Sat.Sep 13, 2014 - Fri.Sep 19, 2014

article thumbnail

Let the Qs Begin

Supply Chain Shaman

'Last week was the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. It was great to see old faces at the kick-off. 110 supply chain leaders attended. I smiled on the week following the conference as the accolades piled up in my inbox. In preparation for the summit, we readied the final report of the work on translating balance sheet results into a methodology to judge Supply Chain Excellence.

article thumbnail

Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility

Kinaxis

'by John Westerveld. Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Over the next several weeks, I’ll outline these issues and discuss some ideas around how to avoid these practices. You can find the previous posts here: Reason #1: Offshoring without getting the full picture.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Use Big Data to Improve Supply Chain Visibility

Talking Logistics

'According to a July 2014 supply chain research study from Accenture focused on Big Data and supply chain risk management, most organizations have high hopes for using big data analytics in their supply chain but many have had challenges in deploying it. In fact, as noted in the study, “97 percent of executives reported having an understanding of how big data analytics can benefit their supply chain, but only 17 percent reported having already implemented analytics in one or more supply chain fu

Big Data 250
article thumbnail

Next generation supply chains: the inside story

DELMIA Quintiq

'According to PWC’s Global Supply Chain Survey (2013), the next generation of supply chains will be ‘efficient, fast and tailored’. What the survey failed to mention was that these supply chains are also going to seem chaotic – at least from the inside. I think we can all agree that the world has speeded up. As that PWC survey noted, ‘… customers are tightening their requirements in terms of throughput time and perfect-order delivery while demanding continuous reductions in supply chain costs.’.

article thumbnail

Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

article thumbnail

What is ‘integrated business planning’ and what does it mean for my supply chain?

The Network Effect

'In earlier posts I’ve explained why existing enterprise management solutions are limited ( hint: it’s stale data ), and why I believe that the new generation of cloud platforms will enable a new kind of ‘social’ supply chain that looks and operates very differently from what we are used to today. For example, many of the major challenges for companies today are related to process and measurement.

More Trending

article thumbnail

FMCG Humour: Supply Chain Communication Clarity

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

'The United States of America, the US of A, Uncle Sam and the land of the three. No, not a typo but three visits to USA by yours truly, that is. Two for business and one for pleasure but you cannot visit there without having fun even if it is after a bit of a boring day discussing the details of how to make better soap. While I have many great memories from the trips there is something humorous that always stands out from each visit.

article thumbnail

Additive Manufacturing: Hype or Hope for U.S. Manufacturing? Part 2

Enterra Insights

'In Part 1 of this two-part series, I focused on the opinions of three experts in the field of 3-D … Continued The post Additive Manufacturing: Hype or Hope for U.S. Manufacturing? Part 2 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

article thumbnail

Why pharma companies are building direct sales channels to the end-consumer

The Network Effect

'Many companies in the pharmaceuticals sector are facing a challenge; they must decide if, when, and to what extent they should develop a direct-distribution channel to the end consumer. Sales of products in the OTC category have been growing faster than other pharmaceutical products in the past few years. Products catering to the consumer desire for private health monitoring are emerging; for example smartphone apps and add-on devices allow testing and digital recording of blood sugar values f

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (September 15-19, 2014)

Talking Logistics

'Are you attending the CSCMP Annual Global Conference next week? If so, let’s connect. I’d welcome the opportunity to meet with supply chain executives to discuss your research questions and objectives for the coming year, and with technology companies and 3PLs to get an update on your products and services. It’s clear from this week’s long list of news that the pace of change and innovation in supply chain management continues to accelerate.

article thumbnail

Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

article thumbnail

Vanilla Sourcing in Madagascar

SCM Research

'In a previous post, I demonstrated how Symrise creates added value beyond corporate boundaries by closely collaborating with vanilla farmers in Madagascar. Watch the following video, which highlights this approach from the perspective of Unilever, a buyer of Symrise’s aromatic compounds. The case is also included in an article I have written about the interface between SCM and CSR.

article thumbnail

Additive Manufacturing: Hype or Hope for U.S. Manufacturing? Part 1

Enterra Insights

'Almost every day a new article about 3-D printing (or additive manufacturing) is published. Some pundits believe that 3-D printing … Continued The post Additive Manufacturing: Hype or Hope for U.S. Manufacturing? Part 1 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

article thumbnail

4 Features of an Improving Supply Chain

MIT Supply Chain

'Technology could improve New York’s taxi system. How does a supply chain keep on improving in a changing competitive environment? There is no single answer, but two key elements in the quest for continuous improvement are technology and talent. Technology appears to be developing at a faster rate that it can be adopted and absorbed by organizations.

article thumbnail

#15 in 15 years ….not bad! NC State breaks into the Gartner Supply Chain Program Rankings

Supply Chain View from the Field

'A new Gartner 2014 Top US Supply Chain MBA Program Rankings report of top supply chain MBA programs within the United States came out yesterday – with the NC State Jenkins MBA and the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative making the list for the first time ever! NC State came in at #15, not only breaking into the list, but also achieving a very respectable ranking.

Gartner 92
article thumbnail

AI-Enabled Robotics Software for Manufacturing Automation: Speeding Time-to-Value

Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

article thumbnail

Turkish Special Supply Chain Movement

Supply Chain Movement

'Contents Turkish Special Supply Chain Movement. 7 | Election Supply Chain Professional Turkey 2014. The Most Influential Supply Chain Professionals of Turkey will be elected for the first time during a gala dinner at the Suada Club on 17th September 2014. The jury of very experienced academics and experts have determined several categories in which the nominated projects of the candidates fall.

article thumbnail

Digital Path to Purchase Dominates Early Stages of Retail

Enterra Insights

'“Consumer packaged goods companies are at a tipping point,” writes Karlene Lukovitz. “Those that implement effective digital game plans now … Continued The post Digital Path to Purchase Dominates Early Stages of Retail appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

article thumbnail

Merchandise Planning vs. Pricing and Markdowns: A Discussion with Paula Rosenblum on Retail Blind Spots

BlueYonder

'In recent “Blind Spot” research on softlines, hardlines and grocery retailers, Paula Rosenblum, managing partner of Retail Systems Research (RSR), found that retailers seem to be obsessed with pricing and markdown solutions while not appreciating the value of good merchandising systems in solving the underlying inventory issues. Supply Chain Nation interviewed Rosenblum to get her insights on this important research.

article thumbnail

Notes from ProcureCon Indirect West at the Wigwam in Phoenix Arizona

Supply Chain View from the Field

'Had a great time today speaking at the ProcureCon conference in Phoenix today, and spent a good deal of time talking to a number of the different solutions providers in the vendor area. I was amazed at the speed and convenience of the technical solutions emerging in the procurement area, based on the discussions I had with the individuals present. For example, a discussion with Anu Gardiner at Docusign opened up my eyes to the technology involved in signing contracts.

Phoenix 84
article thumbnail

Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore

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

article thumbnail

Aya??n?z? yorgan?n?za göre uzat?n… – Cut your coat…

Supply Chain Movement

'Haz?rgiyim imalatç?s? Narkonteks Yönetim Kurulu Ba?kan? Toygar Narbay ve Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi Tolga Narbay ile bir röportaj. An interview with Toygar Narbay, Chairman of the Board at clothing manufacturer Narkonteks. Aya??n?z? yorgan?na göre uzatman?z, küresel haz?r giyim pazar?nda Türk tekstil endüstrisine güçlü bir ün kazand?rmaktad?r. Toygar Narbay ve Tolga Narbay, Narkonteks’in büyüme hikâyesini ve Türkiye’nin ilerleyen tekstil endüstrisinde bulunman?

article thumbnail

SOHAR launches Environmental Management Programme

Logistics Middle East

'SOHAR keen to instill environmental concepts across the supply chain.

article thumbnail

Merchandise Planning vs. Pricing and Markdowns: A Discussion with Paula Rosenblum on Retail Blind Spots

BlueYonder

'In recent “Blind Spot” research on softlines, hardlines and grocery retailers, Paula Rosenblum, managing partner of Retail Systems Research (RSR), found that retailers are struggling with underperforming inventory and people issues. In Part I of this series , Rosenblum discussed retailers’ obsession with pricing and markdown solutions, while not appreciating the value of good merchandising.

article thumbnail

Retail Consolidation: Your Answer to Reducing Complexity in Retail Deliveries

CH Robinson Transportfolio

'Your business needs to keep products in front of customers in order to succeed. A consistent, reliable less than truckload (LTL) process can make all the difference in your speed to market—a critical component to minimizing out of stock product, getting your goods in customers’ hands, and minimizing or eliminating retailer chargebacks. Unfortunately, LTL shipments can be complicated, and a strategy that requires the transportation of LTL loads to retailers with multiple distribution centers (DC

Retail 54
article thumbnail

From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

article thumbnail

Merhaba

Supply Chain Movement

'Nas?ls?n? Ben Türkçe ö?reniyorum. I’m currently learning Turkish. But for me, as a Dutchman, it would still be a little too difficult to write this introduction in Turkish, so instead I’ve chosen to use English – the global language of business. This is the new magazine Supply Chain Movement for the Turkish market. After seeking advice from a number of Turkish supply chain directors we decided to publish the magazine in English, because supply chain management is so internationally oriented and

Turkey 84
article thumbnail

How a WMS helps 3PLs stand out in a multi-channel marketplace

Logistics Viewpoints

'The growth of online shopping, direct-to-consumer shipping, and multi-channel distribution demands have led to big changes in the 3PL industry – to the point where many industry observers, such as Robert Bowman in a recent article for Forbes, noted that the number of 3PLs overall is shrinking due to a rising trend of mergers and […].

3PL 254
article thumbnail

[WHITE PAPER] A Guide to the Warehouse Metrics Supply Chain Execs Should Track

Veridian Solutions

Metrics, sometimes referred to as key performance indicators (KPls), data, insights, or analytics, provide a glimpse into the universe of your warehouse management system (WMS) and operation. Tracking the right warehouse metrics is comparable to using binoculars to gain insight into your processes. Big data also increases the importance of metrics in the modern warehouse.

Metrics 40
article thumbnail

Nestlé: Improving global supply chain visibility

Global Trade Management

'Nestlé has implemented a cost-effective solution for real-time monitoring of thousands of container movements around the globe each year. The system has significantly increased supply chain visibility bringing a number of operational, strategic and financial benefits. IGD SupplyChainAnalysis.

article thumbnail

From Basic to Brilliant: Early Optimization of Material and Transport Planning

Explore how a global manufacturing organization steadily advanced its supply chain maturity – starting with basic transportation management and evolving towards a fully integrated, optimization-driven planning approach. Get an inside look at a multi-year 4PL collaboration journey, culminating in the implementation of 4flow TORO to unlock the full potential of early optimization in material and transportation planning.

article thumbnail

Stratejik nakliye optimizasyonu için zihin haritas? – Mindmap for strategic transport optimisation

Supply Chain Movement

'Nakliyenin mü?teri memnuniyeti d???nda maliyet e?ilimleri, esneklik ve sürdürülebilirlik üzerinde de sahip oldu?u büyük etki ?irketler taraf?ndan gittikçe daha çok fark ediliyor. Nakliye optimizasyonu ise bu alanlarda e?siz yenilik f?rsatlar? sunuyor. Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi güzergah? belirlemek için ileri planlama yaz?l?m?n?n uluslararas? tedarikçisi olan Ortec›in yard?

article thumbnail

Using a Transportation Management System to Resolve Capacity Issues

Logistics Viewpoints

'MercuryGate’s User Conference 2014 was in New Orleans last week. MercuryGate, of course, is a best of breed provider of transportation management systems (TMS). At a conference sponsored by a TMS supplier, you would expect much of the talk to center on the freight savings that can be achieved with a TMS; and this was […].

article thumbnail

Why Are Companies Replacing Their TMS?

Talking Logistics

'I’ve been researching the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) market for over 16 years, and a few years ago I noticed a trend: early adopters replacing their TMS solutions. It started with companies looking to replace their old client-server applications (based on outdated architectures) with more modern, web-based solutions that were easier to scale and integrate.

Company 204