ToolsGroup
MARCH 14, 2022
An agile supply chain uses data, technology and collaboration to effectively navigate market volatility. Discover the strategies you need to stay flexible and competitive.
IT Supply Chain
MARCH 14, 2022
By Mohd Sohel Ather (pictured). Tech writer. The post Supply Chain Planning: What, Why and How appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
MARCH 16, 2022
Supply chains have had a torrid time over the last 2 years and just when you think COVID is dissipating, Putin kicks off!
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 17, 2022
I recently changed continents and realized that my favorite hair styler wouldn’t work in the U.S., so I went online to order it. It is one of those high-end brands with global recognition, and to my surprise, the manufacturer’s own website did not have any stock and no indication on when it would be available. I was hoping the retail chains carrying this brand had some in their stores, but after checking 10+ retailers, to my surprise, it was nowhere to be found, and the only website that h
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GlobalTranz
MARCH 17, 2022
The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. But with every challenge, there is an opportunity to innovate and grow. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. Here are the challenges we’re seeing across the industry, and what they mean for your supply chain and your shipping processes. 5 Challenges Facing Supply Chain Manag
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
River Logic
MARCH 17, 2022
Defining the Objective. FedEx Office is comprised of nearly 2,200 retail stores, 15,000 employees, 18 commercial print facilities, and a nationwide transportation fleet. Tom DeGreve, Managing Director of Production Strategy & Engineering for FedEx Office, supported by advisement from Pierre Mawet, Managing Director of Supply Chain & Operations at Accenture NA, set out to better understand the complexities of print for the company’s customers, costs associated with transportation and prod
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 15, 2022
While the industrial sector is undergoing a transformation driven by AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), simultaneously the workforce is shifting as traditional domain experts are replaced with tech savvy workers who bring a new level of operational expertise. Enter the industrial data scientist, a new breed of data analyst with access to more industrial data than ever before and the advanced technology to translate that information into actionable intelligence.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 16, 2022
I recently received an email from a high school student looking for advice. Here’s what he wrote: I am a student who wants to get into the supply chain field. I have been accepted to both Michigan State’s and Arizona State’s supply chain programs, but I think a smaller, private school could be a better. Read more Questions From High School Student Interested in Supply Chain Management.
Logility
MARCH 17, 2022
What you don’t know about your suppliers can harm your business and its profitability. Here’s how a digital supply chain platform can help. Key Takeaways. Reactive decisions about sourcing can lead to selecting non-compliant vendors just to keep product and revenue flowing In today’s business environment, that’s a dangerous way to operate 85% of global consumers have become more conscious of sustainability and will go out of their way to avoid products that don’t meet their standards It’s a data
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
C3 Solutions
MARCH 16, 2022
Many issues can impact the drivers on the road, and delays can lead to driver detention. The supply chain cost of ongoing detention affects profit margins and creates safety concerns. The more uncertainties a driver faces, the faster activity is rushed. This leads truckers and other supply chain team members to scramble to catch up, leading to injuries.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 16, 2022
A modern day Rip Van Winkle would be surprised to wake up today and learn that HighJump is now known as Körber Supply Chain Software. But a twenty-year nap wouldn’t be necessary to fall behind on the company’s progress. In fact, a three-year cat nap would be long enough to fall out of touch with its rapid evolution. But I get the impression that the recent investment in Körber Supply Chain by KKR is likely to accelerate the company’s expansion.
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 16, 2022
Accurate and demand-driven forecasting has never been more important than in the past two years. Companies that rely mainly on their experience and gut feeling inevitably hit their limits during the covid pandemic. By Jan van der Burg. For an professional wholesaler, key KPIs like the service levels towards its customers, the service levels of its suppliers, the turnover of its inventory and the potential overstock should be in balance.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 17, 2022
When you think about St. Patrick’s Day, what color springs to mind? If you didn’t answer “green,” you would be among a very small minority of people. Journalist Shaylyn Esposito ( @ShaylynEsposito ) reports blue is actually a more historically-correct color. She writes, “St. Patrick’s Day is the holiday when even the most recalcitrant American feels tempted to don green clothing or sip on some green beer.
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“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.
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 18, 2022
The SourceDay Story with Tom Kieley. Tom Kieley and Joe Lynch discuss the SourceDay story. Tom is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay , a company that integrates with ERPs to automate purchase order (PO) changes and enable supplier collaboration. About Tom Kieley . Tom Kieley is the CEO and Co-Founder of SourceDay, an Austin based technology company that automates purchase order (PO) changes and enables supplier collaboration.
ivalua
MARCH 16, 2022
Tightening the Alignment between Procurement and Corporate Leaders . Using procurement as a catalyst for change . In a recent webinar with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), we compared 3 different global studies where Procurement and C-level Management stakeholders addressed digitalization, risk, and ESG. . The results from PwC’s Digital Procurement Survey, The CEO Survey, and The Fraud Survey revealed surprising differences between Procurement top priorities versus Corporate Board Member goals. .
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 13, 2022
Manufacturers and distributors can no longer afford to view the supply chain as a strictly internal function that stands apart from customers.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 18, 2022
With many retail chains announcing the opening of new stores, the so-called “retail apocalypse” seems to be waning. This twist of events may surprise some observers considering the fact that the pandemic has hastened the growth of e-commerce. Journalist Suzanne Kapner ( @SuzanneKapner ) reports, “After losing ground to e-commerce, bricks-and-mortar stores are back in style.
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
CHAINalytics
MARCH 15, 2022
Measuring forecast accuracy (FA) determines the degree to which an organization can accurately predict sales. High forecast accuracy leads to lower required inventory levels, fewer lost sales, and optimized working capital. This blog post is the third part of a Chainalytics’ Integrated Demand and Supply Planning practice five-part series on improving statistical forecasting.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 16, 2022
As a manufacturing or distribution management team you must make tough decisions on managing operations within the organization. One such decision might be to implement a new ERP system or even upgrade your existing one and investigate what value it will offer. The concept of digital transformation is not as simple as it may sound. Technology is ever-evolving, and companies need to stay on top of these changes.
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 16, 2022
It’s time to take an honest look at what’s happening around us, learn from the past two years, and plan accordingly.
Enterra Insights
MARCH 14, 2022
“It’s the management theory that controls your life,” writes futurist and journalist Antony Funnell ( @antonyjfunnell ), “though you’ve probably never heard of it — or given it a moment’s thought.”[1] What is it? According to Funnell, “It’s called Just-In-Time and it’s made some corporations and business moguls very rich.
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.
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 17, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Content Marketing Strategy – The Decisive Guide! The power of digitalization is evident in many spheres and industries, including the logistics one. As the technologies develop, the means for promoting logistics services with a digital marketing strategy has also changed. For instance, logistics marketing heavily relies on digital channels of communication.
SCM Research
MARCH 15, 2022
The world is shocked by the Putin regime’s war of aggression against Ukraine – a war in the middle of Europe. It almost seems to me that our species has climbed back into the trees. This war already has many impacts on supply chains, and further implications will only become apparent with a time lag. Instead of taking the long necessary step to expand renewable energies, many EU countries have relied on cheap oil and gas supplies from Russia for too many years.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 14, 2022
The logistics and warehousing markets are growing and changing fast. For 3PL providers, this change presents some serious opportunities.
IT Supply Chain
MARCH 16, 2022
By Larizza de Vera. Freelance Writer. The post 3 Resources To Help You Define Your Brand appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 14, 2022
Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Luckily, Business School offers one of the most comprehensive supply chain management programs in the world.
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 14, 2022
Food and beverage manufacturing and distribution companies usually operate on smaller margins than most organizations in other industries. It’s therefore important for these companies to understand all the costs associated with developing, producing, marketing, selling, and delivering products so they can be priced appropriately.? Unfortunately, a significant chunk of food and beverage companies’ raw materials are commodities, whose prices don’t just fluctuate from month to month but can change
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 16, 2022
With the advent of COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains and demand have been massively disrupted and are causing inventory issues, unclear delivery reliability, and a significant risk in single-source supplier circumstances.
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