Sat.Mar 14, 2015 - Fri.Mar 20, 2015

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Why postmodern ERP is good news

DELMIA Quintiq

'Almost a year and a half ago, I published a post entitled ‘ERP upgrades: Where’s your focus?’. The post was inspired – one might say provoked – by discussions I’d had with several manufacturing and logistics companies. Many of these companies were preoccupied with their next ERP upgrade, and the new reporting features and functionality that would soon be available.

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New Auto-Id Integration Standard in RFID Could Play A Major Role In Adoption & Proliferation of IoT (Internet of Things)

GlobalTranz

'Editor’s Note: This guest blog features Barcoding, Inc. Barcoding, Inc. is a systems integrator. They offer automated data capture solutions – from project planning and development to implementation and ongoing support post-deployment – for thousands of clients all over the country. In fact, it’s what they’ve done successfully now since 1998 , a testament to the strength of their people and the dedication they have to their customers.

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Accenture – 10 Years After: How Close Are We to True Demand-Driven Supply Chains? SupplyChainBrain & Kinaxis Video Series

Kinaxis

'by Melissa Clow SupplyChainBrain attended our annual Kinexions user conference, and while there, they completed a number of video interviews with customers , analysts, and Kinaxis executives. And, we’d like to share them! It’s been about a decade since companies began talking about the dream of a truly “ demand-driven ” supply chain.

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A New Career in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Insights

'There are lots of folks in the supply chain community that have years of experience. Then there are folks like me who are just cutting their teeth. Newbies such as myself realize how much opportunity is out there because supply chain is just SO BIG, and we start down a new career path bewildered and full of questions. “What should I do? How does that work?

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Supply Chain Synchronization: Matching Supply and ACTUAL Demand

Logistics Viewpoints

'One of my favorite parts of being an analyst and a columnist for Logistics Viewpoints, aside from expounding on omni-channel retail and supply chain logistics trends and technologies, is the opportunity to learn. As much as I may know about supply chain logistics, there is always room to learn. I learn from my peers, and […].

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Do your supply chain challenges have you feeling a little snowed under?

Kinaxis

'by Andrew Dunbar The first day of spring is less than a week away but the Canadian winter is still wreaking havoc on local supply chains. A friend of mine wrote off his beloved Mazda 3 last month after being rear-ended on a snowy country road outside of Ottawa. This unfortunate event kick-started an urgent need for a replacement vehicle that would fit his growing family and replace the car he’d loved for longer than he’d even known his three children.

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Three Years. Where Has It Gone?

Supply Chain Insights

'Three years. Six employees. One focus to create content for supply chain visionaries. And we’re celebrating our third birthday by giving all of you a present. Nine out of ten companies are stuck: unable to make progress on a portfolio of supply chain metrics. We want to help. To us, content takes many forms: podcasts, videos, books, events and active networking.

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Consumer Good Companies Direct to Customer

Logistics Viewpoints

'Global parcel logistics firms have launched groundbreaking new distribution channels to offer Consumer Goods (CG) companies access to the traditional markets in places such as Latin America. The new distribution model enables them to sell specific products from the CG companies directly to the store owners and deliver products within 48 hours. The value it […].

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Is the 3PL Industry Becoming Barbell Shaped?

Talking Logistics

'Looking at the numbers and recent news, investors are betting big on the future of the logistics industry. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Coyote Logistics “is preparing for an initial public offering [in the second half of this year] that could value it at more than $2 billion,” and the deal “is expected to raise a few hundred million dollars.”.

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Bill Gates: We need a ‘war game’ for the infectious diseases supply chain

The Network Effect

'Image by UK Department for International Development/Flickr. In a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine , the world’s wealthiest man, Bill Gates, argues that we need a better global supply chain and warning system for infectious diseases, and suggests that something like the simulated ’war games’ that have long taken place within and between the world’s military forces would help create such a system.

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The Digital Path to Purchase: Complex and Growing

Enterra Insights

'In a masterful bit of understatement, the folks at Google note, “These days, the customer journey has grown more complex.” … Continued. The post The Digital Path to Purchase: Complex and Growing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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FMCG Supply Chain Language; What do we really mean?

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

'If you are honest you have probably sat bored in an airport lounge waiting for your inevitably delayed flight and listened in on a conversation. Go on, admit it! If the discussion topic is not one with which you are familiar it can be as if you are listening to speech in a foreign language. Different businesses and functions within the same businesses use a variety of words and phrases to describe what they actually do and not all are obvious to outsiders.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 16-20, 2015)

Talking Logistics

'As you read this, I’ll be flying back home from Mexico City where I presented at the Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 , arguably the largest supply chain and logistics event in Mexico. lt was a very informative and productive event with thousands of attendees overall (stay tuned for my takeaways from the summit in a future post). Since it’s late and I have a 3 a.m. wake up call to go to the airport, I’ll be quick with this week’s news and commentary: Amazon Gets OK to Test Drones Outdoors (WSJ &

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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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7 Laws of Successful Supply Chain Alliance

Supply Chain Opz

'In order to increase the efficiency of the whole supply chain, modern businesses relies on the stronger and closer relationship with their trading partners. In this article, the basic supply chain alliances concept together with the critical success factors will be presented. Basic Concept In the article named " Supply Chain Alliances, Rhetoric and Reality " by Fawcett et al 2005, alliances can be classified as below, 1) Transactional Relationship or Arms Length Relationship (no formal relation

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Trade Promotion Optimization Meets Cognitive Computing

Enterra Insights

'Analysts at L.E.K. write, “Trade promotion programs are pivotal to driving sales, building brand equity with consumers and strengthening channel … Continued. The post Trade Promotion Optimization Meets Cognitive Computing appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Is Procurement Being Too Aggressive in Negotiations?

Supply Chain View from the Field

'A recent post by my colleage Kate Vitasek (author of the “Vest Outsourcing” model) in Forbes magazine argues that procurement is taking too aggressive a stance in negotiations with major logistics providers. She uses the example of a company who decided to use a reverse auction to award business for a logistics contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars, based on “lowest price” That is effectively what reverse auctions do – ignore quality, service total cost

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Managing Seasonality in Your Supply Chain

NFI Industries

Busy season. Black Friday. Major storms. There are many elements that could cause a surge in your business and it’s important your supply chain is. Read more. 03/17/2015. Distribution. Supply Chain. 3pl, Campus Warehousing, Distribution, Ecommerce, Optimization, Supply Chain. warehousing.

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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Logistics IT Solutions’ Role in Near-Record Levels of Trucking Company Acquisitions

Supply Chain Collaborator

'Is your trucking or logistics company an acquisition target? Or perhaps you’re considering making such an acquisition. In either event, there is a case to be made for the role of logistics IT solutions to help smooth the process of consuming or being consumed. Read on for details. Front page news from Transport Topics “Trucking, Logistics Acquisitions Expected to Continue in 2015”.

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The Internet of Everything and Global Transformation

Enterra Insights

'As I have noted in several previous articles discussing the Internet of Things (IoT), the IoT is set to transform … Continued. The post The Internet of Everything and Global Transformation appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

MIT Supply Chain

'Good transportation links a logistics strength in China. China’s logistics industry is gaining in importance and developing rapidly to support the nation’s manufacturing sector. This growth is strongly encouraged by the Chinese government, which aims to develop the country into a premium integrated transportation and logistics hub with supply chain management competence to strengthen China’s position in international trade.

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Gridlock at US Ports is Reshaping the Supply Chain

RFgen

A recent labor dispute between unions and the West Coast port employers has been resolved, but the economic aftershock of the gridlock could cost the U.S. and other nations dearly. According to NBC News, the labor dispute put 29 of the nation’s busiest ports out of action in February, with experts saying the gridlock could have a $2 billion-per-day impact on the economy.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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CSCMP: Your Career Partner

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'CSCMP: Your Career Partner. If I had to sum up in just a few words what the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is all about, I couldn’t do better than to quote our tagline: “Connecting, developing, and educating the world’s logistics and supply chain management professionals.” That succinct description really does capture our purpose as an organization.

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Making Supply Chain Risk Management a Priority

Enterra Insights

'“Risk isn’t a new topic in the supply chain,” writes Hailey Lynne McKeefry (@HaileyMcK), Editor in Chief of EBN, “but … Continued. The post Making Supply Chain Risk Management a Priority appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Milaha announces participation in The Cargo Show MENA

Logistics Middle East

'Milaha Maritime & Logistics will participate in The Cargo Show MENA 2015 with VP of logistics to give supply chain presentation'

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Gridlock at US Ports is Reshaping the Supply Chain

RFgen

A recent labor dispute between unions and the West Coast port employers has been resolved, but the economic aftershock of the gridlock could cost the U.S. and other nations dearly. According to NBC News, the labor dispute put 29 of the nation’s busiest ports out of action in February, with experts saying the gridlock could have a $2 billion-per-day impact on the economy.

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Embedded Analytics: A Force Multiplier for Business

The possibilities for embedded analytics to drive real value for businesses, end users, and society are as fascinating as they are limitless. No matter the industry, brand after brand is finding that analytics can be the solution to a multitude of business challenges. Go deep with five insightsoftware customers as they share the details of their analytics journeys and discuss the transformative power of data.

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Green Supply Chain News on The Time is Now for Zero Waste Operations, Unilever Supply Chain Chief Says

Supply Chain Digest

'With its Internal Programs almost Complete, Unilever will Tackle Supplier and Consumer Practices'

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Trends in Carbon Pricing and Costs: Corporate Readiness Is Outpacing Governments As COP21 Approaches

EcoVadis

This December, the 21st annual Conference of Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, or COP21 , will take place just across town from EcoVadis’ Paris headquarters. There has been considerable focus on this meeting as an opportunity to agree to an international, binding agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So what do practical parties want to happen at COP21?

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9 General but Important Tips and Guidelines for Better & Sustainable Freight Management

GlobalTranz

'Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? If that happens to be the case and you need to be able to handle whatever comes your way, then you will need to be fully aware of a few things along the way. The following tips will give you a few ideas you can use in your efforts, so you can get things rolling: Designing a flawless business plan.