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How do you create a more productive dashboard with your planning system?

Arkieva

What’s the difference between creating a dashboard you want and the one you need? Focus and productivity. Here are few planning system dashboard tips to help increase productivity. How do you create a more productive dashboard with your planning system? was first posted on June 19, 2019 at 7:40 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Amazon’s Relationships with Carriers are Starting to Fray

Intelligent Audit

There has been no greater disruptor of the way business is done than Amazon, possibly ever. From their humble roots as an online bookseller to being one of the few tech companies to survive the dot com bust to their position today as a monolith of the eCommerce world, Amazon always seems to be just a few steps ahead of everyone. With their immense size and influence, Amazon can and often does upend entire markets – and one market that has been in their sites for some time is shipping.

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Five Things You Need to Know about Inventory Optimisation in the Digital Age

Brookes Supply Chain Planning Blog

With all the buzz around digital transformation, someone peering in from outside supply chain may assume most businesses have already digitised essential tasks like inventory planning. The reality is that this transformation takes time and a change of mindset. It’s about learning to transition from long-held inventory systems and processes, having new conversations across logistics and sales, and the shifting role of supply chain planners.

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What is the Value of Trade Compliance?

3rdwave

What is the value of Trade Compliance? For a trade compliance professional the answer is obvious. Regulatory compliance = (Lower corporate risk + less CBP/PGA intrusion + speedier supply chains) = Lower total cost. However, for everyone else, the answer is anything but obvious. Lower corporate risk and less intrusion from regulatory agencies are hard to measure.

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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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Robotic Warehouses: Why Are Companies Straggling Behind the Movement?

GlobalTranz

Robotic warehouses have great potential. Supply chain leaders across the globe scour the latest technologies and capabilities of robots. The reasoning is simple; robots offer a tireless army of workers without the hassle of managing human laborers. Unfortunately, significant obstacles to robotic warehouses still result in some companies eyeing the technology with suspicion, if not.read More.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

I saw an article earlier this week that detailed how Amazon has gone about testing its delivery robots. The robot revolution is gaining a lot of traction and lots of companies are looking at how they can use robots to make last mile deliveries (see Dominos Pizza article below). Many companies have done initial testing in dense, urban locations to see how their robots handle the changing nature of the physical environment.

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QAD Supplier Portal: An Introduction

QAD

Manufacturers are realizing the benefits of tightening relationships with suppliers to better manage the procurement of goods and lower supply costs. Collaborative processes transform a typical transaction-based association with suppliers into two-way access and a mutually beneficial relationship. This builds a more effective manufacturer-supplier partnership that lowers inbound supply costs and improves supplier performance.

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What’s Really Behind Slowbalization

Material Handling & Logistics

A new focus on regional manufacturing and post-globalization is changing the supply chain landscape.

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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 21, 2019)

Talking Logistics

This would have been a fantastic April Fools’ joke, except it’s real. Check out this video from GE on how to reset their “C” light bulbs. Again, this is not a joke, this a real instructional video: The best part is reading the comments people are posting, like these gems: “I reset mine by using. The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (June 21, 2019) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Autonomous Supply Chain: Desirable Vision or Silly Daydream?

Enterra Insights

Nelson Mandela once stated, “Vision without action is just a dream, action without vision just passes the time, vision with action can change the world.” Occasionally, I read articles about autonomous or no-touch supply chains and I find myself wondering whether the autonomous supply chain is a vision or so far-fetched it’s only a silly daydream.

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Manufacturing Disruption is Here. Will Your Company Survive?

QAD

In 1964, the average tenure of companies on the S&P 500 was 33 years. That average dropped to 24 years in 2016 and is expected to shrink to just 12 years by 2027. This means that 500 of the largest U.S. based companies can expect to only be listed on the S&P 500 for 12 years before they fall off the list. What’s even more concerning is that almost half of all S&P 500 companies will either fail or be replaced over the next 10 years.

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The Path to Greatness – Driving a Successful Transformation Across Global Procurement & Supply Chain

ivalua

The post The Path to Greatness – Driving a Successful Transformation Across Global Procurement & Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.

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MercuryGate 2.0: Takeaways from Velocity 2019 Conference

Talking Logistics

I was there at the beginning of MercuryGate 1.0 and I was there at the beginning of MercuryGate 2.0. I was a relatively new supply chain industry analyst when MercuryGate (a Talking Logistics sponsor) was founded in 2000, and I have attended (often as a speaker) most of their user conferences throughout the years. Last. The post MercuryGate 2.0: Takeaways from Velocity 2019 Conference appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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From Advanced Analytics Laggard to Leader

Logility

Logility in collaboration with Peerless Research released the report, The Keys to Creating and Leveraging Actionable Information , which highlighted feedback from executives on the opportunities, challenges and use of advanced analytics across their supply chain. As a result, an interesting statistic surfaced: “Only 22% of companies have implemented an advanced analytics initiative to help them achieve their supply chain and customer service goals.”.

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Looking Beyond Blockchain/Supply Chain Hype

Enterra Insights

Discussions about blockchain technology generally fall into one of two categories: cryptocurrency or supply chain. Because the technology remains in its infancy, most discussions about blockchain in the supply chain are filled with hype and hope. Even so, most pundits believe there is substance to be found and that blockchain will find a natural home in supply chain activities.

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Why I.T. Systems Are Key for Global Supply Chain Evolution

Supply Chain Brain

The source of many issues in supply chain and logistics management often can be traced to underperforming, overburdened I.T. systems.

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How Resilient is Your Global Supply Chain?

3rdwave

In a trade environment that is highly uncertain, the probability of massive supply chain disruption is growing and the consequences can be dire.

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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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3 Technology Trends That Will Improve Your Supply Chain Performance [Video]

BlueYonder

In today’s competitive markets, it takes more than the ability to quickly respond to urgent supply chain disruptions after they start. Instead, your supply chain must predict disruptions and proactively resolve them before they negatively impact your business. In this video, JDA’s Jeff Stabell, senior product marketing director, explains how three important technology trends, including the open supply chain platform, are creating new opportunities for supply chain visibility, collaboration, and

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Uncertainty in Supply Chain is Blocking International Expansion

Material Handling & Logistics

Political uncertainty is holding back 55% of US business decision makers from expanding into new markets

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Change for the Better: What Kaizen can do for you

USC Consulting Group

Continuous improvement — this is the dream for forward-thinking shop floor stakeholders across all industries. However, few manage to facilitate such sustained advancement. In fact, more than 40% of the business leaders who spearhead continuous improvement efforts find themselves overseeing failing programs , according to research published in Harvard Business Review.

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How to Reduce Risk and Cost in Trade Compliance

3rdwave

The global trade environment is experiencing greater uncertainty than at any time in the recent past. Geopolitical events, environmental challenges, supply chain sustainability, and consumer activism all create exceptional volatility in trade patterns that ripple through the entire supply chain. How a company manages this volatility determines how it performs against its peers.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

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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A Boomerang Opportunity

BlueYonder

Carla Peterson is a customer executive and boomerang – an associate who is on her second stint with JDA! In this week’s blog, she talks about why she doesn’t think being in a male-dominated field is a bad thing and how her life experience has led her to where she is today, personally and professionally. Carla with her husband and two daughters. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

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E-Commerce and Warehousing: Areas of Focus to Prepare for Fulfillment

Veridian Solutions

As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant , shippers tend to focus on short-term needs and ignore the space requirements for efficient fulfillment. When upgrading or building new spaces, the primary areas of focus are often broken into broad categories, such as labor, consumers, and location. However, detail-oriented areas of focus can provide a better rubric for e-commerce and warehousing success.

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5 ways ERP improves inventory visibility in your supply chain

OptiProERP

Inventory visibility is one of the critical aspects of any manufacturing business. It helps organizations understand how much inventory is available, at what location , and at any given point of time. To ensure inventory visibility, you should have access to view, manage, and update your inventory status from trusted software. What Improved Inventory Visibility does.

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The 4 core elements of supply chain management

SCJunction

Your supply chain efficiency and effectiveness make a massive impact on the overall success of any business. To boost your business productivity and profitability further, you need to improve and optimise your supply chain. In our experience, successful supply chain management in South Africa and the Middle East incorporates a consolidated supply chain strategy, instead of one that has been cobbled together as your business grows.

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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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How Social Media Benefits Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Article written for, and permission to publish here provided by, Katie Russell at fronetics.com. If your supply chain company isn’t active on social media, know that your competitors are. Here are four ways social media can help the supply chain in improving processes and expanding your audiences.

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June 2019 Automation Hero: Erwin van der Wouden of Araco

EazyStock

Erwin van der Wouden, supply chain manager at Araco, has automated the purchasing of more than 2000 SKUs. Name: Erwin van der Wouden. Title: Supply Chain Manager. Company: Araco International. Congratulations on the award, Erwin! Could you please tell me a little about your role and what processes or tasks have you automated at Araco? Thank you! I am the Supply Chain Manager at Araco International , a fast-growing wholesaler of promotional business gifts, based out of Enschede, the Netherlands.

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As Retailers Eye Last-Mile Strategies, They Launch BOPIS to Neutralize Costs

Veridian Solutions

Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. Although the name invokes the fears of coding and advanced systems, it refers to the process of buying a product online and picking it up in the store, i.e., BOPIS. This concept gives supply chains a non-traditional means of fulfilling orders and moving product.