ITradeNetwork

APRIL 30, 2020

Collaboration and information sharing are at an all-time high in our industry between producers, buyers, associations and allied organizations. Personally, I find myself hungrier for information every day than I ever have been. And, I find that information is being shared more freely than I have ever seen in my career, to the point where I am struggling with where to put it all, how much to retain, and how it all works together to help move us forward into this looming new normal.

Industrial 49

Industrial Industry Supply Chain Supply and Demand 49

Roambee

APRIL 30, 2020

Up until now, investing in shipment tracking solutions was like buying travel insurance - it was usually purchased in the last step of the transportation contracting process. Much like insurance, you would add it at the last step in the cart as an optional item when purchasing your air ticket, and often only if the firm had previously bitter experiences.

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HICX Solutions

APRIL 29, 2020

Over the past decade, companies of all shapes and sizes have shifted to digital business models. Many have had to completely rethink the way they buy goods and services, which has lifted procurement as a theme up the organisational hierarchy. It’s no longer seen as a backwater for underperforming employees, a place where suppliers get squeezed and invoices rubber-stamped and little else.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 52

EnVista

APRIL 29, 2020

Rapidly deploy tactical initiatives to save money, improve service levels, and compete. On February 17, 2020, enVista had the pleasure of speaking amongst hundreds of supply chain professionals at the Omnitracs Outlook Conference, where we kicked off the morning with a presentation on trends in transportation management. This was a discussion, not about the mega-trends or macro-economic forces, but rather internal IT, operational, and tactical initiatives that clients are deploying to save money

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Transportation Management Transportation Supply Chain Strategy Strategy 90

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2020

The throes of COVID-19 remain an unprecedented challenge for supply chain management. However, the traditional concerns of efficiency within the supply chain continue to set the standard for operational efficiency. C-Suite executives have their minds focused on the need to serve customers and maintain safety, and organizations across the globe continue to implement more strategic.read More.

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ivalua

APRIL 30, 2020

The post Mitigating Supply Chain Risk and Building a Resilient Enterprise appeared first on Ivalua.

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All Things Supply Chain

APRIL 29, 2020

Supply chains around the world are struggling as they face major shifts to production, the movement of goods, modes of transport, and the people who keep everything running.

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Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Supply and Demand 104

Logility

APRIL 30, 2020

Let’s start by busting a myth about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): it’s a feel-good movement recently started by millennials. Not true! CSR gained momentum in the late 1950s with the expansion of large corporations and became a popular subject in the 1980s, covered extensively by Peter F. Drucker and others. In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008–2010, CSR again became a focus for evaluating corporate behavior.

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SupplyPike

APRIL 29, 2020

Learn: How a product is determined to be replenishable. How to measure instocks. What “in pipe” means. What pack sizes are and how they affect your replenishment. In last month’s post, we went over Replenishment 101: What is Replenishment? This month, we thought we’d dig in a little deeper and look into monitoring store-level inventory. Traited and Valid.

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Inventory Forecasting Software Forecasting Demand Planning Software 63

Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 27, 2020

Because of the pandemic, risk management surrounding sourcing has become top of mind. One best practice in this area is to identify and qualify alternate suppliers. Companies need to ensure they have alternate sources of supply that can ramp up to the volumes needed. This best practice urges companies to examine not just the cost of the sourced products, but also to understand the risks associated with not multi-sourcing key components.

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Sourcing Company Risk Management Logistics 310

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 30, 2020

In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, production and planning processes have become subject to a level of stress unprecedented in recent history. Many manufacturers depend on impacted networks for their supplies and the strain on planning organizations is jeopardizing business continuity. What are some of the ways that manufacturers might improve their resilience, to address the crisis today and also to prepare for the recovery and the future?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Industry 285

AIMMS

APRIL 28, 2020

Supply chain data is critical to the planning function. Our recent Planning Maturity Assessment shows that 4 5 % of organizations are satisfied with their data quality, to some degree. 31% a neither satisfied nor dissatisfied. 21 % are dissatisfied , and 3% are very dissatisfied. The fact that more than half feel “neutral” or dissatisfied shows data quality is a considerable pain point.

Scenario Planning 270

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Modeling Gartner 270

Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2020

14 seconds. That’s how long it took me to suck 10 raisins into a cup using a straw. I easily defeated everyone else in my family. Unfortunately, when it came to the other ten events in our Family Olympics (which included soccer juggling and drawing a 6-foot line with chalk on our driveway), I was. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 1, 2020).

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Supply Chain Logistics Supply and Demand China 40

Advertiser: GEP

“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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2020

Sustainability has been a hot topic in supply chain and manufacturing circles lately. Earlier this week I saw an article about Taylor Guitars, one of the world’s most well-known makers of acoustic guitars, and how it has been looking at alternatives to using exotic wood for its instruments as regulations around the use of exotic wood has tightened. So now, when customers buy a new Taylor guitar, it may not be made from exotics wood […].

Logistics 41

Logistics Sustainability Manufacturing Supply Chain 41

GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2020

Supply chains across the globe need a better mousetrap to keep freight spend under control and efficiently manage freight. And, investment statistics reveal an increasing trend for more technology to enable multi-modal shipping and the application of big data analytics to increase scalability, flexibility, and demand-driven management decisions. According to a 2017 survey of supply.read More.

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Big Data Analytics Software Analytics Supply Chain Software 195

Logility

APRIL 28, 2020

Recently , a colleague recounted a new consulting job he had undertaken a few years back. The client was struggling to make a large enough profit, which was threatening to derail their business expansion plan. This revolved around moving to a larger facility as they had outgrown their existing warehouse. The client perceived the problem as a lack of sales and wanted my colleague to look at ways they could increase revenue in order to fund the expansion. .

Inventory Management Software 156

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Inventory 156

Talking Logistics

APRIL 28, 2020

COVID-19 is the largest crisis in recent history, impacting us all economically, physically, socially and politically. Everyone will play a role in helping our world achieve a new normal. As business leaders, we can celebrate the success of an adaptable supply chain, but also expose and acknowledge areas of supply chain improvement such as collaboration.

Supply Chain Software 200

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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

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 29, 2020

Adding automation to supply chain planning enables planners to be more productive and improves supply chain performance. By freeing up time formerly spent on manual tasks, planners are able to focus on more creative work, while increased visibility reduces silos within organizations. Read what ToolsGroup customers have to say about how AI technology has helped them be ready for anything.

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ToolsGroup Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 156

GlobalTranz

MAY 1, 2020

Collaborative logistics is the future (and the now) of successful, risk-managed logistics and supply chain management. There is no greater demand than what market forces, competitors, and Black Swan supply chain events 3PLs and freight brokers have to meet the challenges shippers face. Carriers are struggling to remain profitable. The industry is dealing with a.read More.

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Industry Industrial Logistics Risk Management 186

AIMMS

APRIL 28, 2020

Supply chain data is critical to the planning function. Our recent Planning Maturity Assessment shows that 4 5 % of organizations are satisfied with their data quality, to some degree. 31% a neither satisfied nor dissatisfied. 21 % are dissatisfied , and 3% are very dissatisfied. The fact that more than half feel “neutral” or dissatisfied shows data quality is a considerable pain point.

Scenario Planning 156

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Modeling Gartner 156

PINC

APRIL 29, 2020

In these uncertain times, companies are turning to technology to help them comply with social distancing rules and to keep their workers and drivers safe in any conditions. The global pandemic has thrown manufacturers, distributors, and retailers into a mode that most have never experienced before. While social distancing rules, shutdowns, and high demand for certain product groups are top-of-mind right now, employee and driver safety should also be factored into an organization’s overall pandem

Demand Planning Software 147

Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 147

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.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 27, 2020

At a time when supply chains are fracturing as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, is blockchain the solution?

Supply Chain 142

Supply Chain Supply and Demand Global 142

GlobalTranz

APRIL 29, 2020

Last mile service might have finally reached a point where it is more important than even freight delivery to the brick-and-mortar stores. It’s rapidly becoming the most frequent interaction between people and the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic, and as last mile deliveries skyrocket in volume, drivers are on the frontlines, says Mike Antich.read More.

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How To Transportation Management Freight Transportation 163

Arkieva

APRIL 29, 2020

For those that work regularly in the supply chain or managing the demand-supply network (DSN) models are commonplace to help with similar questions. This blog will provide some basics about models that all will find helpful. Lessons for COVID-19 and Supply Chain Management Models was first posted on April 29, 2020 at 9:50 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Modeling Supply Chain Supply and Demand Analysis 141

River Logic

APRIL 29, 2020

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Scenario Planning Examples Supply Chain Planning Analysis 130

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 29, 2020

The solutions that have worked in the past — increasing inventory, adding capacity at different locations and diversifying suppliers — are just scratching the surface when it comes to having a truly resilient supply chain.

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PINC

APRIL 27, 2020

Union City, CA – April 27, 2020 – PINC, the leader in digital yard solutions, has been recognized by Inbound Logistics magazine as Top Logistics IT Provider in 2020 because its solutions address critical logistics and transportation needs and help organizations to truly become demand-driven enterprises. Every April, Inbound Logistics editors recognize 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 26

Shipchain

APRIL 27, 2020

Global supply chains are growing and transcending traditional borders. As businesses continue to expand, outsource, and enter new markets, supply chains will continue to increase in complexity. While there are several noteworthy benefits associated with globalization , the downside is the difficulty in ensuring that all supply chain functions and partners are working together harmoniously.

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