Sat.Jul 05, 2014 - Fri.Jul 11, 2014

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Four signs you need supply chain optimization

DELMIA Quintiq

'The verdict is in – and has been for quite some time: Supply chain optimization is adding significant value to companies in a wide range of industries. Many of the world’s most successful organizations now regard supply chain optimization and advanced decision support as their ‘secret weapon’ Here are a few reasons why: An aluminum company reduced inventory by between 50 and 60 million euros.

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Did You Miss the Late Late Supply Chain Show at the Gartner Supply Chain Conference?

Kinaxis

'by Melissa Clow Did You Miss the Late Late Supply Chain Show at the Gartner Conference? Not to worry, the live show was taped! We know not everyone was able to attend the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference , or our session in particular, so we made sure we could bring the supply chain show to you! Kinaxis senior business consultant (and pseudo talk show host!

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Amazon.com vs. Alibaba: Omni-channel Competitor and Collaborator

Logistics Viewpoints

'When it comes to e-commerce, Westerners are very familiar with Amazon.com. Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, is largely unknown. Amazon’s revenues of $74.4 billion dwarf Alibaba’s $8.4 billion. But Alibaba has a different business model. Unlike Amazon they do not take ownership of inventory, stock it in their distribution centers, and then fulfill the orders. […].

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The Problem with “No Problems”

Talking Logistics

'Warehouse managers might think a report of “no problems” means their warehouse is running in top form — but there is a big problem with a report of “no problem.”. You’ve probably heard the story of the Toyota executive who, while touring a plant, asked about the problems that factory faced. When he was told there were no problems, he noted that if there were no problems, there was no need for a manager.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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A Fourth Star for Germany

SCM Research

'So far, Germany has won the FIFA World Cup three times, in 1954, 1974 and 1990, and there is a good chance that it will win it a fourth time this weekend. So, why is this a topic for a supply chain blog? Well, according to a report by Spiegel Online (in German) , Adidas has already prepared its supply chain operations and started to put a fourth star, symbolizing the number of World Cup victories, on some of its newly produced Germany soccer jerseys. “We have always believed in the fourth

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Omni-Channel Fulfillment Drives WMS Adoption

Logistics Viewpoints

'ARC Advisory Group conducts an annual analysis of the global warehouse management systems (WMS) market. The research process includes the analysis of large amounts of information and interviews with executives from numerous WMS software companies; and the process concludes with the publication of ARC’s WMS Global Market Research Study. This years’ study confirmed that the […].

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This Week in Logistics News (July 7-11, 2014)

Talking Logistics

'Lots of news to get to this week, so let’s dive right in. Accellos and HighJump Software Merge. Legislators Move to Replenish Highway Trust Fund (WSJ – sub. req’d). Turnover at For-Hire Carriers Largely Unchanged During the First Quarter. Amazon wants an exemption from the FAA’s drone restrictions (Washington Post). May 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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Unlocking the Value of Global Supply Chain: the Case Studies

Supply Chain Opz

'Global supply chain is a very challenging subject in supply chain management because it involves different customer''s requirement, more complex operations/collaboration and unforeseen risks. Then this article will show you 6 basic strategies that many world''s leading companies use to capture the value in globalization. 1) Outsourcing Volkswagen Group has the goal to offer safe but attractive cars consists of a broad range of product categories such as, - Sporty cars such as Audi and Lamborghi

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6 reasons you should watch this video about Alibaba

The Network Effect

'How many of you have heard of Alibaba, the Chinese e-marketplace? Alibaba is the fastest growing e-commerce company in the quickest growing market in the world. I recently sat down to discuss how Alibaba is changing the way supply chains are viewed in the U.S.Here are the top 6 reasons why you need to watch The Alibaba Effect : Alibaba does 80% of the online business in the largest e-commerce market in the world.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (July 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

'#BeforeLeBronDecides Yes, it’s an actual trending hashtag. And thanks to ESPN’s SportsNation, it has been a top trending topic over the last 24 – 36 hours. And fans got creative with their ideas. But fans are also growing impatient. People want to know where LeBron James will play next year. Personally, I’m not overly concerned, […]. The post This Week in Logistics News (July 5 – 11) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives

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Dock Appointment Scheduling: Beyond Traffic Control

Talking Logistics

'Dock appointment scheduling (DAS) is a powerful tool to eliminate congestion in the distribution center. However, there is even more value to DAS when it is considered as part of an overall inbound supply chain visibility strategy. DAS provides critical data to allow forward deployment of product and cross-docking to accelerate the flow of goods reducing out of stocks and inventory at the same time.

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4 Parallels between Planning a Wedding and Supply Chain.

Kinaxis

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Overview of published mind maps Supply Chain Movement

Supply Chain Movement

'Since 2012 Supply Chain Movement, in collaboration with partners, creates mind maps with practical Thoughts, Tools, Tips and Ticks. The mind maps are useful to create an overview when the subject you are dealing with is complex. They can serve as a checklist or as a discussion piece when a particular issue is addressed in a meeting. Usually a mind map has a free format.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Why Innovation Has to be More Than a Good Idea

MIT Supply Chain

'Supply chain strategies often include some sort of commitment to innovation, but if the organization is not set up to be truly innovative it’s an empty promise. And the consequences can be severe if your competitors are doing more than paying lip service to innovation. Here is an example of a company that paid a high price for this shortcoming. The names of the players and products involved have been changed.

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A Contrarian View – Embracing Ship-from-Store is Bad for Business

BlueYonder

'JDA’s annual user group conference was just two months ago, and at this event I had the opportunity to sit in on a particularly interesting breakfast meeting. The meeting touched on some “vision” topics in retailing and an industry analyst that I was sitting next to, Greg Girard from IDC, offered a statement along the lines of “retailers should try to never ship from the store.

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Why Medical Device Manufacturers Need Inventory Management

RFgen

As the welcoming manufacturing climate in China has seemingly eroded over the past several years, organizations hoping to take advantage of the country’s low cost of production have increasingly decided to look elsewhere. Economic growth in the country has benefited many people in charge of production and has resulted in a rise in wages and operational expenses.

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New board game seeks to transform supply chain learning

Supply Chain Movement

'Three years after its inception, Business on the Move launches a new board game designed to teach young people of all ages about the importance of today’s supply chain in global commerce. The game aims to inspire, excite and educate young people from the age of 9 to 19, and beyond. Business on the Move has already won an award under the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Inspiring Enterprise initiative and from the UnLtd charity which supports social entrepreneurs.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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West Coast Port Strike Update

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'As a follow up to my previous blog post on the potential port strike , I wanted to provide an update of the situation. It’s after June 30, and yet no deal has been reached. The current contract has been extended briefly, until July 11 2014. There has been minor disruption at the port, but enough to get people thinking about alternate options. Cargo will continue to move and operations will carry on at the port until an agreement can be reached through these disruptions.

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Are Your Reverse Logistics Leaking Profits?

Supply Chain Cowboy

'One of the issues many growing companies face is obsolete inventory and customer returns. These have a nasty habit of sucking up cash and bringing otherwise profitable firms to their knees. In this episode of the Supply Chain Cowboy Podcast, I talk with Curtis Greve to get his expert advice on how best to handle reverse logistics. Reverse logistics are kind of funny in that they tend to fly under the radar.

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Why Medical Device Manufacturers Need Inventory Management

RFgen

As the welcoming manufacturing climate in China has seemingly eroded over the past several years, organizations hoping to take advantage of the country’s low cost of production have increasingly decided to look elsewhere. Economic growth in the country has benefited many people in charge of production and has resulted in a rise in wages and operational expenses.

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Sustainability pays off, but it’s not always traceable

Supply Chain Movement

'The global demand for natural raw materials such as coffee, tea, cocoa and palm oil continues to grow robustly. However, all the signs indicate that the producers of such resources will be unable to meet long-term demand. Therefore, most buyers are attempting to safeguard raw material supplies by investing in sustainability, primarily through independent certification schemes.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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The Importance of Change Management to a Successful Transportation Management Outsource

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'Editor’s Note: In May, Jay Freeman contributed a blog post for Connect®. We’re sharing his original post here because transportation management is always a relevant topic. Please share your thoughts and read the blog post, The Importance of Change Management to a Successful Transportation Management Outsource. To fully leverage the benefits of outsourcing transportation management, build a good change management framework, minimize implementation challenges, and plan for the future.

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Driver Shortage in Trucking: Time for Plan B

Talking Logistics

'Last week, the U.S. Labor Department reported that employers added 288,000 jobs in June, which lowered the unemployment rate to 6.1 percent, the lowest since September 2008. As reported in the New York Times : Factoring in June’s increase and upward revisions for estimated hiring in April and May, employers added an average of 231,000 workers a month in the first half of 2014, the best six-month run since the spring of 2006.

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Open Innovation helps Haier to get Higher

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

'Christopher Tang. Being the second largest economy, China must be disappointed to learn of its 35th rank on the Global Innovation Index in 2103. Even so, innovation plays an important part for Haier to become the largest home appliance manufacturer in the world in 2012 with US$ 30 billion revenue in 2013.  Haier is viewed by many as an innovative company and its innovative ideas come from its customers, employees, and suppliers and not from its R&D team. [1].

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Survey: attending trade fairs/congresses in Europe

Supply Chain Movement

'There are a growing number of supply-chain related events in Europe. Supply Chain Media is keen to learn which events you, as a supply chain professional, regard as having added value. Which events do you believe are interesting to attend, and why? To this end, Supply Chain Media has prepared this survey of the Southern European event market, intended for all supply chain professionals. >> Click here to take this survey.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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Is the the future? Warehouse voice/video picking technology

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Thoughts on Augmented Reality in the Warehouse. By Kevin Gue | 05/09/2014 | 8:06 AM I was recently sent a video of Google Glass being used in an order fulfillment center. The prospect of using Glass (or similar devices) in warehousing was mentioned by a participant at one of the Material Handling & Logistics Roadmap workshops this summer, so the idea wasn’t new to me.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 30 – July 4, 2014)

Talking Logistics

'Due to the July 4th holiday on Friday, we postponed publishing our weekly news roundup until today. Not surprising, it was a very quiet week for news, but here are the few items that caught my attention: Inside Google’s Big Plan to Race Amazon To Your Door (Re/code). UPS Broadens Multimodal Express Portfolio with China-Europe Rail Offering. Kuehne + Nagel launches new product KN I2M Overland.

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Qatar Rail enters final phase of Lusail LRT system

Logistics Middle East

'The Lusail LRT system will contain four lines.

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