Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 3, 2015
When it comes to the management of inventory in value chains, frustration abounds. Executive, after executive, lament, “They have purchased many technologies and sponsored many projects to reduce inventories, but they are not seeing results.” I have been studying the evolution of inventory technologies as an industry analyst since 2002.
Kinaxis
MAY 8, 2015
by Alexa Cheater Happy Mother’s Day to all those hardworking moms out there! Have you ever marveled at how some women just seem to have it all together? They manage to turn a hectic household into a well-oiled machine, while I can barely manage to keep my household of two up and running! In honor of these Super Moms, I’ve pulled together the top five reasons why you should be asking your mom for more than just relationship advice.
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GlobalTranz
MAY 5, 2015
The great recession underscored some inherent weaknesses in the U.S. supply chain. We have an employment skills gap , an uncoordinated approach to nurturing innovation, and an export imbalance. Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 5, 2015
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the catalyst in creating more responsive supply chains by providing real-time, autonomous insight into your operational execution. DHL and Cisco recently published a report (linked here) that indicated the Internet of Things will deliver a $1.9 Trillion boost to Supply Chain & Logistics Operations. The report estimates that there […].
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.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 7, 2015
Wang Laboratories. Eastman Kodak. Nokia, Blockbuster. Polaroid. Xerox. What do these names have in common? They were once strong brands that could not adjust fast enough to product shifts in the market. It hurts. These were once strong companies with bright futures, but they were rigid and inflexible. As growth slows, and global-infrastructures mature, more and more companies worry that they too will make this list.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GlobalTranz
MAY 8, 2015
Freight rating software is a necessity for shippers and 3PLs. There is more at stake in the choice of a freight rating system. One that is integrated with TMS offers more value for customers and better leverage when negotiating contracts with additional features providing the latest data. When shopping for a Freight Rating Software System with TMS, look for key points that will add value and provide additional benefits for shippers.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 7, 2015
Supply chain processes have existed since Eve brought the forbidden apple to Adam, even though the term supply chain is a relatively recent one. Over the millennia since, supply chains have evolved at an ever-greater pace. During the long evolution of the supply chain there have been certain inflection points where significant change happens fairly […].
The Network Effect
MAY 4, 2015
Nic McPhee/Flickr. Note, this is part five in a series on demand sensing. Part one is here. Part two is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here. . Demand Sensing can import demand data on an hourly rather than a batch or daily basis, immediately sensing demand signal changes as compared to a detailed statistical demand pattern, and then evaluates the statistical significance of the change.
Talking Logistics
MAY 4, 2015
I am off today to Transplace’s Shipper Symposium in Dallas, where tomorrow I will lead a panel discussion on 3-D Printing, Drones & Driverless Trucks – Creating a Futuristic Supply Chain. Joining me on the panel will be Dan McCarthy , VP of Operations at Solidscape, and Brent Hankins , Advanced Concepts Engineer at Peterbilt Motors. The goal of the panel is to separate hype from current reality, and to discuss/debate the potential impact these emerging technologies will have on supply chain
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SCM Research
MAY 4, 2015
Recent discussions have demonstrated that supply management organizations should not just focus on price but on total cost of ownership. But what is next? A new report, titled Supply Management’s Next Evolution , has now been published by strategy& (formerly Booz & Company). The authors believe that “the next step is for sourcing organizations to move beyond ‘optimizing the buy’ to ‘maximizing value’ for the enterprise” – a transition that could
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 4, 2015
Stephen Zujkowski, the VP of Supply Chain Management and IT at Brambles CHEP, spoke at JDA’s Focus 2015 event last week. CHEP is the leading provider of pallet, container, and crate pooling services for many of the world’s largest supply chains. In other words, CHEP makes sure companies have the pallets they need when they […].
The Network Effect
MAY 6, 2015
Steve Jurvetson/Flickr. In the mid 1950’s a series of simple experiments were held with various groups of people to get a handle on the cognitive capabilities of people. In a famous experiment, Baba Shiv randomly split groups of people into two groups: One group memorized two digits, say “17”; and. The other group memorized seven digits, say “3784926”.
Talking Logistics
MAY 6, 2015
Live Episode: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 12:00 ET. As we highlighted in a post last October, all signs point to Mexico playing a greater role in supply chains. From a transportation standpoint, the primary focus has been on cross-border trucking, but rail is also a critical component of Mexico’s transportation network. How has Mexico’s rail capabilities evolved over the past decade?
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Enterra Insights
MAY 7, 2015
“Doing business abroad definitely has its benefits,” asserts Mickey North Rizza (@MNorthRizza), Vice President of Strategic Services at BravoSolution, “but it’s … Continued. The post Supply Chain Risk Management: Better Safe than Sorry appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 6, 2015
I consider yard management software functionality to reside at the intersection of transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse management systems (WMS). This makes it an important link in the supply chain. I also believe it’s an area where the application of technology can provide substantial efficiency improvements. At the HighJump conference last month, Scott Halvorson of […].
Supply Chain Network
MAY 5, 2015
Two early pilots were facilitated by Supply Chain Network and carried out in 2003 and 2006 with both representing successful demonstrations of the potential supply chain benefits available through ‘Internet of Things’ implementations. Key to both of these pilots were RFID enabled pallets and the first project was the SCN Grocery Pilot which was carried out utilizing RFID at the pallet level for automated Distribution Centre (DC) receiving.
Logility
MAY 6, 2015
The other day I was wrapped in a conversation about speed and it reminded me of a very interesting blog post in the Harvard Business Review I read last year about General Electric applying concepts of Lean Startups to appliance design. The part that resonated with me is the emphasis on speed. Having worked in several startup situations I cannot overemphasize how important speed is.
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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.
Enterra Insights
MAY 6, 2015
Just in case you’re wondering whether we’ve entered the Digital Age, Comcast just announced that it has more broadband users … Continued. The post The Rise of the Digital Enterprise appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
4WL Consulting
MAY 5, 2015
Sometimes I think I’m Going Crazy Shipping freight is critical to your business and you should not be surprised that freight and logistics costs could be one of the largest expenses for your business, as they are for most companies. When you consider your freight costs, it is not only the hard cost of shipping the freight, or the freight rate, but other costs as well, like labor and technology.
PINC
MAY 5, 2015
Matt Yearling published a great article on the impact of the IoT on Supply Chains. Read it >>here.
Logility
MAY 6, 2015
The other day I was wrapped in a conversation about speed and it reminded me of a very interesting blog post in the Harvard Business Review I read last year about General Electric applying concepts of Lean Startups to appliance design. The part that resonated with me is the emphasis on speed. Having worked in several startup situations I cannot overemphasize how important speed is.
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Enterra Insights
MAY 5, 2015
In Part 1 of this two-part discussion of a recent MHI/Deloitte report about supply chain innovation entitled “The 2015 MHI … Continued. The post Supply Chain Innovation — Part 2 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
NFI Industries
MAY 4, 2015
In recent years there has been a trend of United States and Canadian companies turning to Mexico to manufacture goods, especially in the, auto, plastic, and aerospace. Read more. 05/05/2015. Global. Supply Chain. Transportation. Supply Chain, Global , Transportation, Cross-Border.
Supply Chain Movement
MAY 5, 2015
Customer Facing Supply Chain Management and O2C. Date: 10-12 June 2015. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands. Organiser: marcus evans Conferences. URL: www.marcusevans-conferences-paneuropean.com. This marcus evans conference facilitates high-level knowledge exchange that will bring a fresh outlook on the E2E O2C process which is now maturing towards Customer Facing Supply Chain Management.
Supply Chain View from the Field
MAY 4, 2015
The Supply Chain Resource Cooperative concluded its two-day meeting on the theme of “Building a Supply Chain Risk Capability”, which proved to be one of the most popular themes yet that resonated with our audience. We have over 175 executives, students, and faculty attending the event. We enjoyed hearing from an “All-Star” lineup of risk experts, who presented a number of different perspectives illustrating the multi-faceted nature of risk, and challenging participants
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Enterra Insights
MAY 4, 2015
“Supply chains face conflicting demands to be better, faster and cheaper,” states a recent report released by MHI and Deloitte. … Continued. The post Supply Chain Innovation — Part 1 appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
BlueYonder
MAY 7, 2015
Supply chains have evolved greatly over the last two decades, largely boosted by the information systems revolution that provided advanced capabilities to manage and control a vast scope of transactions. By offering process efficiency, supply chains all over the world have increased profitability, an elusive achievement, especially in the retail business.
Supply Chain Collaborator
MAY 6, 2015
Guest Blogger, Rich Chrzanowski — Container volume at US ports hit an all-time high in 2014 and a DOT transportation study projects volume to more than triple in coming years. Compounding the problem is the emergence of megaships which are taxing the aging infrastructure of US ports leading to long back-ups for trucking. The cherry on this sundae of woe are the ongoing labor disputes at West coast ports.
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