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Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain: 3 Core Benefits

GlobalTranz

Do you ever watch Undercover Boss? Think back to 2012 when Sam Taylor, CEO of Oriental Trading Company , went undercover in his own company. One of the most surprising parts of the episode showed a warehouse worker using a voice-automated picking system (see video below), and the worker would then scan the product with a scanner on the tip of his finger.

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Ferrari: Under the Hood

ToolsGroup

Today we interview Bob Ferrari, executive editor of the blog Supply Chain Matters ( www.theferrarigroup.com/supply-chain-matters ) and founder and managing director of the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group. Bob’s supply chain experience spans more than 30 years at private sector and analyst firms, making him one of the most experienced supply chain authorities in our profession.

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Making Sense of New Data in the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Right now we are seeing a tremendous increase in the amount of data available throughout the supply chain. The problem is, there is so much data that no one really knows what to do with it. Harnessing the power of data is vital for ensuring your supply chain is meeting customer expectations. To get started making sense of all this data, supply chain managers should adhere to the following steps: 1.

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Supply Chain: Communication teases out scorecard improvement

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

When I used to spend far too much of my life flying around the globe I did my best to avoid cabin chat with fellow passengers. That may sound a bit miserable but I just needed some sleep before arriving at the next FMCG supply chain challenge.

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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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Cloud Supply Chain Management: SCM’s Head is in the Clouds…and For Good Reason

GlobalTranz

The use of cloud computing in supply change management is not some dark, forbidden territory any longer. In recent years, the use of cloud-based solutions has dramatically changed how modern supply chain companies operate, and the cloud supply chain management has the potential to level the playing field between all supply chain companies, especially shippers.

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Made in “I Really Don’t Know”

Talking Logistics

In this week’s Ripped from the Headlines segment, another example of how many companies still have poor visibility and control of their end-to-end supply chains. As first reported by Fairfax Media , a factory in North Korea has been making high-priced surf and snow gear for Australian surfwear company Rip Curl since at least 2014, with the garments labeled “Made in China.

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Retailers’ Advantage Over Amazon

The Network Effect

Robert J. Bowman at Supply Chain Brain has an interesting article on how retailers can take on Amazon, by using the one thing they have in their favor that Amazon lacks. —-. The outsourcing of logistics is supposed to save businesses big money. They pay only for the services they need; they turn over complex operations to a pro, and they get expensive assets off their books.

Retail 101
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When to Implement a Sales & Operations Planning System of Differentiation (SOD)

Logility

A question I often hear from supply chain practitioners engaged in running and improving their company’s sales and operations planning process is, “When should we implement a system dedicated to facilitating our S&OP process?” As with many complex supply chain processes the answer is not black and white and depends on a number of factors.

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Are you a Supply Chain Visionary Vick or Laggard Larry?

ivalua

Recently I attended a conference for Strategic Sourcing in the medical device manufacturing sector. About 60 Procurement Managers, Directors, and Executives attended from top medical device manufacturing companies. Each of their presentations was on-point and contained valuable insight by openly sharing best practices and candid conversations about their maturity journey.

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2024 Annual T&L M&A Report

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.

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Global TMS: An Always-Evolving Roadmap

Talking Logistics

If the start and end point of a company’s supply chain followed a straight and narrow path, software solutions would be simple to create. In reality, the supply chain looks more like a freeway interchange filled with twist, turns, and crossing lanes. This complexity is certainly evident in global logistics and ocean shipping, where shippers encounter many barriers to enabling a streamlined process, including: Inefficient Processes : A lot of shippers resort to manual processes to procure capacit

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Atlas Shrugged: Boston Dynamic’s Atlas Robot Tackles Obstacles

The Network Effect

Boston Dynamic’s Atlas robot has made giant strides in recent years, going from cable powered and operated, to an unplugged, free-roaming robot. Its ability to handle unpredictable terrain, obstacles, and recover from falls, has improved dramatically. Take a look… Robots for Every Mission. The possibilities for robots like Atlas are endless.

Boston 101
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Customer is King on the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

There is nothing new about the notion that companies need to focus on customers. Companies have always needed customers. Karl … Continued. The post Customer is King on the Digital Path to Purchase appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Digital Transformation and the Modern Supply Chain Experience

Oracle SCM

Five things we learned from Oracle’s recent Modern Supply Chain Conferences. Entering the room in the London Intercontinental O2 conference center to hear Rick Jewell’s keynote presentation on “Oracle SCM Cloud: Vision and Roadmap” proved to me that Cloud has finally arrived for supply chain. A packed room was there to hear not just about the recent launch of our full portfolio of supply chain products, but also to listen to customers such as RWG and SIG plc explain very coherently about how eve

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 29 – March 4, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Before diving into this week’s supply chain and logistics news, I want to share a couple of quick news items of our own. First, for all of you who have asked for podcast versions of our Talking Logistics episodes , they are now available on our iTunes Podcast channel ! We have 40 episodes uploaded and all future episodes will be uploaded automatically shortly after airing.

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Total Disruption: The Shape of the New Solutions

The Network Effect

In part 1, Total Disruption on the Horizon , we covered the new demands and stresses pulling apart traditional technology. In part 2, Total Disruption: The Cloud is Not Enough , we looked at some of the solutions that have evolved to cope with these new demands. Now we look at some of the key principles that a solution should adhere to in order to provide maximum and long-lasting value.

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How Technology is Changing the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Everyone knows that technology (especially, the Internet) has changed the business landscape. Loretta Chao (@LorettaChao) and Steven Norton (@steven_norton) write, … Continued. The post How Technology is Changing the Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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What is “push” and “pull” distribution?” – Part 10

APICS

In this blog, we will be moving from a discussion of inventory “push” replenishment methods to an analysis of inventory “pull” methods. The APICS Dictionary defines the inventory pull method as -In distribution, a system for replenishing field warehouse inventories where replenishment decisions are made at the field warehouse itself, not at the central warehouse or plant.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Time to Squeeze Carriers for Better Rates?

Talking Logistics

Various data points related to the trucking industry suggest we’re entering a shipper’s market. For example, the ATA Truck Tonnage Index dropped 1.4 percent in January , while the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index increased only 0.4 percent year-over-year in January , “a fifth consecutive month of waning truckload pricing strength.” Here’s what ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello had to say: “Clearly, 2016 started soft for truck tonnage.

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Are Digital Watermarks the Future of Supply Chain Optimization?

AFFLINK

UPC codes have been the gold standard of product tracking and POS transactions for decades. With the proliferation of smartphone technology, even end consumers know to scan barcodes if they want to learn more about a product. But a new partnership between Oregon-based Digimarc and GS1, the company that first developed UPC codes, is pioneering a new solution that promises to enhance everything from supply chain optimization to retail efficiency: digital watermarks.

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Re-skilling is Key to Industry 4.0 Jobs Sustainability

Enterra Insights

Back in 1933, MIT Professor Dugald C. Jackson wrote, “Those who allege that the general introduction of machinery has been … Continued. The post Re-skilling is Key to Industry 4.0 Jobs Sustainability appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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How to Build more Positivity in Your Day: #2

Supply Chain Trend

Ever get caught in negative thoughts? That’s ok, we all do. This is the second post where we explain why positivity matters and give you some tips on how to develop more positivity in your day. When our ancestors were roaming the fields to hunt for food, they had to constantly scan their environment and be prepared for danger at any given moment. They survived by expecting the worse at any point in time and be prepared to fight to survive.

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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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Supply Chain Planning and an Uncertain Economy

Arkieva

The end is nigh; is that a good thing or bad thing? Recent articles have painted a grim picture of an uncertain economy and financial markets in the months to come. Some experts claim we are on the verge of chaos in equity markets, with key indices down over 20%, and bond markets in a panic globally. Dale Davidson, famed economist who predicted the economy collapse of 1999 and 2007 warns, “Don’t imply that a 50% collapse is looming – it’s already at our doorstep.

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1st European Life Sciences Supply Chain Community Conference

Supply Chain Movement

1st European Life Sciences Supply Chain Community Conference. Date: 19 May 2016. Venue: Dolce La Hulpe Brussels (B). Organisation: BSMA. URL: www.bsmaeurope.com/presentation/. The BSMA Europe annual event taking place in Brussels on May 19 th 2016 will be the launch event of the BSMA Europe Community. By bringing life sciences supply chain professionals together, BSMA targets excellence and improvements across the supply chain by fostering innovation and exchanges between peers.

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Driver Digest: Parking Pressures Alleviated

NFI Industries

For truckers, the challenge of finding available parking can be arduous. This isn’t a new problem; in fact, it’s been an issue for truck drivers for years and is now worse than ever before. High freight volumes paired with lower fuel costs has led to more shippers choosing to transport their goods via road, increasing. READ MORE.

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Supply Chain Risk Management & Supply Chain Resilience: Is There a Difference?

Resilinc

I hear the terms supply change risk management (SCRM) and supply chain resilience used interchangeably by industry practitioners, stakeholders, solution providers, and industry analysts alike. So, are we essentially talking about the same thing or do we invoke one term over the other in certain circumstances to convey something different? For all practical purposes, both terms describe the same business discipline and process and, as such, cover the same ground when you break down the concepts i

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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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How to Manage for Supply Chain Success During Major Weather Events

TMC

Delhaize America Shares Best Practices that Achieved Goals During Record-Breaking Storm. This January, the U.S. Northeast was pummeled by the fourth most powerful snowstorm to hit the area in at least 60 years, reported the Associated Press [1]. From Friday, January 22, through Sunday, January 24, Winter Storm Jonas dumped 20 to 30 inches of snow on a multi-state strike zone.

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Integrated Supply Chain – Turkey – 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Integrated Supply Chain – Turkey. Date: 4-5 May 2016. Venue: Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel (TR). Organisation: Integrated Supply Chain. URL: isc-turkey-2016-en.integratedsupplychain.org/. . GROWTH IN A SLOWDOWN: How the new age of the Supply Chain can help Turkish companies outperform the market – and how ignoring it could accelerate their decline. 2015 has been a tough year for Turkey both economically and politically.

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Are Digital Watermarks the Future of Supply Chain Optimization?

AFFLINK

UPC codes have been the gold standard of product tracking and POS transactions for decades. With the proliferation of smartphone technology, even end consumers know to scan barcodes if they want to learn more about a product. But a new partnership between Oregon-based Digimarc and GS1, the company that first developed UPC codes, is pioneering a new solution that promises to enhance everything from supply chain optimization to retail efficiency: digital watermarks.