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Supply Chain Management Trends

SCM Research

'Last week, I was invited to beautiful Switzerland, where I held a seminar for supply chain managers from 30 large logistics service providers and manufacturing firms. Initially, these managers were asked about SCM topics they are currently most interested in. Here are some insights gained from the answers: First, ecological sustainability has become a top-priority topic; several managers have mentioned that their SCM activities are concerned with both tackling climate change and reducing waste

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Do Wholesale Distributors Think in Terms of Supply Chain Optimization?

Logility

Not all wholesale distributors think in terms of supply chain optimization—but they should. Faced with growing costs, demanding customers and paper thin margins (net margin is often under 1%), supply chain management often separates successful distribution companies from those that constantly struggle. Wholesale distributors act as aggregators of demand, buffering manufacturers from small orders and logistics complexity.

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JDA Software Announces Release of JDA Shelf-Connected Cloud

Supply Chain Network

'JDA®Software Group, Inc.(NASDAQ: JDAS), The Supply Chain Company®, today announced the release of JDA® Shelf-Connected Cloud, a revolutionary new solution that offers the unparalleled scale needed to connect manufacturers’ supply chains to the retail shelf. JDA® Shelf-Connected Cloud is designed to help supplier and retailer trading partners effectively collaborate at the shelf level to improve on-shelf availability, remove unnecessary inventory across enterprises and set new strategies that le

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Who is the stooge in your S&OP process? - Supply Chain Blog

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Online Grocery Retailing that too in.India - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Sustainable Purchasing and Supply Summit – 5 rules for Supplier Engagement

EcoVadis

EcoVadis’ was present at the Sustainable Purchasing and Supply Summit last week in London, UK. We addressed the audience of procurement professionals on five basic rules to follow in order to establish a winning sustainable procurement program, and to effectively engage suppliers into it. 1. Scope of engagement – implies leveraging international standards when assessing suppliers or carrying out audits.

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RTM: IKEA chaos theory and why you must optimise Sales Route.

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

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Supply Chain Control Tower Readiness- Part Two - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.

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Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization and Network Design - Differences?

Logility

I find this question comes up a lot as the lines of understanding start to blur the two offerings. At the heart of this confusion is the network. Any time you want to optimize across an enterprise, whether it is inventory or product flows, you need to represent a logical representation of the supply chain. This creates a structure that math can be applied to.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Do Wholesale Distributors Think in Terms of Supply Chain Optimization?

Logility

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Supply Chain Control Tower Readiness- Part One - Infosys Blogs

Infosys Supply Chain Management

'About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.