My Office Apps
JULY 31, 2019
What to Think About When Selecting an ERP System. When companies start thinking about acquiring a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, they typically assess their activities, processes, and evaluate their current resources. This is a good starting point, but much more needs to be considered when selecting an ERP system. What to consider when selecting an ERP system?
The Smart Software
AUGUST 1, 2019
Once a customer is ready to implement software for demand planning and/or inventory optimization, they need to connect the analytics software to their corporate data stream.This provides information on item demand and supplier lead times, among other things. We extract the rest of the data from the ERP system itself, which provides metadata such as each item’s location, unit cost, and product group.
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Clear Spider
AUGUST 1, 2019
Today, mobile apps are creating a more user-friendly, seamless, and fluid experience, with many different interactions. It is estimated that the number of mobile phone users is expected to reach 5 billion in 2019. Because of this, retailers have to focus on the customers experience and their journeys when online. With the many interruptions, it is very easy for shoppers to get distracted from an […].
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 30, 2019
What is Digital Transformation? A digital transformation requires that companies transform their decision-making processes with technology to enhance customer experience and employee productivity and ultimately improve business performance. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things, and virtual reality can aid in this transformation.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Talking Logistics
JULY 29, 2019
Which risks do you believe supply chain professionals need to plan for more effectively moving forward? We asked members of our Indago research community that question back in May. Twenty high-level leaders from a diverse set of companies and industries responded to the survey (45% Director-level and above, 60% from $1B+ companies in Food & Read more Plan Effectively For These Supply Chain Risks.
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Logility
JULY 31, 2019
Supply chain is a dynamic field that demands top talent across a wide breadth of disciplines. Currently, for every three candidates found, eight jobs go unfulfilled, (see Supply & Demand Chain Executive , Training or Development ). It is projected that by 2020 the number of supply chain jobs will grow 26 percent. Thankfully, the supply chain is quickly gaining momentum at the university level around the world.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 29, 2019
Retailers face some tough dilemnas. Growing SKU counts drive worse on-shelf availability. Growing reliance on direct store delivery holds fulfillment costs down, but DSD suppliers goals are not fully aligned with retailers. One thing is clear, retailers need better visibility to stock outs at the shelf level. The post Shelf Level Visibility is Critical to Retail Supply Chain Excellence appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
GlobalTranz
JULY 31, 2019
A common issue in today’s world of e-commerce and increasing trade resides within TMS and collaboration. TMS and collaboration is the way supply chains work together and communicate with their partners, suppliers, customers, distributors, and everyone in between. Ineffective TMS and collaboration will effectively result in problems further down the line, and in the case.read More.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 2, 2019
I was born on a Sunday afternoon, 17,897 days ago. It was sunny and hot, or maybe it was dark and raining, I really don’t remember. I have spent 16 of my 49 years sleeping. And many of my awake years,daydreaming. Did I mention I was born with my umbilical cord wrapped around my neck? Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (August 2, 2019).
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 1, 2019
Every supply chain professional understands inventory is a necessary evil. Carry too little inventory and you can miss out on sales and anger customers. Carry too much inventory and you increase handling costs and cut into profits. Like Goldilocks, supply chain professionals are looking for the “just right” solution to their dilemma. If the solution was easy, there wouldn’t be so many people continuing to write about supply chain optimization.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 31, 2019
It used to be that if you wanted marijuana, you got the flower bud and smoked it in either a joint or pipe of some sort. Today, however, the options are expanding. Aside from the traditional bud, marijuana dispensaries offer various forms of marijuana concentrates, including shatter, wax, crumble, sugar, honeycomb, sap, and oil (apparently these names refer to a concentrates texture).
ToolsGroup
JULY 30, 2019
BOSTON (July 30, 2019) – ToolsGroup, a global leader in service-driven supply chain planning software, has promoted Mauro Adorno to managing director of Europe. Adorno will oversee all European operations including sales, professional services, customer success and administration. Previously, Adorno served as ToolsGroup’s managing director for Central Europe and sales director for the DACH region.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 30, 2019
IoT-enhanced supply chains are driven by three improved capabilities that come from integrating objects and devices into a multi-connected network.
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.
C3 Solutions
AUGUST 1, 2019
In the everyday world of Supply Chain and Logistics professionals, there are a myriad of conflicting elements which constantly hang in the balance; things that are crucial to a successful and well-run operation.
Supply Chain 24/7
JULY 28, 2019
To meet market needs and effectively compete, organizations demand visibility, agility, and integration from their supply chains, on-premises SCM platforms simply can’t keep up - and leaders are leveraging the cloud to build more adaptable models.
ToolsGroup
JULY 30, 2019
BOSTON (July 30, 2019) – ToolsGroup, a global leader in service-driven supply chain planning software, has promoted Mauro Adorno to managing director of Europe. Adorno will oversee all European operations including sales, professional services, customer success and administration. Previously, Adorno served as ToolsGroup’s managing director for Central Europe and sales director for the DACH region.
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
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 2, 2019
Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC, wrote, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics.” It’s a lesson succeeding generations have had to learn. Four decades ago, Rich Weissman, CEO of Rich Weissman & Associates and an experienced supply chain management practitioner, was just beginning his career.
ivalua
JULY 30, 2019
The post Chassis Brakes International: Driving a Successful Transformation Across Global Procurement and Supply Chain appeared first on Ivalua.
Kuebix
AUGUST 2, 2019
As e-commerce becomes more popular amongst the growing population, the trucking industry faces an increase in shipping demands. Matching the pace of online orders has proven to be easier said than done as the number of online orders begins to outweigh the number of trucks and drivers available to deliver. Drivers on the road are […]. The post Training the Next Generation of Truck Drivers to Combat Increasing Customer Demand appeared first on Kuebix.
Talking Logistics
JULY 28, 2019
Ty Bordner, SVP of Marketing & Business Development at Amber Road, discusses global trade trends and challenges and how technology can help. Podcast version (click to play): The post [Video] From Purchase Order to the Last Customs Mile: Streamlining and Automating the Global Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Ty Bordner, SVP of Marketing & Business Development at Amber Road, discusses global trade trends and challenges and how technology can help.
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.
Enterra Insights
JULY 31, 2019
The modern supply chain is mind-boggling. Multinational enterprises deal with a dizzying array of paperwork involving procurement deals, purchase orders, shipping data, etc. Much of that “paperwork” is now done electronically, which is why consultants are increasingly touting the benefits of the digital supply chain. Trevor Miles ( @milesahead ), Vice President of Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, reminds us, however, “Digitization is not the same as digital transformation.”
ivalua
JULY 30, 2019
The post Sprint: Driving Savings and Revenue Growth with Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on Ivalua.
All Things Supply Chain
JULY 30, 2019
If someone had asked me just over a year ago which industries I would consider working in, the supply chain industry wouldn’t have even made it to the bottom of…
Kuebix
JULY 30, 2019
The food industry is no stranger to steadily rising consumer expectations and standards. It’s becoming increasingly normal for consumers to shop for food in a variety of ways. Whether they stop at the grocery store to grab a frozen pizza on their commute home, order delivery upon arrival, or subscribe to a delivery service, there’s […]. The post Rising Consumer Expectations are Prompting Change in Food Supply Chains appeared first on Kuebix.
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Arkieva
AUGUST 1, 2019
Use this guide to identify 10 key elements for evaluating your existing supply chain risk management strategies. 10 Ways to Create Supply Chain Risk Buffers for Economy Uncertainties was first posted on August 1, 2019 at 2:05 pm. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
Dragon Innovation
JULY 30, 2019
In light of the U.S.-China trade war, I have traveled extensively within the Asia Pacific region in search of understanding how the global supply chain is rapidly evolving. The one hundred day journey abroad raised my awareness of the opportunities in designing a robust supply chain in this ever-dynamic landscape. For manufacturing, Asia Pacific has a lot to offer, but navigating the complexities of the region can prove daunting for many.
RFgen
JULY 31, 2019
Breaking Down the Best New Mobile Hardware for the Warehouse. Zebra’s next gen hardware equips your team with fast, powerful long-range scanning and more. In this review, we will be exploring Zebra’s latest offering of modern mobile devices built to meet the unique needs of enterprise supply chain operations. I am going to break down Zebra’s MC9300 Mobile Computer and L10 Tablets , which come in three versions: XSlate, XPad, and XBook.
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