Supply Chain Trend

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

My mum used to say that if you wait long enough, the same things will come back in to fashion. I suppose that is also true when you blog long enough about supply chain. In 2012 I wrote a short blog about demand driven & agile supply chains , which seems to be all the hype back then. Some of the quotes I picked up from social media then; ‘ you have to be agile to survive in today’s global competitive environment ’ and ‘ you’re agile or you’re dead!’.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

After hours of searching online, you finally find the product you’ve been looking for only to find out it’s out of stock. It’s a huge let down, and it’s a lost sale for the merchant. Even if the product is temporarily out of stock, it will take much longer to fulfill and ship. 34% of businesses ship orders late due to items being out of stock at time of purchase.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Industry 4.0 is knocking on the door of every logistics business in the world. As a professional, securing your place in any supply chain organization entails developing the supply chain skills needed to ride this global wave into supply chain digital transformation. As Spinnaker SCS group vice president George Fowler explained in our ‘Be Ready for Anything’ podcast , one of the keys for supply chains to withstand remarkable business disruptions is through implementing strategic digital transfo

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Booming Ecommerce is a Megatrend; AMR last mile delivery is one potential solution. ARC is getting ready for our Supply Chain Forum on February 16 th and 17 th. I was originally scheduled to speak. But we ended up with a good problem. We have so many good, high level executives speaking, we canned my speech ( Forum Agenda ). End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free.

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

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The end-to-end supply chain encompasses many logistics functions, but the rise of e-commerce, especially over the past year due to the pandemic, has put an intense spotlight on last mile delivery. What makes last mile delivery so challenging? How has the pandemic transformed this process? What will separate the leaders from the laggards in winning. Read more The Reality of Last Mile Delivery Challenges.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In episode six of Be Ready for Anything, ToolsGroup’s Pre-Sales Manager for Europe, Birger Klinke, talks about what retailers should expect in 2021 and how they can leverage probabilistic forecasting and automation to adjust to a changing marketplace. Check out the video below. Or listen and follow on Spotify. Transcript. This podcast was designed for video or audio enjoyment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

I recently read a thought-provoking report with several predictions about the future of supply chain technology. As I read through it, I was struck by a glaring dichotomy: Supply chain organizations are expected to double down on artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and various digital supply chain technologies — and yet the report predicts that “through 2023, less than 5% [emphasis mine] of control-tower-like deployments will fulfill their end-to-end potential.”.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

What time is it? Is it time yet? It’s time for this, time for that This time, last time, next time Is there a next time? No overtime, no timeouts,no snooze button to press Borrowed time, wasted time Tik tok, tik tok, tik Time’s up, time to go, I’m out of time. — In this. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 12, 2021).

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River Logic

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In 2020, manufacturing took a huge hit as a result of the constraints around COVID-19. In April 2020, year-on-year output dropped by nearly 20%. Since then, there's been a dramatic recovery, although November 2020 figures are still 3.7% lower than those from November 2019. On the other hand, the October and November 2020 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is higher than any time since 2018, indicating a pent-up demand for manufacturing.

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Advertiser: GEP

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

Supply Chain Strategy

ivalua

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

What are Green Supply Chain Strategies? A recent survey that Ivalua did in the UK, “ Gaining the green view, How smart procurement can kick-start sustainability initiatives ” showed that 87% of UK businesses see “greener” supply chains as a competitive advantage. This may seem applicable for businesses where their business model is focused around promoting their green credentials, such as Everlane , who promote their green credentials strongly, such as moving all cotton production t

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Over the years, cost and efficiency ruled the supply chain agenda. In light of the global pandemic, resiliency and business continuity come to the fore for the C-suite across many businesses and industries. The Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) has gained prominence as organizations tackle the disruption and prepare for a post-COVID world. At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Last year, we asked our Indago members about their supply chain mapping experience and capabilities. As expected, our members have the most visibility to the physical locations of their Tier 1 supplier facilities, with 91% saying they know where ALL or MOST of them are located. In contrast, only 17% said they know where ALL. Read more VF Corporation: Supply Chain Mapping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Top Trends in Supply Chain Tech with Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney and Joe Lynch discuss the top trends in supply chain tech. Charley is an entrepreneur, executive, and investor in companies that are transforming the logistics and supply chain with technology. About Charley Dehoney. Charley Dehoney is a growth-focused executive, board member, and investor, with more than 17 years of experience at the intersection of transportation and technology.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

UPDATE: 02.15.21. According to weather.com, “more than 2 million Texas homes and businesses were without power Monday morning as record-breaking cold and Winter Storm Uri extended an icy grip across the central United States.” Winter weather continues to impact multiple U.S. states and parts of northern Mexico. Here are the latest updates from across the GlobalTranz network: Authorities are reporting road closures due to dangerous driving conditions and multiple crashes on roadways throughout th

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Infor Nexus Solution. There is a new generation of control towers, far more robust than what we have seen in the past. Covid-19 has served to highlight just how important supply chain agility is. The key building blocks for the modern supply chain control tower includes data from key supply chain partners, robust supply planning, and a master data management/data harmonization layer that helps to normalize the data and can then feed accurate data to the planning engine or team members.

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SCM Research

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Among the numerous SCM articles that appeared in 2020, one was particularly popular: Global Supply-Chain Effects of COVID-19 Control Measures by Guan et al. (2020). The authors “analyse the supply-chain effects of a set of idealized lockdown scenarios, using the latest global trade modelling framework”. This model is an extension of the so-called ARIO model, which is often used in the literature to simulate how negative shocks propagate throughout the economy.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

There are quite a few supply chain maturity models. These models attempt to drive best practices in Supply Chain Management. One basic idea behind the supply chain maturity model is that increased supply chain maturity will lead to improved supply chain performance, which in turn will lead to improved financial performance. But we all know. Continue reading.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

A severe ice storm is causing significant disruption from Texas to Virginia, with Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and parts of Missouri and Illinois expected to face this storm system's most substantial impact. CNN reports that an estimated 6.5 million people are at risk of possible power outages, with over 80,000 customers across Kentucky and West Virginia already without power as of Thursday morning.

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

European warehouse demand surges as e-commerce giants Amazon, Alibaba snap up space The Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating the growth of e-commerce, including cross-border online sales between Chinese sellers and European…

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Predict and Prevent Freight Damage with Ilya Preston. Ilya Preston and Joe Lynch discuss ways to predict and prevent freight damage. Freight damage is not only expensive and upsetting to customers, but it is also ridiculously hard to figure out where, when, and how it occurred. Ilya’s company, Paxafe creates sensors that enable companies to determine when, where, and how shipments were damaged.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? The shortages of certain products that we have experienced (gloves, masks, tests, gel etc.) in the first half of 2020 due to the explosion in global demand and broken supply chains have highlighted the key role suppliers play, as well a

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Kuebix

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When it comes to efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and other drugs, the pharmaceutical supply chain is falling short.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Jason Traff and the Shipwell Story. Joe Lynch and Jason Traff discuss Jason’s entrepreneurial journey and the Shipwell. Jason is the Co-founder of Shipwell, a cloud-based transportation management software company. About Jason Traff. Jason Traff is the President and Co-founder of Shipwell , a cloud-based TMS solution based in Austin, TX that is transforming the supply chain industry by replacing opaque and manual processes through a tech-enabled, fully connected logistics ecosystem with more tha

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Gérer efficacement les données, les risques et la performances des fournisseurs. Etablir un environnement où les informations sont échangées de façon digitale entre acheteurs et fournisseurs et où les processus sont interconnectés est devenu essentiel à la bonne gestion des Achats et de la Supply Chain. L’intégration de ces processus aux canaux d’information permet des communications instantanées, ciblées qui permettent de prendre des décisions rapides et éclairées et d’anticiper les

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Prophetic Technology

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

How do we use digital technologies to face the pandemic?

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All Things Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Living in a world of disruptions, supply chain management professionals know that many processes have become more fragile over the last few years.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Climate change is becoming a hot topic (pun intended) in many corporate boardrooms. Companies are beginning to understand the negative impacts climate change can wreak on their business. They are also beginning to understand how their reputation can be negatively affected if they fail to do their part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change.

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