Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 11, 2015
When I was a small child growing up in the mountains of West Virginia in the United States, on snowy days, my family would gather around the kitchen table and play board games. One of my favorites was the board game Risk. It was a turn-based board game introduced in the 1950(s). Today, children would roll their eyes at the thought of playing a turn-based board game.
AIMMS
AUGUST 12, 2015
‘‘I want highly automated systems, a value chain network that optimizes my service and costs, the best talent available and the necessary predictability so that I can smartly invest in physical infrastructure.’’. It’s becoming clear that supply chain executives aren’t going to get all that they want. Traditionally it takes at the very least 2 years to realize investments in technology and physical infrastructure.
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Kinaxis
AUGUST 12, 2015
by Kirsten Watson When considering what attributes supply chain leaders are most likely to possess, it’s easy to think first of hard skills—analytical prowess, technology expertise, and operations and economics knowledge quickly come to mind. But while hard skills may land you a job, many times it’s your soft skills that will keep you there—and accelerate your climb up the corporate ladder.
ToolsGroup
AUGUST 11, 2015
Supply chains are getting more complex, while. Customers are insisting on ever faster response times. In her recent report, Making the Case for Increased Adoption of Advanced Supply Chain Analytics , Gartner analyst Noha Tohamy says that it’s no longer realistic to expect planners alone to analyze trends and underlying drivers, predict future scenarios and devise action plans.
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
GlobalTranz
AUGUST 10, 2015
We are coming down the homestretch with our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So Far" that we are running this week. We've already hit 3 of our 5 main categories by featuring the most popular blogs for the logistics blog posts, manufacturing blog posts, and supply chain blog posts. As we round out the 5 categories, we come to the place of our expertise: Freight and Transportation Management.
Supply Chain Brief brings together the best content for supply chain and logistic professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Kinaxis
AUGUST 10, 2015
by Alexa Cheater I used to think slavery was, for the most part, a thing of the past. An abhorrent practice that was abolished for very good reason, and a constant reminder that human life has tremendous value and as such should be respected and honored. I used to think there was no way slavery would ever have a place in modern society, that no one would allow such a practice to exist outside the most desolate and desperate places on Earth.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 10, 2015
I talked to Brent Wilson, SVP of Global Supply Chain Operations at ON Semiconductor, about their supply chain risk management program. ON Semiconductor is a premier supplier of energy efficient innovations in the semiconductor industry. The public company, headquartered in Phoenix, has a truly global supply chain with over 90 locations globally. Brent believes their […].
The Network Effect
AUGUST 14, 2015
Carlos Garcia Torrado/Flickr. A common question we get is which measures are the best KPI’s/decision drivers to be used at different levels within the organization structure? The best executive level dashboards (leveraging an underlying cloud network) will typically focus on measures related to both customers as well as enterprise financial performance.
Elementum
AUGUST 12, 2015
A huge explosion that rocked the industrial city of Tianjin, a trade hub and gateway to Beijing, is reported to have stemmed from a gas or oil container at the city's port. A home video captures a horrific second explosion in the port city of Tianjin, in the Northwest of China. Flames shot higher than surrounding buildings, sending a powerful shockwave throughout the city.
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.
Kinaxis
AUGUST 14, 2015
by Alexa Cheater The next victim err… I mean willing participant in our ‘Learn from the Masters’ series, which features answers to your burning supply chain-related questions from our talented business consultants, is Bill Riordan. Bill has been with Kinaxis just over a year. How did you come to find yourself in a supply chain software business consultant role – what was your path to here?
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 13, 2015
Destroying things is always easier and quicker than building them and killing things is always easier and cheaper than keeping … Continued. The post Keeping Corporate Innovation Alive appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
ModusLink Corporation
AUGUST 14, 2015
Anything that involves the production and movement of massive quantities of widgets from one place to another (or, as is the case more often than not, from one place to many others), also involves the use of natural resources. Carbon will be emitted, fossil fuels will be burned – there is simply no escaping this […]. The post Tips for an Energy Efficient Supply Chain appeared first on ModusLink Global Solutions.
Elementum
AUGUST 10, 2015
Super Typhoon Soudelor is set to hit Taiwan and China tomorrow, with a huge potential for supply chain disruption. We keep you up to date on the latest stories surrounding the typhoon. Update 8/10/2015, 06:16 PST: Soudelor Prompts Authorities to Issue Emergency Alert in China. After the China Meteorological Administration lifted its typhoon warning in China, authorities have issued a grade IV emergency alert, the lowest emergency level, on Monday, August 10 in areas in the country which were hea
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
Supply Chain Movement
AUGUST 12, 2015
50 th Symposium Procurement and Logistics. Date: 11-13 November, 2015. Location: InterContinental, Berlin (Germany). Organisation: BME Verband. URL: www.bme.de/en/all-events-en/50th-symposium-purchasing-and-logistics/. . 50 th anniversary symposium – 60 years BME. This year we are celebrating two important anniversaries: for 50 years the symposium has been THE meeting place for buyers, logistics experts and Supply Chain Managers for exchanging information about current trends in their fields an
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 10, 2015
“Capitalism is under attack,” Eric Beinhocker and Nick Hanauer write. “The financial crisis of 2008, the stagnation of the middle … Continued. The post Globalization, Capitalism, Technology, and Emerging Markets appeared first on Enterra Solutions.
NFI Industries
AUGUST 11, 2015
Intermodal shipping has been on the rise throughout the supply chain industry. With over 145,383 miles of rail throughout North America, intermodal offers capabilities to. Read more. 08/11/2015. Intermodal. Supply Chain. Transportation. Supply Chain, Intermodal, Transportation.
Elementum
AUGUST 14, 2015
If you missed our live intelligence briefs on the explosions in Tianjin and their aftermath, catch up on what you need to know with our highlights. On August 12th, two explosions caused serious damage to the port of Tianjin. The cause was determined to be a chemical reaction from a storage facility belonging to Ruihai Logistics. In the devastating explosion's aftermath, we learned of port and factory closures, inventory damaged or destroyed, and severe delays on freight transport.
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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 Movement
AUGUST 12, 2015
Supply Chain Event 2015. Date: 17-18 November, 2015. Location: Porte de Versailles – Pav. 5.3, Paris (FR). Organisation: Reed Expositions France. URL: www.supplychain-event.com. . The 3 in 1 event welcoming the entire supply chain community! Featuring an exhibition, business meetings and conferences, Supply Chain Event will welcome supply chain professionals over two days.
Supply Chain Collaborator
AUGUST 13, 2015
191 qualified global logistics practitioners were surveyed in 2015 by American Shipper magazine for their seventh annual benchmark study of transportation management. The report examines the trends impacting how shippers and logistics service providers manage freight transportation processes and the technologies used in support of these processes. The 31 page report was full of valuable insights and is worth reading in its entirety.
Supply Chain View from the Field
AUGUST 14, 2015
In the recent issue of Industrial Biotechnology, Jay Golden and I published a set of insights related to the challenges that exist as part of the industrial biobased economy. As part of the reauthorization of the 2014 Farm Bill, we were tasked to undertake an analysis to address these gaps and report our findings to Congress.2 Specifically, Congress required answers to the following six questions: 1) Quantity of biobased products sold 2) Value of the biobased products 3) Quantity of jobs created
E2open
AUGUST 14, 2015
Value-Based Outcomes for the Extended Enterprise. cegner. Friday 14 August 2015. Keith Lawlis, Director, Customer Solutions, Field Operations. In this blog series I’ve set out the challenges organizations face in achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility, as well as the building blocks that can deliver successful multi-enterprise business process integration programs.
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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.
RFgen
AUGUST 12, 2015
Retailers use voice-picking in large warehouses. The modern market demands faster inventory solutions. The current retail world is operating in an omnichannel culture. Multiple online options and businesses offering services through a variety of channels have created a higher focus on meeting individual customer satisfaction. Logistics Manager said “little and often” is the new creed for companies that deliver products to customers.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
AUGUST 14, 2015
A strategic approach to sourcing what you need to keep your business moving can help avoid disruptions and stay competitive in today’s competitive market. Interrupted supply chains can mean costly delays and unsatisfied customers. A strategic approach to obtaining what you need to keep your business and products moving—whether you’re sourcing raw materials, manufactured accessories, or transportation capacity—can help avoid unforeseen disruptions and create a competitive advantage in today’s cha
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 13, 2015
China Risks Global Turmoil with Yuan Devaluation, New Technology Could Send Natural Gas Costs for Trucks Much Lower, Most Companies Still Have Only Backward Looking Analytics, Infor Opens Wallet Up Big Time for Supply Chain Acquisition
EcoVadis
AUGUST 12, 2015
GeSI launches ICT Leadership Index recognizing outstanding supplier sustainability performance. EcoVadis partner GeSI (Global E-Sustainability Initiative), whose aim is to drive sustainability along ICT global supply chains (via E-TASC powered by EcoVadis ), announced the first annual ICT Leadership Index, which recognizes outstanding performance by top suppliers of its members in the field of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices.
More than 40 manufacturers across the commercial interior, material handling, and kitchen and bath industries expand offers via Configura’s CET platform in 2023.
RFgen
AUGUST 12, 2015
Retailers use voice-picking in large warehouses. The modern market demands faster inventory solutions. The current retail world is operating in an omnichannel culture. Multiple online options and businesses offering services through a variety of channels have created a higher focus on meeting individual customer satisfaction. Logistics Manager said “little and often” is the new creed for companies that deliver products to customers.
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 11, 2015
In the past few months, I’ve been actively following what’s happening in the global container shipping sector. I focused mainly on the “water side” and the big container ships now ruling the industry, so I somehow missed another surprising trend. Namely, while big container liners struggle to find enough volume to fill up their vessels, inland operators face the reverse – their capacity is so strained that providing basic adequate service is already tough to achieve.
Supply Chain Digest
AUGUST 11, 2015
13 U Companies Takes Government Green Supply Chain Pledge, New Technology May Sharply Reduce Costs of CNG Fuel, Filling Stations, Complying with Conflict Minerals Reporting will be Huge Challenge
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