Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 13, 2022
Supply chain disruptions are continuing to occur for a variety of reasons. Weather delays can affect shipping lanes, manufacturers face product shortages, demand continues to spike for certain products, containers are difficult to acquire, and the trucking industry faces a driver and capacity shortage, just to name a few. One issue that does not get talked about as much, however, is supply chain fraud.
Enterra Insights
JULY 13, 2022
An article published earlier this year in Supply & Demand Chain Executive carried the headline: “3 Reasons Why Blockchain is the Future of Supply Chain.” That’s a pretty bold statement considering the fact that numerous challenges lie ahead for a fuller utilization of blockchain technology in the supply chain. Journalist Akhilesh Prabhugaonkar, author of the article, insists this bold prediction is based on the basic features of blockchain technology, namely: a decentralize
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All Things Supply Chain
JULY 11, 2022
So far, 2022 has come with many ups and downs, with uncertainty remaining certain. We’ve seen supply chain shortages, supply chain recoveries, skyrocketing prices and much more.
ToolsGroup
JULY 12, 2022
Companies are leveraging supply chain sustainability to gain a competitive advantage–while supporting people and the environment.
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
ivalua
JULY 14, 2022
Ivalua study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a ‘strategic priority’. Redwood City, CA, July 12, 2022 – Manufacturers are working to accelerate digitization initiatives to manage supply chain disruptions in 2022 and beyond, according to an original survey commissioned by Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Logility
JULY 14, 2022
Supply and Demand Chain Executive honors results-proven partnership with large U.S.-based furniture manufacturer. ATLANTA, GA (July 14, 2022) – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, has been honored by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, as a recipient of the Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2022.
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 13, 2022
Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss why supply chain disruptions are here to stay. Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. About Steve Elwell. Steve Elwell is the Managing Director of Haxlar , a contract manufacturing company that offers custom-tailored, flexible, and highly competitive contract manufacturing solutions.
DELMIA Quintiq
JULY 10, 2022
Turning Planning & Optimization into Cool Operations. Summer is here, and for many of us this season brings some of the hottest days of the year. For those looking to beat the heat, ice cream is always a sweet, cold treat. Now whoever thought about this wonderful idea in the first place? And how far has ice cream come since its invention? Here’s the skinny!
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 15, 2022
The other day I noticed a bug in my house and quickly said to my brother-in-law standing next to me “l ook at that bug! nasty.” He quickly replied as I moved toward it with a paper towel “ don’t smush it. It’s a stink bug. ” I said, “what is a stink bug?” He went on to inform me about stink bugs and how they smell terrible when smushed. I was naïve to this type of bug I had never seen and decided to Google it.
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.
ivalua
JULY 13, 2022
Procurement Leaders Webinar. Speakers: Arnaud Malardé, Ivalua | Hélène Vermont, Michelin Group. With mounting pressure for organizations to make tangible contributions to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, the procurement function must strategize to implement and report their collective efforts. Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity.
Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles
JULY 11, 2022
The next generation of the supply chain is here – evolving to be more nimble, more global, and more technologically-advanced than ever before. And, more diverse. As our industry steps forward, it’s critical we ensure the next generation of talent sees themselves reflected in our workforce.
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 11, 2022
Drew McElroy and Joe Lynch discuss the Transfix story. Drew is a Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix , a market-leading, next-generation freight platform transforming the traditional and digital freight sector while bringing transparency, trust, and sustainability to the transportation ecosystem. About Drew McElroy. Drew McElroy is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Transfix.
Enterra Insights
JULY 11, 2022
“Do you ever find yourself looking back? To the way things were? To how you used to be?” asks Craig Jarrow ( @TMNinja ), author of Time Management Ninja. “While you may long for the ways of yesterday, they are just that, yesterday. After all, the past is in the past. You must live in the present.”[1] That’s a message supply chain professionals and politicians need to grasp as they grapple with current supply chain snarls.
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ivalua
JULY 11, 2022
New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . Redwood City, CA – 11 July, 2022 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions , announced the general availability of its new platform release 174. The release includes a broad set of innovations to empower Procurement and Supply Chain leaders to improve collaboration among internal stakeholders and supplier
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2022
In recent years, consumers have become increasingly interested in shopping sustainably. With that increasing interest has come a lot of confusion — 64% of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but 26% don’t know how to identify them.
CHAINalytics
JULY 13, 2022
Now the supply chain transformation begins in earnest. The design of the sought-after future state and the planning of a detailed development roadmap are at a critical stage. It will lead to either a timely completion or make the path ahead bumpier and costlier than necessary. This is the third in a four-part blog post … The post Future State Design and Detailed Roadmap Development: Kicking Off the Transformation appeared first on Chainalytics.
SCMDOJO
JULY 13, 2022
Supply Chain Job Boards are aplenty, but how do we classify the ones worth our time as SCM Professionals? To help answer this question and reduce time wastage going through multiple platforms, we ran a survey based on recommendations provided by several professionals on supply chain job boards, including those I have tried over time. The platform includes supply chain entry-level jobs and supply chain remote jobs.
Advertiser: GEP
How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations? The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. Discover how these strategies can boost your enterprise's financial health, helping not only to keep up but to excel in today's market.
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 15, 2022
This Ferrari Consulting and Research Group advisory brief provides added perspectives on premium personal fitness equipment and services provider Peloton Interactive , the litany of events that have surrounded the company, and some lessons acquired. This week, the company announced a reversal in manufacturing and supply chain strategy, as well as a major turnabout.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 11, 2022
About 70,000 truck owner-operators who form the bedrock of California’s transport industry are in limbo as state-level labor rules start applying to them, creating another choke point in stressed U.S. supply chains.
Supply Chain Movement
JULY 15, 2022
Members of the European Parliament want to ban products made with forced (child) labour from the internal European market. For retail and trading companies, identifying and ‘cleaning-up’ their supply chain will be a major challenge. In February 2022, the European Commission made proposals to ensure that companies have a responsible supply chain.
West Coast and California Logistics
JULY 14, 2022
The supply chain environment has seen incredible change over the past few years, from panic buying to supply shortages to historic inflation surges. These changes have all had a profound impact on how suppliers, distributors, and retailers manage inventory. These days, however, inventory is back in a big way – whether intentionally or not. In this article, we’ll look at the state of inventory management and how a 3PL can help your operations.
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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.
IT Supply Chain
JULY 13, 2022
By Josephine Coombe (pictured). Managing Director of Nulogy in Europe. The post The missing link – Delivering digitalisation for contract packing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 12, 2022
The adoption of tactical “firefighting” rather than a strategic approach should sound alarm bells, not least because of the missed opportunity to revolutionize supply chain planning. .
MIT Supply Chain
JULY 13, 2022
Is globalization in terminal decline, or will it survive or even thrive in some other form? Globalization?—?in particular, international trade?—?is under attack on so many fronts that its future viability is being called into question. At the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in May 2022 in Davos, Switzerland?—?perhaps the most well-known cheerleading platform for global trade?
Americold
JULY 11, 2022
Much like cook outs and county fairs, ice cream is a staple of summer. According to the International Dairy Foods Association , the United States produces more than 6.4 billion pounds of frozen dairy products annually [1] and Americans each consume around 20 pounds, or about 4 gallons, of ice cream each year. [2] As a trusted cold chain partner for frozen dairy treat producers around the world, we at Americold would like to explain how this sweet industry stays so cool.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Taulia
JULY 14, 2022
Inventory management is the term used to describe the approach an organization takes to source, store, track, and sell inventory. It’s an important activity for businesses – and particularly for large organizations that handle significant amounts of inventory – because it influences the broader processes of procurement and sales. For companies that have large volumes of inventory, it is usually advisable to use a dedicated system to manage inventory.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 12, 2022
For decades, businesses across industries have faced a particularly thorny problem: the disconnect between demand, procurement and supply chain management. .
IT Supply Chain
JULY 15, 2022
By Kevin Curran (pictured). Professor of Cybersecurity, Ulster University. The post Worrying trend for businesses as UK homeworking more than doubles since 2019 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
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