Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
'In the supply chain, the questions do not change; but the answers do. Quote from a Supply Chain Leader at a Conference in Europe. Yesterday, Peter Bolstorff, Executive Director, APICS Supply Chain Council, called to discuss the use of the Supply Chain Index by APICS to measure supply chain improvement. Peter is one of the nicest guys that I know, and I am glad to see him at the council.
GlobalTranz
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights.
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Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'Now more so than ever, corporations understand the tremendous impact logistics and transportation can have on their overall business performance and are taking meaningful strides to optimize their supply chain operations. While some organizations have the human capital, industry depth and expertise, and IT infrastructure to manage their transportation on an insourced basis, a majority do not.
Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'by John Westerveld I’ve had the opportunity over the past few weeks to investigate how many companies perform their Master Planning practices, and in the process do a pile of thinking about the Master Scheduling role. My conclusion is that if your company is running smoothly, you need to stop what you are doing right now and hug your Master Scheduler.
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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
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
'This morning, my mailbox was bombarded with the news of tentative agreement of the settlement of the nine-month labor conflict between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
SCM Research
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'The German Academic Association for Business Research (VHB) is about to publish JOURQUAL 3 , a journal ranking based on the ratings of more than 1,100 VHB members. A-graded SCM journals are: Production and Operations Management and Journal of Operations Management. Several SCM journals received the grade B, including: International Journal of Production Economics , International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management , Journal of Supply Chain Management , Journal of Busines
Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'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! In this interview, hear Kathyleen Beveridge, director of sales operations with Qualcomm discuss “What’s Wrong With Traditional S&OP?
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
'The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) reached a tentative new 5-year agreement late on Friday, so the West Coast ports resumed full operations this past weekend. But there’s little time to celebrate. It will take two to six months for supply chains to get back to normal, and some industries will suffer permanent losses, especially farmers.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'There is growing concern about the global effects of climate change, even among climate change skeptics. Last year was the … Continued The post Climate Change and Supply Chain Risk Management appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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.
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'Probably sitting at number two in the most popular excuses offered when FMCG sales did not happen as planned is parallel or grey trade. Without doubt greys, “passing off” and counterfeits can have an impact on FMCG sales but I was surprised how they only became significant when sales bonus targets were not achieved. Sales not going too well? Drum up a story about greys flooding the markets.
Kinaxis
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
'by Melissa Clow A huge congratulations goes out to Manik Sharma , our vice president of industry strategy and innovation, for being named a 2015 Provider ‘Pro to Know’ by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine. We couldn’t be prouder to have Sharma join the growing list of Kinaxis executives who have received this coveted award. It comes as no surprise to anyone who knows him that Sharma is being recognized for his dedication to ensuring customer success.
Freightos
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
Freight is changing. Routes are changing. East-West global trade is on the decline, being replaced by more complicated trade networks that merge seamlessly between developing and developed countries. Technology is changing. Beyond expanding trade, which grew at 2.1% in 2013, rising costs are pushing for more efficiency, whether by cutting operating costs with improved technology.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'According to a 2014 study commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and conducted by the University of Maryland’s … Continued The post Investing in Infrastructure is Investing in the Future appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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SCM Research
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'The UK-based Association of Business Schools (ABS) has published its Academic Journal Guide. It is the successor of the often criticized Academic Journal Quality Guide. And this is how the new Guide ranks supply chain management journals: The only grade 4* (“excellent”) journal is: Journal of Operations Management. Other “top journals” (grade 4) are: International Journal of Operations & Production Management and Production and Operations Management.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
'What can you do with 102 inches of snow? You can bottle it and sell it, like one entrepreneur is doing. Or you can build an 8’3” Red Sox snowman like my kids did last weekend, which might still be there by the time our Little League season starts in April. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Target Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $25 for Online Orders.
DELMIA Quintiq
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'If you want to find out what’s new in automotive logistics, there’s one place to be – the Automobile Logistics Forum. Held in Leipzig again this year, the event was attended by decision-makers from top OEMs, suppliers and logistics service providers. So, what was this year’s hot topic? How can technology provide transparency and collaboration, and support forecasting?
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
'In KPMG’s 2014 Global Manufacturing Outlook report, Jeff Dobbs, KPMG’s Global Sector Chair for Industrial Manufacturing, wrote, “The challenges of … Continued The post Manufacturing is Still Critical for a Healthy Economy appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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MIT Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'Brazilian truckers are adapting to new regulations. Regulatory change is a two-way street for companies: it can be disruptive while forcing a review of accepted practices that sheds new light on operational efficiency. This is what happened to PepsiCo Brazil when the Brazilian government introduced new rules that limit truck driver working hours. A study triggered by the change indicated how the company can adapt to the new rules, and provided fresh insights into the pros and cons of using priv
Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
'There is a lot of valuable data within the confines of your freight yard, which can be captured and leveraged to improve supply chain logistics efficiency. Often forgotten (as the focus tends to favor TMS and WMS applications) are the myriad ways in which improved visibility and control of assets on the yard can affect key performance indicators such as lead times, OS&D claims, equipment availability, dock door scheduling and many more.
Supply Chain Movement
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'Contents Supply Chain Movement 16 – 2015 Q1. Publishing date: 27 February 2015. 6 | News & Background. Jungheinrich aiming for Europe’s number 1 position. Winners of last quarter: Lalamove and UberCARGO. Loser of last quarter: Philips. Our supply-chain future: fair sharing – column. 11 | Snapshots Roundtables Supply Chain Movement. With Oracle on 31 October 2014.
Enterra Insights
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'You might have heard the term “Christmas Creep” as it applies to retailers who start prepping their stores with Christmas … Continued The post Preparing Your Supply Chain for the 2015 Holidays appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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Supply Chain View from the Field
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
'Joydeep Ganguly from Biogen Ide c spoke in my Supply Chain Relationships class last week, and shared his insights on how Biogen’s supply chain evolved. Since graduating from the NC State Jenkins MBA program in 2006, Joydeep Ganguly has risen through the ranks at Biogen Idec – the world’s oldest independent biotechnology company and the largest biotech employer in North Carolina.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
'6 Steps to an Optimized Oil and Gas Supply Chain. With multiple freight handoffs, service gaps, and surging demands, global ceramic proppant manufacturers have one of the most complex supply chains in the oil and gas industry. But certain innovations in transportation and logistics are enabling these shippers to plan more effectively and manage risk.
RFgen
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
CBS recently reported the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled hundreds of products after traces of peanut were found in cumin spice. The production gaffe could potentially cause severe or even life-threatening ailments to those with peanut allergies. These types of undeclared allergens are a primary driver in major domestic food recalls. The FDA is now warning all those with peanut allergies to avoid cumin and any products that contain the spice.
Logistics Middle East
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
'Programme supports Abu Dhabi Government?s 2030 Vision to improve access to finance for suppliers and strengthen the supply chain.
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3PL Insights
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'The West Coast Ports’ Crippling Congestion by Matt Magpantay, Evans Distribution Systems After brokering a new deal earlier this week, West Coast ports are back in production. The development has alleviated the shipping... The post The West Coast Ports’ Crippling Congestion appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
Supply Chain Digest
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
'Agreement at West Coast Will not Reduce Backlog Anytime Soon, Robots May be Killing Job Creation, Oil Inventories are Surging, Sure to Keep Prices Low, ATA Freight Index Hits All Time High'
RFgen
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
CBS recently reported the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled hundreds of products after traces of peanut were found in cumin spice. The production gaffe could potentially cause severe or even life-threatening ailments to those with peanut allergies. These types of undeclared allergens are a primary driver in major domestic food recalls. The FDA is now warning all those with peanut allergies to avoid cumin and any products that contain the spice.
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