Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
'You have brains in your head, and feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own and know what you know. And, you are the only one that will decide where to go. Dr. Seuss. In this blog we are going to focus on the word part. By definition it is one of the pieces, sections, qualities, etc., that make or form something.
Supply Chains Rock
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'From a. logistical standpoint, the Winter Olympics is one of the largest freight and shipping nightmares to happen on a global scale. There will be. packages, parcels, and pallets of goods shipped from other countries to. one central location -- en masse -- for the athletes, spectators, media. representatives, and workers.
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Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'Suppose you’re in logistics for an equipment manufacturer or a maintenance manager in an operating plant, and a geek in your office keeps talking about the Internet of Things (IoT). Here is why you should listen: • The underlying technologies are available with no needed breakthroughs. • The potential business benefits are strong. The technology […].
SCM Research
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'Risks related to business interruption and supply chains are the principal risks faced by global companies, the new Allianz Risk Barometer 2014 finds. According to the report, losses related to business interruption and supply chains “account for around 50-70% of all insured property losses, as much as $26bn a year for the insurance industry based on 2013 data” Paul Carter, Global Head of Risk Consulting, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), asks: “There is a need
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MIT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'Machine age. Robots can now work alongside humans on the factory floor. Photo: Universal Robots. Robots have been an integral part of the industrial landscape for many years. Advances in the technology are now making these units more flexible and versatile. The upshot from a supply chain perspective is that the new generation of factory robots makes production systems more agile and helps companies to compete in fast-changing markets.
Supply Chain View from the Field
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
'I had the privilege of leading a session at the Winter Symposium of the International Institute of Analytics, with a host of great companies discussing how companies are embedding hardware into products and trying to drive improved supply chain performance in their products. The topics ranged on a variety of areas, but focused on several important insights.
Tompkins Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
'Today I’d like to turn the blog over to Gene Tyndall, EVP, Tompkins International. Gene recently divulged his 2014 predictions for supply chain strategy in Supply Chain Digest and has shared them in the post below. I am pleased to offer my predictions for Supply Chains in 2014. Waiting until mid-January to provide a 2014 Outlook has the advantage (or disadvantage) of being able to read the dozens of other views and predictions already out there.
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Supply Chain View from the Field
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'I was fortunately enough to have a fascinating discussion with Steve Zimmer, who currently leads a team at US Car. For those who may have been around for a few years, Steve was the architect of the Extended Enterprise concept pioneered by Chrysler during the years of 1989-1998. The origins of the Extended Enterprise went before this period, however, and began with the early work that Steve did while he was a senior purchasing buyer at the Ford Motor Company.
The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'Parker CMC Networking. About UCLA Parker CMC. The UCLA Anderson Parker Career Management Center is comprised of Career Coaches and Executives-in-Residence, who partner with students to define, pursue and achieve their post-MBA career goals, and the Campus Recruiting Team, which cultivates relationships with companies to connect them with the right MBA talent.
Tompkins Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
'Discover how to take your supply chain to new heights with SupplyChainBrain’s Annual Supply Chain Management Resource Guide. Nine experts from Tompkins International weighed in on a variety of supply chain topics: Jim Tompkins – Facing the Titans: Build Your Offense to Compete with Amazon and Walmart. Gene Tyndall – Moving Beyond the Traditional. Bruce Tompkins – Best Practices for Dealing with SC Talent Shortages.
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3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
'by Brandon Hood – Customer Service Rep, Evans Distribution Systems Some 3PL best practices include successfully using business metrics and inventory management systems. For 3PL’s, measurable metrics allow the companies to benchmark themselves against... The post 3PL Best Practices appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
BlueYonder
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
'A recent survey by Hitachi Consulting showed that about 8 out of 10 Supply Chain managers do not see their supply chain as an “enabler of business strategies” within their organization. While the number may seem surprisingly high given all the press about Supply Chain Management, there are some underlying organizational inhibitors at play that contribute to this.
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Infosys Supply Chain Management
FEBRUARY 2, 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.
Tompkins Blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
'Internet Retailer Magazine has reported that B2B industrial retailer W.W. Grainger surpassed $3 billion in e-commerce sales for the first time last year, which is a 15% increase from 2012. Wow! Grainger’s success is a testament to the skyrocketing e-commerce growth we are seeing in B2B. This means the answer to the question in the title of this blog is: True.
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