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The agile supply chain is back in trend. But this time it’s for real!

Supply Chain Trend

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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What Is Inventory Replenishment? Definition, Methods, and Best Practices for Online Retailers

ShipBob

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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Essential Skills to Secure Your Place in a Digital Supply Chain Organization

ToolsGroup

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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Megatrends Reshaping Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

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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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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The Reality of Last Mile Delivery Challenges

Talking Logistics

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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The New Normal: Predictions for Retail in 2021

ToolsGroup

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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COVID-19, Manufacturing, and What to Expect in 2021

River Logic

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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Taking a Big Picture View of Supply Chain Networks

Logistics Viewpoints

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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How Green Supply Chain Strategies will help your Company Grow

ivalua

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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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

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

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Winter Alert: Winter Weather Conditions Developing Across Much of the US

GlobalTranz

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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Top Trends in Supply Chain Tech with Charley Dehoney

The Logistics of Logistics

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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Global Supply-Chain Effects of COVID-19 Control Measures

SCM Research

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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VF Corporation: Supply Chain Mapping

Talking Logistics

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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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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Winter Storm Alert: Ice Storms in the Making Across the US

GlobalTranz

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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Predict and Prevent Freight Damage with Ilya Preston

The Logistics of Logistics

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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3 areas of development for Supplier Relationship Management

ivalua

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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Navigating Turbulent Times with a Supply Chain Control Tower

Logistics Viewpoints

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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More Than 40 New Manufacturers Join Configura’s Platform in 2023

More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.

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Supply Chain Maturity Model – Basics You Must Know

SCMDOJO

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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Jason Traff and the Shipwell Story

The Logistics of Logistics

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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Paris 2021 – FR – Effectively Managing. – 3-55pm

ivalua

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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sust[AI]nability

Enterra Insights

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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GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024

Your Roadmap to Smarter Spend Management in 2024 Geopolitical, economic and supply chain challenges will stick around in 2024, but don’t despair. There are strategic opportunities to leverage AI-powered technology and digital toolsets to overcome these hurdles more effectively. GEP experts in nearly two dozen critical categories guide you in the right direction in our annual comprehensive resource — GEP Spend Category Outlook 2024.

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The Logistics of Valentine’s Day at Home

Kuebix

Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love to those closest to us and is the second highest ranking holiday in terms of expected spending. Traditional celebrations include pink and red greeting cards, roses, chocolates and candlelight dinners. While the pandemic has made doing so in person a little more complicated, consumers are still finding ways […].

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Outsource or Keep In-House: How to Make Your Next Package Engineering Project a Reality

CHAINalytics

If the time has come for a revamp of your packaging systems, you may be weighing the pros and cons of outsourcing. Bringing in consultants, especially for the first time, has its own set of considerations. Yet finding the ideal partner can raise your package engineering game quickly and help you realize gains that much … The post Outsource or Keep In-House: How to Make Your Next Package Engineering Project a Reality appeared first on Chainalytics.

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Ivalua NOW 2021 to Showcase How Procurement Can Help Restore Growth and Ensure Business Resilience

ivalua

Ivalua NOW 2021 – Premier event for Procurement & Supply Chain practitioners will showcase latest spend management innovations and extensive line-up of industry leaders . Redwood City, CA. Febrary 9, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the agenda for its marquee event series, Ivalua NOW 2021, which brings thousands of procurement, supply chain and finance leaders together each year.

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Robotic Process Automation in the Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Recent studies have shown organizations are beginning to invest in robotic process automation (RPA) technologies for a wide variety of processes. If you are unfamiliar with the technology, journalist Janet Brice explains, “RPA, also known as ‘smart automation’ or ‘intelligent automation,’ is an umbrella term for advanced software systems that are programmed to perform tasks that previously required human intervention.

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The Art of Consistent Perfect Order Delivery: Smart Order Fulfillment Through Orchestration

Shippers and logistics service providers are pressured to match the “Amazon effect” for fast and efficient service across multiple B2C, B2B, and D2C channels. Perfect order delivery - on-time and in-full at the lowest possible cost – is critical. However, recent surveys of supply chain stakeholders reveal that many don't have the technology necessary to achieve it.

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Using ABC Analysis to Determine Off Balance Inventory

Arkieva

In this blog are some analyses based on the Pareto principle (or as is very commonly referred to as ABC analysis) that one can do in order to determine the alignment of the inventory with the overall needs of the supply chain. Using ABC Analysis to Determine Off Balance Inventory was first posted on February 10, 2021 at 8:01 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Common Photocopier Problems and How to Fix Them!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Maintain a Photocopier! Common photocopier problems article and permission to publish here provided by Daniel Calvin at number1officemachines.com.au. There is no doubt regarding the obvious necessity of a photocopier – you just cannot do without them! Buying a photocopy machine is a big job, like it rightfully should be!

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AMER 2021 – Carter Marshall

ivalua

Carter Marshall. Co-op Program and Special Projects Coordinator, State Procurement Office. Carter recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and started with the Arizona State Procurement Office in early 2019. From his first day working with the Arizona Cooperative program, Carter observed numerous opportunities for improvement behind the scenes of the program and began working to improve the efficiency of both the program and its a

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