Kinaxis
DECEMBER 24, 2015
by Jennifer Bell As pointed out by Alexa , Santa does operate one of the most complex supply chains ever imagined. And as important as Mrs. Claus’s role as operations manager is, I’d like to focus on the role of the elves…the unsung heroes. The legend is that the elves furiously make toys all year long, but the reality is that the demand has outstripped the North Pole’s capacity for many years.
Freightos
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Technology changes everything, including Christmas. Whether it’s agile sourcing of hoverboards or finding the perfect gift for the person who has everything, technology is fixing the problem for good. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they visit the Xmas supply chain. Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Live Episode: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 12:00 pm ET. Supply Chain Optimization is a widely-used term in the industry, and while many companies understand its potential to drive cost savings and service improvements, they don’t know where to start or how to justify the investment. In this episode, Derrick Muilenburg, Manager of Optimization Services at LeanLogistics , will discuss four key steps to achieving an optimal transportation network — Benchmarking, Network Modeling, Transpo
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 25, 2015
In yesterday’s article, I cited the editorial staff at The Week, which wrote, “Christians see gift giving as a symbolic … Continued. The post Christmas 2015: Wise Men and Gift Giving appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
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
Kinaxis
DECEMBER 23, 2015
by Alexa Cheater From our family to yours, we wish you a very Happy Holidays! No matter what you’re celebrating, we hope the season brings you lots of joy, laughter, and love. See you all in the New Year! The post Happy Holidays from Everyone at Kinaxis appeared first on The 21st Century Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 22, 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, a quick thank you to all of our readers, followers, and sponsors for another great year of learning and conversation on Talking Logistics. The numbers speak for themselves: 34 episodes produced in 2015, totaling more than 56,800 views and 1,360+ minutes of conversations with thought leaders and newsmakers in the supply chain and logistics industry. 204 posts published on a wide range of timely and important industry topics, including the most comprehensive weekly news ro
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 24, 2015
If you celebrate Christmas, are you wondering what’s resting under your tree this year? Kristen Cloud (@KCloudShelby) reports, “Based on … Continued. The post Twas the Night Before Christmas appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Arkieva
DECEMBER 22, 2015
OK, I confess! I am thinking like a software provider when I use the phrase ‘ROI questions’. Maybe at times it is a discussion among colleagues. It could be that one is talking to oneself regarding the potential benefits of a project. Whatever form it takes, my purpose in this blog is to illustrate how one should go about coming up with the potential benefits of a proposed project.
Resilinc
DECEMBER 21, 2015
In case you haven’t heard, the second annual Global Supply Chain Resiliency Council and Awards Event is just around the corner, set to take place on February 24th, 2016 at The Sheraton Palo Alto. The GSCRC awards program recognizes organizations and individuals that are role models and leaders in driving supply chain resiliency strategy innovation and best practices within their company, supply chain community, and across industries.
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.
Tompkins Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2015
I just received great and very important questions from an editor regarding weather concerns affecting Christmas 2015 delivery. How will today’s updated weather report effect deliveries? The post Weather, Supply Chain, Christmas 2015—Oh My! appeared first on Tompkins International.
Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 23, 2015
In an article entitled “Supply Chain Risk Management Requires a Full-time Effort,” I discussed the difference between chronic and situational … Continued. The post Managing Supply Chain Micro Risks — They are Chronic appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
All Things Supply Chain
DECEMBER 20, 2015
Another year has come and gone, and we here at the ISCO Blog would like to take the opportunity to thank all our readers and guest bloggers for helping our blog grow over the past 12 months.
DELMIA Quintiq
DECEMBER 21, 2015
A recent conversation with a client led us to an interesting question and strangely honest admission: “I don’t know how exact we are.”. If a non-transportation company has its own fleet of trucks/vans, does that company look at all possible ways to optimally use these expensive and fast-depreciating assets? Should it expand its fleet or shrink it? For clarity of this post, let’s exclude companies that outsource their fleet needs to third parties.
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Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 23, 2015
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Enterra Insights
DECEMBER 22, 2015
“To build advantage,” write Andrew Arcuri and Richard Helm, “organizations must do more than just change. They must transform.”[1] That … Continued. The post Digital Enterprise Transformation and the Supply Chain appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 22, 2015
As you may already know, DAT collects data on truck freight transactions, as part of the company's role as the largest provider of load boards and truckload rate data. Perhaps surprisingly, DAT also receives a lot of rail intermodal data, via our daily feeds from 3PLs, carriers and shippers. Most of that data refers to spot market pricing on 53-foot domestic containers.
ModusLink Corporation
DECEMBER 23, 2015
Happy Holidays, Felices Fiestas, 幸せな休日! When you work in as many countries as we do, you learn to say “happy holidays” in quite a few different languages. With winter vacation and the holidays about to begin, we wanted to take a moment to wish all of you – employees, customers, partners, friends, family and other […]. The post Wishing You A Happy Holidays appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
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Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 22, 2015
[This article is brought to you by Slimstock]. As the world’s leading manufacturer of lead-acid batteries, Yuasa’s broad assortment encompasses everything from high performance automotive and motorcycle batteries to reliable industrial and leisure power products. From their manufacturing facilities located in the UK and the Far East, Yuasa supply an international network of distributors with the widest variety of products available in the market.
ToolsGroup
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Note: Due to the holidays, there will be no blog post next week. Since there will be a week off between posts, we wanted to forgo the fluff in most year-end blogs and leave you with a deep philosophical thought to ponder while on your holiday break, and it’s this: Maybe you are doing your demand forecasting completely wrong. OK, to be more precise, there are two equally important outputs of demand forecasting and you may be focusing nearly all your energy on only one, and maybe even the wrong on
DAT Solutions
DECEMBER 24, 2015
Now is the time of year to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. At DAT, we feel truly lucky to serve customers like you. Without the work you do each day, there are no presents to wrap or feasts to prepare. With that in mind, we hope that we have made your work easier in some way this year, and we look forward to bringing you new solutions in 2016!
ModusLink Corporation
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Believe it or not, many businesses are still operating with the mentality that there is no value in a product after it reaches its point of sale. With e-commerce sales climbing to an all-time high this holiday shopping season, and fulfillment centers across the globe struggling to fight shipping delays, the value of an optimal […]. The post How You Can Drive Revenue Through After Sales appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
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Kinaxis
DECEMBER 22, 2015
by Alexa Cheater Does your supply chain enjoy 100% on-time delivery? A workforce with a 0% turnover rate? How about a 100% customer satisfaction rating (at least among the Nice!)? No? Santa’s does. It’s widely believed Santa Claus has the most efficient supply chain in the world. And who am I to argue with a man who can deliver millions of presents all over the world in just one night.
Marianne Hudson
DECEMBER 23, 2015
One of the key rules in business is to develop performance measures to understand your progress and learn from successes and failures. Most angel investors insist that the entrepreneurs they invest in have a vibrant set of metrics from the get-go. Isn’t it funny that most of us angels don’t [.
3PL Insights
DECEMBER 21, 2015
2015 Holiday Shipping Fiasco by Matt Magpantay, Marketing Associate, Evans Distribution Systems Christmas is a week away, and it has the entire world itching in anticipation. Every year, the holiday spirit engulfs the... The post The 2015 Holiday Shipping Fiasco appeared first on 3PL Insights - Warehousing, Transportation, and Logistics.
Logistics Middle East
DECEMBER 21, 2015
Etihad Airways contracts Luggage Logistics to transform the end-to-end baggage management process across the airline?s global airport network.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Tailwind
DECEMBER 24, 2015
Silent Night Silent Night “Hey Brenda.did you get that truck out there for that breakdown? Well, he said it was at the intersection of Van Dyke and Richmond. He was where? Oh.it’s a Refer unit.It’s gone too! I thought it was just the trailer.” Holy Night “What.what happened? Didn’t they use a forklift for it? What was broken?
RFgen
DECEMBER 20, 2015
Warehouse segmentation helps track diverse inventory. As companies grow, individual distribution and warehouse management solutions may prove inadequate. An expanding consumer audience will have diverse needs. Offering products in multiple territories or on different sales channels means businesses need new shipping practices. Many organizations respond to new obstacles by segmenting their supply chain.
Supply Chain Movement
DECEMBER 22, 2015
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