and more people are showing greater concern for the environment and sustainability has become an imperative, which suggests that innovative and environmentally-fr
Arkieva
JANUARY 26, 2021
Some time ago, I had been trying to help a business improve its statistical forecasting. We tried different parameters and different forecasting algorithms but the statistical forecast for about half of the products could not be improved no matter what we tried. We decided to do a deep dive to understand the reason. Demand Planning: Differentiated Forecast Strategy was first posted on January 26, 2021 at 8:15 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for per
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 26, 2021
In 2020, we saw the transportation industry’s resilience first-hand, as all parties of the supply chain navigated a challenging freight landscape to get goods to market. Freight demand surged to meet the needs of consumers and frontline workers, and shippers were forced to rely heavily on the spot market to secure capacity in a pinch. Read more A New Approach to Contract Freight: How Shippers Can Refocus Their Transportation Strategy in 2021.
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 25, 2021
ToolsGroup is how organizations achieve their target service levels while optimizing inventory—no matter how complex their supply chain is or how much demand changes. That way, they can be ready for anything. What makes ToolsGroup different? 1. Probabilistic forecasting: Instead of a single number, identify a range of demand outcomes and the probability of each of those outcomes occurring, so you can make educated trade-offs based on your business priorities. 2.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
SCMDOJO
JANUARY 26, 2021
What is MRO? or What is MRO supplies? or What does MRO stand for in manufacturing? Or what does MRO stand for in purchasing? In this blog, I have tried to answer these questions. What is MRO? MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supply) is an important part of most manufacturing and service businesses and. Continue reading. The post What is MRO?
Arkieva
JANUARY 29, 2021
I learned this morning from my LinkedIn feed that January 29 is national puzzle day. So, we decided to put out a fun blog to mark the occasion. We have tried to solve Sudoku using a Mixed Integer Program (MIP). This blog is unrelated to Supply Chain although we use the technique used here to solve supply chain problems. Please enjoy! National Puzzle Day – Solving Sudoku Puzzle Using Optimization in Arkieva was first posted on January 29, 2021 at 3:27 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog -
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 29, 2021
How crazy would it be to launch an online video talk show focused on supply chain and logistics? I asked myself that question while cross country skiing many years ago. There’s something about being outside in the cold, surrounded by snow and woods, that brings out all sorts of ideas in me. That crazy idea. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (January 29, 2021).
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 25, 2021
We'll see more supplier diversity and the rise of the Chief Data Officer, but we still aren't ready for an A.I. revolution.
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.
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 28, 2021
Introducing Inside the Founders’ Studio. Ryan Schreiber and Joe Lynch are launching a new podcast called Inside the Founders Studio. Ryan and Joe will interview founders, key executives, and innovators to understand what makes them and their companies successful. About Ryan Schreiber. Ryan Schreiber is the Director of Engagement at CarrierDirect in Chicago.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JANUARY 28, 2021
Please bear with me for a while on this one; I will get to the Supply Chain stuff eventually.
ivalua
JANUARY 27, 2021
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, and the International Association for Data Quality, Governance and Analytics (IADQGA) today announced a partnership to improve the use of data in procurement and supply chain decisions. Ivalua is now the inaugural gold level sponsor of the IADQGA.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 28, 2021
The challenge of securing increasingly complex, flexible, and responsive supply chains has grown enormously over the past year.
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
Arena Solutions
JANUARY 26, 2021
Imagine a home that anticipates your every need. The front door unlocks the moment you approach, your fridge tells you when you’re low on certain foods, and the bathroom mirror analyzes your skin for health changes. It sounds like science fiction, right ? According to Berg Insight, a Swedish research firm, about 63 million homes in the United States alone will operate similarly as soon as 2022.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 28, 2021
Direct-to-Consumer (DTC/D2C) sales took off when e-commerce became a reality. As consumers increasingly use the digital path to purchase, DTC sales become an important channel for many brands. The pandemic accelerated this trend. Karl Lauri, Managing Team Member at MRPeasy, explains, “The disabling of many conventional wholesale/retail market channels during the Covid lockdown has prompted many brand-owning manufacturers to bring forward plans to build Direct-to-Consumer channels.”[1
ivalua
JANUARY 27, 2021
What is stopping your AP Team from Being Superheroes? During these tumultuous times, achieving AP automation superhero status may seem an impossible task, as you continue to battle disrupted supply chains, high costs and general chaos. Although it may seem hopeless, opportunity awaits with the right transformation strategies, and Invoice to Pay solution.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 27, 2021
Large companies often use various solutions to manage hundreds of thousands of contracts and documents — covering years of work across the 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.
SCM Research
JANUARY 29, 2021
The pandemic has caused a great deal of suffering to many people. More than ever, the crisis made the general public aware of the importance of supply chain management. In the beginning, many realized that supply chain disruptions can create problems with supplies of food, face masks, and medicine. Later, many recognized the importance of functioning SCM for vaccine distribution.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 26, 2021
Technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. It’s a fool’s errand to believe that such a broad topic could be covered in a short article. To narrow the discussion, I will look at the technology trends identified by two of the world’s largest consulting firms — Deloitte and Gartner.
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 28, 2021
By Bryce Boothby (pictured). MPO Board Member. The post What Exactly Is a Digital Transformation – And Are You Doing It Right? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 27, 2021
FourKites , a real-time supply chain visibility platform, announced a new alliance with Infosys, a global provider of next-generation digital services and consulting, to deliver supply chain process innovations and technology solutions.
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All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 25, 2021
We already know from the textile market that a large proportion of products are now manufactured in Central China.
ivalua
JANUARY 29, 2021
Frédéric Lino EVP Purchasing and Supply Chain. Frédéric Lino obtained in 1990 a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Compiegne, University of Technology), completed in 1994 by a PHD in Biomechanics and Ergonomics (Paris Saclay). He also holds an Executive Master in International Purchasing Management from ESSEC Business School (2012). Frédéric began his career in the automotive industry as product manager for Renault-Dacia in 1999 before being appointed in 2006 Renault program director for the Mid
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 28, 2021
By Axel Schmidt (pictured). Senior Communications Manager, ProGlove. The post How Workplace Safety Promotes Efficiency appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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