Tecsys
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Take a look at five key questions that will help you paint a clearer picture of how to choose a warehouse management system. The post How to Choose a Warehouse Management System appeared first on Tecsys.
Prophetic Technology
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Green Supply Chain Management, defined as integrating environmental thinking into supply chain management, includes product design, sourcing and material selection, manufacturing processes and the final product delivery to consumers, and the product end-of-life management after its useful life.
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C3 Solutions
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Over the last decade, the trucking industry has seen an unprecedented shortage in the availability of truck drivers throughout the industry. Logistics technology and innovative tools have made a difference in how shippers deal with disruptions and deviations. The driver shortage has a tremendous impact on the national economy as more than half of all freight shipped in the U.S. travels over the highways.
The Smart Software
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
For most small-to-medium manufacturers and distributors, single-level or single-echelon inventory optimization is at the cutting edge of logistics practice. Multi-echelon inventory optimization (“MEIO”) involves playing the game at an even higher level and is therefore much less common. The post An Example of Simulation-Based Multiechelon Inventory Optimization appeared first on Smart Software.
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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.
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Semiconductors. Plastics. Coffee. Copper. Building Supplies. Motors. The list goes on and on. Supply chain shortages abound. Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Unloading times are double and costs are triple. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world.
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GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The 2021 peak shipping season is on track to break records, and for months, industry experts, including Inbound Logistics, have discussed how the ongoing peak of e-commerce from 2020 will lead to added pressure for this holiday shopping season. Yet, peak season does seem to be less stressful than last year, and a recent survey of 200 supply chain management professionals across companies with 500+ employees, conducted by Edelman Intelligence, has found some surprising facts about the com
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the Internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is this important for supply chain professionals? Those are the main questions.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The pandemic has increased the importance of customer service and customer experience. In a previous article, I wrote, “As we struggle to find a way out of the pandemic, companies can help by ensuring their customer experience efforts include the human touch.”[1] In that article, I quoted Valerie Nechay, a Marketing Technology and customer experience (CX) observer at Iflexion, who believes companies with the right perspective about customer experience will be the winners in the post-
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Tom Brady is coming back to Foxboro. Unfortunately, he is not coming back in a Patriots uniform. Sunday night will mark Brady’s first appearance as a Buccaneer against his old team, and his first visit to Gillette Stadium since leaving the club after the 2019 season. Not only that, but he only needs 68 yards to pass Drew Brees as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards.
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Arkieva
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In today’s blog, we will share some examples to help Inventory Planners explore different methods available to calculate Demand Variance and decide which method is best suited for their products and businesses. How to Choose the Right Demand Variance Method to Calculate Safety Stock was first posted on September 29, 2021 at 8:39 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
DELMIA Quintiq
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Innovation is at the forefront of the Industrial Equipment industry, with electrification, autonomy, expanded functionality and new forms, footprint and features driving change. Naturally, this comes with its own set of unique challenges, which have forced Industrial Equipment companies to adapt in a very short time. Addressing these innovations while managing industry growth and capturing market share requires getting new products to market as fast as possible with high quality and low cost.
Elementum
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Tl;dr It’s good to see supply chain management getting more attention in higher education. Supply chains are both more complex and more important than ever before. We will see a major shift towards supply chain management as a core competency for senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies. Here are recommendations for students and new grads looking to get their careers off to the right start.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
In the last ten years, corporate promises and initiatives to promote sustainable business practices that reduce the carbon footprints of massive organizations have emerged across all industries. More than ever before, emissions and carbon accounting are a central part of executive-level boardroom conversations and businesses are clamoring to meet consumer demand for a greener future.
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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.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
China’s energy crisis is shaping up as the latest shock to global supply chains as factories in the world’s biggest exporter are forced to conserve energy by curbing production.
Logility
OCTOBER 1, 2021
What-if analysis for F&B is quickly becoming a tool of choice to coordinate sales and operations planning (S&OP), align with supply chain partners, and track the effectiveness of the overall network. Just like every aspect of our modern society, the COVID-19 pandemic has tested how food and beverage (F&B) networks navigate continuous and dramatic changes.
The Logistics of Logistics
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Last Mile Innovation with Emma Cosgrove . Emma Cosgrove and Joe Lynch discuss last mile innovation. Emma is a Senior Reporter on the transportation desk at Business Insider , a global news and lifestyle publication with hundreds of journalists in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond. About Emma Cosgrove. Emma Cosgrove is a Senior Reporter on Business Insider ‘s transportation team.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
In the supply chain and logistics world, we often talk about the importance of people, process, and technology. The people side, however, often gets overshadowed by the other two, especially technology. The reality is that developing and retaining supply chain talent is more important than ever. Why is that so? What are some of the. Read more [Video] Supply Chain Talent: Why It’s More Important Than Ever.
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
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.
Logility
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Customers to benefit from web and mobile technology to help drive value. ATLANTA – September 28, 2021 – Logility, Inc., a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, has partnered with Visus LLC to support analytics customers and their digital transformation journeys. The partnership leverages digital solutions using web and mobile technology to help drive value.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Every morning, before having my coffee and eating breakfast, I shuffle out to my driveway to get the newspaper. Yes, I still get the newspaper. Just like virtual events don’t provide the same experience as attending an in-person event, reading a physical printed document (a newspaper, a book, etc.) is a different experience than reading. Read more Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (October 1, 2021).
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.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
By Melissa Minkow (pictured). Retail Industry Lead, CI&T. The post Office workers boost footfall, but how can retailers maintain momentum? appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Logility
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The tools, capabilities, and strategies companies must embrace to achieve the 4 goals of social supply chain sustainability. Social supply chain sustainability is one of the three pillars of a sustainable supply chain and crucial for the long-term prospects of a company. As regulators tighten scrutiny and customers become ever more vocal about their expectations for the brands they invest in and champion, a socially sustainable supply chain is a must for any progressive company.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Supply chain digitization can’t be fully realized without a mobile component.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The streak ended at 19 months. When I spoke at the Food Shippers of America Conference in February 2020, I never imagined it would be the last time I would attend an in-person conference that year, and for eight more months after in 2021. The dry spell ended earlier this month when I attended and. Read more Transplace Shipper Symposium: Transformation and Innovation.
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SYSPRO Smarter ERP
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. It was valued at $390 billion, according to a report. Then the COVID pandemic hit, and the once recession-resistant industry took a massive knock. The disruption changed the industry so significantly that it’s likely there won’t be a return to normal.
IT Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
By Johan Jonzon (pictured). CMO & Co-Founder, Crosser. The post The chaos of legacy equipment appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Patrick Penfield, a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, offers a view into supply chain congestion, delays and pricing for the remainder of this year.
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