Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 27, 2014
'“How can I move the ball down the field, if I don’t have the ball?” A Question from my Training Class this Week. “How do I know if I am ready for cool technologies? Especially demand sensing and shaping?” A Demand Planner for a Large Multinational Pharmaceutical Company. Last week was a blur. It was a series of days on planes, trains and automobiles.
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Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 27, 2014
' European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014. Date: 16- 18 June 2014. Venue: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I, Barcelona, Spain. Organisation: WTG Events. URL: www.sclsummit.com. Building next-generation supply chains – Supporting growth through innovative and responsive strategies. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
MARCH 26, 2014
'UCLA Anderson School of Management Blog. Archives. July 2014. June 2014. May 2014. April 2014. March 2014. February 2014. January 2014. December 2013. November 2013. October 2013. More. Blogroll. Wall Street Journal. UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate. UCLA Anderson Speaker Series. UCLA Anderson Homepage. UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog. UCLA Anderson Forecast.
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Supply Chain View from the Field
MARCH 22, 2014
'Our SCRC team sent out invitations to our next SCRC meeting on April 23 and 24, which will focus on a theme that is often discussed in the press, but which many people have yet to really define effectively: “ Managing Relationships to Drive Supplier-Led Innovation.”. The concept of measuring and structuring supplier relationships to drive performance has been around for many years.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 25, 2014
'Campbell Soup Company, will upgrade to the newest version of Terra Technology’s Demand Sensing solution. “Sensing product demand is particularly important in today’s increasingly complex marketplace,” said Patrick Folan, Vice President of Supply Chain for Campbell Soup Company in a press release of January 21, 2014. Demand Sensing provides an automated way for manufacturers to extract value from big data, using pattern recognition algorithms to create the best possible prediction of futu
BlueYonder
MARCH 25, 2014
'In Part I of Supply Chain Nation’s blog on Retail Revenue vs. Execution, Deborah Weinswig, Chief Customer Officer at Profitect, commented on why retailers seem to be spending a lot more time and investment on generating eCommerce revenue than on establishing supply chain practices to effectively execute on those orders. In this follow-on Expert Insights post, she discusses the steps retailers should take as a result.
RFgen
MARCH 24, 2014
At a recent Plastics News Executive Forum, logistics experts from nearly every industry came together to address the dangers of increasingly complex supply chains and answer the question, “What is logistics management? ” While companies once had robust distribution routes that crisscrossed the globe, recent disruptions have led businesses to reconsider their processes and instead opt for a leaner, more streamlined strategy.
Tompkins Blog
MARCH 28, 2014
'The work stoppages and potential for lengthy delays encountered by the much-heralded Panama Canal expansion project really couldn’t have worked out any better for the major North American railroads. When the expansion was first announced, there were many who saw it as a potential killer of the rail service line. Now, it may be the other way around.
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.
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 28, 2014
'16th International Logistics and Material Handling Exhibition. Date: 3-5 June 2014. Venue: Fira de Barcelona Montjuic Exhibition Center, Barcelona (Spain). Organisation: elCONSORCI. URL: www.silbcn.com. We are logistics. From 3rd to 5th June 2014 , the International Logistics and Material Handling Exhibition returns for the 16th consecutive year to Montjuïc-Plaza España Exhibition Center from Fira Barcelona.
EcoVadis
MARCH 24, 2014
As the first Conflict Minerals reports ( SD form ) are due at the latest by May 31st 2014 as per mandatory S.E.C disclosure requirements , publicly listed companies in the U.S. have jumped on the bandwagon and started reporting publicly on their approaches and commitments towards conflict minerals due diligence. While the S.E.C rule is still being challenged in court and exposed to criticisms, there is still compelling evidence of a global momentum towards transparency, reinforced by the recentl
DELMIA Quintiq
MARCH 25, 2014
'Last Sunday afternoon, I was on the treadmill at the gym enjoying a pleasant view of the soothing greenery outside the large windows. I thought, how wonderful it is to have this quiet respite away from the rest of the busy world, with no one to bother my introverted self. But wait – I realized my location was not exactly unknown. After all, I had scanned my membership card at the entrance, which is linked to my personal identity.
Infosys Supply Chain Management
MARCH 28, 2014
'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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Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 26, 2014
'Tazedirekt.com, an Aslanoba Gida company, has selected Descartes’ advanced home delivery solution to manage next-day delivery operations for fresh dairy and meat products. “Tazedirekt.com is a unique, vertically-integrated grocery retailer that controls the end-to-end supply chain, from the farm to the kitchen. By removing intermediaries, we ensure that our meat and dairy products provide the highest quality and the best value for our customers,” said Hakan Dogru, COO at Aslan
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 26, 2014
'Logistics Negotiations. How did you prepare for your last logistics negotiation? Did you practice your eagle eye glares so you could intimidate your carrier rep? Perhaps you thought positive thoughts and visualized great rates. There seems to be lots of opinions about logistics negotiation, but not very much research. Wouldn’t it be nice to enter your next logistics negotiation with some more negotiating know how?
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MARCH 25, 2014
'If like me, you watched some of Sport Relief last Friday night, you may have been left with a number of emotions. For those people outside of the UK not familiar with Sport Relief , it is a biannual event involving everyday folk, sports personalities and celebrities who take part in various events and challenges to raise money for charity. It culminates in an evening of television entertainment, the purpose of which is to raise as much money as possible for various causes in the UK and overseas
Infosys Supply Chain Management
MARCH 28, 2014
'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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Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 25, 2014
'Arcadia Group, a UK based multinational retailer, has selected multiple components from Manhattan’s Supply Chain Commerce Solutions portfolio to enable new supply chain processes and maximize service levels across its growing omni-channel retail operations. This was announced in a press release of March 13, 2014. Arcadia Group operates a network of 1,500 stores in the UK, 700+ franchise and concession stores in 42 international markets, and an online retail operation serving customers in 123 co
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 22, 2014
'5 Warehouse Performance Management Tips. 1. Eliminate errors in receiving. Many inventory errors occur when inventory management staff isn’t given the appropriate space to work. Consider giving inventory staff a generous workspace and this will save you from many future problems such as lost time, money and authority. Consider labelling all products to make it easier for staff to select inventory.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MARCH 26, 2014
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Tompkins Blog
MARCH 24, 2014
'by Lisa Kennedy - Project Manager, Tompkins International. Which of the delivery options in the title do you think will best resonate with your customers? Companies are offering a variety of alternatives to ease customers’ e-commerce transactions. But will retailers need to offer every option in order to be competitive? Consider this: once you lock in a consumer, is it easier from a loyalty perspective once the hook of the online order and pickup is in place?
Consumer Goods Logistics
MARCH 25, 2014
'March 25, 2014 - Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- www.kaneisable.com ) has named Anthony Gurrola as the new Director of Business Development with responsibility for growing KANE’s distribution services on the west coast of the United States. He will report to Gary Griffith, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 26, 2014
'VIBA Aerospace Products and Services in the Netherlands and Peerless Aerospace Fastener Corporation, a distributor of aerospace fasteners based in Farmingdale (NY), went live with their Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) of special fasteners at Fokker Aerostructures covering several programs. This was announced in a press release of March 24, 2014. Over the next five years, the VIBA-Peerless partnership will supply Fokker’s Dutch production sites in Papendrecht and Hoogeveen with all the fasteners
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Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 25, 2014
'Shaw Industries, a carpet manufacturer and floorcovering provider, has recently decided to implement the Central & Collaborative Forecasting and Inventory Optimization solution from OM Partners within its Hard Surfaces division. Shaw Industries plan to roll the solutions out to other divisions like Carpet & Tile over the course of the coming years.
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