Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'“What did you learn?” asked the client. I smiled and reflected. It was a thought-provoking question. The ROI study on supply chain planning was completed. We were reviewing the data that is showcased in the blog post Three Questions People are Afraid to Ask. The data is clear: best-of-breed supply chain planning solutions are faster to implement, have a better ROI and yield higher satisfaction than planning systems from ERP providers.
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
'Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'When referring to supply chain resilience, the causes of disruption vary widely in scale and emphasize the unpredictability and severity of the events. We know transportation plays an important role in the supply chain – it’s the line in a flow diagram between the little buildings and smoke stacks – and transportation disruptions happen on a daily basis.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'Last year’s holiday shopping season could be described as “rough.” An estimated two million packages were delivered late, which really doesn’t make for a happy customer. The reasons were two-fold. First, there was a huge jump in last minute orders that shippers were simply unprepared for, and therefore were unable to get out on time. […].
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Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
'Misnomer (n): A wrong name. The misuse of a term or name. Merriam-Webster Dictionary. I am a supply chain gal. I work with many organizations on their supply chain strategies. One of the important lessons I have learned in my lifetime of doing this work is to never be afraid to ask what a term means … especially when everyone in the room is comfortable.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
'Live Epsiode: Friday, November 14, 2014 at 12:00 ET. There has been a significant resurgence of the U.S. oil and gas industry in recent years, and U.S. is now second leading producer of oil (behind Saudi Arabia). Based on the current trends, North America could rival OPEC in oil and production. This growth along with the complexities found in the oil and gas industry can create significant transportation and logistics challenges.
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'The need for track and trace capabilities in industries such as food and beverage, manufacturing or automotive industries is obvious: the threat of contamination or recalls impacts public safety, and the responses to those events are highly regulated. Organizations need to know what goes into their products and their location at all times. But increasingly, […].
SCM Research
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'“Certification programs have their merits and their limitations. With the growing availability of social media, analytics tools, and supply chain data, a smarter set of solutions could soon be possible”, as Robert Handfield and I argue in our paper, just published in Supply Chain Management Review. We believe that an evolution from company thinking to supply chain thinking will now help to make businesses more socially responsible: “Traditional solutions that focus just on a b
Kinaxis
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
'by CJ Wehlage I recently attended the Ventana Research Technology Innovation Awards that were held in October. The the awards distinguish pioneers that have developed clear visionary and transformative technology. On behalf of Kinaxis, I was proud to accept the Technology Innovation award in the category of Operational Leadership. In our recent news release on the win, Trevor Miles said the following: “The operational core of a business is its supply chain.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'What do the Germany World Cup Team and the Boston Red Sox have in common? That was my opening question to the executives attending last month’s Elemica reveal 2014 Conference in Frankfurt. The answer: Both teams illustrate that past performance is no guarantee of future results. The German team overcame disappointments in 2006 and 2010 to win the World Cup this year, while favorites Spain (the defending champion) and Brazil (the host country) were humbled by the competition.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'My aging Toyota Land Cruiser is about to clock up an impressive 300,000km on roads that are of variable and low quality. Luckily, the car is built like a tank and comes with bull bars on the front or what I like to call a “Dacia Catcher”. (Dacia as in Thatcher not Dacia as in Facia; will Captain Slow of Top Gear ever learn?). Now is the time I have to get the car ready for the bi-annual roadworthiness inspection and this year I thought I would change the servicing garage.
The Network Effect
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'Today’s logistics customers demand flexibility and visibility. In a recent survey based on interviews with 62 international supply chain executives as well as over 1800 respondents from the logistics and manufacturing industry found that the top priority for logistics managers was “meeting customer expectations” followed by “on-time delivery”. Many of the respondents noted that customers can change delivery orders based on 10 days or less, and a majority indicated that that this window can be
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'I was attending the Zycus Horizons 2014 conference at Amelia Island today, listening to speakers. In addition to the procurement executives, I also got to meet Captain Dick Phillips, the captain of note in the film “Captain Phillips” We had a chance to talk about his experience, and he also presented to the group about the incredible experience he went through.
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'There’s been a lot of press lately about the business relationship between Apple and GT Advanced Technologies (“GTAT”), which started when GTAT unexpectedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early October. The most recent revelations came a couple of weeks ago when Daniel Squiller, the COO of GTAT, filed a declaration with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of New Hampshire.
Enterra Insights
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'“Farsighted companies have started to recognize that their next wave of growth [in emerging market countries] will come by fundamentally … Continued The post Doing Big Business in Emerging Markets often Means Thinking Small appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
CHAINalytics
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'By Tom Cisewski | Principal, Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Design Centers of Excellence are “hot” right now, offering companies the possibility of staying ahead of the competition by making Supply Chain Design a core competency. According to Gartner, “Supply Chain Centers of Excellence are critical enablers of success in Supply Chains.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'Sustainable supply chains climb the corporate agenda as a consequence of increased market demand.This is the key finding from an international survey conducted by DNV GL and the research institute GFK Eurisko on more than 2,160 professionals from businesses in different sectors in Europe, The Americas and Asia. “With globalization and the increase in the number of intermediaries, a secure and defendable supply chain is important in order to avoid disruptions that can affect business performance
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Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'Live Episode: Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 12:00 ET. What kind of insights and benefits can shippers, 3PLs, and universities obtain if they worked together on supply chain research projects? How do you define and select the projects to work on? What role does each party play in the process? What is the best way to communicate the research results to the supply chain community?
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'I was in Houston yesterday evening, speaking to a large group of procurement executives at a roundtable held by KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Group, at the fabulous Brennan’s restaurant on Smith Street. The event was sponsored by Coupa, one of the leading providers of software, and several of the Coupa executives from the Houston area and from California were present.
MIT Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'It is now possible for cybercriminals to take control of a vessel’s GPS system. The recent cyber attacks and security breaches at Target and Home Depot drew executives’ attention to the vulnerability of their companies to this type of crime. The incidents exposed some 40 million and 56 million credit cards respectively, and in the case of Home Depot, occurred despite the company’s best efforts to protect the firm.
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'Business Continuity Institute research has exposed the high costs that businesses are facing as a result of supply chain disruptions in this increasingly interconnected world. Nearly a quarter of businesses suffered from disruptions within the past year that cost in excess of €1 million, with many of these not having sufficient insurance to cover those losses.
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BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'In September, SCM World released its annual Chief Supply Chain Officer Report based on its survey of over 1,000 supply chain executives across all industries and geographies. Supply Chain Nation sat down with Kevin O’Marah, Chief Content Officer for SCM World, to discuss four key findings of the study. In Part I O’Marah explained how companies must embrace uncertainty in today’s volatile world.
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'As more data becomes available in the grocery and retail environment, organizations are re-thinking their supply chain processes to drive increased automation, improved performance, and increased inventory turns. They are also re-thinking the design of their supply chains, thinking about how much of their product goes through distribution centers, distributed to stores, or shipped directly from suppliers to store locations.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Gartner DC Model Points to Level of WMS Functionality Required, Comes with Complimentary Report for Completing 8th Annual Gartner SCDigest Supply Chain Survey'
Supply Chain Movement
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'14th Annual Cool Chain & Temperature Controlled Logistics Europe. Date: 26-29 January 2015. Venue: Messe Frankfurt Venue GmbH, Frankfurt am Main – Germany. Organiser: IQPC. URL: www.coolchaineurope.com . Europe’s Biggest and Longest-Running Gathering of Life Sciences Logistics, Supply Chain & QA Professionals. Cool Chain & Temperature Controlled Logistics Europe is coming to Frankfurt, Germany!
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BlueYonder
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Last month JDA teamed up with IndustryWeek and Altera Corporation to present a Webcast on the topic of supply chain segmentation titled: One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Altera’s Supply Chain Segmentation Journey to Profitable Growth. I’d like to point out a few highlights from the webcast that are useful for today’s manufacturing and distribution supply chain professionals.
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'“Luxury is a necessity that begins when necessity ends.” – Coco Chanel. In this blog, I review the new book “Sustainable Luxury” by Gardetti and Torres. Most people who buy a luxury product, whether it is a Gucci purse, an Armani suit, a Dolce & Gabana dress, or a pair of Ferragamo loafers, rarely stop to think about whether the product was made by a sustainable supply chain.
Supply Chain Digest
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Amazon Looking for Drone Engineers in Cambridge, UK, Google and Its Robotic Karate Kid, Nat Gas Truck Sales to Rise, but More Slowly, US and China Climate Accord Impact Overstated'
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