Arkieva
DECEMBER 25, 2018
One of my favorite Holiday songs growing up was “The 12 Days of Christmas.” There was something about Christmas having 12 days that put me in the holiday spirit. 12 Days of Inventory Optimization was first posted on December 25, 2018 at 7:56 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
AFFLINK
DECEMBER 27, 2018
As the new year approaches, consider an audit of your existing supply chain management. Supply chain management is about more than improving your costs and efficiency—supply chain management has steadily become more complex as businesses increase their global reach and markets are shifting. 2019 is the perfect time to bring your company into a modern supply chain, strategizing to meet customer needs, building responsive supply chains, and reducing risks.
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Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Last year, Boris Evelson ( @bevelson ) and Michele Goetz ( @Mgoetz_FORR ), analysts at Forrester Research, noted many business executives were contemplating how artificial intelligence (AI) could be leveraged to improve their organizations. They concluded, “Failing to act is not an option in most organizations.”[1] They went on to note that even though implementing AI operations may be an imperative, “The truth is, AI is hard!
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! We always enjoy the end of the year as it allows us to see what our readers really love. That then allows us to create more of that kind of content so our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Reducing supply-chain costs is critical to the survival of the healthcare industry.
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TradeGecko
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Conventional wisdom says that businesses – manufacturers or not – should focus on moving higher and higher up the value chain to command the highest margins and move from being a mere supplier to a trusted advisor. But is this view correct?
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! We always enjoy the end of the year as it allows us to see what our readers really love. That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 25, 2018
A storm in the electronics industry is spreading into automotive, aerospace, healthcare industries and more — just about any supply chain that calls for electronic components.
Insights Solutions Global
DECEMBER 24, 2018
ERP is short for enterprise resource planning. Simply put, the ERP system is how a company, usually a manufacturer, manages and integrates the important parts of its business activities.
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.
Convey
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Between headlines of acquisitions, the retail apocalypse, Amazon HQ(s), autonomous vehicles, and increased carrier […]. The post Convey’s Top 7 Supply Chain Blogs of 2018 appeared first on Convey.
GlobalTranz
DECEMBER 26, 2018
Today, we start our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! We always enjoy the end of the year as it allows us to see what our readers really love. That then allows us to create more of that kind of content so our award winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.
Alloy
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Consumer goods companies rely on forecasts to support inventory planning and distribution across their sales channels. Building accurate demand forecasts requires more than just an understanding of the latest machine learning techniques; it also requires the right data and an understanding of the potential costs of incorrect estimates. Applied correctly, the statistical and mathematical techniques used by data science teams can help companies across the consumer goods spectrum optimize operation
BlueYonder
DECEMBER 26, 2018
As we round out 2018 and a wonderful year profiling and learning from women for our Wednesdays for Women series, we are looking back on some of the ‘best of’ advice from the Q&A interviews we conducted this year. There is a lot of wisdom woven into these stories, and we have enjoyed sharing them with you, learning so much ourselves, in the process!
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Tive
DECEMBER 26, 2018
When sensitive, high-value medical equipment is damaged or delayed in transit, it’s not just money at stake.
Veridian Solutions
DECEMBER 26, 2018
The 2018 holiday shopping season has evolved beyond the traditional shopping days. First, there was Black Friday. Then, Thanksgiving became Brown Thursday. Small-business Saturday arose, and Cyber Monday took hold. Green Monday came about several years ago when companies started looking to tap into December shopping habits for the second Monday of the month.
Insights Solutions Global
DECEMBER 24, 2018
ERP is short for enterprise resource planning. Simply put, the ERP system is how a company, usually a manufacturer, manages and integrates the important parts of its business activities. The post What is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)? appeared first on Insight Solutions Global.
Gravity Supply Chain
DECEMBER 23, 2018
The team at Gravity Supply Chain Solutions would like to wish you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! The post Happy Holidays! appeared first on Gravity Supply Chain.
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
FLEXE
DECEMBER 28, 2018
The ongoing transformation of our industrial supply chain is hardly the first of its kind. What’s different about today’s modernization is its unprecedented speed. We are still in the early phases, but the supply chain will evolve from a clunky, reactive, operational process into a strategic profit driver, woven deep within the fabric of every competitive business.
Veridian Solutions
DECEMBER 26, 2018
The 2018 holiday shopping season has evolved beyond the traditional shopping days. First, there was Black Friday. Then, Thanksgiving became Brown Thursday. Small-business Saturday arose, and Cyber Monday took hold. Green Monday came about several years ago when companies started looking to tap into December shopping habits for the second Monday of the month.
River Logic
DECEMBER 22, 2018
Ventana Research has released its Sales and Operations planning (S&OP) Dynamic Insight research which gives companies an opportunity to self-assess their S&OP, or Integrated Business Planning process.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Big visions are wonderful guides to the future. But every journey begins with a first step and the path to a smart city begins with connectivity. Adie Tomer ( @AdieTomer ), a fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Rob Puentes ( @rpuentes ), President & CEO of EnoTrans, bluntly state, “No industry or household in the world, will reach their future potential without access to broadband, it is the electricity of the 21st century.”[1] Peter Murray ( @dense_networks ), Executive Director of Den
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 Brain
DECEMBER 26, 2018
The logistics industry has seen an incredible transition since this time last year, when trucking companies scrambled to comply with a new electronic logging device (ELD) mandate.
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 26, 2018
Shippers had plenty of last-minute freight to deliver before Christmas, and that stopped the slow slide we had been seeing in reefer freight. The demand for fresh food before the holiday pushed volumes up 7% last week, which boosted rates on most of the high-traffic reefer lanes. Those increases could be short-lived , though. Now that the urgency surrounding the holiday is gone, capacity will likely loosen as major produce-growing regions are braced for winter.
3PL Insights
DECEMBER 28, 2018
One of the most important factors for an eCommerce store, is the cost of shipping your product to the consumer. For small to medium size eCommerce businesses, it’s hard to offer free shipping when you understand the many factors that go into calculating the cost of a product. In today’s world, everyone wants low cost, or preferably free shipping. Sometimes, this can even determine if a customer will buy a product in the first place.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 26, 2018
The holiday season has been associated with weird presents since gift-giving became an annual tradition. You know what I’m talking about: Those plaid socks from Uncle Seamus; the sweater with mismatched sleeve-lengths from Aunt Gertrude; and ties and scarves adorned with kittens or unicorns from your adorable children. Your first thought might be: “Bless the gift-giver!
Advertiser: GEP
Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
OptiProERP
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Back when I was virtually full-time working with clients on ERP implementations, I had a trick that seemed to work to overcome many of the issues around keeping a project on track and on budget. I would take the entire plan, all the steps, and put them in a spreadsheet which I printed out really big over multiple pieces of paper. Capturing the vision with visuals.
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 27, 2018
If you're covering a load from Buffalo, NY, there's a good chance it actually originated in Canada. The city is on the border, less than 100 miles from Toronto, our northern neighbor’s largest metro area. Buffalo’s nickname, “The City of Good Neighbors,” describes its importance in the U.S. relationship with our biggest export market.
Unleashed
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Accurate forecasting is a key factor contributing to the success of any business. By making accurate predictions about future sales trends, businesses can ensure stock levels align accurately with supply and demand fluctuations to ensure optimum efficiency. However, forecasting accurately can be a difficult task, especially in the build-up to peak season.
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