Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 31, 2017
I spent my summers as a lifeguard. To certify, I had to tread water for what seemed like an incessant period of time. In reality, it was only two minutes, but as a teenager it seemed like a very looooooong time. To tread water, a swimmer uses their arms and legs to keep their body in a vertical position and maintain the status quo. While there are many ways to tread water, they are all tiring.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2017
We’re less than a month into the new year and already some of my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 are starting to surface — namely, that we’ll see companies get more serious about eradicating slavery and conflict minerals from their supply chains, and that we’ll see a rise in cyber attacks, with supply chain and logistics operations becoming new targets.
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GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
We invite you to register and attend our educational webinar titled, “Why Supply Chain Leaders are Using Big Data Analytics” presented on Feb. 28, 2017, at 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm CST. You can register by visiting [link]. Supply chain industry leaders have access to more information today than ever before in history. Thanks to data gathering programs, supply chain software, and data entry applications, this represents a mountain of data, which has the potential to provide groundbreaking insight in
PINC
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Based on our independent research, the productivity of today’s complex warehouse and manufacturing operations will be impacted by the following inefficiencies in yards: 1. Delayed shipments to and from the warehouse 2. Lack of shipment and trailer visibility needed for efficient shuttling between plant and distribution centers 3. Inability to locate empties to meet outbound load schedules 4.
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DELMIA Quintiq
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Disruptions occur on a daily basis in every industry across the globe. The supply chain industry – specifically in the domain of logistics planning – is no exception. Transportation dispatchers and planners must be able to navigate changes in weather and traffic, as well as accidents, road closures, customer demands and more. As the Quintiq Logistics Planner Product Manager, I help our customers overcome these disruptions so they are invisible to the end consumer.
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Logility
JANUARY 30, 2017
This third in a series of posts that investigates some of the S&OP myths and mistruths and takes a look at one of the hot buttons in the industry. Real-time response planning. Is S&OP the right solution to manage your real-time respond planning needs? Myth: “S&OP is a Real-Time Process to Identify and Respond to Problems as they Arise” This myth misses the fact that S&OP should be focused on a longer-term planning horizon: evaluating and looking at the business 12-24
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
The two most important characteristics of the digital path to purchase are convenience and information. Although the consumer digital journey … Continued. The post Buttons and Keyboards on the Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Kinaxis
JANUARY 30, 2017
by Melissa Clow I’m happy to share that the following recorded webcast is now available: Concurrency: The new era of supply chain planning with Kevin O’Marah, Chief Content Officer, SCM World and Trevor Miles, Vice President of Thought Leadership, Kinaxis. Future supply chain leaders will look back at 2016 as the end of an era. Spurred by unprecedented disruption, volatility and technology evolution, leading organizations are abandoning outdated, overly rigid supply chain planning processes and
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2017
There is a significant amount of angst in the transportation marketplace lately in regards to freight spend forecasts. No matter your preference of publication, the message is likely to be the same for the 2017 outlook: Between the FSMA legislation, ELD implementation, impending driver shortages and common economic predictions, capacity will likely be down and costs will likely be up, at least compared to the market shippers have enjoyed over the past 18 months or so.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Oracle SCM
JANUARY 31, 2017
The Supply Chain of the Future is here at Oracle. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to witness it for yourself at the Modern Supply Chain Experience where we will demonstrate how cloud technology is powering the modern business with end-to-end capabilities that drive business performance. See how an interconnected and integrated supply chain can enhance value, improve efficiency, and increase quality to help you with your own digital transformation.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
This past holiday season was a paradox. Consumer spending was up; nevertheless, thousands of retail stores are shuttering their doors … Continued. The post Omnichannel Operations are the New Normal appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
synchrono
JANUARY 31, 2017
Part one of a multi-part series to help you measure your production efforts wisely. LNS Research blogger Mark Davidson said, “When it comes to metrics, it’s often said that what gets measured gets done.”. I have found this to be true when working with many different manufacturers. Mark also writes: “Metrics that have the attention of business and manufacturing leaders tend to be those that get measured and improved upon by their employee teams.”.
CHAINalytics
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Atlanta, GA (February 3, 2017)—Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence, today announced that effective January 1, 2017, it has hired a new vice president of the Packaging Optimization competency and promoted three key employees to vice presidential positions as the firm’s global business continues to grow.
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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.
Material Handling & Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2017
Logistics providers and their customers are concerned that anti-globalization feeling and populist policies in the UK and United States could spread and harm trade in emerging markets that rely heavily on exports. read more.
NFI Industries
JANUARY 31, 2017
The available capacity within the industrial real estate market is dependent on many factors. Undeterred by political elections and an uncertain economy, the real estate market continued to show strong growth in 2016. Given the tightened capacity, occupiers found it challenging to source for their warehouse and distribution needs. In fact, the fourth quarter of.
Logistics Bureau
JANUARY 30, 2017
The impact of supply chain performance on the success of a business is significant, but often underestimated, even within companies well-versed in supply chain management. Supply chain mistakes like the five common examples I’m about to reveal , all have the potential to handicap business performance—which is why your company should avoid them (or address them if it’s too late for avoidance).
Arkieva
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
What if scenario forecast simulation: what is the effect of changing the alpha parameter in Holt-Winters method? From time to time, clients ask me about the effect of changing a parameter of a forecasting method. Recently, I got the idea of creating a series of blog posts where I would simulate the results of tweaking these parameters. The first parameter I decided to experiment with is the alpha parameter in Holt-Winters method.
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
E2open
JANUARY 31, 2017
A Moment of Reflection for the New Year. alyssa. Tuesday 31 January 2017. John Lash, Vice President, Product Marketing, E2open. Each January, the pundits are abuzz with talk about the new food trends for the year. Whether it’s antibiotics, sugar levels, food waste, GMO-labeling or cauliflower being the new kale, one thing is for certain: the pace of change in the food industry continues to get faster every year.
Material Handling & Logistics
JANUARY 31, 2017
Bloomberg. Northrop Grumman, which subcontracts about $7.5 billion a year to roughly 9,500 suppliers, added an LGBT supplier inclusion and advocacy group in 2015. read more.
AFFLINK
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Supply chain management is always evolving. In fact, the smartest techniques for supply chain optimization are always shifting, and unless you keep up, you can hurt your bottom-line with out-of-date technology and cost-ineffective procedures. Remember: the “big thing” one year could prove to be a flop the next. But here we’ve found six trends that we expect will emerge — or continue to flourish — in supply chain management in 2017: 1.
TMC
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Keeping pace with constantly changing multichannel models can be a formidable supply chain challenge. Increased competition and the quest for growth are driving the need to react quickly to changing market demands, all while maintaining high service standards and meeting consumers’ rising expectations. TMS technology can play a key role in helping companies develop new multichannel capabilities and improve existing ones.
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.
E2open
JANUARY 31, 2017
A Moment of Reflection for the New Year. alyssa. Tuesday 31 January 2017. John Lash, Vice President, Product Marketing, E2open. Each January, the pundits are abuzz with talk about the new food trends for the year. Whether it’s antibiotics, sugar levels, food waste, GMO-labeling or cauliflower being the new kale, one thing is for certain: the pace of change in the food industry continues to get faster every year.
Supply Chain 24/7
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
AlixPartners 2016 annual survey of manufacturing and distribution companies serving North America and western Europe found that 69% say they consider near shoring a possible opportunity to meet US and European demand, this up from just 40% in last year’s analysis.
RFgen
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Automated mobile data applications can help companies set more accurate benchmarks. Companies need to consistently analyze their supply chain and supply chain management strategies. And to do so, we suggest they conduct benchmarks. Benchmarking involves comparing how well current supply chain and supply chain management strategies are doing compared to old processes.
Material Handling & Logistics
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Bloomberg. The tax battle is opening up a fault line in corporate America, with net importers mostly on one side and exporters on the other. The proposed overhaul would reward companies that sell products outside the U.S. while punishing ones that rely on low-cost overseas suppliers. read more.
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RELEX Solutions
FEBRUARY 3, 2017
On February 1st, renowned Finnish commerce newspaper Kauppalehti reported that RELEX Solutions signed its largest contract with Finland’s leading retailer S Group , taking the market leader position in retail and supply chain planning in the Nordics. The cooperation is part of S Group’s major IT overhaul, the purpose of which is to update the entirety of its retail information systems by 2020.
NC State SCRC
JANUARY 29, 2017
In a recent discussion, a large supplier of services shred that they fail to respond to almost 50% of every RFP that comes their way! This insight was very surprising to procurement executives we spoke with….few could believe that sales would actually not try to pursue every opportunity that came their way! There are four primary reasons why customer pursuits are halted in their tracks by a supplier.
RFgen
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Automated mobile data applications can help companies set more accurate benchmarks. Companies need to consistently analyze their supply chain and supply chain management strategies. And to do so, we suggest they conduct benchmarks. Benchmarking involves comparing how well current supply chain and supply chain management strategies are doing compared to old processes.
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