Supply Chain Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2013
'Over 110 supply chain leaders gathered in the desert to discuss the future of supply chain management. With nine out of ten companies stuck in their ability to improve corporate performance through advancements in supply chain, the discussion at the 2013 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit was not a rehash of the past. Instead, the group was challenged to think about supply chains differently.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 6, 2013
'One of the favorite parts of my job is teaching classes on how to take supply chain concepts to the next level to improve corporate performance. I love helping people to see supply chain concepts differently. One of the ideas that I am researching and sharing is the concept of building Market-Driven Value Networks. The concepts of being market-driven build on the research that I have done for the last ten years on building Demand-Driven Value Networks (DDVN).
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DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 9, 2013
'Are your business goals aligned with your technology priorities? A Gartner survey of 2053 CIOs has revealed significant differences in the priorities of CEOs and CIOs. While CEOs are prioritizing business growth, CIOs are focusing on business intelligence. In a review of the survey , CIO Insight made the following observation: ‘Theoretically, analytics and business intelligence would help drive overall business growth.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2013
'Are you attending the CSCMP Annual Global Conference later this month in Denver? It’s is one of the best conferences in the supply chain and logistics industry to learn and network. The challenge, of course, is choosing which sessions to attend, spread out across twenty-six tracks. Let me help you. Below are the sessions that I am participating in focused on social networking, transportation management systems, and “mega” supply chain trends.
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
SCM Research
OCTOBER 6, 2013
'Recently, I discovered an article by Ahuja (2000), Collaboration Networks, Structural Holes, and Innovation: A Longitudinal Study , which was published in Administrative Science Quarterly. It contains a framework that “relates three aspects of a firm’s ego network —direct ties, indirect ties, and structural holes (disconnections between a firm’s partners)—to the firm’s subsequent innovation output.” The author suggests that “[t]he more direct ties that a firm
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Demand Solutions
OCTOBER 9, 2013
We're the curmudgeons who grouse in the shadows as the latest sales windfall is celebrated. While our colleagues gleefully exchange high fives to celebrate an unprecedented sale, we bury our heads in despair at the burden of fulfilling our customers’ hopes and our salesmen’s promises. All kidding aside, unforeseen spikes in demand are a fact of life for forecasters and planners.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 10, 2013
'Enabling business users to directly access drill-down Business Intelligence is the solution for optimizing processes in a world which is constantly changing. The military calls this environment “VUCA” and it stands for: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. Maintain control, as well as flexibility, using smart IT applications that can deliver the required Visibility, Understanding, Clarity and Agility.
Logility
OCTOBER 8, 2013
“If you don’t have good people you are running a giant ‘going-out-of-business’ sale!” That’s how Jake Barr started a recent panel discussion on the supply chain talent gap at the Supply Chain Insights conference last month. He continued to rattle off ear-catching proof points of a current and worsening talent shortage. 25 – 30% of your organization is at or beyond retirement age… These are the same supply chain resources you currently overwork and
Tenney Group, an industry specialized M&A Advisory firm in the T&L space, produced the 2024 Annual M&A Report. The report contains an in depth overview of 2023 notable deals and the market, while also providing the outlook for 2024 M&A.
MIT Supply Chain
OCTOBER 10, 2013
'Relief and resilience. Walmart provided bottled water to communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The retailer’s emergency response operations deliver business benefits that make it more resilient. Photo: Frank H. Conlon. This post was written by Yossi Sheffi, MIT Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems, Director MIT CTL, sheffi@mit.edu.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 7, 2013
'Logistics can be tricky. How to add value through logistics is unclear to many companies, which can be reason enough for manufacturers and retailers to outsource the activities to logistics service providers. But the question remains: is that a wise decision? To take an intelligent look at logistics outsourcing once and for all, I brought together the consultancy firm Districon, logistics service provider DSV Solutions and Nyenrode Business University.
Supply Chain View from the Field
OCTOBER 10, 2013
'A recent story posted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems highlights the role of our two research fellows, Jessica Newsome and Sebastian Naskaris. The fellows will provide supply chain research and expertise to develop successful, economically viable connections between local food producers and mainstream retail and institutional food buyers.
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The Logistics of Logistics
OCTOBER 10, 2013
'Today, importing from China has become very common, as Chinese products have become fast sellers in global markets, making it even more essential to learn China importing basics. Factories in China manufacture a vast range of products at more cost effective prices, making it possible to order in bulk and sell at a higher profit margin in your own country.
BlueYonder
OCTOBER 7, 2013
'As part of our Expert Insight series, Supply Chain Nation recently sat down with Gordon Wade, managing partner and director of best practices for the Category Management Association, to discuss the category management discipline, and in particular, the category management maturity curve as defined in CMA’s paper— Category Management Mastery: The Key to Growth!
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 10, 2013
'30th International Supply Chain Conference. Date: 23-25 oktober 2013. Venue: InterContinental und Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof, Berlin (Duitsland). Organisation: BVL. URL: www.bvl.de/dlk of. www.bvl.de/en/events/30th-international-supply-chain-conference/information-and-programme. A fundamental idea behind the International Supply Chain Conference is and was to disseminate publicly logistics knowledge of experts to the general public.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 11, 2013
'There’s lots going on today, so let’s go straight to the news. Freight Shipments Rose 0.4% in August from July. Turnover Rose at Large Truckload Fleets in the Second Quarter. Federal Government Shutdown Starts to Crimp Trade ( Wall Street Journal ). New Customer-Centric Solution from SAP to Help Retailers Improve Operations, Consumer Experience and Brand Perception.
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Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 9, 2013
'With the glorious weather this summer, a few of our neighbours and I took the opportunity to spruce up our houses. Nothing rekindles that sense of newness better and faster than a good lick of paint. Believe it or not, this observation got me thinking about S&OP education and training efforts. I know, I know, I should get out more… but please hear me out!
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