GlobalTranz
JANUARY 4, 2016
As we head into a new year it is a good time to take a look at the coming year and see what it may hold in the way of trends. We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We have already covered the top 6 trends for 2016 in manufacturing.
ToolsGroup
JANUARY 5, 2016
If your New Year’s resolution is to lose some weight, consider outsourcing supply chain processes. We will describe how to choose a partner, but first let’s take a look at why to consider outsourcing at all. In an economy where only the fittest survive, shedding non-core business processes is one of the most time-tested ways to cut costs while improving performance.
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Kinaxis
JANUARY 4, 2016
by Alexa Cheater On the heels of the United Nations Paris Climate Change Conference , now seemed like an appropriate time to revisit an often talked about supply chain topic. The impact of climate change on your supply chain operations. Natural Disasters. Tumultuous weather is perhaps the most commonly thought of supply chain risk related to Earth’s climbing temperature.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 5, 2016
A few years back, Bruce Matichuk, CEO of Coole Immersive Inc., predicted, “Future dominant businesses, will be those that understand … Continued. The post Artificial Intelligence is Settling in to Everyday Life and Disrupting Industries appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 5, 2016
Yesterday we began our two part series on 2016 supply chain trends that will drive supply chain management into the future. We listed the first 7. As with most trends we all have read over the last few years, the focus was on technology. We also took the liberty of making sure we put a focus on efficient sound process in place before new technology is applied.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Kinaxis
JANUARY 8, 2016
by Alexa Cheater Half of organizations playing in the healthcare and life sciences space are feeling the pain of managing overall supply chain costs. At least according to the eighth annual UPS Pain in the Chain Survey. While this survey swings on the logistics end of the supply chain pendulum, there are some good takeaways for those involved in all other areas of supply chain management as well.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 6, 2016
A little over a year ago, HRC Advisory reported, “While numerous retailers have collected years of customer data, only 9 … Continued. The post Mastering the Digital Path to Purchase Remains Challenging appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 8, 2016
We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. Chuck Intrieri is a Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection Consultant and you can visit his website at [link] or give him a call at 714-788-0744 or shoot him an email at cmiconsulting93@gmail.com.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2016
Live Episode: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. In recent years, there’s been plenty of conversation about there being a talent shortage in supply chain management, which has prompted companies to focus more attention on their recruitment, training, and retention practices. But here’s a question many supply chain executives still struggle to answer: how do we get all of our employees to care about our customers and how we affect our suppliers, the communities we work in, the environment,
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.
The Network Effect
JANUARY 5, 2016
Alan O’Rourke. We’ve already covered the characteristics of pull system here. Today I want to talk about the effects of push and pull. Push systems are particularly devastating to the retail industry. Retailers accept the massive inventory push from their suppliers to drive local improvements such as the following: Retailers choose long replenishment times in return for lower costs to facilitate the highest possible markups.
Enterra Insights
JANUARY 4, 2016
“The export-based economic model that we now take for granted,” assert analysts at Stratfor, “depends on supply chains.”[1] That statement … Continued. The post Trends 2016: Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 6, 2016
We release our second e-book today by focusing on strategic logistics and transportation management creates a competitive business advantage for shippers. You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here. Transportation management is no longer a tactical approach to simply moving freight and doing it at the lowest possible cost.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 8, 2016
The good news is that I didn’t break any bones skiing during the holiday break. The bad news is that there was virtually no snow on the mountains to go skiing. But we did go for a nice hike in search of snow clouds. We didn’t spot any that day, but I hear there is snow on the mountains now, so we’ll pack the car and make our way back there again soon.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 4, 2016
Machine learning is helping support more efficient supply chains. Machine learning is being discussed more often in supply chain contexts because of the buzz created by the Internet of Things (IoT). This article gives an interesting supply chain use case for machine learning, and defines and explains the technology.
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 6, 2016
Did not have or make enough time to attend any events this past year? Time is scarce, but to take one step away from reality every now and then is healthy for your helicopter view and development of your vision. So mark your calendar with the relevant supply chain conferences. Supply Chain Movement helps you along with an overview of the most important European supply chain events in 2016.
GlobalTranz
JANUARY 7, 2016
Editor's Note: This is a two part series featuring Chuck Intrieri, who along with providing excellent insights over at his industry leading The Lean Supply Chain blog, is also a consultant who works with companies for Cost Reduction, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection. We recommend you get in touch with him if you'd like an expert to guide you to the next level in your manufacturing business. .
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2016
People often think of Latin America as a single entity, but in reality, it’s a fragmented environment, with country-specific trends, challenges, and opportunities. In this episode, Ricardo Carrion , Senior Director, Operations and Business Development – Latin America at DHL, provides an up-close look at Latin America from a supply chain and logistics perspective.
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Logistyx
JANUARY 4, 2016
Top Projects for 2016 Supply Chains: Transportation, Sourcing, Resilience, and Inventory Management Guest Post by Bob Trebilcock, Editorial Director, Supply Chain Management Review. So good we had to share! Great insights and reminders from our esteemed colleague Bob about four specific trends he sees that will dictate supply chain, logistics, and materials handling development in […].
NFI Industries
JANUARY 5, 2016
Retail product returns are a crucial component in developing the relationship between a retailer and consumer. The return process is at the top of the priority list for retailers to build long-term relationships and establish loyalty. About 66% of consumers now review a retailer’s return policy before making a decision to purchase 1. In 2015, 49%. READ MORE.
Oracle SCM
JANUARY 8, 2016
Shopping has never been easier. You only have to pick up a laptop or smartphone, tap on a few buttons, and products will arrive on the doorstep within a couple of days – and from the furthest corners of the globe. To consumers, the ease of the ordering process is entirely natural, but as manufacturers can attest, it is actually the result of a highly complex supply chain.
Talking Logistics
JANUARY 7, 2016
Supply chain optimization is a widespread term, but did you know that an optimized supply chain is not necessarily a resilient one? Seventy-four percent of businesses experienced at least one supply chain disruption in last 12 months, and 38 percent reported a loss in revenue¹. Supply chain resiliency focuses on designing your business and supply chain to quickly bounce back from disruptions.
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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.
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 8, 2016
17th Annual Logistics CIO Forum. Datum: 16-17 February, 2016. Locatie: Hyatt Place – Schiphol, Amsterdam (NL). Organisatie: Eyefortransport. URL: events.eft.com/cioeu/. The European Logistics CIO Summit is the place for top IT executives at transport and logistics companies to drill down into the key issues impacting IT departments now and devise strategies for IT innovation that will bring your company into a long term era of success.
Supply Chain Collaborator
JANUARY 7, 2016
2016 is shaping up to be the ‘Year of the TMS’ for food shippers – organizations involved in the production, processing, sales, delivery and purveying of food and beverages. 2016 will mark the point in time at which agricultural producers, food product manufacturers, restaurant chains and other large volume food shippers come to terms with the acute need for logistics IT solutions.
Oracle SCM
JANUARY 8, 2016
Already registered to attend the Oracle Modern Supply Chain Experience ? Did you know we also have an Onsite Usability lab at the conference? You can participate in a feedback session on Oracle's supply chain management application offerings at the conference and test drive the SCM Cloud. When: Tuesday, Jan 26 and Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016. Hourly intervals offered between 8:00 AM & 6:00 PM.
MIT Supply Chain
JANUARY 7, 2016
The Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing the need to look beyond the enterprise’s four walls to keep pace with fast-changing markets. These challenges were discussed by senior supply chain executives from a wide range of industries at MIT CTL’s Supply Chain Innovation Roundtable, San Jose, CA, December 3rd, 2015. The event was hosted […].
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 5, 2016
The manufacturing sector is in the midst of a period of great change. Driven by a desire to get closer to end customers, many are now looking at selling directly to shoppers, while continuing to serve their traditional B2B channels. JDA’s Manufacturing Pulse report examining consumer industries has revealed that in the last 12 months, more than two-fifths (42%) of European adults have bought goods directly from a manufacturer.
RFgen
JANUARY 6, 2016
Companies can share resources with proper communication. The sharing economy – or collaborative consumption – is a modern idea that has taken the business world by storm. Companies like Uber, Lyft and Airbnb provide services without having to pay for the physical assets of traditional transport and hotel organizations. Instead, they connect customers to products and assets through modern technology.
Oracle SCM
JANUARY 7, 2016
The January 2016 edition of Oracle’s quarterly Modern Supply Chain Management newsletter is here. The newsletter includes a summary of the latest Oracle supply chain news, events, videos, customer buzz, and much more. Click on the Subscribe button at the top of the newsletter to receive it. Click here to read the newsletter. To learn more about Oracle Supply Chain Management applications, please visit www.oracle.com/scm.
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