Freightos
OCTOBER 11, 2015
Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them. Steve Jobs. As supply chains expands, they become harder and harder to control. As ships evolve from barges to Maersk EEEs, digital tools for logistics professionals evolve too.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 11, 2015
Discover the highest level of branding where others are least likely to look. What do H&M and Whirlpool know about supply chains that many of their competitors don’t? It is that world-class supply chains embody world-class brands by delivering to the customers the promises made and stories told by their marketing departments. And that only happens when marketing and supply chain teams collaborate, which is probably not often enough.
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ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Gartner analysts presented their latest supply chain findings throughout the two-day Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference last month in London. This is a compilation of predictions and recommendations from various presentations. Business technology spend is moving outside IT – In the keynote presentation, Gartner analyst Mike Burkett said that 38% of business technology spending is now outside IT, which Gartner sees climbing to 50+% in 2017.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 14, 2015
In today's highly competitive marketplace, it’s imperative for businesses to innovate new ways to streamline their supply chain and optimize productivity. With the aid of modern supply chain technology applications, you can create better visibility within your supply chain , which will enable you to have more control over your business and stay ahead of the competition.
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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?
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 16, 2015
by Kirsten Watson The Syrian refugee crisis has produced some staggering statistics. According to UNCHR , the UN refugee agency, more than four million Syrians are living outside their country as registered refugees. In Lebanon alone, more than a million Syrians have taken refuge, increasing the country’s population by a third. More than 12 million people are in need of humanitarian aid as a result of the civil war raging in Syria.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2015
“With disruptive forces of change so pervasive around the world,” writes Jeff Dobbs, Global Sector Chair for Industrial Manufacturing at … Continued. The post Industry 4.0 — Facing the Coming Revolution appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 15, 2015
As a sourcing or procurement manager, you may think there’s nothing new about supplier collaboration. Your chief procurement officer (CPO) most likely disagrees. Forward-thinking CPOs acknowledge the benefit of supplier partnerships. They not only value collaboration, but require a revolution in how their buying organization conducts its business and operations.
Kinaxis
OCTOBER 14, 2015
by Alexa Cheater There’s just no escaping it. Despite the fact it’s barely into the beginning of fall, the holidays are coming—quickly. And while we all know Santa’s supply chain just can’t be beat, some retailers may have an extra hard time trying to give the jolly old man a run for his money this year. Material Handling & Logistics reports frantic shoppers should have no difficulty elbowing their way through the crowds and getting their hands on perfect presents for everyone on their list.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 16, 2015
I’ll reveal what your business needs to know about The Titans: Alibaba, Amazon, and Walmart, in my newest thought leadership video coming soon. This is a sneak peak of what’s to come. The Titans: Alibaba, Amazon, and Walmart: Game Changing Strategies: Time FOR YOU TO Respond! is a roadmap that guides you through steps on how to respond to the Titans and gain profitability.
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.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 14, 2015
I am currently updating ARC’s Global Supply Chain Planning (SCP) market study, as I stated in my LV post two weeks ago. The study divides the SCP market into four application functionality areas, one of which is demand management. Demand management applications offer a comprehensive set of functionality. They are used to organize, structure, manage and perform analysis on a large amount of data that is typically too unwieldy for spreadsheets.
GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 16, 2015
As a third-party logistics company focused on over the road transportation management, and having an LTL rating engine and web-based TMS for nearly 20 years (web-based even before Google!), at Cerasis, we know a thing or two about the nuances of LTL procurement. We've processed millions upon millions of LTL shipments through our TMS, the Cerasis Rater.
DELMIA Quintiq
OCTOBER 13, 2015
In case you haven’t noticed all the news about the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), it’s a trade agreement involving 12 economies. It promises to bring them closer together as trading partners and boost trade volumes. TPPA will eliminate over 11,000 tariffs, and remove or substantially lower barriers to trading of goods, services, and investment.
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 16, 2015
I’ve been working with Shanghai-based UNITY Business Consulting recently, and thought I’d pass along an interesting road map for the future of logistics. Focus on the far right column, “Logistics 4.0″, which is distinguished by such characteristics as no warehouse in the supply chain, and autonomous transportation and equipment.
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Demand Solutions
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Here at Demand Solutions, we’re big fans of Lora Cecere’s work on her blog, Supply Chain Shaman. Lora deserves every bit of the credit she gets for being an honest commentator on today’s leading supply chain planning solutions and strategies. And so when Lora wrote earlier this year about the evolution of supply chain planning systems and the corresponding impact on user satisfaction, we sat up and listened.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2015
I was up late last night watching the Mets beat the Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series. Although I’m a Red Sox fan now, the Mets hold a special place in my heart. They were my dad’s favorite team, and mine too as a kid growing up in Brooklyn. My passion for baseball, the reason I coach my sons today, all started sitting next to my dad on the couch, watching the Mets on television, both of us often walking away in disgust and disappointment.
SCM Research
OCTOBER 16, 2015
In today’s guest post, Andrew Lyons, one of the two new Editors-in-Chief of the International Journal of Logistics: Research & Applications (IJoL) provides an introduction to his journal. The International Journal of Logistics: Research & Applications (IJoL) publishes original and challenging work that has a clear applicability to the business world.
Elementum
OCTOBER 15, 2015
El Niño is officially set to wreak havoc around the world—starting now. Deemed “too big to fail” by NASA , the weather event will impact supply chains at every stage. As the event starts to take effect, here are ten things you should know about how different weather systems will impact your supply chain. 1. This El Niño will be as big—or bigger—than the last record-setting event in 1997.
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When the only certainty is uncertainty, what does that mean for today’s supply chain management approaches? This eBook delves into how supply chain orchestration can help businesses unlock agility, transparency, intelligence, and trust across their end-to-end supply chain.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 15, 2015
For most lay people, marketing is marketing. Professionals, however, distinguish between outbound marketing and inbound marketing. Outbound marketing is considered … Continued. The post Inbound or Outbound, Targeted Marketing Makes Sense appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
ivalua
OCTOBER 15, 2015
In the world of supplier management, the risk register is becoming a prominent and high profile tool for manufacturers. It acts as a central repository for all risks identified by the organization and, for each risk, includes information such as type of risk, probability of occurrence, potential impact on the business, prevention strategies, and action plans if the risk should occur.
Demand Solutions
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Here at Demand Solutions, we’re big fans of Lora Cecere’s work on her blog, Supply Chain Shaman. Lora deserves every bit of the credit she gets for being an honest commentator on today’s leading supply chain planning solutions and strategies. And so when Lora wrote earlier this year about the evolution of supply chain planning systems and the corresponding impact on user satisfaction, we sat up and listened.
Logility
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Supply chain convergence certainly sounds like a good thing. After all, in mathematics we talk about converging on a solution, don’t we? In the supply chain world, when the disciplines of planning and optimization converge, it’s like a rising tide of synergy that lifts all boats. In this case we are talking about convergence in the roles of inventory optimization, demand planning, transportation management, and supply planning that goes beyond data integration.
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Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 14, 2015
“Risk isn’t a new topic in the supply chain,” writes Hailey Lynne McKeefry (@HaileyMcK), Editor in Chief of EBN, “but … Continued. The post Supply Chain Risk Management: Dealing with Length & Depth appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is a 30 year old horizontal business management process that provides executives with forward visibility on how their business is expected to perform against budget and strategy. Many companies have implemented S&OP and continuously improved to aim for the highest level of S&OP maturity and create business value.
CHAINalytics
OCTOBER 13, 2015
By Bob Fiedler | Principal Associate & Packaging Engineer, Chainalytics Our last packaging blog explored packaging’s form and function: containment, protection and communication. However, some shippers may not be aware of the myriad problems and hazards their packaging and products can encounter during the distribution cycle. We are often asked: How do I best protect not only my product […].
ModusLink Corporation
OCTOBER 14, 2015
This year I have the pleasure of attending and speaking at the European 3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum, where I will be sharing advice on how 3PL leaders can promote a culture of innovation within their organizations. My talk will discuss how supply chain companies can identify and develop innovative solutions that […]. The post Promoting Innovation in Supply Chain Operations at the European 3PL Summit appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
Enterra Insights
OCTOBER 13, 2015
“Supply chains are a highly-complex, yet very necessary, ingredient to nearly any successful business venture,” asserts Keith Peterson, Ph.D. (@Halo_BI), … Continued. The post Global Supply Chain Management appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 14, 2015
One in every six vehicles drives on tyres made by the Bridgestone Corporation. Under brand names such as Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton it has, over the last 85 years, built up a 15% global market share just ahead of Michelin and Goodyear. Today it employs over 144,000 people worldwide and operates 171 plants. The mission for the Tokyo-based company and the world’s largest tyre manufacturer is to achieve Dan-Totsu – to be an absolute and undisputed leader – in all aspects of business.
Arkieva
OCTOBER 13, 2015
In 1994, the IBM Micro-electronics Division, itself a fortune 100 size firm, put in place a major effort to create best in class supply chain planning process and software including demand planning(DM), central planning, available to promise, et al. I was fortunate to be an original member and had the opportunity to work extensively on all key components including DM (1996-97) – created an estimate of demand – a forecast.
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