AFFLINK
JANUARY 3, 2019
Target is one of the largest retailers in the U.S., and for good reason. Their sales strategies, marketing efforts, and supply chain strategies are superior to many other department stores, keeping the business efficient and driving down costs for customers. Here's a look at what businesses can learn from Target's new supply chain strategy. How Target Changed Its Supply Chain Strategy in 2018.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 2, 2019
Achieving global supply chain visibility is a journey that companies have been on for many years, but most haven’t reached that promised land yet. What are the big hurdles companies must overcome to achieve this goal? What are some of the building blocks or foundational capabilities required? How do you translate global supply chain visibility into actual business benefits?
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Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 31, 2018
With the approach of each New Year, business executives naturally start thinking about the future. Year’s end is a time to set goals and make resolutions — it’s a time to think about change. Over 2500 years ago, the famous Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu stated, “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 2, 2019
Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! We always enjoy the end of the year as it allows us to see what our readers really love. That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.
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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.
Logility
JANUARY 3, 2019
It is that time of year once again when many of us pontificate on what 2019 and beyond will bring. Personally I hope for World peace, the end to hunger, a cleaner/greener Earth, and lower taxes. Well, maybe someday, but I doubt many would buy into those as predictions for 2019. The field of supply chain planning is changing quickly with the need to reduce costs to meet corporate objections, increase speed to meet customer expectations, plan for changing regulations and trade tariffs, while strug
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
River Logic
JANUARY 2, 2019
Missing out on the most current trends or what the forward-thinkers are writing about in supply chain? Want to read more case studies on the sales and operations planning process? The big picture is this: Worldwide, the supply chain industry is a big business. In fact, Harvard Business Review reports the U.S. supply chain employs 44 million people.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 3, 2019
Today, we continue our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! We always enjoy the end of the year as it allows us to see what our readers really love. That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog. This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.
PINC
JANUARY 2, 2019
In the very last days of 2018, we received a very flattering note from Adrian Gonzalez informing that our CEO's guest article landed the number-one position on the Top 10 Talking Logistics posts of 2018 ! If you are not familiar with Talking Logistics, it is an online video talk show and blog featuring industry expert Adrian Gonzalez interviewing Thought Leaders and Newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry.
Kuebix
JANUARY 3, 2019
In December, we polled industry professionals about what they foresaw would be the biggest challenge for supply chains in 2019. Over 550+ people voted and one trend received over 44% of the votes! The driver shortage/capacity crunch will be the biggest challenge for supply chains in the new year. The driver shortage and capacity crunch […]. The post Driver Shortage/Capacity Crunch Voted Biggest Challenge for Supply Chains in 2019 appeared first on Kuebix.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 2, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. The 5 Levels of Supply Chain Transparency! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was first coined in 1982. The idea of a “Blockchain” was conceived in 2008 although the concept of a chain of blocks began as early as 1991, and use of the word Blockchain itself has only become popular in the last few years.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 4, 2019
Today, we wrap up our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! We always enjoy the end of the year as it allows us to see what our readers really love. That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog. This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.
Supply Chain 24/7
JANUARY 2, 2019
The risk of an escalation in trade conflicts remains elevated, and one major risk in the coming year is the sharp drop-off in world trade growth, which fell from a pace of above 5% at the beginning of 2018 to nearly zero at the end, if such an escalation were to occur, a contraction in world trade could slow the world economy even more.
Kuebix
JANUARY 1, 2019
Lots of us make personal New Year’s resolutions, and some even stick to them! You might decide to hit the gym, stop smoking or start a savings account. Whatever it is, the New Year offers a fresh opportunity to do some goal setting and put your best foot forward. New Year’s resolutions don’t only apply […]. The post What’s Your Supply Chain New Year’s Resolution?
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“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.
APICS
JANUARY 4, 2019
The digital factory boom that many industry experts are predicting — which will be built upon advanced supply chain planning, monitoring, optimization, control and integration — will undoubtedly hinge on smart manufacturing platforms.
Repl Group
JANUARY 3, 2019
Black Friday: the day of dramatic demand. black Friday and cyber Monday. Beyond the big day to Cyber Monday and onwards to Christmas, shop floors and warehouses need to be suitably stocked to meet and exceed expectations. More people in store, demanding deals, discounts and instant stock availability. The high street competition all doing their utmost to capture footfall and secure sales.
Softeon
JANUARY 2, 2019
In survey after survey, consumers say that their experience with shipping is a key factor in their shopping satisfaction. A majority want detailed information at every point of the shipping process. They are more likely to buy a product when shipping costs are low and shipping speed is fast. Nearly half of all online shoppers say that they have abandoned shopping carts when shipping speeds were too slow.
SupplyPike
JANUARY 4, 2019
Thousands of CPG organizations utilize B2B integrations in their business with retailers and other trading partners. There’s a lot of information floating around online about B2B integrations, much of it being extremely technical. Therefore harder for smaller and newer companies to understand what it can actually accomplish for their business. We’re here to demystify all of it, starting with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and API (Application Program Interface).
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
NC State SCRC
DECEMBER 30, 2018
One of our newest SCRC partners, Siemens Building Technologies, recently shared their insights on creating an analytics strategy. This effort was led by the Chief Procurement Officer for Siemens BT, Carl Oberland, but has recently been rolled out across the global organization. Carl shared some of his insights from the experience of what it was like to start an analytics strategy from scratch, and provided a number of suggestions on how organizations can begin to create an analytics culture.
Supply Chain Network
JANUARY 4, 2019
Almost fifty years ago, way back in 1969 the Mass Retailing Institute was incorporated, which in 1976 changed its’ name to National Mass Retailing Institute (NMRI). Our evolutionary story today, about the Logistics and Supply Chain conference, begins in 1984 when NMRI held their first Physical Distribution & Transportation Conference. Then two years after that, in 1986 the NMRI merged with the Association of General Merchandise Chains (AGMC), and then a couple of years after that merger, in
Supply Chain Game Changer
JANUARY 3, 2019
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Supply Chain Predictions! Article and infographic, and permission to publish here provided by, Josh Wardini. If you could sum up the Bitcoin and Blockchain concepts in a few words, how would you go about it? It’s not that easy, is it? These are both pretty complex concepts so it’s hard to sum them up very quickly. Which is tough for the beginner who just wants a basic idea of what’s going on.
EcoVadis
JANUARY 4, 2019
As is nearly always the case, January is the time for a bit of reflection and review. One of the great things about this time of year is to dig into analytics and see what topics were of particular interest over the past year to those who care about transparency in global supply chains. A quick look at our most widely read blog posts over the past twelve months suggests that CSR and procurement professionals around the globe are increasingly interested in regulations related to sustainability as
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.
Supply Chain Digest
JANUARY 3, 2019
The Rise of OnDemand Warehousing, US Manufacturing Growth Slowing, Amazon to Expand Whole Foods Network, Robotic Picking Company Raises Big Bucks
RFgen
JANUARY 2, 2019
Key Takeaways: Process and discrete manufacturers face increased pressure in today’s highly competitive, volatile marketplace. The COVID-19 pandemic adds additional pressure and unpredictability. Shop floor data collection offers the capability to gain visibility, predictability, improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Process manufacturers can leverage traceability technology to meet compliance regulations.
MIT Supply Chain
JANUARY 3, 2019
As the number of natural hazards has increased over the last 10 years, supply chain resilience has attracted more attention with respect to mitigating the effects of these hazards. Although every company wants to be resilient, there is no clear path to allocating the resources required to become a more resilient organization. There are techniques […].
Veridian Solutions
JANUARY 2, 2019
Interest for a Warehouse Management System in the cloud has risen as companies attempt to stay competitive with Big Box Retailers and Amazon, but those are not the only factors driving investment in cloud-based WMS. For instance, companies may inherit a new WMS in the cloud as part of the deployment of a new system or application, notes Shane Starr of Explore WMS.
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Supply Chain Digest
DECEMBER 31, 2018
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Rootstock
JANUARY 3, 2019
A discussion of modern manufacturing trends, the limits of legacy ERP systems, and what to look at when you consider cloud-based ERP.
Insights Solutions Global
JANUARY 4, 2019
It's crucial that you know how many types of costs your project consist of.It's important in helping you make plans to reduce the overall supply chain cost. Cost of goods manufactured is one of the costs. Read and know how you can reduce it.
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